from $1,985.06
Color: Contactless Encoding
3 configurations available
The Fargo DTC1500 Single-Sided ID Card Printer with Contactless Encoding is a reliable thermal dye printer designed for creating secure, professional ID cards. It supports edge-to-edge printing in 16.7 million colors at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, producing YMCKO cards at 225 cards per hour. This printer is compatible with Windows 7, 10, and 11, connecting via USB 2.0 or Ethernet, and handles CR-79 and CR-80 cards with thicknesses from 9 to 40 mil, making it ideal for organizations needing efficient, high-quality card issuance with integrated contactless encoding capabilities.
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 $1,985.06.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer (Contactless Encoding) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,985.06.
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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