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Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder

BH #FA55110 • MFR #55110
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Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder
Key Features
  • Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer
  • Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Color YMCKO Print Speed: 16 sec/card
  • Monochrome Print Speed: 6 sec/card
Built to withstand large print volumes required by organizations, the DTC4500e Dual-Sided Card Printer from Fargo comes equipped with a variety of features that will allow users to quickly produce ID cards that suit their needs. This direct-to-card printer uses dye sublimation and thermal transfer technology to produce CR-80 and CR-79 adhesive backed cards with a 300 dpi resolution. Also, this system allows for fast print speeds of 16 seconds per card in YMCKO and 6 seconds per card in monochrome. Additionally, with built-in magnetic stripe encoding users will be able to create smart cards.
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Fargo DTC4500e Overview

Built to withstand large print volumes required by organizations, the DTC4500e Dual-Sided Card Printer from Fargo comes equipped with a variety of features that will allow users to quickly produce ID cards that suit their needs. This direct-to-card printer uses dye sublimation and thermal transfer technology to produce CR-80 and CR-79 adhesive backed cards with a 300 dpi resolution. Also, this system allows for fast print speeds of 16 seconds per card in YMCKO and 6 seconds per card in monochrome. Additionally, with built-in magnetic stripe encoding users will be able to create smart cards.

This model can print double-sided and edge-to-edge for optimum quality. Batch jobs are simplified by the use of a 200-card input hopper and a 100-card output hopper. The standard dual-input hopper allows for maximum card input capacity and management of multiple card types.

Checking print status is easy with a SmartScreen graphical display on the front panel and the Fargo Workbench with Color Assist tool for diagnostics and matching colors for accurate prints. Additionally, the printer has both USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity options with an internal print server for secure printing.

Works with both EZ and ECO ribbons
Rewrite technology is available for reducing ribbon usage
Supports up to 16.7 million colors or 256 shades per pixel
A card cleaning roller is integrated into the ribbon cartridge for easy maintenance
Dual-sided printer allows you to add additional company or cardholder information and security features, such as duplicate photos and digital signature
Internal server for secure printing over a network
Optional Wi-Fi accessories
Standard dual-input card hopper increases capacity or management of multiple card types
SmartScreen graphical display provides easy-to-follow prompts for printer status
Easily integrates into existing IT infrastructures through the built-in Ethernet and USB connection, allowing for centralized or remote ID card issuance
Standard printer password protection and fluorescent panel printing provide a cost-effective and dynamic means of increasing card security
Fargo Workbench diagnostic utility facilitates printer maintenance
Color Assist tool matches spot colors, ensuring accurate prints of graphics such as company logos
Fully compatible with Asure ID card personalization software for badge design, database management and technology card encoding, as well as EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management solutions
Fully interoperable with other products in the HID ecosystem

Fargo DTC4500e Specs

Key Specs
Supported Card Sizes
CR-79, CR-80
Encoding Options
Magnetic Stripe (Unspecified Tracks)
Print Speed
Up to 600 Cards per Hour
Maximum Resolution
300 dpi
Card Tray Capacity
Input: 200
Output: 100
Duplex Printing
Yes
Lamination
No
System Connection
Unspecified Ethernet, USB 2.0
Compatibility
Supported Ribbon Types | Printing Media
Black Monochrome, BO, Colored Monochrome, Half-Panel YMCKO, KO, Metallic Colored Monochrome, YMCFKO, YMCFKOK, YMCKK, YMCKO, YMCKOK
Supported Card Sizes
CR-79, CR-80
Card Thickness
9 to 40 mil / 0.23 to 1.02 mm (Printing)
Encoding Options
Magnetic Stripe (Unspecified Tracks)
Supported Card Type
Adhesive Back, Rewritable
Printer
Print Speed
Black Monochrome: 600 Cards per Hour (6 Seconds per Card)
KO: 450 Cards per Hour (8 Seconds per Card)
YMCKO: 225 Cards per Hour (16 Seconds per Card)
YMCKOK: 150 Cards per Hour (24 Seconds per Card)
Maximum Resolution
300 dpi
Maximum Printable Area
3.36 x 2.1" / 85.3 x 53.7 mm
Printing Technology
Dye, Thermal
Printing Capability
Edge-to-Edge
Colors Supported
16.7 Million (256 Shades per Pixel)
General
Card Tray Capacity
Input: 200
Output: 100
Duplex Printing
Yes
Lamination
No
System Connection
Unspecified Ethernet, USB 2.0
Memory
32 MB
OS Compatibility
Linux
Windows
Windows Server
macOS
Physical
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.6 A
Material Construction of Card
PVC, Polyester
Certifications
BSMI, CCC, CE, CSA, FCC, UL
Operating Conditions
65 to 80°F / 18 to 27°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Security Lock Support
No
Dimensions
9.8 x 18.7 x 9.2" / 24.9 x 47.5 x 23.4 cm
Weight
11 lb / 5 kg

Fargo DTC4500e Reviews

Superb Machine

By Dane
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-26

This machine replaced an identical machine purchased 10+ years ago. When it started to wear out, the initial thought was looking at what was available. The wear is simply the machine making a few quirky noises and every once in a while, hanging up on an ID. After deeper thought, why would we replace a machine that has worked flawlessly for over 10 years, printing over 12,000 ID's, with a machine we are completely unfamiliar with? That kind of reliability day after day is hard to come by.

Excellent product

By Akshay
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-02-13

Excellent product and very fast shipping. We ordered and we got the product next day.

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