FARGO DTC1250e Simplex ID Card Printer System

The HID FARGO DTC1250e Simplex ID Card Printer System is a compact and user-friendly photo ID solution built for organizations that need professional-quality badge printing in an easy-to-manage system. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and local government environments, the DTC1250e is known for its reliable performance, fast print speeds, and simple operation.

This system is centered around the HID FARGO DTC1250e direct-to-card printer, which uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi resolution. The printer is capable of printing full-color cards quickly, making it an excellent choice for organizations that require efficient employee badges, student IDs, visitor passes, membership cards, and access credentials.

As an ID card printer system, this package is designed to help organizations quickly begin creating professional photo IDs with the components needed to start issuing credentials. Depending on the selected bundle or configuration, the system may include an ID card printer, ID software, camera or webcam, ribbon, blank PVC cards, and additional accessories required for card issuance.

The DTC1250e printer itself features a compact footprint and intuitive SmartScreen interface, making it easy for first-time users to load supplies, monitor printer status, and maintain efficient operation. The printer supports both cloud-connected and traditional workstation-based issuance workflows and integrates easily into a wide range of ID environments.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, and dual-interface smart card support are available depending on the selected printer configuration.
• Lamination: Inline lamination is not supported on the DTC1250e platform.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: The printer is field-upgradeable from simplex to duplex printing and supports modular encoding upgrades for growing credential programs.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available for networked card issuance environments.

The FARGO DTC1250e System is ideal for organizations looking for a dependable and easy-to-use badge printing solution that can scale as needs evolve. Whether issuing employee IDs, school badges, visitor passes, or membership cards, the system provides professional results while simplifying the card issuance process.

Actual items included vary based on the selected bundle, system, or package configuration.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 50600, 50605, 50608, 51600, 51605, 51608

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