IDP SMART 30 ID CARD PRINTER (SINGLE-SIDED) [P-IA-SMSS30S]

Print Quality

For an entry-level printer, it certainly packs a punch. Photo-like images, vibrant colours and detailed text are visible on every printed card.

Reliability

IDP Smart certainly raised the bar when it came to the warranty. They are the only card printer manufacturer to back their range with a 5-year warranty.

Just like all the ID card printers that leave our warehouse, the IDP Smart 30 is quality checked and tested before being sent out, and we have a dedicated in-house technical support team who are happy to assist you with the set-up of your new machine.

Ease of Use

Tasks for the IDP Smart 30 are quick and easy to learn. Such functions, such as ribbon changes and cleaning are effortless to do.

But don't worry if you struggle a bit, we have an in-house technical support team on hand to assist with any issues you may run into.

Ease of Setup

Everything you need comes in the box, and you can be up and running in minutes.

Security

In 2017 it's essential that your printed cards especially photo ID, have a layer of visual security added to stop card cloning.

The IDP Smart 30 provides visual card security with the use of UV ink.

Using the 65900 YMCKO UV ribbon, you can print a specific word or image onto the card that can only be seen under UV light, so duplicated cards can be easily identified.

Encoding

The IDP Smart 30 comes with two installable encoders, magnetic stripe, and contact and contactless smart card.

The magnetic stripe encoder allows for both cards with a lo-co & hi-co stripes to be printed on.

The contactless encoder allows for MIFARE and ISO 14443 (Type A/B) cards to be printed.

Printer Type

The Smart 30 is a thermal card printer, or as it's also known as; a direct-to-card printer, meaning it works by transferring a design from a YMCKO or monochrome ribbon directly to the surface of the card.

The printer offers a full edge-to-edge coverage of cards and prints at the standard 300dpi (dots per inch).

Card Types

Like most ID card printers, this printer accepts CR80 sized cards (standard credit card size). It also allows both 0.38mm (15mil) and 0.76mm (30mil) thickness. A variety of card types which include; PVC, PET, and composite PVC.

Print Volume

We understand that throughout the year you may experience busy periods or require cards on an ad-hoc basis; therefore, your name badge printer needs to accommodate for this.

Based on a standard working week of 37 hours the 30 can print a maximum of 4,736 full-colour plastic cards and 26,640 single-colour monochrome cards.

Print Speed

In one hour the user can print 128 full-colour cards, or 720 single-colour monochrome cards (black and white).

Connectivity

As the IDP Smart 30 is an entry-level printer for low volume printing its default connectivity is USB, so one desktop application can only use the printer.

If you require multiple uses through a network, then an Ethernet connection is available as an optional upgrade.

Operating Systems

This printer is compatible for use with Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista/7/8/, Mac OS and Linux.

Size

Compact and cute, this printer won't look out of place in an office environment. The dimensions of the printer are width 17.2cm, length 37.7cm, and height 19cm, making it one of the smallest of the card printers in our current range.

Appearance 

Like all badge printers in the IDP Smart range, both the 30S and 30D are modern looking printers that will appropriately blend in with the majority of office environments.

Card Design Software

The Smart 30 is more suited towards photo ID and membership cards with a low print volume.

We recommend choosing EasyBadge Lite. The software comes with six pre-installed card design templates and can keep up to 100 records at any given time.