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Generate personalized photo ID cards quickly and easily with the SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Ethernet Connectivity Kit from IDP . Included in the kit are the printer, 100 PVC cards and one cleaning card, and a YMCKO ribbon. The printer offers double-sided printing of 124 YMCKOK, 156 YMCKO, and 720 monochrome cards per hour, with direct dye-sublimation printing for sharp images at resolutions of 300, 600, and 1200 dpi. The printer accepts standard CR-80 size cards with a thickness of 15-30 mil. The input hopper holds up to 80 cards and the front output hopper holds 25 cards. You can connect the printer to your computer via USB or Ethernet.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $1,323.95.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The IDP SMART-31D Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Ethernet Connectivity Kit is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,323.95.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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