IDP SMART-51 (Monochrome K)  Black Resin ID Card Ribbon

The IDP Smart S51 Black Monochrome Ribbon (Part: 659367) is a high-capacity resin consumable engineered for fast, cost-effective printing of crisp black text, solid line graphics, and sharp, high-contrast barcodes across the IDP SMART-31 and SMART-51 printer series. Operating via thermal transfer resin printing, it delivers deep black definition that remains clean, smudge-resistant, and easily scannable by optical or laser barcode readers.

Offering an impressive yield of up to 1,200 single-sided prints (or 600 dual-sided prints per roll), this ribbon kit maximizes efficiency during large-scale badge runs and includes a matching disposable cleaning roller to clear away card dust and protect your printer’s thermal print head.

Key Technical Specifications

What is in the Box

• 1 x IDP Smart S51 Black Monochrome Resin Ribbon Roll

• 1 x Disposable Adhesive Cleaning Roller

IDP S51 Black Ribbon Pros & Benefits

• High-Volume Efficiency: Delivers an exceptional yield of 1,200 single-sided cards per roll, significantly reducing mid-run consumable replacements.

• Razor-Sharp Text & Barcodes: Formulated with high-opacity black resin to ensure flawless readability on employee badges, library cards, and access control tags.

• Ultra-Low Cost Per Card: Highly economical alternative to full-color ribbons when working with pre-printed card templates or simple text/ID layouts.

• Printhead Maintenance: Bundled cleaning roller sweeps away microscopic debris before printing to safeguard the thermal printhead’s long-term health.

Pricing, Availability & Bulk Discounts in Kenya

The IDP S51 Black Monochrome ribbon is stocked through authorized security identification suppliers and office automation dealers in Nairobi and major commercial centers across Kenya.

• Single Roll Retail: KSh 4,400 to KSh 5,500 (+ VAT)

• Bulk Pack (5 to 9 Rolls): Discounted tier at KSh 4,100 to KSh 4,300 per roll

• Wholesale Tier (10+ Rolls): Custom corporate pricing down to KSh 3,800 to KSh 4,000 per roll upon formal quote request

Verdict

The IDP Smart S51 Black Monochrome Ribbon provides an economical, high-yield black printing utility in Kenya for schools, corporate offices, and institutions needing reliable, high-volume production of text-heavy or barcode-enabled ID cards.