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Datacard SD160 ID Card System

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Entry-level ID card system for small organizations looking for secure cards

  • System includes: Datacard SD160 printer, AlphaCard ID Suite Light software, YMCKT printer ribbon + cleaning kit, blank cards, digital ID camera
  • Single-sided, dye sublimation printer
  • Quick print speed—print full color, single-sided cards in 24 seconds
  • 100 card input hopper, 25 card output hopper
MSRP: $1,488
Starting Price: $1,298

You Save: $190 (13%)

As Configured: $1,298
  • System includes: Datacard SD160 printer, AlphaCard ID Suite Light software, YMCKT printer ribbon + cleaning kit, blank cards, digital ID camera
  • Single-sided, dye sublimation printer
  • Quick print speed—print full color, single-sided cards in 24 seconds
  • 100 card input hopper, 25 card output hopper
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Datacard SD160 ID Card Printer

This versatile system from Datacard features their powerful and secure entry-level SD160 ID card printer, great for producing small batches of single-sided ID cards quickly and efficiently.

Datacard SD160 Key Features
  • Printing Capability: Single-sided
  • Print Technology: Dye sublimation
  • Print Speed: Full color single-sided cards in 24 seconds
  • Input/Output Hopper: 100/25
  • Warranty: 2 years
Efficient Card Printing

With the ability to print 150 full-color cards per hour (and 500 monochrome cards per hour), the SD160 ID card printer is a powerful entry-level single-sided ID card printer.

If your organization will only do low volume ID card printing, the SD160 comes with a 100-card input hopper and low yield ribbons. But if you need to print more cards in a run, upgrade to the larger 200-card input hopper and 100-card output hopper.

And if your organization wants to print basic cards with reduced waste, the SD160 offers rewritable card printing. This feature comes built-in, and just requires specialized rewritable cards.

Secure ID Cards

The Datacard SD160 is capable of UV printing, using special ribbons with a florescent panel in addition to the standard YMCK panels. UV printing is a common security measure, used to authenticate cards by security because the printing only shows up under black lights.

Additionally, the SD160 has an upgrade to include magnetic stripe encoding. This allows you to encode and store data on the card, often used for employee or student ID cards, membership cards, and cashless payment cards.

Datacard SD160 Printer Warranty

The Datacard SD160 ID card printer comes with a two year manufacturer warranty.

Powerful AlphaCard ID Suite Card Design Software

Powerful AlphaCard ID Suite card design and database management software makes it easy to design and print your custom ID cards. It takes just minutes to design cards and badges with security features, cardholder photos, signatures, and encoded data. And with the option to use the built-in database or connect outside databases including Microsoft Excel and Access, you will always have easy access to cardholder information.

AlphaCard ID Suite v11 is now fully Windows 10 compatible and supported. As Microsoft releases ongoing Windows 10 updates, you can rest assured that users of AlphaCard ID Suite v11 will receive continuous support for this Windows 10 compatible software.

AlphaCard ID Suite Light

AlphaCard ID Suite Light makes it trouble-free to design custom ID cards with text, photos, logos, barcodes, and more to fit your organization's unique needs. With the pre-defined card template you can start designing your IDs instantly, or create your own design with just a few easy steps. AlphaCard ID Suite Light edition comes with a database to hold up to 200 records, so you can quickly access your cardholder information.

New in AlphaCard ID Suite v11: Enhanced card design wizard, high resolution barcodes, full compatibility with Dymy thermal labels, and improved language options.

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Technical Specs

Datacard SD160

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Warranty
Printer Coverage
2 years
Loaner Coverage
Printhead Coverage
2 years
Printing
?
Print Technology
Dye Sublimation
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Re-Writable Printing
Yes
Card Capacity
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Input Hopper
100
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Output Hopper
25
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Single Feed Mode
Yes
Print Speed
Full Color
40 seconds
Monochrome
12 seconds
Supplies
?
Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
$0.39
Single-Sided Black
$0.10
Dual-Sided
?
Max. Ribbon Yield
Single-Sided Color
250
Single-Sided Black
750
Dual-Sided
Accepted Card Sizes
CR80
Card Thickness
30 mil
Features Call if options aren't available online
Available Encoding Options
Magnetic Stripe
?
Available Factory Options
?
Available Field Upgrades
Magnetic Stripe
?
Visual Security Features
UV Ribbon Option
Printer Lock Options
Kennsington
Compatibility
?
Connection Type
USB
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OS Compatibility
Windows 7 - 32 bit
Windows 7 - 64 bit
Windows 8 - 32 bit
Windows 8 - 64 bit
Windows 10 - 32 bit
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Windows 2008 Server - 64 bit
Windows 2012 Server - 64 bit
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Mac Compatible
No
Physical Specs
Size
6.9" W x 8.8" H x 15.4" D
Weight
8.1 lbs
MPNS
?
Available MPNs
510685-001,
510685-002
Customize System
Customize System
AlphaCare
When you place an order with AlphaCard, you qualify for full, personal assistance to ensure that your ID card program reaches its full potential. This commitment to strong customer service and support is called AlphaCare. It's completely free and you'll only find it at AlphaCard.
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(800) 717-8080
Choose from Additonal Versions of this System:

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Customize your System Components

Datacard SD160 ID Card Printer
This printer can be upgraded with magnetic stripe encoding. Choose mag encoding to equip your ID cards with versatile functionality.
* = Required Option
AlphaCard ID Suite Software Version 11
AlphaCard ID Suite Light is entry ID card software that holds up to 200 cardholder records. Upgrade to AlphaCard ID Suite Standard, Professional, or Elite for additional card design, database, encoding & security functionality. For more info, view the Software Selection Guide or call (800) 717-8080.
* = Required Option
100 Premium Blank PVC Cards
If you are upgrading to the magnetic stripe encoding version of this printer, be sure to select magnetic stripe cards.
* = Required Option
ID Camera
System includes the Logitech C270 photo ID camera. Upgrade to the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam for Mac OS compatibility.
* = Required Option
As Configured: $1,298

Select printers include one full year of TrueSupport for free!

Upgrade to TrueSupport for world class, full service technical support. You'll get direct access to our professionally trained technical support experts who have years of experience working with customers just like you. Whether you are setting up an ID card system for the first time, or you need help with troubleshooting, our friendly experts will get you on track quickly.

TRUESUPPORT HELP

You can talk directly to our dedicated support team on the phone. On top of our complimentary lifetime email support (1-3 day turnaround) and 30-day setup over the phone, TrueSupport coverage plans will include troubleshooting and technical support via phone and hands-on help via remote desktop assistance during your subscription period from the best technical experts in the industry.

PREMIUM SERVICE

As a TrueSupport subscriber, you'll receive a complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up annually through the duration of your subscription. Through these preventative services, potential future obstacles that could interrupt daily business operations can be avoided.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE + LOANER COVERAGE

Within your TrueSupport coverage period, our technical support experts are standing by to offer remote phone support. If your ID card printer requires service, we'll provide a loaner machine to keep your business running while we repair your printer.

TRAINING

Get one hour of training every year to maximize every feature of your investment, or just brush-up on the basics. We want to help you do your job easier!

EXTENSION OPTIONS

Options to extend your TrueSupport coverage are available. Call us now for pricing and enrollment (877) 907-9834.

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