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Fargo DTC1500 Single Sided Desktop Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer - Color - Card Print - USB - USB Host

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Overview

About the Fargo DTC1500

Built on 20 years of proven direct-to-card printing expertise, the HID® FARGO® DTC1500 card printer and encoder offers the convenience and lower cost of high-capacity consumables along with a comprehensive feature set - enabling organizations to routinely issue highly secure cards and IDs at a fraction of the cost without sacrificing quality. Designed for government, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and small-to-medium businesses, the DTC1500 boasts distinctive security features.

  • Innovative, built-in security features- Easy-to-implement security features such as resin scramble data protection and custom overlay watermark come standard on every unit
  • Low-cost, high-capacity consumables- High-capacity, full- and half-panel color ribbons significantly lower cost-per-card and reduce total cost of ownership
  • Highly versatile- Powerful printing in a modular, scalable design that simplifies in-field equipment upgrades and migration to higher levels of security
  • Earth friendly- GreenCircle® Certified for efficient energy consumption and eco-friendly (ECO) refill ribbons

Security, lower cost, innovation, and versatility - they all come standard with the DTC1500.

Technical specifications

Technical Specifications of the Fargo DTC1500

General Information

General Information specifications
Manufacturer ASSA ABLOY
Manufacturer Part Number 051401
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.hidglobal.com
Brand Name Fargo
Product Model DTC1500
Product Name DTC1500 ID Card Printer & Encoder
Product Type Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer

Technical Information

Technical Information specifications
Recommended Use Card Print
Print Color Capability Color
Printing Capability Single Sided
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 300
Maximum Color Print Speed 16 Second
Application / Usage Desktop
Features Contact Smart Card EncoderMagnetic Stripe EncoderContactless Smart Card EncoderAES 256 Encryption
Print Technology Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer
Printing Color Black

Memory

Memory specifications
Standard Memory 32 MB

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports specifications
USB Host Yes
USB Yes

Media Types & Handling

Media Types & Handling specifications
Media Type CardID CardPVC CardAdhesive Backed CardPolyester CardContinuous Form
Media Size 2.11" x 3.36"2.13" x 3.38" - CR-80 Card2.04" x 3.30"2.06" x 3.31" - CR79 Card
Media Load Type Auto Feed
Media Thickness 40 mil

Power Description

Power Description specifications
Power Source AC Supply
Frequency 60 Hz50 Hz

Physical Characteristics

Physical Characteristics specifications
Height 9.8"
Width 18.7"
Depth 9.2"
Weight (Approximate) 11.02 lb

Software

Software specifications
Operating System Supported

Windows :

  • 7
  • 10
  • 11
  • Server 2012
  • Server 2016
  • Server 2019
  • Server 2022

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous specifications
Platform Supported PC
Certifications & Standards
  • UL 60950-2
  • CSA C22.2 (60950-07)
  • CE
  • FCC Class A
  • EN 55022 Class A
  • EN 55024
  • CCC
  • BSMI
  • KC
Green Compliant Yes
Green Compliance Certificate / Authority GreenCircle

Warranty

Warranty specifications
Limited Warranty 3 Year

Environmental Conditions

Environmental Conditions specifications
Operating Temperature 65°F (18.3°C) - 80°F (26.7°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 20% - 80%

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