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Datacard SD160 ID Card Printer 510685-002

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Datacard SD160 Overview

  • 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

The Datacard SD160 is an entry-level ID card printer with powerful features including UV printing for increased card security.

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.

Printer Options & Upgrades

The SD160 comes with these printer options:

  • Magnetic stripe encoding (upgrade)
  • Rewritable card printing

SD160 Printer Warranty

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

  • Upgrade to TrueSupport service plan & receive*:
  • Loaner printer during TrueSupport coverage period
  • Phone-based technical support including remote assistance
  • Complimentary one hour of training annually
  • Complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up provided annually
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Technical Specs

Datacard SD160

Compare the Datacard SD160 to other printers using the Printer Comparison Tool.

Cost
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MSRP
Single-Sided Printer
$1480
Dual-Sided Printer
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AlphaCard Price
Single-Sided Printer
$1098
Dual-Sided Printer
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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
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Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
$0.39
Single-Sided Black
$0.10
Dual-Sided
—
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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
—
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Available Field Upgrades
Magnetic Stripe
?
Visual Security Features
UV Ribbon Option
Printer Lock Options
Kennsington
Compatibility
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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
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Available MPNs
510685-001,
510685-002
Supplies

Compatible Supplies & Accessories for the Datacard SD160 ID Card Printer

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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