FARGO DTC1250e Simplex ID Card Printer

The HID FARGO DTC1250e Simplex ID Card Printer is a versatile direct-to-card printing solution designed for organizations that need dependable, high-quality ID badge issuance in a compact and easy-to-use platform. Commonly used in corporate offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and membership organizations, the DTC1250e combines fast print speeds, professional print quality, and scalable functionality for growing credential programs.

Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology, the DTC1250e produces vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi resolution. Its efficient print engine delivers sharp text, detailed graphics, and clear photo reproduction, making it ideal for employee badges, student IDs, visitor passes, and membership cards.

The printer features HID Global’s intuitive SmartScreen graphical display, simplifying setup, maintenance, and daily operation. Its compact desktop footprint allows it to fit comfortably into office environments, front desks, and administrative workspaces without sacrificing performance or usability.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the DTC1250e supports both standalone and networked card issuance environments and integrates with a wide range of ID software platforms and credential technologies. Its scalable design allows organizations to expand capabilities as their security and identification needs evolve.

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: The printer is field-upgradeable from simplex to duplex printing and supports 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 Simplex is an excellent solution for organizations seeking a cost-effective and expandable ID card printer capable of delivering professional-quality credentials with consistent reliability and ease of use.

Also available under manufacturer part numbers: 50000, 50008, 50010, 50018, 50020, 50028, 50030, 50038, 50040, 50041, 50043, 50044, 50045, 50046, 51000, 51008, 51010, 51020, 51030

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