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Rectangular off-white card printer with front card slot and top output tray

Fargo

Fargo 050120 DTC1250e dual-sided card printer

SKU CH-BX77-C5XYP MPN 050120

Dual-sided dye-sublimation card printer producing 225 full-colour cards per hour with 300 dpi resolution, AES-256 encryption and 100-card input capacity

  • Memory size32 MB
  • Interface typeUSB and Optional Ethernet (Ethernet with Internal Print Serv
  • Printing methodDye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryDual-side
  • Printing speed16 seconds per card / 225 cards per hour (YMCKO)
  • Max monochrome resolution300 dpi
  • Dual-sided printing cuts card production time in half
  • 225 full-colour cards per hour keeps queues moving
  • AES-256 encryption protects every data transfer to the printer
  • 100-card input and 30-card output hoppers handle batches without reloading
  • USB plus optional Ethernet with internal print server fits any network

Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

The Fargo 050120 DTC1250e is a direct-to-card printer that uses dye sublimation and thermal transfer technology to produce dual-sided credentials. It accepts CR-80 and CR-79 adhesive-back cards with a 100-card input hopper and 30-card output stacker. The unit connects via USB and optional Ethernet with an internal print server and includes 32 MB of memory for job buffering.

Small-Scale Credential Issuance

This printer suits small businesses, schools and local government offices that need on-demand, double-sided photo IDs or access badges with AES-256 network encryption. Organisations requiring high-volume continuous runs, industrial-grade lamination or magnetic-stripe encoding without the optional iCLASS SE encoder module should evaluate alternative equipment.

Plug-and-Play Deployment

Setup is straightforward: load cards, install the ribbon, connect USB or Ethernet and launch the embedded Swift ID badging application or Fargo Workbench software with Colour Assist spot-colour matching. Common issues include ribbon misalignment on the dual-flip mechanism and card jams when non-polished polyester stock is used without monochrome resin ribbon.

How it compares

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Price $1,423.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 71 comparable items (median $601.99).
Memory size 32 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 15 items is 0.03 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFargo
Model nameDTC1250e (050120)
Printer categoryDual-side
Performance
Printing speed16 seconds per card / 225 cards per hour (YMCKO)
Max monochrome resolution300 dpi
Memory
Memory size32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB and Optional Ethernet
(Ethernet with Internal Print Server)
Size & build
Product dimensions9.8 in × 18.7 in × 9.2 in
Product weight10 lb (4.54 kg)
Shipping weight7.45 kg
Package size559 × 381 × 305 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesAccepted Card Sizes:
CR-80
CR-79 Adhesive Back
Software
Pre-installed softwareEmbedded Swift ID badging application and FARGO Workbench printer maintenance and diagnostic software with Color Assist spot-color matching
More details
Printing methodDye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer
Media formatPVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for100% polyester cards;
optical memory cards with PVC finish; rewrite
Media capacity100 card input, 30 card output

Questions about this item

What card stock and ribbon types do I need on hand before printing with the DTC1250e?

The printer accepts CR-80 or CR-79 adhesive-back cards in PVC or polished-polyester finish; colour jobs require YMCKO ribbon and 100 % polyester cards need monochrome resin ribbon.

Can I keep using my existing USB-only workstation or must I add Ethernet for the DTC1250e?

USB is built in and works immediately; Ethernet with the internal print server is optional and only needed if you want network sharing or AES-256 encrypted traffic over the LAN.

How do I verify the DTC1250e is producing 300 dpi output and correct colour after setup?

Run the FARGO Workbench diagnostic print and use the Color Assist spot-colour matching tool to confirm 300 dpi resolution and accurate colour reproduction on a test card.

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