Physical dimensions: 16. 5 in. x 7.8 in. x 9.0 in. (419 mm x 198 mm x 229 mm).
Communications: USB
Print resolution: 300 dpi.
Full-color printing: up to 160 cards per hour with YMCKT ribbon . One-color printing: up to 750 cards per hour with K ribbon.
Weight: between 8 and 9 lbs. (3.6 kg and 4.1 kg), depending upon options.
The Datacard® SP35 Plus card printer delivers an unbeatable combination of high performance and low cost for low-volume card programs. It is like nothing you have seen before for issuing ID cards, gift and loyalty cards, membership cards, hotel room keys and more. The SP35 Plus card printer gives you fast print speeds, superb image quality and simple operation at a value price. Good looks and a compact size make the printer a welcomed addition to any desktop. If you recognize how plastic cards can benefit your operation, but have been waiting for printers to come down in price, size and complexity, your moment has arrived.The SP35 Plus card printer personalizes up to 160 full-color and up to 750 one-color cards per hour. Despite its fast operation, this attractive printer weighs less than nine pounds and is easily transportable, letting you print cards in a confined workspace.The SP35 Plus card printer gives you optional magnetic stripe and integrated smart card capabilities, including contactless smart cards, with a simple field upgrade. These technologies can make your cards compatible with access control and other automated systems across your enterprise, creating new opportunities to increase security and efficiency. You can also purchase multiple printers now, knowing you can always upgrade to magnetic stripes and smart cards in the future.
Standard Features
Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, Me and XP and Vista printer drivers.
One-sided, edge-to-edge printing.
Printer pooling (Windows® 2000 and XP only).
Operator-replaceable printhead.
Continuous cleaning roller. 
Advanced Imaging Technology™.
"Smart" printer driver.
100-card, front-facing input hopper- .030 in. (.76mm) card thickness.
20-card, front-facing output hopper- .030 in. (.76mm) card thickness.
Automatic card feeding.
Easy-access components, including quick-change ribbon cartridges.
Highly accessible card path.
Audio and visual message prompts (bi-directional communication).
Datacard® proprietary print ribbons.
Full-color or monochrome imaging.
Online help and user documentation.
24-month depot printer warranty.
24-month printhead warranty.
Additional Options
ISO magnetic stripe encoding (factory install or field upgrade)
Smart card personalization (factory install or field upgrade)
Clear card personalization
Input hopper empty detection
Supplies
| Part # | Details | |
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552854-530 | Datacard Ribbon Kit - YMCKT Short Panel - Color Ribbon |
| 552854-504 | Datacard YMCKT Ribbon Kit - 500 Images Color Ribbon | |
| 552854-204 | Datacard YMCKT Ribbon Kit - 250 Images Color Ribbon | |
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552954-501 | Datacard Black Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon |
| 552954-509 | Datacard Black (KT) Mono Ribbon Kit - 1000 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
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552954-503 | Datacard White Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon |
| 552954-502 | Datacard Dark Blue Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images- Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-504 | Datacard Red Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-507 | Datacard Silver Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-508 | Datacard Gold Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-513 | Datacard Scratch Off Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images -Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-607 | Datacard Metallic Silver Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
| 552954-513 | ||
| 552954-608 | Datacard Metallic Gold Monochrome Ribbon Kit - 1500 Images - Mono Ribbon | |
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CR80-30 Mag | Graphic Quality Film Laminated High and Low Coercivity Magnetic Stripe PVC Cards |
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CR80-30 |
HoloPatch® cards with Gold seal - used to highlight anti-counterfeiting HoloKote® hologram making it visible at a distance |
| Card Thickness | 0.51mm to 1.02mm (0.020” to 0.040”). | |
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Datacard |
Datacard Cleaning Kit - SP & SP Plus Series - Cleaning Kits |
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569946-001 | Datacard Cleaning Sleeve Kit - SP & SP Plus Series - Cleaning Kits |






