The HID Fargo DTC1500 ID Card Printer is an advanced single-sided printer with USB and Ethernet connectivity, specifically designed for secure, cost-effective, and versatile card issuance. Ideal for government, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and small to medium-sized businesses, it features high-capacity consumables and a comprehensive set of security features that make it a standout choice in its class.

Built on over 20 years of experience in direct-to-card printing technology, the DTC1500 incorporates a wide range of sophisticated security elements, including a built-in custom watermark overlay. This feature allows organizations to permanently apply a transparent security image—such as a logo, symbol, or text—within the card's overlay panel, making unauthorized duplication virtually impossible. The custom watermark provides a cost-effective method to enhance card security without investing in holographic overlaminates or specialized foil cards. Additionally, the resin scramble data protection feature hides any sensitive information printed using the resin panel, offering an extra layer of security against information theft.

The DTC1500 also boasts industry-standard password protection and AES 256 data encryption to ensure the integrity and security of data during card printing. The resin threshold technology further enhances print quality by allowing operators to manually set the point at which the resin is utilized, resulting in darker, sharper text and barcodes.

Its modular and scalable design enables organizations to upgrade the printer in the field quickly. With simple activation through an RFID tag, built-in dual-sided printing can be enabled effortlessly, and optional modules for lamination or encoding can be added anytime to meet evolving security needs. This flexible upgrade path allows organizations to tailor the DTC1500 to their specific card issuance requirements as they grow and adapt.

Beyond its high security and versatility, the DTC1500 is eco-friendly. It bears the GreenCircle certification for energy efficiency and uses environmentally friendly (ECO) refill ribbons. This makes the printer a sustainable option that supports organizations' green initiatives while maintaining high-performance standards.

Key features of the HID Fargo DTC1500 include:

• Innovative, built-in security features: Resin scramble data protection and custom watermark overlays are standard, ensuring that every printed card benefits from advanced security measures.
• Low-cost, high-capacity consumables: High-capacity full- and half-panel color ribbons lower the cost-per-card, reducing the total cost of ownership without sacrificing output quality.
• Highly versatile design: Its modular and scalable design simplifies in-field upgrades and makes migration to higher levels of security more accessible and cost-efficient.
• Eco-friendly certification: The DTC1500 is GreenCircle Certified for efficient energy consumption and supports environmentally conscious printing with its ECO refill ribbon options.

• Dual-side printing activation: This feature is easily enabled with an RFID tag, allowing organizations to upgrade to dual-sided printing without needing to purchase a new printer.
• Card lamination module: This module adds an additional layer of security and durability to printed cards, helping them withstand daily wear and tear.
• Card encoding technology: It supports a variety of card encoding options, including contact and contactless smart cards like iCLASS SE or MIFARE, magnetic stripe, and proximity cards, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.