HID FARGO DTC4500e ID Card Printer - Dual-Sided - USB & Ethernet

HID Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided is a high-performance direct-to-card printer designed for organizations that need fast, reliable, and secure two-sided credential printing at scale. It is a strong fit for medium-to-large businesses, schools, and government agencies that want professional results with minimal downtime.

High-volume throughput with dual input hoppers

Two standard 100-card input hoppers provide a total capacity of 200 cards, which makes it easy to stage multiple card types and reduce reloads. High-capacity ribbons keep production moving and help you print more full-color cards between consumable changes, which improves overall efficiency.

Crisp, full-color images on both sides

The DTC4500e Dual-Sided prints vivid, edge-to-edge graphics and sharp text at 300 dpi. Use it to deliver brand consistent badges, access cards, and IDs that look polished on the front and back. The dual-sided engine cuts rehandling and helps standardize your card layouts.

Security features for peace of mind

Protect your issuance workflow with password protection, AES 256 data encryption, and resin scramble data protection. Optional locking hoppers help prevent unauthorized use, while fluorescent panel printing and custom holographic overlaminates add visible and covert security to each card. An internal print server supports secure printing over the network.

Optional lamination and field upgradable encoding

Add the optional lamination module to boost card durability and security. The module can laminate both sides in a single pass, which increases throughput compared to one side at a time systems. Choose from contact, contactless, and magnetic stripe encoding to integrate smoothly with access control, payment, or membership programs.

Eco friendly design and low total cost

The DTC4500e supports eco refill ribbons and rewritable cards, which reduces waste and lowers operating costs. Energy efficient operation supports sustainability goals without compromising print quality.

Operator friendly experience

The SmartScreen graphical display simplifies setup, ribbon loading, and maintenance. FARGO Workbench with Color Assist helps maintain consistent brand colors across batches and sites.

Key Specifications

• Dual-Sided
• Print Method: Dye sublimation and resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Capacity: Dual 100 card input hoppers, up to 100 card output (dual sided)
• Print Speed: Full color dual sided (YMCKOK) in approximately 24 seconds per card
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Ethernet with internal print server
• Dimensions: 249 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D
• Weight: 5.0 kg (dual sided)
• Warranty: 3 years for printer and printhead
• Compatible with IDpack: A cloud-based cards issuance solution

Ideal applications

• Employee and student ID cards requiring front and back data
• Government and municipal credentials
• Access control, time and attendance, and visitor management
• Membership, loyalty, and event badges with dual sided branding

Powerful, secure, and versatile, the HID Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided helps you standardize professional two sided credentials, increase throughput, and strengthen card security across your organization.