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Fargo DTC4500e Single-Sided Card Printer with Same-Side Hopper & Omnikey Cardman 5127 Smart Card Encoder

BH #FA55208 • MFR #55208
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Fargo DTC4500e Single-Sided Card Printer with Same-Side Hopper & Omnikey Cardman 5127 Smart Card Encoder
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Fargo DTC4500e Overview

Built to withstand large print volumes required by organizations, the DTC4500e Single-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. It also supports HID iCLASS SE, iCLASS, MIFARE/DESFire, and HID PROX (Omnikey Cardman 5127) smart card encoding. 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.

The printer is capable of printing at a rate of 6 seconds per card in monochrome and at 24 seconds per card in full color with two black resin panels. It can print single-sided and edge-to-edge for optimum quality. Batch jobs are simplified by the use of a 100-card input hopper and a 100-card output hopper. There is also a 100-card reject hopper for getting misprints out of the way. The printer has both USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity options with an internal print server for secure printing.

The integrated iCLASS SE encoder enables your printer to be compatible with the HID secure identity systems. It includes the ability to program the HID Physical Access Control System (PACS) data in the printer. This encoder provides an additional layer of security to your identity program by allowing for processing of Secure Identity Object (SIO) data, and enabling the printer to become a Trusted Identity Platform (TIP) endpoint.

Works with both Easy (EZ) all-in-one print and eco-friendly (ECO) refill ribbons
A card cleaning roller is integrated into the ribbon cartridge for easy maintenance
Integrated iCLASS SE encoder (part of the iCLASS SE open encoder platform) allows you to create, encode (read/write) and manage your secure credentials from start-to-finish
Design personalized ID badges locally and then program them to work with your current physical access control system (PACS), streamlining your ordering, inventory management, and issuance processes
Supports Wi-Fi accessories (not included), allowing you to print anywhere, anytime
Internal server for secure printing over a network
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
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 and its 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, enabling organizations to leverage their existing technology investments
UPC: 754563552086

Fargo DTC4500e Specs

Printing Technology
Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Maximum Resolution
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Colors Supported
16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Ribbon Options
ECO Only:
Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO (500 prints)
Full-color half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO (850 prints)
Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK (500 prints)
Full-color with fluorescing, resin black and overlay panel, YMCFKO (500 prints)
Full-color with fluorescing, two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCFKOK (400 prints)
Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKK (500 prints)
Resin black and overlay panel, KO (1250 prints)
Dye-sublimation black and overlay panel, BO (1250 prints)
Resin black, standard and premium (3000 prints)
Resin green, blue, red, white, silver and gold (2000 prints)
Rewrite technology - no ribbon required
Print Speed
K: 6 sec/card
KO: 8 sec/card
YMCKO: 16 sec/card
YMCKOK: 24 sec/card
Card Sizes
CR-80: 3.375 x 2.125" (85.6 x 54.0 mm)
CR-79 Adhesive Back: 3.313 x 2.063" (84.1 x 52.4 mm)
Print Area
CR-80 Edge-to-Edge: 3.36 x 2.11" (85.3 x 53.7 mm)
CR-79: 3.3 x 2.04" (83.8 x 51.8 mm)
Media Thickness
9 to 40 mil (0.229 to 1.016 mm)
Double/Single-Sided
Single
Card Type
PVC of polyester card with polished PVC finish
Monochrome resign required for 100% polyester cards
Optical memory cards with PVC finish
Rewrite
Hopper Capacity
Input: Up to 100 cards with 30 mil (0.762 mm) thickness
Output: Up to 100 cards with 30 mil (0.762 mm) thickness
Reject Hopper: Up to 100 cards with 30 mil (0.762 mm) thickness
Memory
32 MB RAM
Interface
USB 2.0 and Ethernet with internal print server
Software Driver
Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit), Server 2003 & 2008, 7, 8 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9
Linux (Ubuntu 12.04, Debian 7.0, Fedora 18, Mandriva 2011, Red Hat 6.4, Open Suse 12.3)
Software
Swift ID embedded badging application, FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility with Color Assist spot-color matching
Smart Card Support
Supported Smart Card 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
Display
User-friendly, SmartScreen graphical display
Certifications
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 Standards
Refillable supply cartridges (ECO)
Operating Temperature
65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C)
Humidity
20 to 80%, non-condensing
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.6 A (max)
Dimensions
9.8 x 18.1 x 9.2" (249 x 460 x 234 mm)
Weight
9 lb (4.1 kg)

Fargo DTC4500e Reviews

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Does this device have a Ethernet Port?

Does this device have a Ethernet Port?
Asked by: Benjamin
Yes this can connect to devices via USB or Ethernet
Answered by: Ian
Date published: 2020-10-27

What level of MAC OS Does this work with? I have ...

What level of MAC OS Does this work with? I have misinformation from some sources that say it stops support at MAC OS 10
Asked by: Aaron
The drivers for the Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer support OS X 10.5 & 10.6.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-07-01

Is this printer indeed Double-sided or ...

Is this printer indeed Double-sided or Single-sided?
Asked by: Thomas
The Fargo DTC4500e can be purchased in a single-sided or double-sided configuration. The Fargo DTC4500e Single-Sided ID Card Printer (BH #FA4500SSCP • MFR #55000) is only single-sided.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-09-30
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