DTC550 Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder
Think of it as the workhorse of card
printers.
Most organizations today need a secure way
to create ID cards. They also need an easy
way to distribute them, and the flexibility to
accommodate changes and growth. They need
the Fargo DTC550.
The Fargo DTC550 Direct-to-Card Printer/
Encoder is exceptionally hardworking. Its heavy-
duty construction makes it the right choice
for high-volume card printing and encoding,
allowing you to quickly print a variety of cards
for multiple applications. You can even add
an extra layer of durability with the optional
Lamination Module, and extra security to
your cards with holographic Visual Security
Solutions™. The DTC550 is versatile, able
to deliver the level of personalization and
functionality your organization demands. And
it’s surprisingly simple to use, with easy set up
and intuitive operation, including a user-friendly
SmartScreen™ to monitor print status.
Flexible design protects your
organization – and your investment.
Change is a constant in organizations, and
the DTC550 gives you tremendous flexibility
whenever you need to reconfigure your
ID card issuance system. The DTC550 is
one of the most versatile ID card printers
available, handling a wide range of secure
ID card applications; from on-demand
photo IDs, to high-volume customer loyalty
cards, to sophisticated access cards with
embedded electronics.
The DTC550 produces
high-quality ID cards using
two different Direct-to-
Card (DTC
®
) printing
methods: dye-sublimation
for vivid colors and
accurate photographic
images, and resin
thermal transfer for
sharp black text and bar
codes that can be easily read by infrared or
visible light scanners.
You can order the DTC550 with either a single-
sided or dual-sided print engine. With a variety
of options, the DTC550 can save you time by
printing, read/writing and laminating up to three
different e-card technologies — plus magnetic
stripe — all in a single pass. And that includes
The right choice for easy printing, encoding and
laminating ID cards across your organization.
Versatility starts here.
A basic DTC550 uses Fargo’s Direct-
to-Card technology to print full-color, single- and dual-sided
cards. Match specific needs with connectivity, lamination and
e-card encoding options.
Physical Security:
The DTC550 produces access
control cards for protecting
facilities and secured areas like
labs and server rooms.
