Model: 50120
from $2,299
The Fargo DTC1250e is a dual-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card production. This thermal dye printer offers edge-to-edge printing at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, capable of producing full-color YMCKOK cards in just 24 seconds. With Ethernet connectivity and an internal print server, it integrates seamlessly into various network environments and supports a range of card types including PVC and Polyester in CR-79 and CR-80 sizes.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $2,299.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Fargo DTC1250e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Ethernet and Internal Print Server is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,299.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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