Fargo DTC4250e – Professional Direct-to-Card Simplex Printer

The Fargo DTC4250e combines ease of use, advanced security, and flexibility to meet the needs of modern identification programs. Designed for businesses, educational institutions, municipalities, and organizations seeking a reliable card printing solution, it enables the rapid production of professional-quality ID cards, access badges, membership cards, and smart cards.

The HID Fargo DTC4250e stands out for its compact footprint, intuitive SmartScreen interface, and ability to integrate various encoding technologies. Easy to deploy and operate, it allows even new users to begin card production from day one.

🛡️ Key Product Features

• High-quality direct-to-card color and monochrome printing
• User-friendly SmartScreen graphical interface
• USB and Ethernet connectivity with built-in print server
• Integrated AES-256 encryption for data protection
• High-capacity ribbons reducing replacement frequency
• Compatible with eco-friendly rewritable cards
• Compact footprint suitable for office environments
• Compatible with a wide range of smart card technologies

🚀 Performance and Efficiency

The DTC4250e is designed for organizations requiring a reliable, versatile printer for daily use.

• YMCKO color printing in approximately 16 seconds per card
• Monochrome printing in approximately 6 seconds per card
• Dual-sided printing (optional) in approximately 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK)
• Standard 100-card input hopper
• Easy-to-replace EZ cartridges to minimize downtime
• ECO consumables available to reduce plastic waste

🔒 Security Features

Security is an integral part of the Fargo DTC4250e architecture.

• User password protection
• AES-256 encryption for print data
• Resin Scramble Data Protection technology rendering residual information on ribbons unreadable
• Internal print server for secure network issuance
• Compatible with secure identification programs requiring smart cards or RFID

⚙️ Integration and Customization

The DTC4250e integrates easily with existing identification and access control systems.

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

📋Technical Specifications

• Print technology: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
• Up to 16.7 million colors
• Hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Output capacity:
  • Up to 30 single-sided cards
  • Up to 100 dual-sided cards
• Reject bin: up to 100 cards (with same-side input/output option)
• Card thickness: 9 to 40 mil (0.229 mm to 1.016 mm)
• Supported formats: CR-80 and CR-79 adhesive
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Ethernet
• Dimensions:
  • Single-sided: 460 × 249 × 234 mm
  • Dual-sided: 475 × 249 × 234 mm
• Weight:
  • Single-sided: 4.1 kg
  • Dual-sided: 5 kg
• Warranty: 3 years on printer and printhead

✅ User Benefits

• Quick setup and intuitive operation
• Excellent print quality for ID cards and professional badges
• Advanced personal data protection
• Scalable platform with encoding and dual-sided printing options
• Reduced operating costs thanks to long-life ribbons
• Ideal solution for mid-sized organizations and institutional environments

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