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The Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer is a robust thermal dye printer designed for efficient, high-volume ID card production. It offers dual-sided, edge-to-edge printing in full color (16.7 million colors) at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, supporting CR-79 and CR-80 card sizes made from PVC or polyester. With print speeds up to 225 YMCKO cards per hour and a generous input tray capacity of 200 cards, this printer is ideal for businesses and organizations requiring reliable, professional-grade identification solutions.
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 $2,462.
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 DTC4500e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,462.
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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