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What is the FARGO DTC4500e ID card printer?
The HID FARGO DTC4500e is a professional-grade direct-to-card printer designed for high-volume use, catering to organizations that need secure, durable, and reliable ID card production, including corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- High-Volume Performance: Designed for rigorous everyday use, featuring options for high-capacity consumables and dual-input card hoppers.
- Security Features: Includes AES-256 encryption, password protection, and optional locking hoppers to protect blank card stock.
- Versatile Printing: The card printer is capable of printing, encoding, and laminating cards (single or dual-sided).
- Easy to Use: Features a SmartScreen graphical display for easy status updates and the Swift ID badging application.
- Optional Upgrades: Supports field-upgradable modules for dual-sided printing, lamination, and encoding (magnetic stripe, proximity, contact/contactless smart cards).

The printer uses dye-sublimation for vibrant colors and resin thermal transfer for sharp black text and barcodes.
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- The DTC4500e uses direct-to-card printing technology to produce sharp, high-quality images directly onto standard PVC or PVC composite cards, delivering fast and efficient card issuance without the need for retransfer film.