The IDP Smart 21S is a compact, single-sided ID card printer built for organisations that need to issue photo ID cards quickly and without complexity. At 24 seconds per full-colour card, it keeps things moving — whether you're onboarding new staff, issuing visitor passes, or managing access credentials on-site.

It ships with EasyBadge Lite card design software, which covers the essentials for most straightforward ID card programmes. Worth noting: EasyBadge Lite is capped at 100 records and runs on Windows only. If you're working on a Mac or need a larger database, cardPresso is a solid alternative worth considering.

For smaller operations or those taking their first step into in-house card printing, the Smart 21S offers a practical entry point — without the overhead of a more complex system than the job actually requires.