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SMART-52 Printers

SMART-52 ID Card Printers

The IDP SMART-52 Printer Series delivers high-performance ID card printing with enhanced speed, improved image quality, and dependable operation. Designed for organizations with moderate to high-volume card production needs, the SMART-52 combines advanced printing technology with redesigned hardware, increased memory, and greater ribbon capacity to support efficient card issuance. Ideal for employee badges, student IDs, membership cards, access control credentials, and other identification applications, the SMART-52 provides professional results with flexible configuration options.

Featuring IDP's advanced Wide Color Spectrum algorithm and FINE™ Imaging Technology, the SMART-52 produces vibrant colors, sharp text, detailed photographs, logos, and barcodes. An integrated touchscreen LCD simplifies printer operation and monitoring, while built-in USB and Ethernet connectivity provide convenient integration into existing environments. Optional encoding capabilities and lamination configurations allow organizations to customize their printers to meet specific identification, security, and card durability requirements.

Print Technology

  • Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
  • Edge-to-edge printing
  • 300 dpi resolution

Print Capabilities

  • Single-sided or dual-sided printing options
  • Optional inline card lamination
  • Full-color and monochrome printing

Performance & Productivity

  • Full-color printing speeds of up to 280 cards per hour
  • Monochrome printing speeds of up to 720 cards per hour
  • Increased ribbon capacity compared to the previous generation
  • Advanced multi-core CPU with 512 MB memory
  • Integrated touchscreen LCD

Connectivity & Encoding

  • USB and Ethernet connectivity
  • Optional magnetic stripe encoding
  • Optional contact smart card encoding
  • Optional contactless smart card encoding