SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer
SMART-31D
SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer
Professional printing at an entry-level price – ideal for small organizations
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Professional Duplex ID Card Printing
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Up to 180 Full-Color Cards Per Hour
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Compact Design with Proven Reliability
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Automatic Dual-Sided Printing and Card Feeding
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Backed by a 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty
Reliable Performance for Growing ID Programs
The SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer combines professional print quality with the convenience of automatic two-sided printing, making it an ideal solution for organizations that produce employee badges, student IDs, healthcare credentials, government IDs, and secure access control cards.
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Unlike a single-sided printer, the SMART-31D automatically prints both sides of each card in one streamlined process, eliminating the need to manually flip cards and significantly improving productivity. As a dual-sided (duplex) ID card printer, it allows organizations to add important information such as signatures, terms & conditions, emergency info, barcodes, QR codes, or branding to the back of every credential.
Optional Ethernet networking, magnetic stripe encoding, contact and contactless smart card encoding, and SMARTMark™ UV printing provide the flexibility to support secure credential programs as your organization grows. Designed for dependable daily operation and backed by IDP’s 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, the SMART-31D delivers reliable double-sided card printing for today’s professional identification needs.
Looking for a single-sided solution? Explore the SMART-31S Single-Sided ID Card Printer. For higher print volumes, faster speeds, and rugged metal-frame construction, consider upgrading to theSMART-51D Professional Dual-Sided ID Card Printer.
Technical Specifications
Consumables & Accessories
Common Ink Ribbon Ordering Information
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Downloads & Resources
Documentation
Drivers & Firmware
Videos
SMART-31 Setup & Getting Started Video
SMART-31 Series: Overview & Key Features
Printer Comparison
| SMART-21 Card Printer | SMART-31D (Current Printer) | SMART-51D Card Printer | SMART-81D Card Printer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (Cards/Hour) | 150 color & 600 mono | 138 YMCKOK color & 720 mono | 164 YMCKOK color & 720 mono | 84 YMCKK color |
| Durability | Standard | Mid-range | High-volume | High-volume |
| Volume | Low | Low-medium | Mid-high | Mid-high |
| Print Mode | Single-sided | Dual-sided | Dual-sided | Dual-sided |
| Differentiator | All-in-one starter card printer, smallest footprint | Compact, automatic card feeder | DTC printer, durable long-life metal frame | Retransfer printer, durable frame, full-bleed printing |
Key Benefits
Professional Print Quality
Produce vibrant, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp text, photos, logos, and barcodes for a professional appearance.
Reliable Everyday Performance
Built for consistent, high-quality card issuance with proven reliability for daily business operations.
Flexible Security Options
Support magnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card, and optional UV printing for enhanced credential security.
Easy to Deploy & Upgrade
Start with the features you need today and expand with optional Ethernet, encoding, and security capabilities as your organization grows.
Lower Cost of Ownership
High-quality performance, durable construction, and IDP's industry-leading warranty help maximize your long-term investment.
Features
Ideal For
Corporate
Education
Healthcare
Retail
Frequently asked questions
The SMART-31D is a dual-sided (duplex) ID card printer designed for employee badges, student IDs, healthcare credentials, government IDs, membership cards, and secure access control credentials requiring information on both sides of the card.
A dual-sided (double-sided or duplex) printer automatically prints both sides of the card in a single workflow. A single-sided (simplex) printer only prints on one side, requiring the card to be manually flipped if back-side printing is needed.
The SMART-31D increases productivity by automatically printing both sides of every credential. It’s ideal for organizations that routinely include signatures, disclaimers, emergency information, barcodes, or additional branding on the back of their cards.
Yes. Optional Ethernet connectivity allows multiple users to access the printer over a network.
Yes. Optional SMARTMark™ UV printing and multiple encoding options help organizations produce more secure credentials.
The SMART-31D is backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, with an optional 2-year extension, helping minimize downtime and protecting your investment.
