Entrust Sigma DSE Direct-to-Card Printer (Simplex)

The Entrust SigmaPro SecureCard Printer (Sigma DSE) is a professional, single-sided direct-to-card printer designed for reliable issuance of ID cards, access badges and membership cards in office, retail, education and government environments. Combining dye-sublimation/thermal transfer printing at 300 dpi with a compact footprint and USB connectivity, it delivers consistent, high-quality prints for medium-volume workflows. The model supports standard CR80/ID-1 card formats, accommodates a 100-card input hopper and a 25-card output hopper, and is built to integrate with Entrust consumables and secure issuance solutions—providing durable prints, predictable operation and straightforward deployment for B2B identity programs.

Key Features

• High-quality printing: 300 dpi dye-sublimation/thermal transfer printing produces sharp text and vivid color for professional card output.
• Compact, production-ready design: Small physical dimensions with a 100-card input hopper and 25-card output capacity for efficient badge issuance.
• Simple connectivity: USB interface enables straightforward integration into existing workstations and deployment environments.
• Broad OS support: Drivers available for Windows Server and modern desktop Windows and Linux distributions to fit enterprise IT environments.
• Durability and environmental tolerance: Commercial build with defined operating temperature and humidity ranges to ensure reliable performance in varied locations.

Specifications

• Brand: Entrust
• Model family: Entrust Sigma DSE / SigmaPro SecureCard
• MPN / SKU: 525304-001
• Print technology: Dye sublimation (thermal transfer)
• Print resolution: 300 dpi (300 x 600, 300 x 1200)
• Print capabilities: Single-sided (simplex)
• Print speed (single-sided color): Up to 185 cards per hour
• Print speed (double-sided color): Up to 145 cards per hour
• Print speed (single-sided monochrome): Up to 750 cards per hour
• Print speed (double-sided monochrome): Up to 421 cards per hour
• Supported card formats: ID-1, CR-79, CR-80 (CR80 / ISO CR80)
• Card thickness: 0.024 to 0.040 in (0.609 mm to 1.1016 mm)
• Input hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Output hopper capacity: 25 cards
• Connectivity: USB
• Supported operating systems: Windows 11; Windows 10 (32/64-bit); Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2019; Linux Ubuntu 20.04 LTS; Linux Kylin 10
• Operating temperature: 60°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing
• Physical dimensions: 17.5 x 8.4 x 9.0 in
• Weight: 12.1 lb