HID FARGO DTC1500 ID Card Printer

The Fargo DTC1500 printer and encoder from the Fargo direct-to-card printer line is designed for cost-effective, secure, and high-quality ID issuance. With built-in security features like resin scramble data protection and a custom watermark overlay, it’s perfect for organizations that need both professional results and advanced fraud prevention. This card printer is ideal for corporate, government, and educational institutions looking for reliability, efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership.

Why Choose the Fargo DTC1500?

20+ years of proven direct-to-card printing expertise.
Built-in security: resin scramble data protection + custom watermark overlay.
Low-cost, high-capacity consumables to cut your per-card cost.
Modular design for easy upgrades as your needs grow.
Perfect for government, education, healthcare, and SMBs.

Ready to secure your card printing?

Get the HID FARGO DTC1500 from ID Tech – trusted by leading organizations across India.

Advanced in-built security
Cost-effective printing
Expert setup & support

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The HID FARGO DTC1500 Card Printer from ID Tech delivers the perfect balance of affordability, security, and performance. Designed for organizations that require high-volume card production without compromising on protection, this Fargo ID card printer includes unique features like resin scramble data protection to prevent data theft, and a custom watermark overlay to combat card forgery. The DTC1500 printer and encoder supports dual-sided printing and encoding options, making it versatile for employee IDs, access control cards, and student badges. With high-capacity consumables, it keeps costs low while maintaining professional print quality, making it a smart choice for secure ID issuance.

Direct-to-Card Printer Highlights

Built-In Security – Resin scramble and custom watermark overlay for anti-fraud protection
Cost-Efficient – High-capacity consumables reduce cost-per-card
Versatile Printing – Single or dual-sided printing with encoding options
Durable Output – Long-lasting, vibrant cards for daily use
User-Friendly – Easy operation with minimal maintenance

Future-Ready Security Upgrades

Dual-Sided Printing Module – Add more data, security features, or duplicate images
Encoding Options – Magnetic stripe, proximity, and smart card encoding including iCLASS and MIFARE
Lamination Module – Increase card durability and tamper-resistance
Wi-Fi Accessory – Print securely from anywhere on your network

Why Choose ID Tech?

ISO 9001:2015-certified production
Made in India with global-quality standards
Fast delivery and flexible MOQs
Trusted by 3,000+ global clients

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Print Method	Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Resolution	300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Colors	Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Print Ribbon Options	High-capacity, eco-friendly print ribbons and laminate patch options ranging from full card coverage and half panel polyester overlaminates to off-the-shelf and fully custom holographic overlaminates are all available from HID. Available print ribbons include: • Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO, 500 prints • Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK, 500 prints • Full-color with two resin black panels, YMCKK, 500 prints • Resin black, K, 3000 prints • Resin white, W*, 2000 prints
Print Speed	6 seconds per card (K); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*)
Accepted Standard Card Sizes	CR-80 (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W); CR-79 (3.313˝L x 2.063˝W / 84.1 mm L x 52.4 mm W)
Print Area	CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36˝L x 2.11˝W / 85.3 mm L x 53.7 mm W); CR-79 (3.3˝L x 2.04˝W / 83.8 mm L x 51.8 mm W)
Accepted Card Thickness	.009˝ – .040˝ / 9 mil – 40 mil / .229 mm – 1.016 mm
Accepted Card Types	PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; 100% polyester cards (monochrome resin required); rewrite
Input Hopper Capacity	100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
Output Hopper Capacity	Up to 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
Card Cleaning	Card cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; cleaning roller is automatically replaced with each ribbon change
Memory	32 MB RAM
Software Drivers	Windows® 7 / 10 / 11 / Server 2012 / Server 2016 / Server 2019 / Server 2022
Interface	USB 2.0, Standard Ethernet with internal print server (Ethernet is optional on BIS-certified units)
Operating Temperature	65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Humidity	20–80% non-condensing
Dimensions	Printer: 9.8″ H x 18.7″ W x 9.2″ D / 249 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D Printer + lam: 18.9″ H x 18.7″ W x 9.2″ D / 480 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D
Weight	Printer: 11 lbs. / 5 Kg Printer + lam: 20 lbs. / 9.1 Kg
Agency Listings	Safety: UL 60950-2, CSA C22.2 (60950-07), and CE; EMC: FCC Class A, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024), CCC, BSMI, KC
Supply Voltage	100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 Amps max
Supply Frequency	50 Hz / 60 Hz
Environmental Features	Energy-efficient card printer (base models only without encoders), refillable supply cartridges (ECO), and rewrite technology – no ribbon required
Warranty	Printer: three years; printhead: three years, unlimited card passes with UltraCard™
Encoding Options (HID Encoders)	Supported smart card and magnetic stripe technologies: 125 kHz (HID Prox) reader; 13.56 MHz (iCLASS Standard / SE / SR / Seos, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder; contact smart card encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous cards; ISO magnetic stripe encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, tracks 1, 2 and 3
Options	USB 2.0 interface for inline printing and encoding; single- or dual-sided printing module; single-sided lamination module; smart card encoding modules (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding module; printer cleaning kit; secure proprietary consumables system
Software	FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility with Color Assist spot-color matching
Display	Color-changing status buttons