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FARGO ELECTRONICS

FARGO ELECTRONICS INC 050000 DTC1250e Single-Sided Card Printer

SKU CH-XJ02-Y8AEB MPN 050000

Single-sided dye-sublimation ID card printer producing 300 dpi output in 6 to 24 seconds per card with 100-card input and 30-card output hoppers

  • Memory size32 MB RAM
  • Interface typeUSB
  • Printing methodDye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
  • Printer categorySingle-Side
  • Printing speed6 seconds per card (K); 8 seconds per card (KO); 16 seconds
  • Max monochrome resolution300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
  • Prints a monochrome card in 6 seconds
  • Produces full-colour YMCKO cards in 16 seconds
  • Delivers 300 dpi continuous-tone resolution for sharp detail
  • Holds 100 cards in the input hopper for batch runs
  • Includes Swift ID embedded badging software for immediate use

Fargo DTC1250e Single-Sided Card Printer

The Fargo DTC1250e is a direct-to-card printer that uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer to produce single-sided ID cards. It prints monochrome cards in 6 seconds and full-colour YMCKO cards in 16 seconds at 300 dpi continuous tone. The unit includes 32 MB RAM, a USB interface and the Swift ID badging application for immediate use.

Suited for Small-to-Medium ID Issuance

Organisations that need to produce employee badges, student IDs or membership cards on demand will find the 100-card input hopper and 30-card output capacity practical for daily batches. Buyers who require dual-sided printing, magnetic-stripe encoding or Ethernet connectivity should look at other models because this base configuration provides only single-sided output and USB.

Straightforward USB Setup

Installation consists of connecting the USB cable, loading the ribbon cartridge and inserting cards into the hopper; the embedded Swift ID software guides the first print job. The cleaning roller is built into each ribbon cartridge, so maintenance occurs automatically during ribbon changes. Cards must be PVC or polished polyester between .009 and .040 inches thick, otherwise misfeeds or print defects can occur.

How it compares

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Price $913.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 65 comparable items (median $624.99).
Memory size 32 MB RAM
Typical for this category: the median of 15 items is 0.03 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHID
Model nameDTC1250e (050000)
Printer categorySingle-Side
Performance
Printing speed6 seconds per card (K); 8 seconds per card (KO); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK)
Max monochrome resolution300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Memory
Memory size32 MB RAM
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Size & build
Shipping weight4.08 kg
Package size381 × 254 × 229 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesAccepted Standard Card Sizes:
CR-80 (3.375 in L × 2.125 in W / 85.6 mm L × 54 mm W)
CR-79 adhesive back (3.313 in L × 2.063 in W / 84.1 mm L × 52.4 mm W)
Accepted Card Thickness:
0.009 in - .040 in / 9 mil - 40 mil / 0.229 mm - 1.016 mm
Software
Pre-installed softwareSwift ID embedded badging application, FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility with Color Assist spot-color matching
More details
Printing methodDye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Media formatPVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for100% polyester cards;
optical memory cards with PVC finish; rewrite
Media capacityInput Hopper Card Capacity: 100 cards (0.03 in / 0.762 mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity: Up to 30 cards.

Questions about this item

What card stock do I need to have on hand before the Fargo DTC1250e can print?

The printer accepts CR-80 cards measuring 3.375" L x 2.125" W and CR-79 adhesive-back cards measuring 3.313" L x 2.063" W, with a thickness range of .009" to .040".

Will my existing USB host work with the DTC1250e without extra adapters?

Yes, the printer connects via a standard USB interface, so any host with a USB port can drive it directly.

How can I verify the DTC1250e is producing the rated 300 dpi output after installation?

Run the included FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility; its Color Assist spot-colour matching confirms the printer is rendering at the specified 300 dpi continuous-tone resolution.

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