Entrust Datacard CD800 ID Card Printer (Discontinued)

Note: This is a discontinued printer and availability is very limited.

The Entrust Datacard CD800 ID Card Printer was one of the most widely deployed professional ID card printers in the Entrust Datacard portfolio, delivering reliable card issuance for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership organizations worldwide. Designed for organizations requiring dependable badge production and flexible credential capabilities, the CD800 provided high-quality edge-to-edge printing, scalable encoding options, and enterprise-level security features.

Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing technology, the CD800 produced vibrant, professional-quality credentials at 300 dpi resolution with sharp text, detailed graphics, and excellent photo reproduction. Available in both single-sided and dual-sided configurations, the printer was commonly used for employee badges, student IDs, visitor credentials, membership cards, and secure access control applications.

The CD800 supported a broad range of credential technologies and was frequently configured with magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, proximity card encoding, and dual-interface smart card technologies. Its modular design allowed organizations to customize the printer to meet evolving security and credentialing requirements.

A key feature of the CD800 platform was its support for enterprise card issuance environments. Advanced security features such as secure print technology, password protection, and support for secure credential workflows made it a popular choice among organizations requiring controlled badge issuance and identity management.

Although the Entrust CD800 has been discontinued by the manufacturer, many organizations continue to operate these printers today. As a result, demand remains strong for refurbished, professionally serviced, and open-box units that allow organizations to expand existing issuance programs, replace failed equipment, or maintain consistency within established card issuance environments.

Organizations currently using the CD800 may also benefit from continued availability of supplies, replacement parts, technical support, and repair services. For customers seeking a newer platform, the Entrust Sigma series has largely succeeded the CD800 product family while offering modern cloud-connected capabilities and enhanced security features.

Printer Options & Configuration Details

• Encoding Options: Available configurations included magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, proximity card encoding, and dual-interface smart card support.
• Lamination: Optional inline lamination modules were available depending on the selected configuration.
• Modularity & Upgrade Path: Available in simplex and duplex models with field-upgradeable options for duplex printing, encoding technologies, and lamination.
• Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity supported standalone and networked card issuance environments.

The Entrust CD800 remains a popular choice for organizations seeking to maintain existing card issuance environments, purchase replacement hardware, or acquire professionally refurbished and open-box systems at a lower cost than newer printer platforms.