HID FARGO DTC4500e Card Printer - Dual-Sided - Dual-Sided Lamination

HID FARGO DTC4500e Dual-Sided with Dual-Sided Lamination is a high-performance direct-to-card solution for organizations that need fast, reliable, and secure two-sided credential production with added durability. It is an excellent fit for medium-to-large businesses, schools, and government agencies that demand 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. This 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 produces 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 reduces 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.

Dual-Sided Lamination for durability and security

The included lamination module applies protective film to both sides in a single pass, improving card lifespan and resistance to abrasion, fading, and everyday wear. Choose clear or custom holographic overlaminates to add tamper resistance and visual authentication. Dual-sided lamination reduces handling, increases throughput, and helps you meet stricter security policies without adding extra steps to your process.

Flexible encoding and easy integration

Select from contact, contactless, and magnetic stripe encoding to integrate with access control, payment, or membership programs. The printer connects easily via USB 2.0 or Ethernet with an internal print server for secure, distributed issuance.

Eco friendly design and low total cost

The DTC4500e supports eco refill ribbons and rewritable cards to help reduce waste and 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 Printing
• Dual-Sided Lamination: Simultaneous front and back lamination in a single pass
• Print Method: Dye sublimation and resin thermal transfer
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Capacity: Dual 100-card input hoppers, up to 100-card output with dual-sided printing
• Print Speed: Full color dual sided (YMCKOK) in approximately 24 seconds per card
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Ethernet with internal print server
• Dimensions: 480 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D (printer with lamination module)
• Weight: 9.1 kg (printer with lamination module)
• Warranty: 3 years for printer and printhead
• Compatible with IDpack: A cloud-based cards issuance solution

Ideal applications

• Employee and student IDs requiring front and back data with added protection
• Government and municipal credentials with security features
• Access control, time and attendance, and visitor management programs
• Membership, loyalty, and event badges with dual-sided branding and lamination

Powerful, secure, and durable, the HID FARGO DTC4500e Dual-Sided with Dual-Sided Lamination helps you standardize professional two-sided credentials, increase throughput, and strengthen card security and longevity across your organization.