Description
IDP SMART-51L Duplex ID Card Printer & Laminator – USB | 651400
The IDP SMART-51L 651400 is a professional duplex ID card printer and laminator designed for organizations that require durable, secure and professional-looking identification credentials. Combining automatic dual-sided card printing with integrated lamination, the SMART-51L can print both sides of a card and apply protective laminate within a single card-production system.
Ideal for employee ID badges, access control credentials, government identification, student IDs, membership cards and other secure card applications, the IDP SMART-51L combines high-quality direct-to-card printing with clear or holographic overlamination. The laminate helps protect printed information from abrasion, frequent handling and everyday wear while providing an additional layer of credential security.
Why Choose the IDP SMART-51L 651400?
| ā Automatic Duplex Printing Prints both the front and back of ID cards automatically, reducing manual card handling. |
ā Integrated Card Lamination Adds a protective clear or holographic laminate to printed cards for increased durability and security. |
| ā Edge-to-Edge Color Printing Direct-to-card dye-sublimation technology produces professional full-color cards with edge-to-edge coverage. |
ā High-Resolution Output Supports 300 dpi color printing with higher-resolution monochrome printing for detailed text, barcodes and graphics. |
| ā USB Connectivity Part number 651400 includes USB connectivity for direct connection to the card-production workstation. |
ā Optional Credential Encoding Magnetic stripe, contact smart card and contactless smart card encoding options are available for specialized applications. |
SMART-51L Printing PerformanceThe SMART-51L uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal-transfer printing to create professional photo ID cards, security badges and access credentials. IDP's FINE™ imaging technology is designed to provide detailed graphics, accurate photo reproduction and crisp text.
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Integrated ID Card LaminationLamination provides an additional protective layer over the printed card surface. This makes the SMART-51L especially useful for identification cards that are frequently handled, displayed or used with physical access control systems.
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Ideal Applications for the IDP SMART-51L
The combination of duplex printing and card lamination makes the SMART-51L particularly well suited to organizations producing credentials that must withstand regular handling or require additional visual security.
| • Employee photo ID badges | • Access control credentials | • Government identification |
| • Student and faculty IDs | • Healthcare identification | • Corporate security badges |
| • Membership cards | • Visitor credentials | • High-use photo ID cards |
Secure Credential Printing & Encoding Options
The IDP SMART-51L can be configured for more than visual ID card printing. Optional encoding technologies allow organizations to combine printed identification with electronic credential functionality.
- Magnetic Stripe Encoding: ISO 7811 Track I, II and III read/write with HiCo and LoCo support.
- Contact Smart Card Encoding: ISO 7816 ID-1 applications.
- Contactless Smart Card Encoding: Supports technologies including MIFARE, ISO 14443 Type A/B, ISO 15693, DESFire and iCLASS configurations.
Important: Encoding modules are optional and are not implied to be included with base printer part number 651400 unless specifically listed in the configured product.
IDP SMART-51L 651400 Specifications
| Manufacturer | IDP |
| Model | SMART-51L |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 651400 |
| Printer Type | Duplex Direct-to-Card ID Card Printer with Laminator |
| Printing Technology | Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer |
| Print Area | Edge-to-Edge |
| Color Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Monochrome Resolution | 300, 600 or 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Yes – Automatic |
| Lamination | Single or Dual |
| Laminate Types | Clear or Holographic |
| Laminate Thickness | 0.6 mil or 1.0 mil |
| Card Feeding | Automatic |
| Card Size | ISO CR80; CR79 factory option available |
| Card Thickness | Approximately 15 mil to 40 mil |
| Card Materials | PVC, PET and Composite PVC |
| Input Hopper | 100 cards standard; up to 200 cards with cover open |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Encoding | Optional Magnetic Stripe, Contact Smart Card and Contactless Smart Card Encoding |
Dimensions & Physical Specifications
| Width | 6.5 in. (165 mm) |
| Length / Depth | 26.6 in. (675 mm) |
| Height | 8.3 in. (210 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 19.4 lb. (8.8 kg) |
SMART-51L 651400 vs. 651410
When comparing IDP SMART-51L configurations, it is important to select the correct manufacturer part number:
| Part Number | Configuration | Connectivity |
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| 651400 | SMART-51L Duplex Printer & Laminator | USB |
| 651410 | SMART-51L Duplex Printer & Laminator | USB + Ethernet |
IDP SMART-51L Ribbons, Laminate & Recommended Supplies
The IDP SMART-51L 651400 uses IDP printer ribbons and laminating supplies designed for professional color ID card production and secure credential applications. Depending on the card design and security requirements, the SMART-51L can be used with standard full-color ribbons, UV-security ribbons and holographic laminate materials.
Supplies Commonly Paired with the SMART-51L 651400
| 659366 | IDP YMCKO Full-Color Ribbon 200 prints. Standard full-color ribbon for producing photo ID cards, employee badges, membership cards and other professional credentials. |
| 659380 | IDP YMCKFO UV Panel Ribbon Kit with Cleaning Roller 200 impressions. Adds a fluorescent UV security panel to printed credentials for applications requiring an additional visual security feature. |
| 659392 | IDP Hologram Patch – 1 mil, “Globe Flags” 250 impressions. Holographic laminate patch designed to add card durability along with a visible security element to laminated credentials. |
Build a More Secure ID Card
The SMART-51L can combine full-color card printing, UV security printing and holographic lamination within the credential-production process. A standard YMCKO ribbon provides the photo, graphics and text; a UV-panel ribbon can add a covert or specialty security element; and holographic laminate can help protect the printed card while adding a visible anti-counterfeiting feature.
Need Help Configuring Your IDP SMART-51L?
Selecting a secure ID card printer involves more than choosing the printer itself. Ribbon type, laminate style, card construction and optional credential encoding should all match the intended application. ID Enhancements can help identify the appropriate SMART-51L printer configuration, ID card supplies and credential options for your card-printing program.
