IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer

The IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer is a professional card printing solution designed to print and laminate cards in one step. It combines ID card printing with integrated lamination to provide a streamlined solution for organizations producing professionally finished identification cards. The Smart-51L is suitable for applications including employee ID cards, staff identification, membership cards and institutional identification. Zeneric Networks Limited supplies professional card-printing solutions to customers in Nairobi and across Kenya, with support for product selection, availability and deployment requirements.

Product Features

Print and Laminate in One Step

The Smart-51L combines card printing and lamination in a single workflow. This eliminates the need to move printed cards to a separate lamination stage, making card production more convenient for organizations producing identification cards regularly.

Professional ID Card Printing

The Smart-51L is purpose-built for plastic ID card production, providing a dedicated solution for organizations that require professionally printed identification cards.

Integrated Card Lamination

Integrated lamination adds a finishing stage to the card-production process, making the Smart-51L appropriate for organizations that require printed and laminated identification cards.

Efficient Card Production

By bringing printing and lamination together, the Smart-51L provides a streamlined card-production workflow for organizations producing cards for employees, students, members and other authorized users.

Business and Institutional Applications

The Smart-51L is appropriate for organizations that require an in-house identification-card production solution rather than relying on external card-printing services.

Product Specifications

• Brand: IDP
• Model: Smart-51L
• Product Type: ID Card Printer
• Printing Application: ID card printing
• Lamination: Print and laminate in one step
• Primary Application: Identification card production

Technical Specifications

Specification Category	Manufacturer Details
Printing Technology	Direct Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer (Edge-to-Edge)
Print Resolution	300 dpi (Color & Mono); Up to 600 & 1200 dpi (Monochrome only)
Colour Printing Speed	YMCKO: Up to 212 cards/hr   YMCKOK: Up to 164 cards/hr   YMCK + Lamination: Up to 163.6 cards/hr
Monochrome Printing Speed	Up to 720 cards per hour (5 seconds per card)
Card Capacity	Input: 100 cards (closed) / up to 200 cards (open cover feeder)   Output: 40 cards (front standard)
Supported Card Thickness	15 mil to 40 mil (0.38 mm – 1.0 mm) via adjustment lever
Supported Card Dimensions	ISO CR-80 or CR-79 (Optional factory-installed)
Ribbon Types	YMCKO, YMCKOK, YMCKK, Half-Panel Color, and Monochrome options
Lamination Specifications	Single/Dual-sided Direct Lamination™ (0.6 mil or 1.0 mil Clear/Holographic Patches)
Connectivity	USB (Standard), Ethernet (Standard/Optional modular), Wi-Fi (Optional)
OS Compatibility	Microsoft Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), macOS / OS X, Linux
Power Requirements	Free Voltage (AC 100 / 220V, 50–60Hz); Consumption: 96W
Physical Dimensions	165 (W) $\times$ 675 (L) $\times$ 210 (H) mm ($6.5 \times 26.6 \times 8.3$ inches)
Weight	Approx. $8.8\text{ kg}$ ($19.4\text{ lbs}$)
Warranty	Standard manufacturer hard

 

Compatibility

The IDP Smart-51L should be deployed with compatible card media, printing consumables, lamination materials and card-design software.

Before purchasing, confirm:

• Compatible PVC or identification cards
• Card dimensions and thickness
• Compatible printing ribbon
• Lamination consumables
• Card-design software
• Computer requirements
• Printer connectivity
• Required card-production workflow

For organizations in Kenya, confirming the complete consumables and software requirements before purchase helps ensure the printer is configured correctly for the intended application.

Configuration and Installation

The Smart-51L should be installed and configured according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

A typical card-printing installation includes:

• Installing the printer
• Connecting the printer to the computer
• Installing the appropriate printer software or driver
• Loading compatible card media
• Installing the appropriate printing ribbon
• Setting up the lamination function
• Configuring the card-printing software

The exact installation procedure should follow the manufacturer’s documentation for the Smart-51L.

Applications

Employee ID Cards

The Smart-51L provides an in-house solution for organizations producing employee identification cards.

Staff Identification

Businesses can use professionally printed cards for staff identification and organizational identification requirements.

Student and Institutional Cards

Schools, colleges and other institutions can use dedicated ID card printing equipment for producing identification cards.

Membership Cards

Organizations issuing membership cards can use the Smart-51L where the card material and production requirements are compatible.

Access Identification

The printer can form part of an identification-card production workflow for organizations using printed cards for access-control purposes.

IDP Smart-51L Price in Nairobi, Kenya

The IDP Smart-51L price in Nairobi, Kenya depends on current availability and the configuration and consumables required for the intended card-printing application.

When evaluating the Smart-51L price in Kenya, consider the complete operating requirements, including compatible cards, printing ribbons, lamination consumables and card-design software.

Contact Zeneric Networks Limited for the current price, stock availability and product requirements.

IDP Smart-51L for Sale in Kenya

Looking for an IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer for sale in Kenya? Before ordering, confirm the printer configuration and the consumables required for your card-production workflow.

Important considerations include:

• Smart-51L model
• Card type and thickness
• Printing requirements
• Lamination requirements
• Printing ribbon
• Card-design software
• Connectivity
• Current price
• Stock availability
• Warranty
• Installation requirements

Why Buy from Zeneric Networks Limited?

Zeneric Networks Limited provides technology and IT equipment solutions for businesses and institutions in Nairobi and across Kenya.

For specialized equipment such as an ID card printer, choosing the appropriate printer and compatible consumables is important for reliable card production. Zeneric Networks Limited can assist customers with product availability, purchasing requirements and technical considerations before deployment.

Technical Support

Professional ID card production requires the printer, card media, ribbon, lamination materials and card-design software to work together correctly.

Technical support can assist with:

• Printer installation
• Driver configuration
• Card-printing software
• Card design
• Ribbon installation
• Lamination setup
• Printer configuration
• Troubleshooting

For organizations producing identification cards regularly, proper configuration can help maintain a consistent card-production workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer?

The IDP Smart-51L is a professional ID card printer designed to print and laminate cards in one step, providing an integrated card-printing and finishing solution.

Can the Smart-51L print and laminate cards?

Yes. The Smart-51L is designed to print and laminate cards in one step, combining the two processes into a single card-production workflow.

What is the Smart-51L used for?

The Smart-51L is designed for identification-card production, including employee, staff, student, membership and institutional identification cards where the required card materials are compatible.

What consumables does the Smart-51L use?

The appropriate card media, printing ribbon and lamination consumables should be confirmed for the exact Smart-51L configuration before purchase.

Is the Smart-51L suitable for organizations in Kenya?

Yes. The Smart-51L is suitable for Kenyan businesses and institutions that require an in-house ID card printing and lamination solution, subject to confirming the required consumables and configuration.

How much is the IDP Smart-51L in Kenya?

The current IDP Smart-51L price in Kenya depends on availability and configuration. Contact Zeneric Networks Limited for the latest quotation.

Where can I buy the IDP Smart-51L in Nairobi?

You can contact Zeneric Networks Limited to confirm the current Smart-51L price, availability, compatible consumables and deployment requirements.

Buy IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer in Nairobi, Kenya

Looking to buy the IDP Smart-51L ID Card Printer in Nairobi, Kenya? Contact Zeneric Networks Limited to confirm the current price, stock availability, compatible consumables, warranty and installation requirements before ordering.