UsedCardPrinters.com · by Cardtech
Used card printers.
More sites. Less spend.
Used, demo and refurbished ID card printers in stock — with as-new guarantees. Equip your team for less, with particularly strong availability of SMART 31S printers with very low print counts.
Buying, selling or trading up? We buy good-quality used card printers and offer trade-ins.
A practical way to stretch your budget
Put a printer where your people need one.
When branches, campuses or reception desks each need their own ID card printer, equipment costs add up quickly. Used card printers can make a substantial difference to the cost of equipping multiple sites.
Cardtech holds a wide selection of used, demo and refurbished printers. Let us help you match available stock to your card requirements, number of locations and budget.
Branches & reception desks
Issue staff and visitor cards at the point of need. Ask about matching printers across your locations.
Schools & campuses
Spread card printing across enrolment points and departments while keeping equipment costs under control.
Rollouts & spare units
Equip a new site, expand an existing operation or keep a spare printer ready for busy periods.
The stock to ask us about
SMART 31S.
Low usage. Strong value.
We have particularly good stock of SMART 31S printers with very low print counts. These compact desktop printers are a practical choice for everyday staff IDs, student cards, membership cards and visitor passes.
- Single-sided printing for everyday plastic card applications.
- Colour or monochrome printing to suit your card design.
- Low-print-count units with as-new guarantees.
- A useful option when your project calls for several printers.
Choose with confidence
Pre-owned printers. As-new guarantees.
Many of our used SMART printers have already printed hundreds of thousands of cards, and we sell them with as-new guarantees. That track record demonstrates the quality and durability of SMART printers — and gives customers considering a new SMART machine confidence in the brand.
We also have many printers available with fewer than 20,000 prints, an extremely low count by comparison. Ask us for the recorded print count of the units offered in your quote.
Our used, demo and refurbished printers are offered with as-new guarantees. Ask for the guarantee period, coverage, unit condition and included accessories in your quote, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Used printers
Previously owned units that offer a lower-cost route to in-house card printing. Ask about each unit’s history, condition and print count.
Demo printers
Demonstration units can offer excellent value, particularly where usage has been low. Ask which models are currently available.
Refurbished printers
Refurbished stock gives you another way to reduce equipment costs. We will discuss the condition and guarantee for the unit offered.
A practical starting point
Start with used. Upgrade as you grow.
Many of our customers begin with a used printer, then upgrade to a new machine as their needs develop. It is an affordable way to bring card printing in-house and gain experience before investing in your next printer.
When you are ready, we can help you compare new SMART printers against your card volumes, printing requirements and budget.
Explore the SMART ID card printer range or discuss your next step with Cardtech.
Sell, trade in or trade up
Your current printer could help fund your next step.
We buy good-quality used card printers and offer trade-ins when you are ready to upgrade. Whether you need to increase printing capacity or add the security features required for newer security ID cards, talk to Cardtech about a printer that matches your next stage.
Sell your used printer
Have a good-quality card printer you no longer need? Send us the make, model, condition and print count so we can assess it and discuss a purchase.
Trade up as your needs grow
Put your existing printer towards an upgrade for higher card volumes or enhanced ID card security. Tell us which printing, encoding and security features your new cards require so we can match you with a suitable newer printer.
Facing an expensive repair?
Trade-ins are a strong part of our business, including broken printers where repair costs approach the price of a replacement. Before committing to a costly repair, ask us to compare a trade-in deal with your repair and replacement options.
Across Southern Africa
Export, reseller & partnership enquiries welcome.
Cardtech is active in Southern African countries. We welcome export enquiries for used, demo and refurbished card printers, as well as enquiries from resellers and potential partners.
Whether you are sourcing printers for your organisation, supplying your customers or exploring a partnership, tell us your country, requirements and expected volumes so we can discuss the opportunities with you.
Questions about used card printers
What printers do you have in stock?
We have many used, demo and refurbished ID card printers, with particularly strong availability of SMART 31S units with very low print counts. Models and quantities change, so contact us for current stock and pricing.
What does an as-new guarantee include?
We offer these printers with as-new guarantees. Ask our team to confirm the duration, coverage and any conditions for the specific unit in your quote.
Can we buy several printers for different sites?
Yes. These printers are particularly useful for organisations that need several units and want to reduce their total equipment spend. Send us your number of sites and printers so we can discuss matching stock and project pricing.
What counts as very low usage for a card printer?
Many of our used printers have counts in the hundreds of thousands of cards, reflecting the durability of these machines. We have many available with fewer than 20,000 prints, which is extremely low by comparison. We also have particularly good stock of low-print-count SMART 31S printers. Counts vary by unit; ask for the recorded count on each printer included in your quote.
Can you help with ribbons and cards?
Yes. Cardtech also supplies SMART printer ribbons and plastic cards. Tell us your card design and expected volumes so we can discuss suitable supplies. Confirm any encoding or connectivity requirements before selecting a unit.
Let’s find the right printer deal for you.
Ask about used stock, sell a good-quality printer or discuss a trade-in for an upgrade or costly repair. Printing 5,000 cards or more a year? Tell us so we can explore a tailored deal.
In the quote form, select “ID card printers and ribbons” and mention whether you want to buy, sell or trade in a printer, or discuss an export, reseller or partnership opportunity.
Include in your enquiry
Country, number of printers and locations
Current printer make, model, condition and print count
Annual card volumes, especially 5,000 cards or more
Repair quote, if applicable
Required printing, encoding and card security features
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