- Make ID cards more informative by printing larger photos on the front and more text on the back with the optional dual-sided printing module.
- Simplify operator training and eliminate the expense and downtime of torn ribbons with the SmartLoad Ribbon Cartridge.
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Fargo DTC400 Series Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoders make issuing ID cards a remarkably simple, smooth and virtually maintenance-free process. And their capabilities expand with your needs.
When you use our Windows®-compatible Print Security Suite software, the DTC400 Series is not only the most user-friendly card printer in its class, it’s also the most secure. Print Security Suite gives you control over printer access, notifies you of unauthorized printing, adds covert security elements to cards, and more.
Making your organization more secure just got easier.
The DTC400 Card Printer/Encoder is designed to make issuing ID cards easier and more secure, which adds to the security of your entire organization. The DTC400 is simple to operate, virtually
maintenance-free and can be field-upgraded as your needs expand. When you combine the DTC400 with the optional Print Security Suite™
software, Visual Security™ cards and Fargo’s exclusive SecureMark™ Technology, you get the most secure ID card issuance solution in its class.
The DTC400 uses Fargo’s Direct-to-Card (DTC®) Technology to print sharp, colorful photos and graphics as well as bar codesand digitized signatures. It’s an excellent choice for small- to midsized corporations, K-12 schools, public safety departments and local and state government agencies and facilities.
Never hassle with ribbons or card cleaning again.
Anyone who’s ever operated an ID card printer knows the drill: hard-to-load ribbons, separate card cleaning mechanisms and confusing indicator lights. The DTC400 eliminates these hassles with
simplified materials handling and a user-friendly interface. Our SmartLoad™ Ribbon Cartridge combines the printer ribbon and SmartClean™ card cleaning roller into one disposable cartridge. Just
slide it into the DTC400 and you’re done. The LCD control panel replaces blinking indicator lights, giving you easy-to-follow prompts and commands so you’ll always know the status of your DTC400.
Easily adapts to changing security needs.
Organizations these days are constantly evaluating and improving their security measures. It’s difficult to know what type of card functionality you might need in the future. Fargo lets you add encoding and dual-sided printing modules to your DTC400 as your security needs change. Order the model that’s right for you today (with mag stripe encoding only, for example). Then rest easy, knowing that you can add a prox card reader, smart card encoder or dual-sided printing module to it tomorrow.
Print Method
Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Resolution
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Colors
Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Print Ribbon Options:
• Full-color with resin black and overlay panel, YMCKO*, 250 prints
• Full-color with two resin black panels and overlay panel, YMCKOK*, 200 prints
• Dye-sublimation black and overlay panel, BO*, 500 prints
• Resin black and overlay panel, KO, 500 prints
• Resin black, 1,000 prints; green, blue, red, white, 1,000 prints; silver and gold, 500 prints
Available only with print security packages
• Full-color with fluorescing, resin black and overlay panel, YMCFKO*, 200 prints
Print Speed
• 7 seconds per card (K)*
• 12 seconds per card (KO)*
• 27 seconds per card (YMCKO)*
• 35 seconds per card (YMCKOK)*
Accepted Standard Card Sizes
CR-80 (3.375"L x 2.125"W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW)
CR-79 Adhesive Back (3.313"L x 2.063"W / 84.1mmL x 52.4mmW)
Print Area
CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.36"L x 2.11"W / 85.3mmL x 53.7mmW)
CR-79 (3.3"L x 2.04"W / 83.8mmL x 51.8mmW)
Accepted Card Thickness
20 mil to 30 mil (.020" to .030" / .51mm to .76mm)
Accepted Card Types
PVC or polyester cards with polished PVC finish; monochrome resin required for 100%
polyester cards; optical memory cards with PVC finish
Input Hopper Card Capacity
100 cards each (.030" / .762mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity
Up to 30 cards (.030" / .762mm)
Card Cleaning
Card cleaning roller integrated into ribbon cartridge; cleaning roller is automatically replaced with each new ribbon used
Memory
2MB RAM
Display
Easy-to-read, backlit LCD Control Panel
Software Drivers
Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003
Encoding Options
• ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2, and 3
• Contact Smart Card Docking Station
• Contactless Smart Card Encoder (HID® iCLASS™, MIFARE® and MIFARE DESFire)
• 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
• Prox Card Encoder (HID read-only)
Interface
USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible); optional 10/100 Ethernet with internal print server
Operating Temperature
65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Humidity
20-80% non-condensing
Dimensions
7.9"H x 13.62"W x 8.14"D / 201mmH x 346mmW x 207mmD (single-sided printer)
7.9"H x 18.28"W x 8.14"D / 201mmH x 464mmW x 207mmD (with dual-sided and/or
e-card encoding module)
Weight
Single-Sided: 8 lbs. / 3.63 kg
Dual-Sided: 11.55 lbs. / 5.22 kg
Agency Listings:
Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 (60950-1), and CE
EMC: FCC Class A, CRC c1374, CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024)
Supply Voltage:
100-240 VAC, 3.3A
Supply Frequency:
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Warranty:
Printer: One year (including On-Call Express in the U.S.); optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S. only)
Printhead: One year, unlimited pass with UltraCard™ Cards
Fargo Secure Materials:
Fargo Card Printer/Encoders require highly specialized media to function properly. To maximize printed card
quality and durability, printhead life and printer/encoder reliability, use only Fargo Secure Materials. Fargo
warranties are void, where not prohibited by law, when non-Fargo Secure Materials are used.
Options:
• Dual-sided Printing Module - Field-upgradeable
• Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module - Field-upgradeable
• E-card Encoding Modules - Field-upgradeable
• Printer Cleaning Kit
• Ethernet Networking with internal print server
• 100-card Output Hopper with or without Reject Tray
