HID Fargo DTC4500e | Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

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The HID FARGO DTC4500e ID Card Printer from ID Tech is your go-to for professional, full-color IDs that make an impact. Built for medium-to-large organizations, schools, and government offices, this Fargo ID card printer is all about speed, security, and consistency. With the DTC4500e printer and encoder, you can print and encode in one go, while modular upgrades like lamination or iCLASS SE® encoding keep you ready for the future. From password protection to holographic overlaminates, it’s designed for serious card security. Need employee IDs, access cards, or visitor badges? This card printer handles it all, smoothly, securely, and in style.

Direct-to-Card Printer Highlights

High-Volume Output : Dual-input hoppers and high-capacity ribbons for daily bulk printing.
End-to-End Security : Optional iCLASS SE® encoder for creating and managing secure credentials.
Upgradeable Design : Add dual-sided printing, lamination, or encoding as needed.
Card Protection : Locking hoppers secure blank and printed cards.
Eco-Friendly : GreenCircle Certified with energy-efficient ECO ribbons.

Future-Ready Security Upgrades

Wi-Fi Accessory : Print anytime, anywhere on a secure network.
iCLASS SE® Encoder : Enables HID PACS compatibility, SIO processing, and Trusted Identity Platform integration.
Card Lamination : Single/dual-sided for tamper-resistance and longer card life.
Dual-Sided Printing Module : Add extra details, security features, and duplicate images.
Technology Encoding Modules : Encode magnetic stripe, proximity, and smart cards like iCLASS SE® and MIFARE.

Why Choose ID Tech?

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Made in India with global-quality standards
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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	The DTC4500e is compatible with a variety of economical, eco-friendly refill ribbons for the reusable ECO cartridge: • Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO, 500 prints • Full-color half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO, 850 prints • Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK, 500 prints • Full-color with fluorescing, resin black and overlay panel, YMCFKO, 500 prints • Full-color with two resin black panels, YMCKK*, 500 prints • Resin black (standard and premium), 3000 prints • Resin white, 2000 prints
Print Speed	6 seconds per card (K); 8 seconds per card (KO); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK)
Security Features	Optional locking hoppers; password protection; AES 256 encryption; resin scramble data protection; fluorescent panel printing
Accepted Standard Card Sizes	CR-80 (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W); CR-79 adhesive back (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	Print only: .009˝ – .040˝ / 9 mil – 40 mil / .229 mm – 1.016 mm; print / lamination: .030˝ – .040˝ / 30 mil – 40 mil / .762 mm – 1.02 mm
Accepted Card Types	PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for 100% polyester cards; rewrite
Input Hopper Capacity	100 cards per input hopper (.030˝ / .762 mm) – Dual input hopper standard on every unit for a total input capacity of 200 cards
Output Hopper Capacity	Single-sided: Up to 30 cards; Dual-sided: Up to 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
Reject Hopper Capacity	Up to 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm) – same-side input/output card hopper or lamination module required
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, Ethernet with internal print server
Operating Temperature	65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Humidity	20–80% non-condensing
Dimensions	Single-sided printer: 9.8˝ H x 18.1˝ W x 9.2˝ D / 249 mm H x 460 mm W x 234 mm D Dual-sided printer: 9.8˝ H x 18.7˝ W x 9.2˝ D / 249 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D Printer + lamination: 18.9˝ H x 18.7˝ W x 9.2˝ D / 480 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D
Weight	Single-sided printer: 9 lbs. / 4.1 Kg Dual-sided printer: 11 lbs. / 5 Kg Printer + lamination: 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
Environmental Features	Designed for energy efficiency, refillable supply cartridges (ECO), card rewrite support
Supply Voltage	100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 Amps max
Supply Frequency	50 Hz / 60 Hz
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
Supported Access Control Credential Programming	iCLASS Standard/SE/SR/Seos, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1, HID Prox
Options	Dual-sided printing; single- or dual-sided lamination; same-side input/output card hopper; locking card input/output hopper; smart card encoding (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding; printer cleaning kit; secure proprietary consumables system
Software	FARGO Workbench™ diagnostic utility with Color Assist spot color matching
Display	User-friendly, SmartScreen graphical display