SMART-21 Compact ID Card Printer
SMART-21
SMART-21 Compact ID Card Printer
Your All-in-One Starter ID Card Printer for Small Organizations
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Ultra-Compact Desktop Design for Any Workspace
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Starter-Level Dye-Sublimation Printer
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Print Up to 150 Full-Color Cards Per Hour
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Easy hand-fed card feeding
Reliable Performance for Growing ID Programs
SMART-21: Your All-in-One Starter Plastic ID Card Printer
Perfectly designed for smaller organizations, the IDP SMART-21 plastic ID card printer offers the smallest footprint on the market, a user-friendly solution for producing quality ID cards. Whether you need full-color or monochrome cards, this reliable plastic ID printer handles it all with efficiency and ease.
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From corporate IDs and access control badges to student IDs and loyalty cards, the SMART-21 ID printer is versatile enough to meet a wide range of needs. It supports multiple encoding options, including magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart cards, with built-in OpenMag driver support for legacy magnetic encode commands.
Security You Can Trust
This small ID card printer takes security seriously, offering features like UV & SMARTMark printed designs, Kensington® lock compatibility, and advanced physical and electronic safeguards to protect your data.
With its intuitive design, robust features, and budget-friendly pricing, the IDP SMART-21 ID printer is the ultimate starter solution for organizations ready to elevate their card printing. Streamline your operations with innovation, efficiency, and enhanced security—all in one package.
The SMART-21 Card Printer Kit includes everything you need to get started:
- 1 Printer w/ driver, USB cable, and power supply
- 1 YMCKO Color Ribbon that prints up to 100 cards
- 100 CR80 30mil Glossy Printable Blank Cards
- IDP SMART iDesigner Badge Creation Software
Technical Specifications
Consumables & Accessories
Common Ink Ribbon Ordering Information
653313RK
Downloads & Resources
Documentation
Drivers & Firmware
Videos
SMART-21 Series Printer Setup & Getting Started Video
IDP SMART-21 vs. SMART-31: Entry-Level Card Printer Comparison
SMART-21 Overview & Key Features
Printer Comparison
| SMART-21 (Current Printer) | SMART-31S Card Printer | SMART-31D Card Printer | SMART-51S Card Printer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 150 cards/hr. color & 600 cards/hr mono | 180 cards/hr. color & 720 cards/hr mono | 180 cards/hr. color & 720 cards/hr mono | 212 cards/hr. color & 720 cards/hr mono |
| Durability | Standard | Mid-range | Mid-range | High-volume |
| Volume | Low | Low-medium | Low-medium | Mid-high |
| Print Mode | Single-sided | Single-sided | Dual-sided | Single-sided |
| Differentiator | All-in-one starter card printer, smallest footprint | Compact, automatic card feeder | Dual-sided, compact, automatic card feeder | DTC printer, durable long-life metal frame |
Key Benefits
Compact Footprint
The SMART-21's compact design fits easily on desktops, reception counters, and office workstations where space is limited.
Affordable Ownership
Deliver high-quality ID cards without the cost and complexity of larger card printing systems, making it ideal for small organizations and growing programs.
Easy to Use
Intuitive operation and EZLoad ibbon loading help users get started quickly with minimal training or technical expertise.
Reliable Performance
Designed to provide dependable card printing for employee badges, membership cards, visitor credentials, and more.
High-Quality Printing
Produce professional-looking credentials with crisp text, barcodes, logos, and full-color graphics that make a lasting impression.
Features
Ideal For
Small Business
Retail
Casinos
Visitor Passes
Frequently asked questions
The SMART-21 is an entry-level ID card printer designed for organizations that need to print employee badges, visitor IDs, membership cards, student IDs, and access control credentials on demand.
The SMART-21 is ideal for small businesses, membership organizations, and other organizations with low- volume card printing requirements.
Yes. The SMART-21 supports both full-color and monochrome card printing, allowing organizations to produce professional-looking credentials with logos, photos, barcodes, and graphics.
Yes. The SMART-21 is available with optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoding options.
Yes. The SMART-21 is designed for simple installation and operation, with USB connectivity and an intuitive user experience that requires minimal training.
The SMART-21 supports Windows-based environments and integrates with many popular ID card software and credential management platforms.
The SMART-21 is backed by IDP’s 1-Year Depot Warranty and industry leading technical support.
The SMART-21 is designed as a compact, affordable entry-level printer, while the SMART-31 offers faster print speeds, automatic card feeding, additional connectivity options, and expanded upgrade capabilities like double-sided printing, for growing credential programs.
Yes. Many organizations use the SMART-21 to print visitor badges, temporary credentials, and contractor IDs on demand.
