Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer - USB and Ethernet
- Delivers high-quality print output with 300 dpi resolution
- Engineered to print on a variety of card thickness
- Works with Wi-Fi accessories for Ethernet-enabled printers
- Offers a fast print speed of 16 seconds per card to minimise time
- Allows you to use two all-in-one ribbon cassettes
- Allows use with optional interval server for secure printing over a network
- Works with optional technology card encoder
- Compact design with simple plug-and-play connectivity
- Features Resin Scramble to provide additional print security
- Supports optional iCLASS SE encoder
Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer - USB and Ethernet Description
Change your printing game with the Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer, a reliable and cost-effective solution for producing professional-quality ID cards in any organisation. The Fargo DTC1250e printer delivers high-quality print output with 300 dpi resolution for small to medium-sized businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and any organisation that requires high-quality ID cards. It is engineered to print on various card thicknesses, enabling it to print on any card as thin as 9 mil or access control badges as thick as 40 mil. This printer works with W-Fi accessories for Ethernet-enabled printers, equipping it with an interface of USB 2.0 and works with optional Ethernet with an internal print server. The Fargo DTC1250e offers a fast print speed of 16 seconds per card to minimise time when printing. It allows you to use two all-in-one ribbon cassettes, offering easy-to-use ribbon with disposable ribbon cartridge (EZ) and more economical and eco-friendly refill ribbon for the cartridge (ECO).
With optional support for the iCLASS SE encoder, the DTC1250e enables your printer to be compatible with the HID secure identity ecosystem. This printer allows an optional interval server for secure printing over a network, ensuring the printer connects to an Ethernet network. It works with an optional technology card encoder that allows you to easily migrate to contact and contactless smart card technologies. Offering simple plug-and-play connectivity, the DTC1250e is easy to connect to various computer systems via USB, ensuring compatibility with most workstations.
For additional print security, the printer features a Resin Scramble that hides any information printed with a resin panel, rendering the panel unreadable. With its compact design and efficient features, the DTC1250e is ideal for organisations with limited space but who still need to produce secure, durable cards.
High-Quality and Fast Printing
Designed to produce full-colour, high-definition prints with sharp text and vibrant images with a resolution of 300 dpi, the DTC1250e makes it a versatile choice for printing everything from employee IDs to membership cards. The printer offers quick print speeds of up to 16 seconds per card, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times for card production.
Security Features
This DTC1250e printer comes with integrated security features for encoding and laminating options, ensuring your ID cards are safe and durable. It offers flexible card encoding options such as magnetic stripes, smart cards, and proximity cards, making it adaptable for various security needs. These security features like UV printing ensure your ID cards remain durable and secure against tampering or counterfeiting.
Compact and Space-Saving Design
The DTC1250e is designed for users who need an efficient and reliable ID card printing solution without requiring a large, bulky machine. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for small office environments, making it an ideal choice for environments with limited space.
What's in the Box?
- Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer
Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer Technical Specs
Print Method
- Dye sublimation/resin thermal transfer
Resolution
- 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Colours
- Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Print Ribbon Options
Options include easy-to-use ribbon with disposable ribbon cartridge (EZ) and more economical and ecofriendly refill ribbon
for cartridge (ECO)
Both EZ and ECO
- Full-colour with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 250 prints
- Resin black (standard), 1000 prints
- Full-colour half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 350 prints
EZ only
- Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK*, 200 prints
- Resin black and overlay panel, KO*, 500 prints
- Resin black (premium), 1000 prints
- Resin white, 1000 prints
- Gold metallic, 450 prints
Print Speed**
- 6 seconds per card (K*); 8 seconds per card (KO*); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO*); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*)
Print Security
- Resin Scramble Option: The system can hide any information printed with a resin panel - rendering the panel unreadable.
Accepted Standard Card Sizes
- CR-80 (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W); CR-79 adhesive back (3.313˝L x 2.063˝W / 84.1 mm L x 52.4 mm W)
Print Area
- CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36˝L x 2.11˝W / 85.3 mm L x 53.7 mm W); CR-79 (3.3˝L x 2.04˝W / 83.8 mm L x 51.8 mm W)
Accepted Card Thickness
- .009˝ - .040˝ / 9 mil - 40 mil / .229 mm - 1.016 mm
Accepted Card Types
- PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for 100% polyester cards; rewrite
Input Hopper Card Capacity
- 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity
- Single-sided: Up to 30 cards
Card Cleaning
- Card cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; cleaning roller is automatically replaced with each ribbon change
Memory
- 32 MB RAM
Software Drivers
- Windows® XP / Vista™ (32 bit & 64 bit) / Server 2003, 2008, 2012 / Windows® 7, 8 & 10 (32 & 64 bit), MAC OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10 Linux***
Interface
- USB 2.0, optional Ethernet with internal print server
Operating Temperature
- 65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Humidity
- 20–80% non-condensing
Dimensions
- Single-sided printer: 8.8˝H x 13.7˝W x 7.9˝D / 224 mm H x 348 mm W x 201 mm D
Weight
- Single-sided: 7.5 lbs / 3.4 Kg
Agency Listings
- Safety: UL 60950-2, CSA C22.2 (60950-07), and CE; EMC: FCC Class A, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024), CCC, BSMI, KC
Environmental Features
- GreenCircle Certified card printer (base models only without encoders) and refillable supply cartridges (ECO)
Supply Voltage
- 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 Amps max
Supply Frequency
- 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Warranty
- Printer – three years****; printhead – three years****, unlimited card passes with UltraCard™
Encoding Options (HID Encoders)
- Supported smart card and magnetic stripe technologies: 125 kHz (HID Prox) reader; 13.56 MHz (iCLASS® Standard / SE / SR / Seos, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Plus®, MIFARE DESFire®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder; contact smart card encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous cards; ISO magnetic stripe encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, tracks 1, 2 and 3
Supported Access Control Credential Programming
- iCLASS® Standard/SE/SR/Seos, MIFARE Classic™, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, HID Prox
Options
- Single-wire Ethernet and USB 2.0 interface for inline printing and encoding (note: single wire Ethernet encoding is only available for iCLASS®, MIFARE®, and contact smart card encoding) - Ethernet-enabled printer supports wireless accessory; dual-sided printing module; smart card encoding modules (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding module; printer cleaning kit; ethernet with internal print server; secure proprietary consumables system
Software
- Swift ID™ embedded badging application, FARGO Workbench™ diagnostic utility with Color Assist™ spot-color matching
Display
- Colour-changing status buttons
More Information
| Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
|---|---|
| SKU | 50020 |
| Weight | 7.500000 |
| Brands | Fargo |
| Printable Side | Single-Sided |
| Printing Technology | Direct to Card |
| Lamination | None |
| Printing Technology | Direct to Card |
| Color Printing | Color |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Included Features | Same Side Input/Output Hopper |
| Cards Per Day | 101 - 500 |
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Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer - USB and Ethernet Description
Change your printing game with the Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer, a reliable and cost-effective solution for producing professional-quality ID cards in any organisation. The Fargo DTC1250e printer delivers high-quality print output with 300 dpi resolution for small to medium-sized businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and any organisation that requires high-quality ID cards. It is engineered to print on various card thicknesses, enabling it to print on any card as thin as 9 mil or access control badges as thick as 40 mil. This printer works with W-Fi accessories for Ethernet-enabled printers, equipping it with an interface of USB 2.0 and works with optional Ethernet with an internal print server. The Fargo DTC1250e offers a fast print speed of 16 seconds per card to minimise time when printing. It allows you to use two all-in-one ribbon cassettes, offering easy-to-use ribbon with disposable ribbon cartridge (EZ) and more economical and eco-friendly refill ribbon for the cartridge (ECO).
With optional support for the iCLASS SE encoder, the DTC1250e enables your printer to be compatible with the HID secure identity ecosystem. This printer allows an optional interval server for secure printing over a network, ensuring the printer connects to an Ethernet network. It works with an optional technology card encoder that allows you to easily migrate to contact and contactless smart card technologies. Offering simple plug-and-play connectivity, the DTC1250e is easy to connect to various computer systems via USB, ensuring compatibility with most workstations.
For additional print security, the printer features a Resin Scramble that hides any information printed with a resin panel, rendering the panel unreadable. With its compact design and efficient features, the DTC1250e is ideal for organisations with limited space but who still need to produce secure, durable cards.
High-Quality and Fast Printing
Designed to produce full-colour, high-definition prints with sharp text and vibrant images with a resolution of 300 dpi, the DTC1250e makes it a versatile choice for printing everything from employee IDs to membership cards. The printer offers quick print speeds of up to 16 seconds per card, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times for card production.
Security Features
This DTC1250e printer comes with integrated security features for encoding and laminating options, ensuring your ID cards are safe and durable. It offers flexible card encoding options such as magnetic stripes, smart cards, and proximity cards, making it adaptable for various security needs. These security features like UV printing ensure your ID cards remain durable and secure against tampering or counterfeiting.
Compact and Space-Saving Design
The DTC1250e is designed for users who need an efficient and reliable ID card printing solution without requiring a large, bulky machine. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for small office environments, making it an ideal choice for environments with limited space.
What's in the Box?
- Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer
Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided ID Card Printer Technical Specs
Print Method
- Dye sublimation/resin thermal transfer
Resolution
- 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Colours
- Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Print Ribbon Options
Options include easy-to-use ribbon with disposable ribbon cartridge (EZ) and more economical and ecofriendly refill ribbon
for cartridge (ECO)
Both EZ and ECO
- Full-colour with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 250 prints
- Resin black (standard), 1000 prints
- Full-colour half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 350 prints
EZ only
- Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK*, 200 prints
- Resin black and overlay panel, KO*, 500 prints
- Resin black (premium), 1000 prints
- Resin white, 1000 prints
- Gold metallic, 450 prints
Print Speed**
- 6 seconds per card (K*); 8 seconds per card (KO*); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO*); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*)
Print Security
- Resin Scramble Option: The system can hide any information printed with a resin panel - rendering the panel unreadable.
Accepted Standard Card Sizes
- CR-80 (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W); CR-79 adhesive back (3.313˝L x 2.063˝W / 84.1 mm L x 52.4 mm W)
Print Area
- CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36˝L x 2.11˝W / 85.3 mm L x 53.7 mm W); CR-79 (3.3˝L x 2.04˝W / 83.8 mm L x 51.8 mm W)
Accepted Card Thickness
- .009˝ - .040˝ / 9 mil - 40 mil / .229 mm - 1.016 mm
Accepted Card Types
- PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for 100% polyester cards; rewrite
Input Hopper Card Capacity
- 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity
- Single-sided: Up to 30 cards
Card Cleaning
- Card cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; cleaning roller is automatically replaced with each ribbon change
Memory
- 32 MB RAM
Software Drivers
- Windows® XP / Vista™ (32 bit & 64 bit) / Server 2003, 2008, 2012 / Windows® 7, 8 & 10 (32 & 64 bit), MAC OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10 Linux***
Interface
- USB 2.0, optional Ethernet with internal print server
Operating Temperature
- 65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Humidity
- 20–80% non-condensing
Dimensions
- Single-sided printer: 8.8˝H x 13.7˝W x 7.9˝D / 224 mm H x 348 mm W x 201 mm D
Weight
- Single-sided: 7.5 lbs / 3.4 Kg
Agency Listings
- Safety: UL 60950-2, CSA C22.2 (60950-07), and CE; EMC: FCC Class A, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024), CCC, BSMI, KC
Environmental Features
- GreenCircle Certified card printer (base models only without encoders) and refillable supply cartridges (ECO)
Supply Voltage
- 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 Amps max
Supply Frequency
- 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Warranty
- Printer – three years****; printhead – three years****, unlimited card passes with UltraCard™
Encoding Options (HID Encoders)
- Supported smart card and magnetic stripe technologies: 125 kHz (HID Prox) reader; 13.56 MHz (iCLASS® Standard / SE / SR / Seos, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Plus®, MIFARE DESFire®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder; contact smart card encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous cards; ISO magnetic stripe encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, tracks 1, 2 and 3
Supported Access Control Credential Programming
- iCLASS® Standard/SE/SR/Seos, MIFARE Classic™, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, HID Prox
Options
- Single-wire Ethernet and USB 2.0 interface for inline printing and encoding (note: single wire Ethernet encoding is only available for iCLASS®, MIFARE®, and contact smart card encoding) - Ethernet-enabled printer supports wireless accessory; dual-sided printing module; smart card encoding modules (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding module; printer cleaning kit; ethernet with internal print server; secure proprietary consumables system
Software
- Swift ID™ embedded badging application, FARGO Workbench™ diagnostic utility with Color Assist™ spot-color matching
Display
- Colour-changing status buttons
| Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
|---|---|
| SKU | 50020 |
| Weight | 7.500000 |
| Brands | Fargo |
| Printable Side | Single-Sided |
| Printing Technology | Direct to Card |
| Lamination | None |
| Printing Technology | Direct to Card |
| Color Printing | Color |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Included Features | Same Side Input/Output Hopper |
| Cards Per Day | 101 - 500 |
