Product Description
The IDP SMART-52S Single-Sided ID Card Printer is a high-performance identification printing solution designed for organizations that require fast, reliable, and professional-quality card production. Built for moderate to high-volume printing environments, the SMART-52S combines advanced direct-to-card dye-sublimation technology with redesigned hardware and enhanced processing capabilities to deliver consistent results and improved efficiency. Ideal for employee ID badges, student IDs, membership cards, visitor credentials, access control cards, and other identification applications, the SMART-52S produces vibrant full-color images, sharp text, and detailed graphics.
Featuring IDP's enhanced FINE™ Imaging Technology and Wide Color Spectrum algorithm, the SMART-52S delivers rich color reproduction and high-quality printing across a variety of card designs. Its integrated touchscreen LCD provides convenient access to printer settings, status monitoring, and system diagnostics, while standard USB and Ethernet connectivity allow for easy integration into existing environments. With full-color printing speeds of up to 280 cards per hour and monochrome printing speeds of up to 720 cards per hour, the SMART-52S supports efficient card issuance while helping reduce printing costs through increased ribbon capacity. Optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoding provide additional flexibility for organizations with more advanced credentialing requirements.
Key Features
- Single-sided (simplex) ID card printing
- Direct-to-card dye-sublimation printing technology
- Enhanced FINE™ Imaging Technology and Wide Color Spectrum algorithm
- Edge-to-edge printing for professional card designs
- 300 dpi color printing resolution
- 600 and 1200 dpi monochrome printing resolution
- Full-color printing speeds of up to 280 cards per hour
- Monochrome printing speeds of up to 720 cards per hour
- Integrated touchscreen LCD for printer monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics
- Advanced multi-core CPU and 8x memory upgrade compared to the previous generation
- 40% increased ribbon capacity compared to the previous generation
- Standard USB and Ethernet connectivity
- Optional magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart card encoding
- SMART UTILITY printer management software
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
