SMART-31S Single-Sided Card Printer
SMART-31S
SMART-31S Single-Sided Card Printer
Reliable ID card printing for professional badges, visitor credentials, membership cards, and more
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Professional Single-Sided (Simplex) Card Printing
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Up to 180 Full-Color Cards Per Hour
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Compact Desktop Design
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Optional Ethernet, Encoding & UV Printing
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Backed by a 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty
Reliable Performance for Growing ID Programs
The SMART-31S Single-Sided ID Card Printer is a compact, professional desktop printer designed for organizations that need reliable, cost-effective credential printing. Ideal for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, membership organizations, and government offices, the SMART-31S delivers vibrant full-color and monochrome ID cards with exceptional print quality and dependable everyday performance.
As a single-sided (simplex) ID card printer, the SMART-31S is an excellent choice for applications that only require printing on the front of the card, including employee badges, visitor credentials, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards, and temporary identification. Its compact footprint, intuitive operation, and durable design make it ideal for small to medium-sized organizations issuing cards on demand.
Optional Ethernet connectivity, magnetic stripe encoding, contact and contactless smart card encoding, and SMARTMark™ UV printing allow the SMART-31S to grow alongside your credential program while maintaining a low total cost of ownership. Backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, the SMART-31S delivers professional results with long-term reliability. If your application requires information printed on both sides of the card, the SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer provides automatic duplex printing for greater efficiency and professional credential production.
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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 ID Card Printer - Overview & Key Features
Printer Comparison
| SMART-21 Card Printer | SMART-31S (Current Printer) | SMART-31D Card Printer | SMART-51S Card Printer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed (Cards/Hour) | 150 color & 600 mono | 180 color & 720 mono | 180 color & 720 mono | 212 color & 720 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
Affordable Professional Card Printing
Produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials with professional image quality while keeping equipment costs low.
Simple Single-Sided Operation
Ideal for organizations that only require front-side printing, helping simplify card production and maximize efficiency.
Flexible Security Options
Optional magnetic stripe, smart card encoding, Ethernet, and SMARTMark™ UV printing support a variety of credential applications.
Easy to Deploy
Compact desktop design and intuitive operation make installation and daily use simple for any office environment.
Reliable Long-Term Performance
Engineered for dependable daily operation and backed by IDP's industry-leading 3-year advanced exchange warranty.
Features
Ideal For
Corporate
Education
Healthcare
Retail
Loyalty/Events
Frequently asked questions
The SMART-31S is a single-sided (simplex) ID card printer designed for employee badges, visitor credentials, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards, temporary IDs, and access control credentials that only require front-side printing.
The SMART-31S prints on one side of the card only. The SMART-31D is a dual-sided (duplex) printer that automatically prints both sides of a card without requiring manual flipping.
The SMART-31 offers faster print speeds, optional Ethernet connectivity, additional encoding options, UV security printing, and greater expandability than the SMART-21.
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.
Organizations printing visitor badges, membership cards, loyalty cards, temporary credentials, and other front-only cards often find a single-sided (simplex) printer to be the most cost-effective solution.
The SMART-31S is backed by IDP’s industry-leading 3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty, additional 2-year extension available, helping to minimize downtime and protect your investment.
