SMART-51L ID Card Lamination Module
SMART-52L
SMART-51L ID Card Lamination Module
Ultra-Fast ID Card Printer with Lamination
Ultra-Fast ID Card Printer with Lamination
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Integrated Single-Pass Card Printing & Lamination
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Fast 8-Second Lamination Heat-Up Time
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Print Over 164 Laminated Cards Per Hour
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Advanced Security with Lamination & UV Printing
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Rugged Metal Frame & 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty
Reliable Performance for Growing ID Programs
The SMART-51L Integrated ID Card Lamination Module upgrades the SMART-51 Series with inline card lamination, providing enhanced credential durability, security, and long-term protection. Designed for organizations that require professional, long-lasting ID cards, the SMART-51L automatically applies a protective laminate after printing to help safeguard credentials from everyday wear, tampering, fading, and counterfeiting.
Purpose-built for the SMART-51 printer platform, the SMART-51L seamlessly integrates into your card issuance workflow while supporting both clear and holographic laminates for an added layer of visual and physical security. It’s an ideal solution for corporate employee badges, government IDs, healthcare credentials, student IDs, casino employee badges, and access control cards that are handled daily.
By extending card life and reducing replacement frequency, the SMART-51L helps organizations lower operating costs while producing more secure, professional-quality credentials. Backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, the SMART-51L is the ideal upgrade for organizations looking to enhance both the durability and security of their SMART-51 credential program.
Technical Specifications
Downloads & Resources
Documentation
Drivers & Firmware
Videos
SMART-51 Getting Started
SMART-51 Series Intro: High-performance, Ruggedized Metal Frame Card Printers
Printer Comparison
| SMART-51L DTC Laminator | SMART-81L Retransfer Laminator | |
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| Speed | 164 cards/hr. YMCK/Lam & 112 cards/hr. YMCKK/Lam | 88 cards/hr. YMCK/Lam & 71 cards/hr. YMCKK/Lam |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advance Exchange + 2-Year Add on option | 3-Year Advance Exchange + 2-Year Add on option |
| Ribbon Capacity (Laminate) | 250 1mil Patch Laminate | 500 1mil Patch Laminate & 1000 Thinfilm Laminate |
| Unique Feature | Rugged Metal Frame & 8 sec laminator heat-time | Rapid Retransfer Tech & ultra-fast heat up |
Key Benefits
Longer-Lasting Credentials
Integrated lamination protects cards from daily wear, fading, and abrasion, extending credential life and reducing replacement costs.
Enhanced Card Security
Optional holographic laminates, UV printing, and smart card encoding help protect credentials from tampering and unauthorized duplication.
Increased Productivity
Fast print speeds and the industry's fastest lamination heat-up time reduce wait times and maximize throughput.
Built for Demanding Environments
The rugged metal-frame construction delivers dependable performance in high-volume, security-focused organizations.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Durable hardware, longer-lasting credentials, and IDP's industry-leading warranty help reduce operating costs over time.
Features
Ideal For
Corporate
Education
Loyalty
Government
Frequently asked questions
The SMART-51L is a professional ID card printer with integrated lamination designed for organizations that require durable, secure employee badges, access control cards, government IDs, healthcare credentials, and student IDs.
Lamination helps protect cards from daily wear, fading, scratches, and tampering while extending card life and improving security.
The SMART-51L prints and laminates cards in a single process, improving productivity while creating more durable credentials.
The SMART-51L produces over 164 laminated cards per hour and features a patented 8-second lamination heat-up time for maximum productivity.
Yes. The SMART-51L is available with optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoding.
Yes. The SMART-51L supports optional UV security printing, holographic laminates, and multiple encoding technologies for enhanced credential security.
The SMART-51L is widely used by government agencies, healthcare organizations, corporations, educational institutions, casinos, financial institutions, and manufacturers.
The SMART-51L includes integrated single-pass lamination, providing enhanced card durability and security compared to the SMART-51S.
Yes. The SMART-51L is available with optional duplex printing for full-color printing on both sides of the card.
The SMART-51L is backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, providing dependable support and minimizing downtime.
