The IDP Smart 31 builds on everything that made the Smart 30 a dependable workhorse — and addresses the few things that kept it from being a standout. The result is a single-sided ID card printer that handles day-to-day card production without fuss, without drama, and without demanding much in return. It's the kind of printer you configure once and largely forget about, which is exactly what most organisations are looking for.

Designed to sit comfortably on a desk without monopolising the space, the Smart 31 has a compact footprint that suits reception counters, HR offices, and security control rooms equally well. It prints to standard CR80 credit card-sized cards, producing photo-quality image output that holds up to scrutiny. Low maintenance by design, it keeps running costs predictable — a genuine consideration when you're managing a card programme over time.

The Smart 31 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty and comes bundled with EasyBadge Lite card design software — note that this version is capped at 100 records and is not compatible with macOS. For organisations printing small to medium volumes of staff or visitor ID cards, it offers a solid, no-nonsense entry point into professional card production.