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Models Starting at
$2,895 MSRP

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Upgrading for Smart Cards

Technology cards, or “smart cards”, offer dramatic advancements in ID card security and functionality. Smart cards are small and tamper-resistant. They store, process, communicate and encrypt large amounts of data, including biometric data and monetary values. Smart cards are often used for logical access control to networks or databases, or physical access control to buildings or rooms.

Fargo DTC400 Printer/Encoder Features

Everything about the DTC400 printer/encoder is designed to make ID card issuance simple, secure and virtually maintenance free. The printer ribbon and card cleaning roller load in one easy step. The LCD control panel tell you what's going on, and what you need to do about it. And a wide range of options let you adapt the DTC400 to your changing security needs.

Optional Dual-Sided Printing Module (not shown)
Dual-sided printing lets you make ID cards more informative by printing larger photos on the front and more text on the back.
Optional Encoding Modules
Add functionality to your ID cards - such as building access, PC login, vending and more - with smart card encoding modules.
SmartLoad™ Ribbon Cartridge
Simplify operator training and eliminate the expense and downtime of torn ribbons with the SmartLoad™ cartridge.
SmartClean™ Card Cleaning Roller
Redude maintenance and maintain print quality with the integrated self-cleaning SmartClean™ roller.
SmartScreen™ LCD Control Panel
Reduce downtime, operator errors and training costs by constantly knowing printer status through the SmartScreen™ LCD control panel.
SecureMark® Technology
Reduce vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access or use of stolen printers with the SecureMark® Technology that's built into every DTC400.

Optional Dual Sided Printing

Dual-sided printing doubles the printable area of your ID cards. That means you can put larger photos on the front, and additional information, bar codes and digitized signatures on the back. Dual-sided printing can also make cards harder to counterfeit.

SmartLoad™ ribbon cartridg

The DTC400 takes the hassle out of handling printer supplies. Its SmartLoad ribbon cartridge combines the printer ribbon and card-cleaning roller into one disposable unit. Just slide in the cartridge, close the door and you’re done. No feeding or tearing ribbon rolls, no fumbling with separate cleaning rollers.

Optional smart card encoding

Comprehensive security applications frequently combine photo IDs with some type of technology or “smart” cards. With optional modules, Fargo’s Professional Series printer/encoders can encode up to three smart card technologies in one pass: contact and contactless smart card, magnetic stripe, and proximity card (read-only).