
FARGO DTC1250e Duplex ID Card Printer
The HID FARGO DTC1250e Duplex ID Card Printer is a compact and versatile dual-sided direct-to-card printer built for organizations that require efficient, professional-grade credential printing with expanded card design capabilities. Designed for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership organizations, the DTC1250e Duplex combines fast print speeds, dependable performance, and flexible upgrade options in a user-friendly desktop platform.
Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology, the printer delivers vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi resolution with sharp text, detailed graphics, and clear photo reproduction. Dual-sided printing allows organizations to maximize card space by adding additional information such as barcodes, terms and conditions, schedules, security elements, or branding to the back of the card without sacrificing front-side design quality.
The DTC1250e Duplex features HID Global’s SmartScreen graphical display, simplifying setup, maintenance, and printer operation for both new and experienced users. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for office desks, administrative workspaces, and front desk environments where space efficiency is important.
Designed for flexible credential programs, the printer integrates with a wide range of ID software platforms and card technologies. It supports both standalone and networked issuance environments, helping organizations scale badge production as operational needs grow.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
- Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, and dual-interface smart card support are available depending on the selected printer configuration.
- Lamination: Inline lamination is not supported on the DTC1250e platform.
- Modularity & Upgrade Path: Factory-configured duplex printing with support for modular encoding upgrades for expanding credential programs.
- Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity is standard, with optional Ethernet connectivity available for shared or networked card issuance environments.
The FARGO DTC1250e Duplex is an excellent solution for organizations that need reliable dual-sided card printing with professional image quality, flexible credential support, and easy day-to-day operation.
Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 50100, 50108, 50110, 50118, 50120, 50128, 50130, 50138, 50140, 50141, 50143, 50144, 50145, 50146, 51100, 51120, 51128, 51130
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