Sigma DS1 Simplex
Best forSmaller offices, schools, clubs, and visitor badges
ConfigurationSingle-sided direct-to-card; USB
Why choose itCompact, straightforward entry into the Sigma family
View Sigma DS1Which Entrust Datacard Sigma ID Card Printer Is Right for You?
Entrust Datacard Sigma printer buyer’s guide
Which Entrust Datacard Sigma ID Card Printer Is Right for You?
Compare Entrust Datacard Sigma printers by print volume, networking, automatic two-sided printing, and magnetic-stripe encoding. Then shop the printer and genuine supplies that fit your card program.
About the name: Entrust is transitioning this printer line to Entrust Datacard Sigma. It is the same Sigma hardware previously sold as Entrust Sigma; functionality, part numbers, and support are unchanged.
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Sigma DS2 Simplex
Best forGrowing programs that need speed and Ethernet
ConfigurationSingle-sided direct-to-card; network ready
Why choose itFaster output with a broader upgrade path
View DS2 SimplexSigma DS2 Duplex
Best forEmployee, student, membership, and access badges
ConfigurationAutomatic dual-sided direct-to-card
Why choose itPrints both sides automatically and supports future options
View DS2 DuplexDS2 Duplex + Mag
Best forOrganizations using magnetic-stripe credentials
ConfigurationAutomatic duplex plus 3-track HiCo/LoCo encoder
Why choose itPrint and encode compatible cards in one workflow
View DS2 + MagEntrust Printer Details
Sigma DS1 Simplex
A practical choice for lower-volume programs that print only the front of each card.
- Up to 175 full-color cards per hour
- 125-card input hopper
- USB connection
- Three-year printer warranty
Sigma DS2 Simplex
Choose this model when you want single-sided printing with faster throughput and built-in Ethernet.
- Up to 225 full-color cards per hour
- Optional Wi-Fi and encoding
- Network-ready workflow
- Three-year printer warranty
Sigma DS2 Duplex
The strongest general-purpose choice when cards need information, instructions, or branding on both sides.
- Up to 140 dual-sided full-color cards per hour
- Automatic card flipping
- Optional encoding and lamination support
- Ethernet connectivity
DS2 Duplex with Magnetic Stripe
Use this configuration only when your existing card system requires magnetic-stripe encoding.
- Three-track ISO HiCo/LoCo encoder
- Automatic two-sided printing
- Print and encode in one workflow
- Verify card stock and system compatibility before ordering
Do you need automatic dual-sided printing?
Choose duplex when the back of the card carries policies, contact details, barcodes, signatures, or instructions. If every card is front-only, a simplex model keeps the purchase simpler.
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Use genuine Entrust supplies matched to your exact printer and card design.
Important Buying Notes
- Ribbon, cards, and ID-card software are separate unless the product listing explicitly includes them.
- Direct-to-card printers normally leave a very small border. Choose retransfer technology when true over-the-edge coverage is required.
- Magnetic-stripe and smart-card encoding require compatible cards, readers, software, and printer hardware.
Entrust Printer FAQs
What is the difference between the Sigma DS1 and DS2?
The DS1 is the simpler lower-volume model. The DS2 prints faster, includes Ethernet, and offers a broader path to duplex printing, encoding, Wi-Fi, and lamination.
Should I buy a single- or dual-sided printer?
Choose dual-sided when you regularly print information on both sides. A simplex printer is appropriate when the back stays blank.
Which ribbon fits my Entrust printer?
Match the ribbon to both the exact printer family and the card design. Use the linked Sigma ribbon collection or call us before ordering if compatibility is uncertain.
Does the printer include ID-card software?
Not unless the product listing specifically says it does. Software needs vary by design, database, photo-capture, and encoding requirements.