Model: 55500
from $4,799
The Fargo DTC4500e is a robust dual-sided ID card printer designed for high-volume, secure card production. It features integrated dual-sided lamination for enhanced card durability and security, along with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi for crisp, edge-to-edge printing in 16.7 million colors. With print speeds up to 600 monochrome cards per hour and broad OS compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), this printer is ideal for organizations requiring efficient and reliable creation of professional-grade ID cards, access control cards, and membership badges.
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 $4,799.
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 with Dual-Sided Lamination is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,799.
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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