Model: 50128
from $2,099.99
The Fargo DTC1250e is a dual-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card production. This thermal dye printer offers a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and supports a variety of ribbon types, including YMCKO and YMCKOK, to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge cards. With USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity, an internal print server, and an integrated Omnikey Cardman 5127 encoder, it's ideal for organizations needing to print and encode CR-79 and CR-80 PVC or polyester cards quickly and reliably.
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 $2,099.99.
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 USB Printer with Ethernet, Internal Print Server & Omnikey Cardman 5127 Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,099.99.
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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