The most versatile and compact solution for printing, encoding and laminating plastic cards.

DTC500 Series

Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoders

A Card Lamination Module (not shown here) can be added when your needs change.

Intuitive SmartScreen™ LCD Control Panel displays helpful messages such as when to add cards and change ribbon.

Tape-based Card Cleaning System removes debris better and lasts far longer than competitive cleaning systems.

Access door with window lets you view remaining card supply, while keeping blank cards dust-free.

Secure, exclusive SmartGuard Printer Security feature restricts card printing access to authorized personnel only.

True Exception Card Feed allows you to manually feed and print a single card without interrupting printer/encoder operation.

Card Hopper Lock helps prevent theft of valuable preprinted, smart or holographic cards.

Revolutionary Card Lamination Modules make it easier than ever to produce durable and secure cards.

Fargo offers you the option of adding single or double- sided lamination — even after you’ve purchased your printer! You can order a DTC525-LC with the Dual-Sided Lamination Module, or the DTC515-LC with Single-Sided Lamination Module factory-installed. Or, order a standard DTC525 or DTC515, and add the module when your needs change. It applies overlaminate to the front and/or back of your cards — all in the same pass as your printing and encoding! Plus, Fargo’s clear and holographic PolyGuard Overlaminates provide up to 25 times more protection than standard overlays.

User-friendly setup has you printing in minutes.

Everything about the DTC500 Series is user-friendly, including setup and maintenance. It features plug-and- print setup and simple, straightforward operation. And installation is easy with the interactive printer driver installer CD. If you need assistance, a “Help” button on the LCD and a multimedia Online User’s Guide make it easy to get answers at any time. Plus, flash upgradeable firmware enables you to download new upgrades online.

With its powerful print engine and 4MB of RAM, the DTC500 Series can breeze through 133 color cards, or over 500 monochrome cards per hour!