Entrust Datacard DS3DS – Secure Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

The Entrust Datacard DS3 is a next-generation ID card printer designed to simplify secure credential issuance while delivering strong security, intuitive management, and future-ready scalability.

Built for today's connected environments, the Datacard DS3 helps organizations quickly issue employee IDs, student cards, visitor badges, membership cards, and secure credentials. Its cloud-ready architecture and mobile-friendly tools make it an ideal solution for modern card issuance programs

🛡️ Key Product Features

• Direct-to-card colour and monochrome printing
• Single-sided or dual-sided printing
• Resolution up to 300 x 1200 dpi
• Up to 250 colour cards per hour
• Intuitive printer dashboard accessible from mobile devices
• Easy ribbon replacement with preloaded cartridges
• On-premises or cloud deployment options
• Support for physical credentials and digital FlashPass® IDs

🔒 Security and Compliance

• Secure boot technology
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Encrypted communications between software and printer
• Cardholder data encryption
• No storage of customer data after printing
• Security print enhancements to help deter counterfeiting and tampering

🚀 Performance and Efficiency

Designed for productivity, the Datacard DS3 delivers:

• Up to 250 single-sided colour cards per hour
• Up to 180 dual-sided colour cards per hour
• Fast ribbon changes with cartridge-based supplies
• Built-in self-help resources through QR code access
• Easy monitoring of printer status and maintenance tasks

⚙️ Compatibility and Integration

Available technologies include:

• ISO 7811 magnetic stripe encoding
• ISO 7816 contact smart cards
• ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693 contactless cards
• MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID Prox®, iCLASS®, iCLASS SE®, iCLASS Seos® and FeliCa® compatibility
• Optional Wi-Fi 802.11g/n
• Mobile printing support for iOS, Android and Windows devices

📋 Technical Specifications

• Print Technology : Direct-to-card dye sublimation
• Print Mode : Dual-sided
• Resolution : 300 dpi (300 x 600 and 300 x 1200)
• Colour Print Speed : Up to 180 dual-sided cards/hour
• Input Hopper : 125 cards
• Output Hopper : 25 cards
• Card Formats : ID-1 and CR-79
• Card Thickness : 0.25 mm to 1.016 mm
• Connectivity : USB and Ethernet
• Optional Wi-Fi : 802.11g/n
• Dimensions : 44.2 x 22.6 x 22.9 cm
• Weight : 5.49 kg
• Warranty : 36 months

✅ User Benefits

• Fast dual-sided card production
• Enterprise-grade security features
• Easy deployment and administration
• Broad smart card compatibility
• Simplified maintenance and consumable management
• Scalable credential issuance platform

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