ID Card Printers in Kenya for Offices, Schools and Hospitals

Engsoft supplies IDP Smart 51 desktop card printers in Kenya for organisations that want to print staff ID cards, access control cards, student IDs and membership cards in-house. The Smart 51 range prints edge to edge on PVC, PET and composite PVC cards, in single or dual-sided versions, with optional lamination and magnetic stripe or smart card encoding.

Here is our inventory for IDP Card Printers.

IDP Smart 51 Card Printer Models

IDP Smart 51 Specifications

Card Printer Accessories, Ribbons & Blank Cards

The following IDP Smart 51 supplies are coming soon. Call us to reserve stock or for current availability.

• Magnetic Cards Encoder – SP 531/51 Magnetic Encoder _ ISO
• Smart Card Encoder – SP S51 INTNL_CNTCTLSS 5122
• Full Colour Printer Ribbon – S51 Colour Ribbon YMCKOK ( Prints 200 cards )
• Full Colour Printer Ribbon – S51 Colour Ribbon dual YMCKO (Prints 250 card)
• Monochrome Ribbon – S51 Black Monochrome Ribbon K (prints 1200 cards )
• Laminate Ribbon – S51 Clear patch Laminate Film 1mil (25mic) 250 cards/roll
• ID/Card Designer Software – Smart IDesigner (Basic)
• PVC – Plain white High quality PVC Cards – Per card price (MOQ: 500Units)
• MSR – MSR (magnetic stripe HICO) High quality White PVC Cards – Per card price (MOQ 500 cards)

We also supply Evolis card printers, RFID, MIFARE and proximity cards and other business hardware supplies, and connect printed cards to our access control systems. The CR80 card size is defined in the ISO/IEC 7810 standard.

Desktop Card Printer FAQs

Which IDP Smart 51 model should I buy?

Choose the Smart 51 S for single-sided staff or student IDs, the Smart 51 D when you print both sides of the card, and the Smart 51 L when cards need clear or holographic lamination for durability and security.

What cards can the Smart 51 print on?

ISO CR80 cards (or CR79 with a factory option) from 0.38mm (15mil) to 1.0mm (40mil) thick, in PVC, PET or composite PVC.

How fast is the IDP Smart 51 card printer?

About 5 seconds per card in monochrome (720 cards per hour), up to 17 seconds per card in YMCKO colour (212 cards per hour) and up to 22 seconds per card in YMCKOK (164 cards per hour).

Does it work with Windows, Mac and Linux, and over the network?

Yes. The Smart 51 supports Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10, Mac OS and Linux, and connects by USB or Ethernet, with Wi-Fi as an option.

How many cards does a Smart 51 ribbon print?

The YMCKOK colour ribbon prints 200 cards, the dual YMCKO colour ribbon prints 250 cards and the black monochrome ribbon prints 1,200 cards.

What is the price of an ID card printer in Kenya?

Prices depend on the model, single or dual-sided printing, lamination, encoders and supplies. Blank PVC and magnetic stripe cards are priced per card with a minimum order of 500. Call 0737 707 501 or request a quote.