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Compact dual-side card printer in light grey and black, front card slot and output tray visible

FARGO ELECTRONICS INC

FARGO ELECTRONICS INC 050100 DTC1250e dual-side card printer

SKU CH-HPKG-DV2JA MPN 050100

Dual-sided dye-sublimation card printer producing full-colour credentials in 16 seconds with 300 dpi resolution and a 100-card input hopper

  • Memory size32 MB RAM
  • Interface typeUSB
  • Printing methodDye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
  • Printer categoryDual-side
  • Printing speed6 seconds per card (K); 8 seconds per card (KO); 16 seconds
  • Max monochrome resolution300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
  • Dual-side printing cuts card handling time
  • 300 dpi continuous tone gives sharp photo ID quality
  • 100-card input hopper reduces reload frequency
  • USB interface enables quick plug-and-play setup
  • AES-256 decryption protects data sent to printer

Dual-side card printer for ID issuance

The Fargo DTC1250e prints on both sides of a card using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer. It accepts CR-80 and CR-79 cards from 0.009 to .040 inches thick. Input capacity is 100 cards and the output hopper holds up to 30 cards. It connects via USB for direct integration with existing workstations.

Compact design with integrated cleaning

The printer measures 3.36 by 2.11 inches print area on CR-80 media and 3.30 by 2.04 inches on CR-79. A cleaning roller is built into each ribbon cartridge so maintenance happens automatically during ribbon changes. The 32 MB RAM buffer handles print jobs without slowing the host computer. Edge-to-edge coverage ensures full-surface graphics on every credential.

Upgrade from single-side or slower desktop units

Organisations moving from one-sided printers gain immediate throughput for dual-sided badges without adding a second device. The jump is worth it when batch volumes exceed what a 24-second YMCKOK cycle can sustain on older hardware. Buyers who need magnetic-stripe encoding or higher input capacity should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in ID Card & Photo Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,285.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 71 comparable items (median $601.99).
Memory size 32 MB RAM
Typical for this category: the median of 15 items is 0.03 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFargo
Model nameDTC1250e (050100)
Printer categoryDual-side
Performance
Printing speed6 seconds per card (K); 8 seconds per card (KO); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK)
Max monochrome resolution300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Memory
Memory size32 MB RAM
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Size & build
Shipping weight8.62 kg
Package size381 × 254 × 229 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesAccepted Standard Card Sizes:
CR-80 (3.375 in L × 2.125 in W / 85.6 mm L × 54 mm W)
CR-79 adhesive back (3.313 in L × 2.063 in W / 84.1 mm L × 52.4 mm W)
Accepted Card Thickness:
0.009 in - .040 in / 9 mil - 40 mil / 0.229 mm - 1.016 mm
More details
Printing methodDye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Media formatPVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for100% polyester cards; optical memory cards with PVC finish; rewrite
Media capacityInput Hopper Card Capacity: 100 cards (0.03 in / 0.762 mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity: Up to 30 cards.

Questions about this item

What interface does the DTC1250e use and what throughput limit does that impose?

The printer connects via USB, so data transfer speed is limited by the USB bus rather than an internal network controller.

What physical card dimensions and thickness range does the DTC1250e accept?

It handles CR-80 cards at 85.6 mm by 54 mm and CR-79 adhesive cards at 84.1 mm by 52.4 mm, with a thickness range of 0.009 to 0.040 inch.

How is the DTC1250e installed and which step is most often missed?

Install the Swift ID™ embedded badging application, connect the USB cable, load ribbon and cards into the 100-card input hopper, then run a cleaning card through the integrated roller — skipping the cleaning step is the most common oversight.

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