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Compare Datacard ID Card Printers

Datacard SP25 Plus
Datacard SP25 Plus
Datacard SP35 Plus
Datacard SP35 Plus
Datacard SP55 Plus
Datacard SP55 Plus
Datacard SP75 Plus
Datacard SP75 Plus
PrintOne-SidedOne-Sided One-Sided
Two-Sided (option)
One-Sided
Two-Sided (option)
Method Direct-to-card
Rewritable
Direct-to-cardDirect-to-cardDirect-to-card
Feed TypeManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Input Hopper Capacity100 cards100 cards100 cards
Output Hopper Capacity9 cards20 cards40 cards40 cards
Full Colour 1 Side30 seconds per card 170 CPH 190 CPH 175 CPH (inc. front lamination)
Full Colour 1 Side, Black 1 Side 155 CPH 165 CPH (inc. front lamination)
Monochrome colour 1 Side Monochrome Black
12.4 secs per card
Full card erase and rewrite
800 CPH1000 CPH 1000 CPH
UV PrintingYes
LaminationOne / Two Sided
USBYesYesYesYes
EthernetOptionalOptional
Barcode PrintingYesYesYesYes
Magnetic EncodingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Optional Magnetic Encoding Types
  • ISO: IAT or NTT
  • Dual high and low coercivity
  • Tracks 1,2 and 3 (1 track for NTT)
  • ISO: IAT or NTT
  • Dual high and low coercivity
  • Tracks 1,2 and 3 (1 track for NTT)
  • ISO: IAT or NTT
  • Dual high and low coercivity
  • Tracks 1,2 and 3 (1 track for NTT)
  • ISO: IAT or NTT
  • Dual high and low coercivity
  • Tracks 1,2 and 3 (1 track for NTT)
Smart Card EncodingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Optional Smart Card Encoding Types
  • Contact/contactless all-in-one reader
  • Contact/contactless all-in-one reader
  • Contact station
  • Contact/contactless all-in-one reader
  • Contact station
  • Prox by HID
  • iClass by HID
  • Contact/contactless all-in-one reader
  • Contact station
  • Prox by HID
  • iClass by HID
TopcoatYes (T-Panel)Yes (T-Panel)Yes (T-Panel)One or Two Sided
Resolution300 DPI300 DPI300 DPI300 DPI
Shade Count256 shades256 shades256 shades256 shades
Dimensions L x W x H
37.85 cm x 19.5 cm x 22.5 cm
(14.9 in. x 7.8 in. x 9.0 in.)
L x W x H
41.25 cm x 19.7 cm x 22.5 cm
(16.5 in x 7.8in x 9.0 in)
L x W x H
41.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 22.9 cm
(16.5 in. x 7.78 in. x 9 in.)
L x W x H
58.76cm x 25.2 cm x 47.8 to 59.74 cm
(23.1 in. x 9.92 in. x 18.82 in. to 23.52 in.)
Weight3.2 kg to 3.6 kg (7.0 to 8.0 lbs.)Under 4 kg (9 lbs)Under 4 kg (9 lbs)12.25 kg (27 pounds)
LCD DisplayYesYes
Extended Hopper High capacity 200 card input hopper (option)
High capacity 200 card output hopper (option)
High capacity 200 card input hopper (option)
High capacity 100 card output hopper (option)
Card Types
  • PVC with glossy laminate surface
  • Other core materials with PVC overlaminates optional
  • Mitsubishi ThermoRewrite Blue Card
  • Size: 85.7 mm x 54.0 mm (3.375 in. x 2.125 in.)
  • ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards
  • PVC with glossy laminate surface
  • Clear Cards
  • Overlaminates are optional
  • ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards
  • PVC with glossy laminate surface
  • Clear Cards
  • Overlaminates are optional
  • ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards
  • PVC with glossy laminate surface
  • Clear Cards
  • Overlaminates are optional
Card Thickness
  • 0.2286 mm to 1.397 mm (0.009 in. to 0.0555 in.)
  • ISO ID-1/CR-80 size cards
  • .03 in. optional for rewritable cards
  • .01 in. to .05 in.
    (.25 mm to 1.30 mm)
    With smart card module, accommodates most proximity cards
  • .02 in. to .03 in.
    (.50 mm to .80 mm)
    With magnetic stripe or smart card module
  • .2286 mm to 1.397 mm
    (.009 in. to .055 in.)
    Can pass through all options
  • .508 mm to 1.016 mm
    (.018 in. to .040 in.)
    For magnetic stripe card options
  • .6858 mm to 1.016 mm
    (.027 in. to .040 in.)
    For contactless / contacted smart card options
  • Print only
    0.51 mm to 1.27 mm
    (0.02 in. to 0.05 in.)
  • Print and laminate
    0.76 mm to 1.27 mm
    (0.03 in. to 0.05 in.)
Ribbon SuppliesDatacard SP35 Plus RibbonsDatacard SP55 Plus RibbonsDatacard SP75 Plus Ribbons
Products and Options
    Datacard SP25 Plus Card Printer
    Mfr Code
    556193-001

  • Mag Stripe IAT Encoding Module for SP25 Plus
    Mfr Code
    566898-004

    Datacard SP35 Plus Card Printer
    Mfr Code
    566895-001

  • Mag Stripe IAT Encoding Module for SP35 Plus
    Mfr Code
    566898-004

  • GemPC USB Contact Coupler for SP35 Plus
    Mfr Code
    559252-001

  • Dual smart card reader - Contact and Contactless - SP35
    Mfr Code
    558449-001

  • Dual smart card reader - Contact, Contactless and Mifare - SP35
    Mfr Code
    558411-001

  • Contact Station only for SP35 Plus
    Mfr Code
    559251-001

    SP55 Plus Simplex Printer (Single Sided)
    Mfr Code
    566901-002

  • SP55 Plus Duplex (Double Sided) Option
    Mfr Code
    566902-002

  • Mag Stripe IAT Encoding Module for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    566898-005

  • 200 card input hopper for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    559666-001

  • 200 card locakable input hopper for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    554286-998

  • 200 card output hopper for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    564468-001

  • Ethernet / LCD Option for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    559670-001

  • GemPC USB Contact Station with Coupler for SP55
    Mfr Code
    559252-001

  • Dual Smart Card Reader - Contact and Contactless - SP55
    Mfr Code
    558449-001

  • Dual Smart Card Reader - Contact, Contactless and Mifare - SP55
    Mfr Code
    558411-001

  • Contact Station only for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    558449-001

  • HID PC Prox reader for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    559674-001

  • HID iClass read/write smart card reader for SP55 Plus
    Mfr Code
    558448-001

  • Gemplus USB/Prox HID for SP55 Plus
  • New HID iClass read only smart card reader for SP55 Plus
    Datacard SP75 with one sided lamination
    Mfr Code
    558443-001

  • Dual sided lamination option for SP75
    Mfr Code
    558447-001

  • Magstripe IAT Encoding Option for SP75
    Mfr Code
    566898-007

  • Dual Smart Card Reader for SP75 - Contact and Contactless
    Mfr Code
    558449-001

  • Dual Smart Card Reader for SP75 - Contact, Contactless and Mifare
    Mfr Code
    558411-001

  • Contact Station only for SP75
    Mfr Code
    559251-001

  • HID PC Prox Reader for SP75
    Mfr Code
    559674-001

  • HID iClass for SP75
    Mfr Code
    558448-001

  • Input Hopper - 100 cards
    Mfr Code
    718225

  • Input Hopper - 200 cards
    Mfr Code
    559362-001

  • Output Hopper - 100 cards
    Mfr Code
    558444-001

  • Hardware Locking Option (Hoppep key, ribbon and laminate key)
    Mfr Code
    558445-001

  • Printer to PC Security
    Mfr Code
    559419-001

  • Ethernet / LCD
    Mfr Code
    559670-001