DTC550 Card Printer/Encoder

Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder

A versatile, reliable, card production workhorse that supports diverse applications throughout your organization. Protects your investment by offering great flexibility whenever you need to reconfigure your ID card issuance system.

  • Can encode up to three different smart card technologies, plus magnetic stripe, in the same pass as card printing and lamination.
  • Optional Ethernet connectivity and internal print server integrates with existing enterprise networks. Allows for centralized or distributed ID card issuance.
  • Optional lamination module adds an extra layer of security and durability that helps extend card life.

DTC550 ID System Video
DTC550 ID System Video
See how all the components of the versatile DTC550 ID System work together to produce ID cards for a wide range of applications. Includes demos and an interactive 360° view of the DTC550 printer/encoder.

Visual Security™ Solutions: Holographic Overlaminates
Visual Security™ Solutions: Holographic Overlaminates
Add security and durability to your ID cards. Select either a high-secure holographic overlaminate using your own custom image, or a standard holographic globe design.

Fargo Asure ID®
Fargo Asure ID®
Fargo's Asure ID photo ID software is perfect complement to the DTC550 for creating cards and managing your issuance process. The DTC550 also works with most photo ID software.

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The DTC550 printer/encoder is available through Authorized Fargo Integrators.

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