Fargo DTC1250e – Compact Direct-to-Card Printer

The Fargo DTC1250e offers an excellent balance of performance, simplicity, and security for organizations looking to produce professional ID cards at a low cost. Designed for small businesses, schools, municipalities, and budget-conscious organizations, it enables the rapid issuance of high-quality color cards while keeping operating costs down.

The HID Fargo DTC1250e stands out for its compact size, ease of use, and speed. According to the manufacturer, it is one of the fastest printers in its class, allowing for higher card output within the same timeframe—without the complexity or cost of high-end solutions.

🛡️ Key Product Features

• High-quality direct-to-card color and monochrome printing
• Compact footprint ideal for space-constrained environments
• One of the fastest printers in its class, according to HID
• Built-in AES-256 encryption for data protection
• Standard Resin Scramble Data Protection technology
• High-capacity ribbons to minimize downtime
• Compatible with eco-friendly rewritable cards
• Built-in USB connectivity with optional Ethernet

🚀 Performance and Efficiency

• Monochrome printing in approximately 6 seconds per card
• YMCKO color printing in approximately 16 seconds per card
• YMCKOK dual-sided printing in approximately 24 seconds per card (with duplex option)
• Standard 100-card input hopper
• Easy-to-replace EZ ribbons reduce user intervention
• Optional ECO consumables help reduce plastic waste

🔒 Security Features

The Fargo DTC1250e incorporates several protection mechanisms designed to secure your identification programs.

• AES-256 data encryption between the computer and the printer
• Resin Scramble technology that masks residual information on used ribbons
• Compatible with environments requiring enhanced personal data protection
• Optional network print server for secure remote card issuance

⚙️ Integration and Customization

The DTC1250e can be easily integrated into an existing identification program.

• Standard USB 2.0 connectivity
• Optional Ethernet with internal print server
• Compatible with Asure ID® for card creation and management
• Compatible with FARGO Workbench™ for maintenance and diagnostics
• ISO 7811 magnetic encoding (tracks 1, 2, and 3)
• ISO 7816 contact smart card encoding
• Compatibility with HID Prox®, iCLASS®, Seos®, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE
• Plus®, MIFARE DESFire®, ISO 14443 A/B, and ISO 15693
• Compatible with Windows® 7, 10, 11 and Windows Server 2012 through 2022

📋Technical Specifications

• Print technology: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
• Resolution:
  • 300 × 300 dpi
  • 300 × 600 dpi (optimized)
• Up to 16.7 million colors
• Input hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Output hopper capacity:
  • Up to 30 cards (single-sided)
  • Up to 100 cards (dual-sided)
• Card thickness: 9 to 40 mil (0.229 mm to 1.016 mm)
• Supported formats: CR-80 and CR-79
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and optional Ethernet
• Dimensions:
  • Single-sided: 348 × 224 × 201 mm
  • Dual-sided: 475 × 249 × 234 mm
• Weight:
  • Single-sided: 3.4 kg
  • Dual-sided: 4.54 kg
• Warranty: 3 years on printer and printhead

✅ User Benefits

• Fast, low-cost professional card issuance
• Simple setup and intuitive operation
• Compact footprint ideal for offices and reception desks
• Cost savings through high-capacity consumables
• Built-in advanced security at no extra cost
• Future-proof with dual-sided printing and encoding options

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