The Fargo DTC4500e printer and encoder from the Fargo direct-to-card printer line is built for high-volume, secure card issuance. This dual-sided printer delivers sharp, vibrant prints while encoding smart cards in one pass. A reliable card printer for corporate, government, and educational needs, the DTC4500e ensures efficiency, durability, and exceptional print quality every time.
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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.
| 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 | |||
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