HID DTC1500 Card Printer Dual-Sided, Magstripe Encoder Ready, 100-card Hopper

The HID DTC1500 SecureCard Printer is a professional direct-to-card solution designed for secure ID issuance in government, education, healthcare and corporate environments. Combining dye sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing at 300 dpi with high-capacity ECO ribbon support, the DTC1500 delivers durable, photo-quality cards, flexible encoding and practical throughput for everyday badge production. Its modular architecture supports optional dual-sided printing, lamination and multiple smart card or magnetic stripe encoders, while integrated cleaning and environmental features reduce maintenance and cost-per-card. The platform is well suited to organizations that require reliable image quality, secure credentialing and scalable expansion as program needs evolve.

Key Features

• High-quality printing: 300 dpi dye sublimation and resin thermal transfer produce continuous-tone color and crisp text, photos and barcodes for professional ID cards.
• Security-oriented design: Built-in security printing capabilities and support for secure consumables help protect credential issuance and reduce the risk of counterfeiting.
• Flexible encoding: Optional modules support HID Prox, iCLASS/MIFARE/contactless, contact ISO7816 and ISO magnetic stripe encoding for multi-technology credential workflows.
• Low operating cost: High-capacity ECO ribbon options and refillable cartridges reduce consumable changes and lower cost per card for high-volume programs.
• Practical card handling: 100-card input hopper and up to 100-card output capacity streamline batch printing and office deployment.
• Modular scalability: Upgrade paths for dual-sided printing, lamination and additional encoders allow the platform to grow with changing ID program requirements.

Specifications

• Brand: HID
• Product Name: HID DTC1500 SecureCard Printer
• Print Method: Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Print Resolution: 300 dpi
• Color Depth: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
• Print Speed: 6 s/card (K); 16 s/card (YMCKO); 24 s/card (YMCKOK)
• Print Ribbon Options: Full- and half-panel YMCKO/YMCKOK, YMCKK, K (resin black) and other high-capacity ECO ribbon variants
• Accepted Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.375 x 2.125 in / 85.6 x 54 mm); CR-79 (3.313 x 2.063 in / 84.1 x 52.4 mm)
• Printable Area: CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36 x 2.11 in / 85.3 x 53.7 mm); CR-79 (3.3 x 2.04 in / 83.8 x 51.8 mm)
• Accepted Card Thickness: 0.009 – 0.040 in (0.229 – 1.016 mm)
• Accepted Card Types: PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; 100% polyester (monochrome resin required); optical memory cards with PVC finish; rewrite cards
• Input Hopper Card Capacity: 100 cards
• Output Hopper Card Capacity: Up to 100 cards
• Card Cleaning: Cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; automatically replaced with each ribbon change
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Interface / Connectivity: USB 2.0; Standard Ethernet with internal print server (Ethernet optional on some certified units)
• Encoding Options: 125 kHz HID Prox; 13.56 MHz contactless (iCLASS, MIFARE variants, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693); Contact ISO7816 (T=0, T=1); ISO magnetic stripe dual high/low coercivity, tracks 1-3
• Software Drivers: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
• Display / Status Indicators: Color-changing status buttons
• Operating Temperature: 65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
• Operating Humidity: 20–80% non-condensing
• Dimensions (Printer): 9.8 x 18.7 x 9.2 in (249 x 475 x 234 mm)
• Dimensions (Printer + Lamination): 18.9 x 18.7 x 9.2 in (480 x 475 x 234 mm)
• Weight (Printer): 11 lb / 5 kg
• Weight (Printer + Lamination): 20 lb / 9.1 kg
• Supply Voltage: 100-240 Vac
• Supply Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
• Supply Current: 1.6 A max
• Environmental Features: Energy-efficient design (base models), refillable ECO supply cartridges, rewrite technology
• Warranty: Printer – three years; printhead – three years
• Agency Listings: UL, CSA, CE; FCC Class A; additional regional EMC/ safety listings