HID FARGO 051400 DTC1500 Base Model Single-Sided Printer
Features
The HID FARGO DTC4500e ID card printer is ideal for organizations requiring robust, high-volume printing every day. Standard features include high-capacity ribbon consumables and dual input card hoppers that allow for maximum card input capacity and the convenient management of multiple card types.
Designed for medium-to-large businesses, schools and local governments seeking higher-volume, direct-to-card printing, the DTC4500e offers a powerful and reliable print engine that delivers on both speed and performance. Dual input hoppers and support for high-capacity ribbons enable the DTC4500e to print twice as many full-color cards than most comparable printers before consumables would require replenishing - keeping productivity high and operator maintenance low.
- High-quality output - Create high-quality, visually rich credentials on demand
- Simple plug-and-play - Leverage an intuitive SmartScreen interface for easy setup, consumables loading and operation
- Built-in security - Enjoy peace of mind with optional locks, built-in password protection and AES-256 encryption
- Earth-friendly - Support your green initiatives with GreenCircle Certified energy efficiency and support for eco-friendly (ECO) refill ribbons and rewritable cards
Powerful, secure, versatile and eco-friendly, the DTC4500e is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to print superior-quality cards and IDs in higher volumes.
Note on Toner Yields:
Toner cartridge yields are provided as approximate values based on ISO/IEC standard testing methods.
Actual yield may vary depending on usage, print content, and other environmental factors.
In-box toner is typically a starter cartridge and may yield fewer pages than replacement cartridges.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Print Method | Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer |
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| Resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone |
| Colours | Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel |
| Print Ribbon Options | Wide array of eco-friendly, high-capacity print ribbons from K to YMCKOKO. Laminate patch options from full card coverageand half panel polyester overlaminates to off-the-shelf and fully custom holographic overlaminates are all available from HID.Available print ribbons include:- Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 500 prints- Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK*, 500 prints- Full-color with two resin black panels, YMCKK*, 500 prints- Full-color half-panel with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 850 prints- Full-color half-panel with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK*, 650 prints- Full-color half-panel with two resin black panels and overlay panels, YMCKOKO*, 500 prints- Resin black, K*, 3000 prints- Resin white, W*, 2000 prints |
| Print Speed** | 6 seconds per card (K*); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO*); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*) |
| Accepted Standard Card Sizes | CR-80 (3.375" L x 2.125" W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W); CR-79 (3.313" L x 2.063" W / 84.1 mm L x 52.4 mm W) |
| Print Area | CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36" L x 2.11" W / 85.3 mm L x 53.7 mm W); CR-79 (3.3" L x 2.04" W / 83.8 mm L x 51.8 mm W) |
| Accepted Card Thickness | .009" - .040" / 9 mil - 40 mil / .229 mm - 1.016 mm |
| Accepted Card Types | PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; 100% polyester cards (monochrome resin required); rewriteNote: PVC cards are not recommended for use with the DTC1500 lamination module |
| Input Hopper Card Capacity | 100 cards (.030 " / .762 mm) |
| Output Hopper Card Capacity | Up to 100 cards. (.030" / .762 mm) |
| Card Cleaning | Card cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; cleaning roller is automatically replaced with each ribbon change |
| Memory | 32 MB RAM |
| Software Drivers | Windows® 7 / 10 / 11 / Server 2012 / Server 2016 / Server 2019 / Server 2022 |
| Interface | USB 2.0, Standard Ethernet with internal print server (Ethernet is optional on BIS-certified units) |
| Operating Temperature | 65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C |
| Humidity | 20-80% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | Printer: 9.8" H x 18.7" W x 9.2" D / 249 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm DPrinter + lam: 18.9" H x 18.7" W x 9.2" D / 480 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D |
| Weight | Printer: 11 lbs. / 5 KgPrinter + lam: 20 lbs. / 9.1 Kg |
| Agency Listings | Safety: UL 60950-2, CSA C22.2 (60950-07), and CE; EMC: FCC Class A, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024), CCC, BSMI, KC |
| Supply Voltage | 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 Amps max |
| Supply Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Environmental Features | GreenCircle Certified card printer (base models only without encoders), refillable supply cartridges (ECO), and rewrite technology - no ribbon required |
| Encoding Options (HID Encoders) | Supported smart card and magnetic stripe technologies: 125 kHz (HID Prox) reader; 13.56 MHz (iCLASS Standard / SE / SR / Seos, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder; contact smart card encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous cards; ISO magnetic stripe encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, tracks 1, 2 and 3 |
| Options | USB 2.0 interface for inline printing and encoding; dual-sided printing module; single- or dual-sided lamination module; smart card encoding modules (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding module; printer cleaning kit; secure proprietary consumables system |
| Software | FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility with Color Assist spot-color matching |
| Display | Colour-changing status buttons |
| Brand | Fargo |
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| Product Type | Printers & Office > Printers |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return







