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Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer with MSE and Single-Sided Laminator and Smart Card Encoder (P/N 055438)

Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer with MSE and Single-Sided Laminator and Smart Card Encoder Graphic

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Fargo DTC4500e Color ID Card Printer with Dual-Sided Printing and Single-Side Lamination, Card Hopper (locking), USB and Ethernet, and ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder Option and HID Prox, iCLASS (SE), MIFARE/DESfire and Seos Smart Card Encoder (ONMIKEY 5127) Option (USB Only). Three Year Printer Warranty. (M260704).

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Tech Specs For P/N 055438

Print Method

Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer

Resolution

300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone

Colors

Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel

Print Speed**

6 seconds per card (K*); 8 seconds per card (KO*); 16 seconds per card (YMCKO*); 24 seconds per card (YMCKOK*)

Input Hopper Card Capacity

Dual-input card hopper (200 cards)

Output Hopper Card Capacity

Up to 100 cards (.030 / .762 mm)

Memory

32 MB RAM

Interface

USB 2.0, optional Ethernet with internal print server

Dimensions

Single-sided printer: 9.8 H x 18.1 W x 9.2 D / 249 mm H x 460 mm W x 234 mm D
Dual-sided printer: 9.8 H x 18.7 W x 9.2 D / 249 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D
Printer + lam: 18.9 H x 18.7 W x 9.2 D / 480 mm H x 475 mm W x 234 mm D

Weight

Single-sided printer: 9 lbs / 4.1 Kg; dual-sided printer: 11 lbs / 5 Kg; printer + lam: 20 lbs / 9.1 Kg

Supply Voltage

100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6 amps max.

Supply Frequency

50 Hz / 60 Hz

Warranty

Printer three years; printhead three years, unlimited pass with UltraCard®

Options

Single wire ethernet and USB 2.0 interface for inline printing and encoding (note: single wire Ethernet encoding is only available for iCLASS®, MIFARE®, and contact smart card encoding); dual-sided printing module; same-side input/output card hopper; smart card encoding modules (contact/contactless); magnetic stripe encoding module; printer cleaning kit; secure proprietary consumables system

Software

Swift ID™ embedded badging application, FARGO Workbench™ diagnostic utility with Color Assist™ spot-color matching

*Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where Y= yellow, M= magenta, C= cyan, K= resin black, O= overlay, B= dye sublimation black.** Print speed indicates an approximate print speed and is measured from the time a card drops into the output hopper to the time the next card drops into the output hopper. Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to process the image. Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU, amount of RAM and the amount of available resources at the time of the print.

Info for SKU 055438 last updated on 5/4/2026 8:58:27 AM

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HID Fargo DTC4500e Color Ribbons

P/N 045200

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e 5-Panel Full-Color (YMCKO) Ribbon
Fargo 5-Panel YMCKO Full-Color Ribbon with Resin Black and Clear Overlay-Panel (500 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045209

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e 6-Panel Full-Color (YMCFKO) Ribbon
Fargo 6-Panel YMCFKO Full-Color Ribbon with One Resin Black, Fluorescing and Clear Overlay Panel (500 Images/Roll). For best Imaging Quality, recommended for use on UltraCard I (PVC) and UltraCard Premium (Composite) Cards Only. For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045210

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e 6-Panel Full-Color (YMCKOK) Ribbon
Fargo 6-Panel YMCKOK Full-Color Ribbon with Two Resin Black Panels and Clear Overlay Panel (500 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045214

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e 5-Panel Full-Color (YMCKO) Half-Panel Ribbon
Fargo 5-Panel YMCKO Half-Panel with Cleaning Roller Full-Color Ribbon with Resin Black and Clear Overlay Panel (850 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045215

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e 5-Panel Full-Color (YMCKK) Ribbon
Fargo 5-Panel YMCKK Full-Color Ribbon with Two Resin Black Panels (500 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045230

Fargo DTC4500e YMCKO Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 700 Images for DTC4500E, Replaces 045200
Fargo YMCKO Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 700 Images for DTC4500E, Replaces 045200. For use with Fargo DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045231

Fargo DTC4500e YMCKOK Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 600 Images for DTC4500E, Replaces 045210
Fargo YMCKOK Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 600 Images for DTC4500E, Replaces 045210. For use with Fargo DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045233

Fargo DTC4500e YMCKO Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 1000 Images for DTC4500E Replaces 045214
Fargo YMCKO Cartridge W Cleaning Roller, 1000 Images for DTC4500E Replaces 045214. For use with Fargo DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Monochrome Ribbons

P/N 045201

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e Monochrome Ribbon Cartridge - Black (K) Premium
Fargo Premium Black (K) Monochrome Ribbon (3000 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045202

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e Monochrome Ribbon Cartridge - Black (K) Standard
Fargo Standard Black (K) Monochrome Ribbon (3000 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

P/N 045206

Fargo DTC4500/DTC4500e Monochrome Ribbon - White
Fargo White Monochrome Ribbon (2000 Images/Roll). For use with Fargo DTC4500 and DTC4500e ID Card Printers.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Laminates and Overlays

P/N 082600

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil, Clear, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1 or 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082601

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil, Clear, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1 or 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082602

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600 PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil - UV Resistant
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil, Clear, UV Resistant, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1 or 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000 and HDP5600 ID Card Printers.

P/N 082603

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil - Orbit Hologram
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil with High Secure Orbit Hologram Design - Universal Orientation, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1 or 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082604

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil - Orbit Hologram
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil with High Secure Orbit Hologram Design - Universal Orientation, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1 or 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082607

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil - Magnetic Stripe Cards
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 0.6 mil, Clear, 1/2 Patch Overlaminate for Magnetic Stripe Side of Card, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082608

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil - Magnetic Stripe Cards
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil, Clear, 1/2 Patch Overlaminate for Magnetic Stripe Side of Card, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 2. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082615

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e Thermal Transfer 0.25 mil Overlaminate
Fargo Thermal Transfer 0.25 mil Overlaminate, Clear, 500 Imprints/Roll for use with Single Side Lamination Module Only. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082618

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e Thermal Transfer 0.25 mil Overlaminate - Orbit Hologram
Fargo Thermal Transfer 0.25 mil Overlaminate with High Secure with High Secure Orbit Hologram Design - Universal Orientation, 500 Imprints/Roll. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

P/N 082655

Fargo DTC1500/DTC4500/DTC4500e/HDP5000/HDP5600/HDP5000e PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil - Smart Chip Cutout
Fargo PolyGuard Overlaminate, 1.0 mil with left side cutout for Large-size Smart Chip (HID Crescendo and Other Contact Chips requiring a Larger Hole), Clear, 250 Imprints/Roll for use with Cartridge 1. For use with Fargo DTC1500, DTC4500, DTC4500e, HDP5000, HDP5600 and HDP5000e ID Card Printers.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Printer Upgrades

P/N 047709

Fargo ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder
Fargo ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder Upgrade Kit. For use with Fargo DTC5500LMX, DTC1250e, DTC4250e, DTC4500e, DTC1000, DTC1000M, DTC1000Me, DTC4000 and DTC4500 Card Printers.

P/N 047710

Fargo JIS II Magnetic Stripe Encoder
Fargo JIS II Magnetic Stripe Encoder Upgrade Kit. For use with Fargo DTC5500LMX, DTC1250e, DTC4250e, DTC4500e, DTC1000, DTC1000Me, DTC4000 and DTC4500 Card Printers.

P/N 047703

Fargo DTC5500LMX/DTC4250e/DTC4500e HID Prox Card Encoder Module
Fargo HID Prox Card Encoder Module (ONMIKEY Cardman 5125) Upgrade Kit. For use with Fargo DTC5500LMX, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047434

Fargo DTC5500LMX/DTC4250e/DTC4500e HID Prox, iCLASS (SE), MIFARE/DESfire and Seos Encoder Module
Fargo ONMIKEY 5127 Upgrade Kit - HID Prox, iCLASS (SE), MIFARE/DESfire and Seos Encoder (USB Only). For use with Fargo DTC5500LMX, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047439

Fargo DTC1250e/DTC4250e/DTC4500e ONMIKEY 5122 Contact and Contactless Encoder
Fargo ONMIKEY 5122 Contact and Contactless Field Upgrade Kit for DTCe Printers. For use with Fargo DTC1250e, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047440

Fargo DTC1250e/DTC4250e/DTC4500e ONMIKEY 5122 Contactless Only Encoder
Fargo ONMIKEY 5122 Contactless Only Field Upgrade Kit for DTCe Printers. For use with Fargo DTC1250e, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047435

Fargo DTC4250e/DTC4500e Dual-Sided Printing Module
Fargo Dual-Sided Printing Module. For use with Fargo DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047721

Fargo DTC4000/DTC4500/DTC4250e/DTC4500e Same-Side Input-Output Card Hopper
Fargo Same-Side Input-Output Card Hopper. For use with Fargo DTC4000, DTC4500, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047722

Fargo DTC4000/DTC4250e/DTC4500e Dual-Input Card Hopper
Fargo Dual-Input Card Hopper. For use with Fargo DTC4000, DTC4250e and DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 053723

Fargo DTC4500e Single-Side Lamination Module
Fargo Single-Side Lamination Module (Dual-Side Printing Module Included). For use with Fargo DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 053724

Fargo DTC4500e Dual-Sided Lamination Module
Fargo Dual-Sided Simultaneous Lamination Module (Dual-Side Printing Module Included). For use with Fargo DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047732

Fargo DTC4500e Locking Dual Input Hopper
Fargo Locking Dual Input Hopper. For use with Fargo DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047733

Fargo DTC4500e Locking Same-Side Input-Output Hopper
Fargo Locking Same-Side Input-Output Hopper. For use with Fargo DTC4500e Card Printers.

P/N 047729

Fargo Wireless Module
Fargo Wireless Module Customer Kit. For use with Fargo DTC1000Me, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4250e, DTC4500e, DTC5500LMX and HDP5000 Card Printers.

P/N 047730

Fargo Wireless Module Spare Clips Kit
Fargo Wireless Module Spare Clips Kit. For use with Fargo DTC1000Me, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4250e, DTC4500e, DTC5500LMX and HDP5000 Card Printers.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Card Stock

P/N 081750

Fargo Certified UltraCard Blank PVC Cards with Lo-Co Magnetic Stripe
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards with Low-Coercivity Magnetic Stripe, White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 081751

Fargo Certified UltraCard Blank PVC Cards with Hi-Co Magnetic Stripe
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards with High-Coercivity Magnetic Stripe, White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 081754

Fargo Certified UltraCard Blank PVC Cards - CR-80
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 081758

Fargo Certified UltraCard Blank PVC Cards - 10 mil
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-80, 10 mil, 1000 Cards/Box (Note: Ideal for use as Business Cards).

P/N 081759

Fargo Certified UltraCard Adhesive Paper-backed PVC Cards - CR-79
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-79, 10 mil, Adhesive Paper-backed; Designed for adhesion to Inside Edge of Proximity Card), 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082136

Fargo UltraCard Premium Blank Composite PVC Cards
Fargo Certified UltraCard Premium Composite PVC Cards (60% PVC/40% Poly), White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082137

Fargo UltraCard Premium Blank Composite PVC Cards with Hi-Co Magnetic Stripe
Fargo Certified UltraCard Premium Composite PVC Cards (60% PVC/40% Poly) with High-Coercivity Magnetic Stripe, White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082266

Fargo UltraCard Adhesive Paper-backed PVC Cards - CR-80
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-80, 10 mil, Adhesive Paper-backed, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082267

Fargo UltraCard Adhesive Mylar-backed PVC Cards - CR-80
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-80, 10 mil, Adhesive Mylar-backed, 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082279

Fargo UltraCard Adhesive Mylar-backed PVC Cards - CR-79
Fargo Certified UltraCard PVC Cards, White, CR-79, 10 mil, Adhesive Mylar-backed Cards (NOT for use in DTC300/400; Designed for adhesion to Inside Edge of Proximity Card), 500 Cards/Box.

P/N 082289

Fargo UltraCard PC Blank PVC Cards - CR-80
Fargo Certified UltraCard PC Cards (Compatible with Laser Engraving), White, CR-80, 30 mil, 500 Cards/Box.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Cleaning Supplies

P/N 086131

Fargo Extra Cleaning Cards Double-Sided
Fargo Extra Cleaning Cards Double-Sided, 50 Count. For use with Fargo Persona M30, Persona M30e, Persona C30, Persona C30e, C50, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, DTC1000M, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4000, DTC4250e and DTC4500 ID Card Printers.

P/N 086177

Fargo Cleaning Kit for Fargo ID Card Printer
Fargo Cleaning Kit; Kit includes 4 Cleaning Swabs and 10 Adhesive Cleaning Cards. For use with Fargo Persona M30, Persona M30e, Persona C30, C50, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, DTC1000M, DTC1000Me, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4000, DTC4250e and DTC4500 ID Card Printers.

P/N 082133

Fargo Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Cards
Fargo Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Cards, 10 Pack. For use with Fargo Persona M30, Persona M30e, Persona C30, Persona C30e, C50, DTC400, DTC400e, DTC1000, DTC1000M, DTC1250e, DTC1500, DTC4000, DTC4250e and DTC4500 ID Card Printers.

HID Fargo DTC4500e Printheads

P/N 047500

Fargo Replacement Printhead for DTC400, DTC1000, DTC4000 and DTC4500 Badge Printers
Fargo Genuine Thermal Printhead (configured for field replacement) for use with Fargo DTC400, DTC1000, DTC4000 and DTC4500 ID Card printers.

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Overview/Features
With the FARGO DTC4500e, you get professional quality, full-color credentials. Designed for medium-to-large sized organizations, schools, and government institutions looking for reliable, long-term solutions. HID Global's professional-grade DTC4500e card printer/encoder withstands the daily demands of high-volume printing. Additional security features - such as password protection and data decryption, locking dual-card hoppers for managing different card stocks, and optional holographic or fluorescent (UV) overlaminates that dramatically increase card durability - also make this the ideal choice for organizations in need of advanced card protection and performance.

Part Number Aliases
Alternate part numbers for Fargo SKU 055438 include 055438 and Far-055438.

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