HID Fargo DTC4250e Impresora de tarjetas de plástico de una cara con sublimación térmica, CR-80, USB y Ethernet

In busy corporate offices, universities, and membership organizations, producing high-quality ID cards on demand is a daily necessity. The HID Fargo DTC4250e delivers exactly that: a reliable, desktop plastic card printer that churns out crisp, full-color badges and access cards quickly and quietly. Whether you're issuing employee badges, student IDs, or loyalty cards, this printer is engineered to keep up with your workflow.

Key specifications

• Print technology: Dye sublimation / thermal transfer
• Print resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
• Print speed: 225 cards per hour (color YMCKO), 500 cards per hour (monochrome K)
• Card types: CR-80 (85.6 x 54 mm)
• Card thickness: 9 mil - 40 mil (0.229 mm - 1.016 mm)
• Input hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Output hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet with internal print server
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Display: SmartScreen™ LCD graphical display
• Security: AES-256 encryption, printer password protection
• Optional encoding: magnetic stripe, contact/contactless smart card
• Supported OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32 & 64-bit), Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Certifications: Energy Star certified
• Warranty: 3-year printer, 1-year printhead (unlimited passes)

Why choose it

The DTC4250e is a trusted workhorse in the HID Fargo line. It offers crisp 300 dpi printing, a compact footprint, and durable construction that handles daily card issuance with ease. The combination of USB and Ethernet lets you share the printer across a network, while AES-256 encryption keeps your card data secure. Plus, it's field-upgradeable to dual-sided printing, so when your needs grow, your printer can grow too.

Ideal use cases

• Employee ID cards for SMBs and enterprises
• Student and faculty ID cards for schools and universities
• Membership cards for clubs, gyms, and associations
• Access control badges for secure facilities
• Event badges and visitor passes

Good to know

This printer comes ready to print single-sided cards out of the box. If you anticipate needing dual-sided printing later, you can add the upgrade kit. The SmartScreen display simplifies operation, and the included driver suite supports both Windows and Mac environments. For high-volume or high-security needs, optional encoding modules are available. The DTC4250e is a smart investment for professional card printing.