HID Fargo DTC4500e Printer

Fast, Full-Colour ID Card Printing

The Fargo DTC4500e produces full-colour ID cards using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology.

It supports standard 300 × 300 dpi printing and optimised 300 × 600 dpi printing, allowing organisations to produce detailed card designs with photographs, logos, text and identification information.

With print speeds of up to 225 cards per hour using a YMCKO ribbon, the DTC4500e is suitable for businesses producing larger quantities of employee ID cards or membership cards.

High-Capacity Dual Input Card Hoppers

One of the main advantages of the Fargo DTC4500e is its dual input card hopper system.

The printer can hold up to 200 blank cards across its two input hoppers, with a separate 100-card output hopper.

This allows organisations to:

• Load two different types of compatible card stock.

• Reduce the need for frequent card replenishment.

• Manage larger ID card printing batches.

• Switch between card supplies without manually replacing the entire input stack.

For facilities teams issuing cards to large numbers of employees, the additional input capacity can reduce interruptions during printing.

SmartScreen Display for Everyday Operation

The DTC4500e includes a SmartScreen graphical display that provides printer status information and operating prompts.

This helps users check printer conditions and follow instructions during everyday operation.

The display is particularly useful in workplaces where more than one employee may be responsible for printing ID cards.

USB and Ethernet Connectivity

The Fargo DTC4500e supports USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity.

This provides flexibility when connecting the printer to an individual workstation or integrating it into a suitable workplace network.

Ethernet connectivity is useful for organisations managing ID card issuance within an existing IT environment.

Optional Double-Sided ID Card Printing

The DTC4500e is available with optional double-sided printing.

This allows organisations to print information on both sides of an ID card, providing additional space for identification details, instructions or other approved card information.

The standard printer described here is single-sided. Double-sided functionality requires the appropriate upgrade or printer configuration.

Optional Card Encoding for Access Control

The Fargo DTC4500e supports optional card encoding modules for compatible identification and access control cards.

Available options include:

• Magnetic stripe encoding

• Contact smart card encoding

• Contactless smart card encoding

• Supported MIFARE and HID card technologies

These options allow organisations to specify a printer configuration that meets their existing card technology requirements.

Important: Card encoding is optional. Compatibility with a particular access control system must be confirmed before ordering.

Optional Card Lamination

The DTC4500e supports optional single-sided and double-sided lamination configurations.

Lamination applies an additional protective layer to compatible printed cards. This can help protect card surfaces against wear during regular handling.

Lamination options are particularly relevant for organisations issuing identification cards intended for extended use.

The lamination module and compatible consumables are not included with the standard single-sided printer unless specifically supplied.

Printer Security Features

The Fargo DTC4500e incorporates features intended to help organisations manage card printing securely.

These include:

• AES-256 encryption for supported secure network printing

• Password protection

• Resin scramble data protection

• Optional locking card hoppers

The optional locking hoppers provide additional physical control over blank card supplies.