HID Fargo DTC 4500e Dual-Sided Card Printer, 300 dpi, USB & Ethernet, 200-Card Input

For busy HR departments, universities, and government offices, the HID Fargo DTC 4500e delivers dependable dual-sided card printing with crisp 300 dpi resolution. It handles PVC, PET, composite PVC, and ABS cards in CR-80 and CR-79 sizes, with a 200-card input hopper and 100-card output hopper to keep large batches moving.

Key specifications

• Print technology: Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Print mode: Dual-sided
• Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
• Speed: Up to 150 cards/hour (colour YMCKO), up to 600 cards/hour (monochrome)
• Card capacity: 200-card input hopper, 100-card output hopper
• Supported card sizes: CR-80 (85.6 x 54 mm), CR-79 (83.9 x 52.1 mm)
• Card thickness: 9 mil – 40 mil (0.229 mm – 1.016 mm)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet with internal print server
• Display: Graphical SmartScreen™ LCD
• Security: AES-256 data encryption
• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Operating systems: Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS

Why choose it

Dual-sided printing eliminates manual card flipping, while the high-capacity hoppers reduce refill interruptions. The SmartScreen LCD simplifies setup and monitoring, and AES-256 encryption protects sensitive data. Optional magnetic stripe, smart card, and lamination modules let you tailor the printer to your security needs.

Ideal use cases

• Employee ID badges with dual-sided printing
• Student and faculty cards for universities
• Government and access control credentials
• Membership and loyalty cards

Good to know

The DTC 4500e supports a wide range of card thicknesses and materials, making it versatile for various card programmes. Ethernet connectivity enables shared use across a workgroup.