Model: 051445
from $4,455.29
Color: Single-Sided Lamination, Contact & Contactless Omnikey 5122 Encoding
2 configurations available
The Fargo DTC1500 is a dual-sided ID card printer designed for efficient, secure card issuance. It features single-sided lamination and integrated Contact & Contactless Omnikey 5122 Encoding, allowing for comprehensive card personalization and security in a single pass. With a print speed of up to 225 YMCKO cards per hour and a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, it produces vibrant, edge-to-edge prints on CR-79 and CR-80 cards. This printer is ideal for organizations requiring durable, secure ID cards with embedded smart card technology, supporting Windows 7, 10, and 11 via USB 2.0 or Ethernet connectivity.
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 $4,455.29.
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 DTC1500 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer (Single-Sided Lamination, Contact & Contactless Omnikey 5122 Encoding) is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,455.29.
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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