HID FARGO DTC1250e Direct ID Card Printer & Encoder

HID FARGO DTC1250e Direct ID Card Printer & Encoder

HID FARGO DTC1250e ID Card Printer & Encoder Affordable, easy-to-use direct-to-card printing

The HID FARGO DTC1250e is an entry-level ID card printer for small businesses, schools and local governments that need secure, high-quality badges. 

The HID FARGO DTC1250e is a compact direct‑to‑card plastic ID printer. Supports both full‑color and monochrome printing at 300 dpi resolution. Delivers high speed, printing up to 150 full‑color cards per hour. Features an LCD display for easy operation and user convenience. Provides encoding options for magnetic stripe and smart cards. Connectivity includes USB 2.0 and optional Ethernet. Supports single‑sided and dual‑sided card printing. Ideal for organizations, schools, and businesses requiring secure and efficient ID card systems. 

Specifications

• Side printing: Single or dual
• Print method: Dye sublimation/resin thermal transfer
  
  
• Resolution:
  • 300 x 300 dpi (dots per inch) for standard color and monochrome printing
  • 300 x 600 dpi (dots per inch) for optimized color and monochrome printing
    
    
• Print speed: 16 seconds per card/225 cards per hour (YMCKO)
• Included software: FARGO Workbench printer maintenance and diagnostic software with Color Assist spot-color matching
• Data protection: AES-256 encryption on the printer over a secure network
• Card capacity: 100 card input, 30 card output (Dual-sided: up to 100 cards)
  
  
• Accepted Card Sizes:
  • CR-80
  • CR-79 Adhesive Back
    
    
• Printer Options:
  • Dual-sided printing
  • Magnetic stripe and/or smart card encoding (contact/contactless)
  • Printer cleaning kit
  • Ethernet with internal print server

Key Specifications

• Printing Technology: Dye‑sublimation / Resin thermal transfer
• Print Resolution: 300 dpi
• Print Speed:
• Full‑color (YMCKO): approx. 16 seconds per card
• Monochrome: approx. 6 seconds per card
• Supported Card Sizes: CR‑80 (standard), CR‑79 (adhesive back)
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, optional Ethernet
• Card Input/Output: Input 100 cards, Output 30 cards
• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe, smart card, contactless (optional)
• Dimensions: 18.54 × 9.2 × 9.43 inches, weight ~3.7 kg

Special Features

• Compact design: Suitable for limited workspace environments.
• Easy to use: LCD display with status and menu controls.
• High speed: Prints up to 150 full‑color cards per hour.
• Encoding support: Magnetic stripe and smart card encoding options.
• Enhanced security: Optional data encryption and printer locking.
• Flexible printing: Supports single‑sided and dual‑sided printing (optional).
• Software integration: Compatible with HID Asure ID card design and management software.

Usage Summary

The HID FARGO DTC1250e is ideal for organizations, schools, and small to medium‑sized businesses that require a high‑quality, easy‑to‑use card printer with encoding capabilities to improve security and streamline ID card and membership card management.

Datasheet : FARGO® DTC1250e ID Card Printer

Datasheet : FARGO® DTC1250e ID Card Printer2023

HID FARGO DTC1250e Direct ID Card Printer & Encoder