Fargo DTC1250e Plastic Card Printer (Single-Sided)

FARGO DTC1250e single-sided ID card printer

The FARGO DTC1250e single-sided printer produces colour or monochrome plastic ID cards directly onto approved card stock. This configuration prints one face automatically, making it suitable for staff, student and membership designs whose information fits on the front.

Choose the supplied configuration

Choose Base Model (50000) or Magnetic Encoder (50010) for this single-sided listing. The magnetic option needs matching stripe cards and encoding software. Ethernet is a separate printer configuration to confirm with ACB; USB 2.0 is the standard connection.

Cards, resolution and output

The standard input hopper takes 100 cards at 0.762 mm. The single-sided output capacity is up to 30 cards; the duplex output capacity is up to 100. Approved card thickness is 0.229–1.016 mm, with the correct driver setting and card finish. Standard resolution is 300 × 300 dpi. HID's current platform documentation also describes an optimised 300 × 600 dpi mode; confirm feature support for the supplied unit and its driver/firmware version.

The published timings are 16 seconds for YMCKO and 24 seconds for YMCKOK. They are approximate batch-mode ratings, excluding image processing and encoding time.

Compare the dual-sided DTC1250e. See the manufacturer product information and manufacturer technical documentation. Contact ACB to match software, consumables and any required encoding to the supplied printer.

Plan your single-sided issuing station

First, prepare a front-only template with the photograph, name and organisation. Then check any small text or barcode on a sample card. The base model and magnetic option suit different requirements; select the option that matches your cards and software.

Cards, ribbons and routine cleaning

Review our premium blank white PVC cards in an approved size and thickness. Match the ribbon reference and driver mode to the supplied printer when ordering from the Fargo ribbon range.

The Fargo 86177 cleaning kit is listed by HID for the DTC1250e. Follow the guide for each cleaning card or swab. Keep unprinted stock clean and handle the edges to reduce marks on the printing surface.

DTC1250e single-sided buying questions

Does the magnetic option also add network printing?

The listed Base Model 50000 and Magnetic Encoder 50010 are separate configurations. Ethernet needs its own specification check. Tell ACB if you need both network printing and encoding so the complete hardware can be matched to your system.

Is this the right model for automatic reverse printing?

This is the single-sided listing. For automatic two-sided work, compare the DTC1250e dual-sided printer. Decide where return details, terms or a second design will sit before choosing the hardware.

Which colour-ribbon reference should I reorder?

Match the full cartridge code for the exact printer version. ACB's 45000 YMCKO listing describes the earlier 250-image reference; HID's current consumables documentation includes newer references. Check the existing cartridge and printer requirements before substitution.

What else do I need to print cards?

Confirm the design-software licence and included items with ACB. Prepare suitable cards and ribbon, a supported computer and the appropriate driver. For occasional finished-card orders, compare our photo ID card printing service.