Fargo 52000 DTC4250e ID Card Printer

The Fargo 52000 DTC4250e ID Card Printer is a reliable, professional-grade solution designed for organizations that need high-quality ID card printing with flexibility and security. Ideal for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and government agencies, this printer delivers crisp, edge-to-edge credentials with fast print speeds and easy operation.

Built with a modular design, the DTC4250e allows you to scale your system as your needs grow—whether adding encoding capabilities for proximity, smart cards, or magnetic stripe technology. With built-in Ethernet and USB connectivity, it integrates seamlessly into existing networks for centralized ID issuance.

The Fargo 52000 is known for its durability, ease of use, and consistent performance, making it a go-to choice for organizations that require dependable badge printing without unnecessary complexity.

Key Benefits

• Professional edge-to-edge card printing
• Fast print speeds for high productivity
• Flexible encoding options for access control cards
• Easy setup with built-in badging software
• Network-ready with Ethernet and USB connectivity
• Backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty

Ideal Applications

• Employee ID badges
• Access control cards (HID prox, smart cards, etc.)
• Student IDs
• Membership and loyalty cards
• Visitor badges

Fargo 52000 DTC4250e Specifications

Printing

• Print Method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 300 dpi (continuous tone)
• Print Capability: Single-sided
• Colors: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel

Print Speed

• Full Color (YMCKO): ~16 seconds per card
• Monochrome: ~6 seconds per card

Card Compatibility

• Card Sizes: CR-80, CR-79
• Card Thickness: 9–40 mil
• Card Types: PVC, polyester, composite cards

Card Handling

• Input Hopper: 100 cards
• Output Hopper: Up to 100 cards

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• Ethernet with internal print server

Encoding Options (Optional)

• Magnetic stripe encoder
• Contact smart card encoder
• Contactless encoder (HID Prox, iCLASS, MIFARE, DESFire)

System & Memory

• 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)