Faster printing, improved image quality and greater efficiency – discover what the new IDP SMART-52 brings to professional ID card printing.

The next generation of ID card printing is on its way to Euro ID Warehouse.

We’re pleased to introduce the IDP SMART-52 ID Card Printer, an exciting addition to IDP’s established SMART printer range. Built for businesses and organisations that need reliable, high-quality plastic card printing, the SMART-52 combines impressive print speeds, enhanced colour reproduction and practical features to make everyday card production easier.

Whether you’re printing employee ID badges, student cards, membership cards or visitor passes, the SMART-52 is worth keeping an eye on.

Coming soon to Euro ID Warehouse – here’s what you can expect.

Faster ID Card Printing for Busy Organisations

When you’re producing ID cards regularly, printing speed matters.

The new IDP SMART-52 is designed to handle demanding card printing workloads, helping organisations produce professional identification cards without unnecessary delays.

According to the currently listed specifications for the SMART-52D, printing performance includes:

• Up to 280 full-colour single-sided cards per hour
• Up to 200 full-colour dual-sided cards per hour
• Up to 1,000 monochrome cards per hour

These speeds make the SMART-52 particularly interesting for businesses that regularly issue new staff badges, educational institutions preparing student cards, and organisations managing larger membership or access card programmes.

An upgraded multi-core processor and expanded internal memory are also listed among the printer’s improvements, helping it process printing jobs efficiently.

For teams printing cards in batches, these improvements could make a noticeable difference to their daily workflow.

Sharper Images and More Accurate Colours

A professional ID card needs to do more than display a name and photograph. It should be easy to read, accurately represent the cardholder and reflect the organisation’s branding.

The SMART-52 uses direct-to-card dye-sublimation printing technology with a standard resolution of 300 dpi.

This produces detailed photographs, clear text, logos and barcodes suitable for a wide range of identification applications.

One of the most interesting developments is IDP’s Wide Color Spectrum technology, intended to deliver improved colour reproduction and more natural-looking images.

This is particularly useful for:

• Employee photo ID cards
• Student and university identification cards
• Branded membership cards
• Visitor and contractor badges
• Customer loyalty cards

The SMART-52 also lists enhanced monochrome printing options, with resolutions of up to 1200 dpi for applications requiring fine black-and-white detail.

More Printing, Fewer Interruptions

Changing printer ribbons and replenishing card supplies can interrupt production, particularly when printing hundreds of cards at a time.

The SMART-52 addresses this with a larger full-colour ribbon capacity.

Its listed 350-print YMCKO colour ribbon capacity allows users to produce more cards between ribbon changes.

The printer also offers a standard 100-card input hopper, helping users prepare batches of cards in advance rather than feeding them individually.

For offices, schools and security departments with regular card printing requirements, this additional capacity can help keep production moving.

Single-Sided and Dual-Sided Printing Options

Not every organisation needs the same type of ID card.

Some businesses only require a photograph, employee name and company logo on the front of a card. Others need additional information on the reverse, such as identification numbers, instructions, contact details or barcodes.

The IDP SMART-52 range includes single-sided and dual-sided configurations.

SMART-52S – Single-Sided Printer

Suitable for organisations producing straightforward identification cards with information printed on one side.

SMART-52D – Dual-Sided Printer

Designed for applications requiring printing on both sides of the card, allowing organisations to include more information without overcrowding the front design.

Choosing the correct configuration will depend on your card design, printing volume and how your organisation intends to use its cards.

Designed for Everyday Business Use

The SMART-52 is aimed at organisations that need consistent, professional card printing without unnecessarily complicated operation.

With USB and Ethernet connectivity listed in the current specifications, the printer offers practical options for integrating card printing into an existing workplace.

Optional connectivity and card encoding configurations may also be available, depending on the model and specification selected.

Potential applications include:

• Businesses and offices: Employee identification and contractor badges.
• Schools and universities: Student ID cards, staff cards and library membership cards.
• Healthcare organisations: Staff identification and departmental badges.
• Hotels and hospitality: Branded membership and identification cards.
• Membership organisations: Club, association and customer membership cards.
• Facilities and security teams: Printed access credentials for compatible access control systems.

For organisations using contactless or smart cards, it’s important to select the appropriate card stock and encoding equipment for the existing access control system.

Is the IDP SMART-52 Worth Waiting For?

If you’re considering investing in a new ID card printer, the SMART-52 is certainly a model to consider.

Its combination of high print speeds, improved colour reproduction, larger ribbon capacity and single-sided or dual-sided configurations makes it an interesting option for organisations looking to improve their card issuance process.

For existing IDP SMART printer users, the SMART-52 may also be worth considering when planning a future printer upgrade.

As with any new printer, it’s important to check ribbon compatibility, available encoding options and the exact printer configuration before purchasing.

Coming Soon to Euro ID Warehouse

We’re looking forward to adding the IDP SMART-52 ID Card Printer to our range at Euro ID Warehouse.

If your organisation is planning to purchase a new ID card printer or upgrade its existing equipment, now is a good time to explore what the SMART-52 has to offer.

Our team can help you understand the different printer configurations and choose the right equipment for your card printing requirements.

The IDP SMART-52 is coming soon.

View the IDP SMART-52 Printer at Euro ID Warehouse

For product enquiries or information about upcoming availability, please contact the Euro ID Warehouse team.