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The DTC4250e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer from Fargo is a convenient, professional, and secure printer/encoder system, suitable for medium-sized businesses, schools, and local government institutions. Printing at a sharp 300 dpi, the DTC4250e uses CR-80 and adhesive-backed CR-79 cards and can produce black and white cards in 6 seconds per card and color cards in 24 seconds. The printer interfaces with your computer via Ethernet or USB and is equipped with an internal print server to free up workstations. The dual-sided printer allows you to add additional company or cardholder information and security features, such as duplicate photos and digital signature. Additionally, its movable SmartScreen graphical display allows the printer to fit into tight spaces.
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 $2,699.99.
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 DTC4250e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,699.99.
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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