Physical dimensions:
21. 5 in. x 7.8 in. x 9.5 in. (546 mm x 198 mm x 241 mm) with 100 input hopper.
21. 5 in. x 7.8 in. x 11.9 in. (546 mm x 198 mm x 302 mm) with 200 input hopper.
Weight: less than 11.5 lbs. (5.3 kg) without supplies.
Full-color printing: up to 180 cards per hour (single-sided); up to 115 cards per hour (double-sided).
One-color printing: up to 700 cards per hour (single-sided); up to 300 cards per hour (double-sided).
Communications: Bi-directional USB and 10 Base-T Ethernet.
We integrated the power and functionality of a professional-grade card printer with the plug-and-play simplicity of a desktop printer. The result is another breakthrough in technology-the Datacard® SP55 Plus card printer. This versatile, new printer is advanced enough to meet the demands of high-profile security programs, yet easy and affordable enough for enterprises launching their first card programs.
Versatility for secure ID and consumer marketing programs
The Datacard SP55 Plus card printer delivers high-quality photo IDs that elevate security programs to entirely new levels. Smart card, magnetic stripe, bar code and proximity options make it easy to create multi-technology IDs that provide authorized users with secure access to facilities, networks and other privileges. For consumer marketers, this new printer serves as a powerful platform for highly profitable loyalty programs
Standard Features
Full-color printing: Automatic card feed-Up to 190 cards per hour (single-sided); up to 155 cards per hour (double-sided).
Monochrome printing: Up to 1000 cards per hour (single-sided); 300 cards per hour (double-sided).
100-card, front-facing input hopper: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) card thickness.
40-card, front-facing output hopper: 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) card thickness.
Microsoft® Windows® Me, 2000 and XP and Vista printer driver.
Printer pooling (Windows® 2000, XP and Vista).
USB cable connection.
User-adjustable image and color controls. 
Stand-alone "smart" driver diagnostics.
Audio and visual message prompts.
Datacard® Certified Supplies with enhanced features:
Advanced Imaging Technology™.
Ribbon identification and validation.
Printer settings and offsets.
Ribbon low warning.
24-month standard depot warranty for printer.
24-month printhead warranty-no prorating; no card counting.
Operator-replaceable printhead.
Continuous cleaning roller.
Options
Single-sided or double-sided printing.
Magnetic stripe encoding: IAT or NTT Dual high- and low-coercivity
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 (1 track for NTT).
Smart card personalization.
Contact GemPC® USB.
Contactless GemEasyLink 680 SL.
Combination Contact GemPC USB and Contactless GemEasyLink 680 SL.
Contact station: HID® compatible Prox reader (read only).
200 card input hopper.
Lockable input tray-Kensington Security Slot.
Printer security lock.
StickiCard™ adhesive-backed plastic cards.
Supplies
| Part # | Details | |
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552854-530 | Datacard Ribbon Kit - YMCKT Short Panel - Color Ribbon |
| 552954-506 | Datacard YMCKT- KT Ribbon Kit - 300 Images 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 |






