Built on 20 years of direct-to-card printing innovation, the HID FARGO DTC1500 delivers exceptional security, flexibility and value. This secure ID card printer combines high-capacity ribbons, custom watermark printing and AES-256 data encryption to help organizations issue cost-effective, tamper-resistant credentials.
Designed for governments, universities, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities and small-to-medium businesses, the DTC1500 gives organizations the freedom to issue highly secure credentials like employee badges, student IDs and government credentials in-house. Its modular ID card printer design makes it easy to upgrade from single- to dual-sided printing, add lamination or integrate smart card and magnetic stripe encoding as security needs grow.
The printer’s custom overlay watermark feature allows organizations to embed a transparent logo or text watermark directly into each card — a cost-effective alternative to holographic overlaminates that inherently thwarts counterfeiting. Combined with built-in resin scramble data protection and AES-256 encryption, the DTC1500 strengthens card program security without incurring additional costs.
With built-in Ethernet connectivity, low energy consumption and support for eco-friendly rewriteable cards, the DTC1500 is the ideal high-capacity ribbon card printer for growing organizations that demand both performance and protection.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | HID FARGO DTC1500, P/N 051405 |
| Print Technology | Dye-sublimation / Thermal transfer (Direct-to-Card) |
| Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Print Capability | Single-sided or dual-sided printing |
| Print Speed | 240 cards/hour (color), 600 cards/hour (monochrome) |
| Card Types | PVC, composite PVC, CR-80 size (85.6 x 54 mm) |
| Card Thickness | 0.229 mm – 1.016 mm |
| Input Hopper Capacity | 100 cards |
| Output Hopper Capacity | 100 cards |
| Encoding Options | Magnetic stripe, contact/contactless smart card (optional) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet (standard) |
| Memory | 32 MB |
| Dimensions / Weight | Approx. 16.55 lbs |
| Certifications | CSA, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, KC |
| Warranty | Standard 01 years (Printer only) |
