Fargo 52110 DTC4250e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Magnetic Stripe Encoder 

The Fargo 52110 DTC4250e ID Card Printer is a powerful, all-in-one solution designed for organizations that need both dual-sided printing and magnetic stripe encoding in a single system. Ideal for businesses, schools, healthcare systems, and government agencies, this model allows you to print full-color credentials on both sides while simultaneously encoding data onto magnetic stripe cards.

Equipped with an ISO magnetic stripe encoder, the 52110 supports high- and low-coercivity cards and can encode Tracks 1, 2, and 3—making it ideal for access control, time & attendance, membership programs, and secure credentialing applications.

Built with Fargo’s proven direct-to-card technology, the 52110 produces vibrant, edge-to-edge cards with sharp text, barcodes, and images. Its modular design allows for future upgrades, including smart card and contactless encoding, ensuring long-term flexibility as your system evolves.

Key Benefits

• Dual-sided printing (front + back) in one pass
• Built-in magnetic stripe encoding (Tracks 1, 2, 3)
• Supports HiCo and LoCo magnetic stripe cards
• Print and encode in a single step (no separate encoder needed)
• Fast, professional edge-to-edge print quality
• Network-ready with Ethernet and USB connectivity
• Modular design for future upgrades
• Backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty

Ideal Applications

• Employee ID badges with magnetic stripe access
• Time & attendance cards
• Membership and loyalty cards
• Payment-enabled or stored-value cards
• Government and healthcare credentials

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Fargo 52110 DTC4250e Specifications

Printing

• Print Method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Print Capability: Dual-sided (automatic)
• Print Type: Edge-to-edge (direct-to-card)

Print Speed

• Full Color: Up to ~225 cards/hour (single-sided equivalent speed)
• Dual-sided printing optimized for high-volume issuance
• Monochrome: ~6 seconds per card (typical DTC4250e performance)

Card Compatibility

• Card Sizes: CR-80, CR-79
• Card Thickness: ~14–40 mil
• Card Types: PVC, composite, polyester

Card Handling

• Input Hopper: 100 cards
• Output Hopper: 100 cards

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• Ethernet with internal print server

Encoding (Included – Key Feature)

• Integrated ISO magnetic stripe encoder
• Supports:
  • High-coercivity (HiCo)
  • Low-coercivity (LoCo)
• Encodes Tracks 1, 2, and 3

Security Features

• Password-protected printer access
• Secure data encoding during card issuance

System & Compatibility

• Memory: 32 MB RAM
• Drivers: Windows, Mac, Linux compatible

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: ~9.8" H x 18.1" W x 9.2" D
• Weight: ~9 lbs

Operating Environment

• Temperature: 65°–80°F
• Humidity: 20–80% non-condensing

Warranty

• 3-Year manufacturer warranty (printer & printhead)