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The Fargo DTC1250e is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient, high-quality card production. This thermal dye printer delivers vibrant, edge-to-edge prints at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, supporting 16.7 million colors. It offers impressive print speeds, producing black monochrome cards at 600 cards per hour and full-color YMCKO cards at 225 cards per hour, accommodating CR-79 and CR-80 card sizes with thicknesses from 9 to 40 mil. Weighing 7.5 lb and featuring USB 2.0 connectivity, the DTC1250e is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, making it an ideal solution for creating professional ID cards, access badges, and membership cards.
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 $1,055.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,055.
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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