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Fargo DTC4500 ID Card Printer Single-Sided, Dye-Sublimation, Resin Thermal Transfer, USB 2.0, 200-Card Hopper, SmartScreen

SKU: 

049000

Fargo DTC4500, Single-Sided, USB, Ethernet
Description
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The Fargo Pro 4500 is a professional-grade card printer designed for high-volume, secure credential issuance across corporate, education, government and membership environments. Built on a modular platform, it delivers dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing for vibrant full-color and durable monochrome cards, and supports upgrades for duplex printing and lamination. Network-ready with USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity and an intuitive SmartScreen graphical display, the printer integrates magnetic stripe and advanced smart card encoding with AES-256 encryption and password protection. Dual input hoppers, large output and reject capacities, and optional overlaminates make it a scalable solution for organizations that require reliable throughput, robust security and flexible encoding options.

Key Features

  • High-volume throughput: Dual input hoppers provide a combined 200-card capacity with dedicated 100-card output and 100-card reject hoppers to streamline batch printing and reduce operator intervention.
  • Versatile printing technology: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer produce durable, high-quality full-color and monochrome cards suitable for ID, access and membership programs.
  • Modular, upgradeable platform: Supports optional duplex printing, duplex lamination and additional encoding or security modules to adapt as program requirements evolve.
  • Comprehensive encoding and security: Wide encoding support including ISO magnetic stripe, HID prox, iCLASS/MIFARE/contact smart cards, combined with AES-256 encryption and password protection for secure credential issuance.
  • Network-ready operation: USB 2.0 and Ethernet with an internal print server plus a SmartScreen graphical display simplify deployment, monitoring and user interaction in shared environments.

Specifications

  • Brand: Fargo
  • Model / Product Reference: DTC4500 (Fargo Pro 4500)
  • Printing Technology: Dye-sublimation; Resin thermal transfer (Direct-to-card)
  • Printing Capability: Single-sided (upgradeable to duplex)
  • Full-color Print Speed (YMCKO / standard): 16 s/card
  • Monochrome Print Speed (K): 6–7 s/card
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Memory: 32 MB
  • Display: SmartScreen graphical display
  • Connectivity / Interfaces: USB 2.0; Ethernet (internal print server)
  • Input Hopper Capacity: 200 cards (dual input hoppers)
  • Output Hopper Capacity: 100 cards
  • Reject Hopper Capacity: 100 cards
  • Accepted Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.375 x 2.125 in); CR-79 (3.313 x 2.063 in)
  • Accepted Card Thickness: Print only: 9–40 mil; Print with lamination: 30–40 mil
  • Card Materials Accepted: PVC, PET, adhesive-back (CR79)
  • Weight (single-sided): 9 lbs
  • Dimensions (single-sided): 18.1 x 9.8 x 9.2 in
  • Encoding Options: ISO Magnetic Stripe (Tracks 1/2/3, high/low coercivity); 125 kHz HID Prox; 13.56 MHz iCLASS, MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693; Contact smart card (ISO7816, T=0/T=1); contactless read/write
  • Security / Encryption: AES-256; password protection
  • Lamination / Overlaminates: Duplex laminator supported (optional); optional holographic and fluorescent overlaminates

Main Features

  • Printing Side: One Side

  • RFID: Yes

  • Use Frequency: Between 5000 and 50000 cards

  • Connection: Ethernet, USB, NFC

Documents
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Product document mod-fargo-dtc-4500-printers-fargo-card-printers-datasheet.pdf 049000 Product document mod-fargo-dtc-4500-printers-fargo-card-printers-user-manual.pdf 049000 Product document mod-fargo-dtc-4500-printers-fargo-card-printers-datasheet.pdf MOD-FARGO-DTC-4500-PRINTERS Product document mod-fargo-dtc-4500-printers-fargo-card-printers-user-manual.pdf MOD-FARGO-DTC-4500-PRINTERS
FAQs
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What print resolution and speed does the HID Fargo DTC 4500 deliver?
The DTC 4500 prints at 300 dpi. Full-color YMCKO cards print at 16 seconds per card, while monochrome prints complete in 6 to 7 seconds per card.
What connectivity options does the HID Fargo DTC 4500 support for shared or networked environments?
It connects via USB 2.0 and Ethernet, with an internal print server built in, making it straightforward to deploy in shared office or institutional networks.
Can the HID Fargo DTC 4500 encode smart cards and magnetic stripes?
Yes, it supports ISO magnetic stripe encoding on tracks 1, 2, and 3 at high and low coercivity, as well as 125 kHz HID Prox, 13.56 MHz iCLASS, MIFARE, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, and contact smart cards per ISO 7816 T=0/T=1.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the HID Fargo DTC 4500 accept?
It accepts CR-80 (3.375 x 2.125 in) and CR-79 (3.313 x 2.063 in) cards in PVC, PET, and adhesive-back materials. Card thickness ranges from 9 to 40 mil for print-only jobs and 30 to 40 mil when lamination is used.
Is the HID Fargo DTC 4500 upgradeable for duplex printing and lamination?
Yes, the DTC 4500 ships as a single-sided printer but is built on a modular platform that supports optional upgrades for duplex printing and duplex lamination, including optional holographic and fluorescent overlaminates.
How large are the input and output hoppers on the HID Fargo DTC 4500, and how does that help high-volume card issuance?
The printer features dual input hoppers with a combined 200-card capacity, a 100-card output hopper, and a 100-card reject hopper, reducing how often an operator needs to intervene during large batch print runs.