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Compact desktop card printer in light grey and black finish

HID Global Corporation

HID Global Corporation Fargo DTC1250e 050120 card printer

SKU CH-9GZ4-WQ6V8 MPN 050120

A compact desktop printer producing dual-sided, full-colour ID cards 50 per cent faster for small offices, schools and local government

  • Fastest in its class, producing 50% more full-color cards per run
  • Compact desktop footprint fits small offices, schools and local government sites
  • Dual-sided printing creates complete credentials in one pass
  • Upgradable with embedded iCLASS SE encoder for secure photo IDs
  • Optional Wi-Fi accessory enables printing from anywhere

Small-footprint desktop ID card printer

The HID Fargo DTC1250e is a compact thermal printer designed for small businesses, schools and local government offices that need to issue full-colour credentials on demand. It prints dual-sided cards in a single pass and can be upgraded with an embedded iCLASS SE encoder for secure photo IDs. An optional Wi-Fi accessory adds wireless printing flexibility.

Straightforward setup with encoder upgrade path

Installation follows a standard desktop workflow: connect the printer, load cards and ribbons, then install the driver. The iCLASS SE encoder is a factory-fitted or field-upgradeable module, so adding contactless encoding later does not require a new device. The optional Wi-Fi accessory plugs in separately and may need its own network configuration.

Produces 50 % more full-colour cards in the same

The DTC1250e is rated as the fastest printer in its class, delivering 50 % higher visually-rich colour output compared with other models in the same segment. It comfortably handles routine batch runs for employee badges, student IDs or loyalty cards. Very high-volume or continuous production environments will exceed its intended duty cycle.

Highlights

  • Fastest in its class, producing 50% more full-color cards per run
  • Compact desktop footprint fits small offices, schools and local government sites
  • Dual-sided printing creates complete credentials in one pass
  • Upgradable with embedded iCLASS SE encoder for secure photo IDs
  • Optional Wi-Fi accessory enables printing from anywhere

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I verify the DTC1250e is producing credentials at the rated speed after installation?

Print a test batch and confirm the printer delivers 50% more full-color cards in the same time compared with the previous class benchmark.

What ships with the 050120 model and which items such as the iCLASS SE encoder or Wi-Fi accessory must be ordered separately?

The box contains the DTC1250e printer; the embedded iCLASS SE encoder and Wi-Fi accessory are optional upgrades purchased separately.

Which version of the DTC1250e should I choose if I need dual-sided printing with the option to add secure encoding later?

The 050120 model is the dual-sided thermal color desktop printer that supports an optional embedded iCLASS SE encoder upgrade.

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