HID FARGO DTC4500e ID Card Printer & Encoder

The HID FARGO DTC4500e is a high-performance direct-to-card printer built for medium to high-volume ID card printing. Featuring a dual-input hopper and high-capacity ribbon support, it helps maximize productivity by reducing reloads and minimizing downtime while delivering secure, professional-quality ID cards.

Built for organizations with demanding card issuance requirements, the HID FARGO DTC4500e provides reliable, high-quality ID card printing for businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. Whether printing employee badges, student identification cards, visitor passes, or secure credentials, it delivers the performance and durability needed for everyday operations.

The HID FARGO DTC4500e combines enterprise-grade security with sustainable performance. Built-in AES-256 encryption, optional locking hoppers, and resin scramble data protection help safeguard confidential information throughout the card issuance process. To support long-term use, the printer offers energy-efficient operation, rewritable card compatibility, and optional dual-sided lamination for improved card durability and enhanced protection against tampering.

From corporate access control and campus identification to government credential programs, the HID FARGO DTC4500e delivers dependable performance for a wide range of card issuance applications. Combining fast printing, advanced security, and efficient operation, it provides organizations with a reliable solution for producing high-quality ID cards at scale.

Specifications

• Side printing: Single or dual
• Print method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 
  • 300 x 300 dpi (dots per inch) for standard color and monochrome printing
  • 300 x 600 dpi (dots per inch) for optimized color and monochrome printing
• Print speed: 16 seconds per card / 225 cards per hour (YMCKO)
• Included software: FARGO Workbench printer maintenance and diagnostic software with Color Assist spot-color matching
• Data protection: AES-256 encryption on the printer over a secure network
• Card capacity: 200 card input (with dual input hopper), 100 card output

Accepted Card Sizes:

• CR-80
• CR-79 Adhesive Back

Printer Options:

• Dual-side printing
• Locking card hoppers (dual input or same-side input/output)
• Single-sided or dual-sided (simultaneous) card lamination
• Smart card encoding (contact/contactless)
• Magnetic stripe encoding