IDP Smart IDesigner Basic ID Card Software

IDP Smart IDesigner

The IDP Smart IDesigner Basic serves as the primary software interface for creating and managing professional identification credentials on IDP Smart series printers. This application provides a structured environment for users to develop complex card layouts without requiring extensive graphic design experience. It integrates directly with the printer drivers to ensure color accuracy and alignment during the thermal transfer process. Consequently, IT departments can deploy this solution to standardize badge production across multiple workstations.

Key Features

• WYSIWYG Design Interface
  The workspace provides a real-time preview of the card dimensions to ensure design elements remain within the printable margins.

• Database Connectivity Support

  • Import records from standard CSV and Excel file formats.
  • Map specific database fields to text or barcode elements on the card.
  • Search and filter records for batch printing operations.

• Comprehensive Object Library

  • Insert geometric shapes, lines, and custom images (JPG, BMP, PNG).
  • Apply transparency layers and object grouping for complex layouts.
  • Utilize system fonts for high-resolution text rendering.

• 1D Barcode Generation
  This tool includes built-in support for common linear barcode symbologies including Code 39, Code 128, and Interleaved 2 of 5.

• Magnetic Stripe Encoding
  The application supports ISO 7811 magnetic stripe encoding for Track 1, 2, and 3 during the print cycle.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• Software License Key (Digital/Physical)

• Installation Media or Download Instructions

• Quick Start Configuration Guide

Why Choose This Designer

• Integrated drivers ensure the system communicates efficiently with IDP hardware for optimized throughput.

• Variable data printing capabilities allow for rapid batch processing of employee or student records.

• The streamlined architecture requires minimal system resources. Therefore, it maintains high performance on standard office hardware.

• User-defined templates reduce the time needed for future card revisions. Additionally, this ensures brand consistency across the organization.