HID Fargo DTC4250e Printer
€1,342.18
The Fargo DTC4250e is suited to organisations looking for a desktop ID card printer with full-colour printing, straightforward operation and room to expand.
Its main advantages are:
- 300 dpi full-colour printing for staff ID cards and badges
- Up to 225 colour cards per hour
- SmartScreen display for printer operation and status
- USB and Ethernet connectivity
- Optional double-sided printing and card encoding
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 Working Days
Product details
Fargo DTC4250e Card Printer
The Fargo DTC4250e ID Card Printer is a desktop card printer designed for organisations that need to produce professional staff ID cards, visitor badges and membership cards in-house.
Manufactured by HID Fargo, the DTC4250e uses direct-to-card printing technology to produce full-colour plastic cards at 300 dpi. With print speeds of up to 225 full-colour cards per hour, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and a modular design, it provides flexibility for everyday identification requirements.
The printer is supplied in a single-sided configuration, with optional upgrades available for double-sided printing and card encoding.
Key Benefits
Fast, Full-Colour ID Card Printing
The Fargo DTC4250e produces full-colour ID cards at a resolution of 300 dpi, making it suitable for printing photographs, logos, text and other identification details.
Using a YMCKO colour ribbon, the printer offers speeds of approximately 16 seconds per card, or up to 225 cards per hour under manufacturer test conditions.
Easy Operation with SmartScreen Display
The DTC4250e features a SmartScreen graphical display that provides information about printer operation and status.
This helps users manage everyday printing tasks, monitor the printer and respond to operating prompts.
USB and Ethernet Connectivity
The printer supports USB 2.0 and Ethernet connections, providing options for connecting it to a computer or a suitable network.
Ethernet connectivity is particularly useful for organisations that need to integrate an ID card printer into their existing workplace IT environment.
Flexible Upgrade Options
The Fargo DTC4250e features a modular design, allowing additional functions to be introduced as requirements change.
Available upgrade options include:
Double-sided ID card printing
Magnetic stripe encoding
Contact smart card encoding
Contactless smart card encoding, including supported MIFARE technologies
Same-side card input and output hopper
Please note: These are optional features. They are not all included with the standard single-sided printer.
Built-In Data Security Features
The DTC4250e provides password protection and AES-256 encryption for supported secure network printing operations.
These features help organisations manage printer access and protect information transmitted during the printing process.
Three-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
The Fargo DTC4250e is listed with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty for the printer and printhead, subject to the applicable HID Fargo warranty terms.
Fargo DTC4250e Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Fargo |
| Printer model | DTC4250e |
| Printing technology | Direct-to-card, dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer |
| Standard printing | Single-sided |
| Print resolution | 300 dpi |
| Colour print speed | Up to 225 cards per hour (YMCKO) |
| Standard card size | CR80 |
| Additional supported size | CR79 adhesive-backed cards |
| Input hopper capacity | Up to 100 cards |
| Output hopper capacity | Up to 100 cards |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 and Ethernet |
| Display | SmartScreen graphical display |
| Double-sided printing | Optional upgrade |
| Magnetic stripe encoding | Optional upgrade |
| Smart card encoding | Optional upgrade |
| Printer warranty | 3 years, subject to terms |
| Printhead warranty | 3 years, subject to terms |
Additional information
| Manufacturer | HID |
|---|---|
| Print Sides | Dual-sided |
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