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According to the manufacturer, it is one of the fastest printers in its class, allowing for higher card output within the same timeframe\u2014without the complexity or cost of high-end solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Key Product Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High-quality direct-to-card color and monochrome printing<\/li>\n<li>Compact footprint ideal for space-constrained environments<\/li>\n<li>One of the fastest printers in its class, according to HID<\/li>\n<li>Built-in AES-256 encryption for data protection<\/li>\n<li>Standard Resin Scramble Data Protection technology<\/li>\n<li>High-capacity ribbons to minimize downtime<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with eco-friendly rewritable cards<\/li>\n<li>Built-in USB connectivity with optional Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude80 Performance and Efficiency<\/h2>\n<div>The DTC1250e is designed for organizations that need to produce cards quickly while maintaining professional quality.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Monochrome printing in approximately 6 seconds per card<\/li>\n<li>YMCKO color printing in approximately 16 seconds per card<\/li>\n<li>YMCKOK dual-sided printing in approximately 24 seconds per card (with duplex option)<\/li>\n<li>Standard 100-card input hopper<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-replace EZ ribbons reduce user intervention<\/li>\n<li>Optional ECO consumables help reduce plastic waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd12 Security Features<\/h2>\n<p>The Fargo DTC1250e incorporates several protection mechanisms designed to secure your identification programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AES-256 data encryption between the computer and the printer<\/li>\n<li>Resin Scramble technology that masks residual information on used ribbons<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with environments requiring enhanced personal data protection<\/li>\n<li>Optional network print server for secure remote card issuance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u2699\ufe0f Integration and Customization<\/h2>\n<p>The DTC1250e can be easily integrated into an existing identification program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard USB 2.0 connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Optional Ethernet with internal print server<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Asure ID\u00ae for card creation and management<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with FARGO Workbench\u2122 for maintenance and diagnostics<\/li>\n<li>ISO 7811 magnetic encoding (tracks 1, 2, and 3)<\/li>\n<li>ISO 7816 contact smart card encoding<\/li>\n<li>Compatibility with HID Prox\u00ae, iCLASS\u00ae, Seos\u00ae, MIFARE Classic\u00ae, MIFARE<\/li>\n<li>Plus\u00ae, MIFARE DESFire\u00ae, ISO 14443 A\/B, and ISO 15693<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Windows\u00ae 7, 10, 11 and Windows Server 2012 through 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccbTechnical Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Print technology: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer<\/li>\n<li>Resolution:\n<ul>\n<li>300 \u00d7 300 dpi<\/li>\n<li>300 \u00d7 600 dpi (optimized)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Up to 16.7 million colors<\/li>\n<li>Input hopper capacity: 100 cards<\/li>\n<li>Output hopper capacity:\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 30 cards (single-sided)<\/li>\n<li>Up to 100 cards (dual-sided)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Card thickness: 9 to 40 mil (0.229 mm to 1.016 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Supported formats: CR-80 and CR-79<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 32 MB RAM<\/li>\n<li>Connectivity: USB 2.0 and optional Ethernet<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions:\n<ul>\n<li>Single-sided: 348 \u00d7 224 \u00d7 201 mm<\/li>\n<li>Dual-sided: 475 \u00d7 249 \u00d7 234 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight:\n<ul>\n<li>Single-sided: 3.4 kg<\/li>\n<li>Dual-sided: 4.54 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 3 years on printer and printhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u2705 User Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast, low-cost professional card issuance<\/li>\n<li>Simple setup and intuitive operation<\/li>\n<li>Compact footprint ideal for offices and reception desks<\/li>\n<li>Cost savings through high-capacity consumables<\/li>\n<li>Built-in advanced security at no extra cost<\/li>\n<li>Future-proof with dual-sided printing and encoding options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacarte.com\/en\/contact-datacarte-concepts\/\">contact us<\/a> if you need more information or a quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fargo DTC1250e is a compact direct-to-card printer delivering professional-quality credentials, advanced security features, and flexible technology card support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6384,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[552],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5366","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-card-printers","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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