Which HID FARGO printer should you choose?
Compare the current FARGO printer families by print volume, card handling, two-sided printing and print technology. Choose a model below, then select the exact configuration you need.
HID FARGO Printer Guide
DTC1250e
Best for: Small offices and everyday badge programs.
Card handling: Single- or dual-sided direct-to-card printing.
Why choose it: Compact, straightforward and economical for routine employee, student and membership cards.
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Best for: Growing organizations and medium-volume programs.
Card handling: Single- or dual-sided models with network, hopper and encoding options.
Why choose it: Faster, expandable production for shared or more demanding badge operations.
Shop DTC4250e PrintersDTC1500
Best for: Secure, high-capacity direct-to-card printing.
Card handling: Single- or dual-sided models with high-capacity ribbons.
Why choose it: Built-in networking, economical high-volume supplies and a custom watermark overlay.
Shop DTC1500 PrintersDTC4500e
Best for: High-volume direct-to-card issuance.
Card handling: Dual input hoppers with optional dual-sided printing, encoding and lamination.
Why choose it: Flexible card loading and production features for larger issuance programs.
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Best for: Premium image quality and technology cards.
Card handling: Single- or dual-sided retransfer printing with expandable options.
Why choose it: Over-the-edge image coverage performs especially well on smart and access cards.
Shop HDP5000e PrintersHDP6600
Best for: Fast, high-volume enterprise retransfer production.
Card handling: Single- or dual-sided 600 dpi retransfer printing.
Why choose it: High-resolution output and rapid production for demanding secure-card programs.
Shop HDP6600 PrintersBefore You Choose
Single- or dual-sided: Choose dual-sided printing when badges need information, instructions or barcodes on the back.
Direct-to-card or retransfer: Direct-to-card is economical for everyday production; retransfer provides premium over-the-edge results and works especially well with technology cards.
Encoding: Add magnetic-stripe or smart-card encoding only when your credential program requires it.
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