# SMART ID: How to print an ID Badge

**How to print from the IDesigner for SMART ID Printers.**

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### 1. Open Print Setup

Top right of the screen click and open the file menu. then click **Print setup**.

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### 2. Ignore errors

Click okay on the errors until you see the printer setup prompt screen.

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### 3. Set the right orientation

Choose the correct orientation.

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### 4. Choose the correct printer

From the drop down menu choose the IDP SMART 31 Card Printer, then click okay.

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### 5. Print the Card

Again click on the file menu at the top right of screen. Now choose print menu and click the print button.

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