Datacard 504545-998 Accessory

Retransfer printing is a card printing method where ink is printed onto the reverse side of a clear film rather than directly onto the card itself. The film is then heated and laid onto the card, creating a full-bleed high-definition graphic. This process allows the Smart-81D to print on uneven surfaces, smart cards, proximity cards, pre-punched cards, and other specialty cards while maintaining 300DPI resolution with sharp barcodes and readable micro text.

Retransfer printing is a card printing method where ink is first printed onto the reverse side of a clear film, which is then heated and laid onto the card—the printhead never directly contacts the card itself. This process allows the Smart-81S to produce full-bleed, high-definition graphics on unevenly surfaced cards, smart cards, proximity cards, pre-punched cards, and other specialty card types while delivering 300DPI resolution with razor-sharp barcodes and readable micro text.

The Smart-81D achieves industry-leading speed with just 25 seconds of warm-up time before it's ready to print single-sided cards at 144 cards per hour. For dual-sided printing, the first card is ready in 43 seconds. The printer's simultaneous printing and film application process allows it to print one card while preparing the next, significantly accelerating large batch production.

The Smart-81S is ready to print in just 25 seconds after power-up for single-sided printing, and can produce cards at a rate of 144 cards per hour. This rapid boot-up and print speed, combined with simultaneous film application to the next card in queue, makes it one of the fastest printers in its class for high-volume card issuance programs.

The Smart-81D supports ISO CR80 cards with a thickness between 30 Mil and 47 Mil. It can print on standard cards, smart cards, proximity cards, pre-punched cards, key tag cards, and non-technology cards. The retransfer technology enables high-definition printing on cards with uneven surfaces that traditional direct-print methods cannot handle.

The Smart-81S supports ISO CR80 cards with a thickness between 30 Mil and 47 Mil, and can print on unevenly surfaced cards, smart cards, proximity cards, pre-punched cards, key tag cards, and non-technology cards. We offer a variety of YMCK and YMCKK ribbons, retransfer films including holographic options, and laminates to meet your specific security and durability requirements.

The Smart-81D includes an advanced security locking system and supports multiple security enhancements including holographic marks through High-Secure Design retransfer ribbons, fine text and character printing at 300DPI, and optional lamination. The retransfer process itself provides inherent security since any attempt to peel apart card layers destroys the image, and the HDP film adds an additional protective layer between the image and environment.

The Smart-81S provides inherent security through retransfer printing—if a counterfeiter attempts to peel apart card layers, the image is destroyed. The retransfer film adds an additional protective layer, and we offer holographic retransfer films with High-Secure Design marks to further reduce counterfeiting risk. The printer also supports fine text and security features through its 300DPI resolution and includes an advanced security locking system.

The Smart-81D is built with modular components that can be upgraded to meet your organization's needs. Available options include dual-sided printing capability, lamination, ISO magnetic encoding, smart card encoding, Wi-Fi connectivity kit (as an alternative to standard USB and ethernet), and consumable card hopper locks for system security. We offer these upgrades to customize the printer for your specific requirements.

Yes, the Smart-81S was designed with modular components that can be upgraded to meet your organization's evolving needs. Optional upgrades include dual-sided printing capability, lamination, ISO magnetic encoding, smart card encoding, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Contact us today to discuss which upgrade options are right for your card issuance program.

The Smart-81D comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty and a lifetime printhead warranty to ensure stability and dependability with minimal downtime. We also offer TrueSupport plans, including a FREE 1 Year TrueSupport when you purchase a 3 or 4 year True Support Plan. Contact us today to discuss warranty and support options that best fit your organization's needs.

We offer a 3-year manufacturer warranty and a lifetime printhead warranty to ensure stability and dependability with minimal downtime. Additionally, we provide a FREE 1 Year TrueSupport plan with the purchase of a 3 or 4 year True Support Plan. Visit idwholesaler.com for details on our comprehensive support options.