HID Global Corporation Fargo DTC4500E 055520 card printer

Fargo DTC4500E card printer for secure ID issuance

The Fargo DTC4500E is a desktop card printer built for organisations that issue photo ID, access-control or loyalty cards in moderate volumes. It uses dye-sublimation and thermal-transfer technology to produce full-colour or monochrome images on PVC, polyester, adhesive-backed or optical-media cards. A 32 MB buffer and Ethernet plus USB connectivity let it sit on a networked workstation or a dedicated print server. The 055520 model includes dual-sided printing and lamination in a single pass.

Locking hoppers and dual interfaces for unattended

Locking input hoppers protect blank card stock from tampering, which is useful in reception areas or shared offices where the printer runs unattended. USB and Ethernet ports are both standard, so the device can be driven locally from a kiosk PC or centrally from a print queue without extra adapters. The 300 dpi monochrome resolution keeps barcodes and fine text readable, while the six-second per side print speed supports steady throughput during peak enrolment periods.

Upgrade from single-sided

Organisations moving from a single-sided desktop printer gain double the card capacity per job and the durability of an integrated lamination station, reducing re-issue costs for cards that face daily wear. Sites that already run a DTC4000-series unit can keep the same ribbon and card supplies while adding lamination and network management. The step is worthwhile when card lifespan, security or batch volume exceed what a basic single-sided model can deliver.