SOLID-510 DTC ID Card Printer

SOLID-510

SOLID-510 DTC ID Card Printer

Professional card printing with OEM flexibility & metal-frame reliability

  • Print speeds up to 212 cards/hour
  • Durable metal frame for long-term reliability
  • Designed for mid- to high-volume ID programs
  • Available in Single- or Dual-Sided Configurations
  • 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty
  • OEM & Partner Co-Branding Available

Reliable Performance for Growing ID Programs

The SOLID-510 Professional ID Card Printer is a high-performance desktop credential solution designed for organizations, OEM partners, and system integrators that require dependable ID card printing, long-term reliability, and flexible integration options. Available in both single-sided and dual-sided configurations, the SOLID-510 combines professional print quality with a durable metal-frame design engineered for continuous daily operation.

Designed for employee badges, healthcare credentials, student IDs, government identification, membership cards, visitor badges, and secure access control credentials, the SOLID-510 delivers vibrant full-color and monochrome printing with exceptional image quality and consistent performance. Its robust platform supports growing credential programs with optional Ethernet networking, magnetic stripe encoding, contact and contactless smart card encoding, and SMARTMark™ UV security printing.

Unlike standard desktop printers, the SOLID-510 is purpose-built to support OEM partnerships, private labeling, co-branding, and customized integration programs. Distributors, technology providers, and system integrators can leverage IDP’s proven hardware platform while delivering complete credential issuance solutions under their own brand with customized service and support offerings.

Built to scale with your organization, the SOLID-510 provides the durability and flexibility needed for higher-volume credential programs while maintaining a compact desktop footprint.

Looking for integrated lamination? Explore the SOLID-510L Laminating ID Card Printer. Need premium retransfer printing? Consider the SOLID-810 Retransfer ID Card Printer. For a more economical desktop solution, see the SOLID-310 Professional ID Card Printer.

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Technical Specifications

Print Type:
Dye-Sublimation Direct-to-Card (DTC)
Printer Mode:
SOLID-510S: Single-Sided Print SOLID-510D: Dual-Sided Print
Print Area:
CR80 Edge to Edge
Resolution:
300dpi (Color & Mono), 600 & 1200dpi (Mono only)
Display:
2 Line LCD with 2 LED Buttons
Card Feeding:
Automatic Feeding of up to 200 cards
Card Thickness:
15mil (0.38mm) to 40mil (1.0mm)
Card Type:
PVC, PVC/PET Composite, Glossy Printable
Print Speed (Cards/Hour):
212 YMCKO, 164 YMCKOK, 720 mono,
Ribbon Capacity:
100 or 250 Prints YMCKO, 200 Prints YMCKOK, 1200 Prints Mono
Encoding:
Optional Magnetic Stripe, Contact & Contactless Smart Card
Connectivity:
USB (optional Ethernet & Wifi)
Warranty:
3-Year Advanced Exchange
Unique Feature:
Ruggedized Metal Frame

Consumables & Accessories

Common Ink Ribbon Ordering Information

659592

YMCKO Full-color, resin black and overlay panel ribbon with cleaning roller, 250 cards/roll
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SOLID Ribbon Part Number 659593 consumables ribbon image

659593

YMCKOK Full-color, two resin black and overlay panel ribbon with cleaning roller, 200 cards/roll
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659594

YMCFKO Full-color and UV panel ribbon with cleaning roller, 200 cards/roll
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SOLID Ribbon Part Number 659593 consumables ribbon image

653308

YMCPKO Full-color and Pearlescent panel ribbon with cleaning roller, 200 cards/roll
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659596

K, Resin Black ribbon with cleaning roller, 1200 cards/roll
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659599

W, Resin white ribbon with the disposable cleaning roller, 1200 cards/roll
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Common Supplies

659909 Long sleeve cleaning card kit consumables

659909

Long sleeve cleaning card kit for automatic cleaning (10pcs)
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659005 Cleaning Roller

659005

Cleaning roller kit (10pcs)
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Printer Comparison

SOLID-210 Card Printer SOLID-310 Card Printer SOLID-510 (Current Printer) SOLID-810 Card Printer
Speed (Cards/Hour) 150 color & 600 mono 180 color & 720 mono 212 color & 720 mono 144 color
Durability Standard Mid-range High-volume High-volume
Volume Low Low-medium Mid-high Mid-high
Print Mode Options Single-sided only Single-sided (SOLID-310S), Dual-sided (SOLID-310D) Single-sided (SOLID-510S), Dual-sided (SOLID-510D), Dual-sided w lam. (SOLID-510L) Dual-sided only (SOLID-810D), Dual-sided w single-sided or dual-sided w lam. (SOLID-810L)
SOLID-210 Card Printer 150 color & 600 mono
SOLID-310 Card Printer 180 color & 720 mono
SOLID-510 (Current Printer) 212 color & 720 mono
SOLID-510 (Current Printer) High-volume
SOLID-510 (Current Printer) Mid-high
SOLID-210 Card Printer Single-sided only
SOLID-310 Card Printer Single-sided (SOLID-310S), Dual-sided (SOLID-310D)
SOLID-510 (Current Printer) Single-sided (SOLID-510S), Dual-sided (SOLID-510D), Dual-sided w lam. (SOLID-510L)
SOLID-810 Card Printer Dual-sided only (SOLID-810D), Dual-sided w single-sided or dual-sided w lam. (SOLID-810L)

Key Benefits

Metal-Frame Reliability

Designed for long-term durability and dependable daily performance in demanding print environments.

Flexible Credential Printing

Available in single-sided or automatic dual-sided configurations to support a wide variety of credential applications.

OEM & Partner Ready

Support private labeling, co-branding, customized integrations, and partner service programs.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Durable construction, reliable operation, and modular upgrades help maximize long-term value.

Advanced Security Options

Add smart card encoding, SMARTMark™ UV printing, and network connectivity as your credential program grows.

Features

Ideal For

Corporate Badges
Healthcare Credentials
Government Employee IDs
University & Student IDs
Membership Programs
Visitor Management
Enterprise Security

Frequently asked questions

The SOLID-510 is a professional direct-to-card ID card printer available in single-sided and dual-sided configurations, designed for organizations and OEM partners that require reliable, scalable credential printing.

The SOLID-510 is ideal for organizations with growing credential programs that require greater durability, higher throughput, and advanced security options compared to entry-level desktop card printers.

The SOLID-510 features a rugged metal-frame construction, higher throughput, a larger input hopper, and expanded upgrade options, making it better suited for higher-volume credential programs and demanding work environments.

Yes. The SOLID-510 platform is available in both single-sided and automatic dual-sided configurations, allowing organizations to choose the solution that best fits their printing needs.

Yes. Optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card encoding, and SMARTMark™ UV printing make the SOLID-510 an excellent solution for secure employee badges and access control credentials.

Yes. The SOLID Series supports OEM branding, private labeling, customized integrations, and partner service programs for qualified distributors and technology partners.

Yes. Optional Ethernet connectivity enables multiple users to share the printer across a network.

Corporate offices, healthcare organizations, education, government, manufacturing, hospitality, membership organizations, and technology partners all rely on the SOLID-510 for professional credential printing.

The SOLID-510 is backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty with an optional two-year extension (5 year total coverage) for added peace of mind and long-term protection.

Why IDP?

3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty


U.S.-Based Technical Support

Proven performance in demanding environments