Direct to Card (DTC) printing uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technologies to print sharp, clear, colorful images directly onto the surface of the plastic ID card.
High quality output – Simple, reliable and
affordable photo ID card personalization,
delivering a new level of durable, greatlooking
credentials.
Simply plug-and-play – The intuitive userfocused
design allows for easy setup, loading
and operation for increased efficiency.
Convenient and affordable – Create ID cards
right out of the box with its plug-and-play
Swift ID™ embedded badging application.
Designed for small to medium businesses, the DTC1000 provides maximum efficiency in a sleek userfriendly and versatile design. This printer is virtually maintenance-free and prints full-color plastic ID and
technology cards on a budget.
Take advantage of the built-in and optional features that suit your business:
Erase and rewrite eco-friendly feature makes the DTC1000 ideal for temporary ID cards, such as visitor
badges.
Prints on a variety of card thicknesses for simple loyalty cards to more sophisticated access control badges right out of the box, as thin as 9 mil up to 40 mil.
Dual-sided printing option provides more space for company, and cardholder information and security
features.
Network your printer in seconds with optional Ethernet connectivity to access remotely and in networked card printing environments.
The DTC1000 enables migration to contact and contactless smart cards (including HID iCLASS® technology) or simple magstripe and prox cards with optional technology card encoders.
The DTC1000 adds a level of convenience to easily print what you need, including:
Easy, all-in-one print ribbon and card cleaning cartridge simplifies the ribbon loading process.
Built-in Swift ID™ badging application software enables you to create ID badges in seconds without having to install any additional software.
Edge-to-edge printing in full-color or simple black and white.
Economical half-panel ribbons to personalize pre-printed cards with a photo and bar code.
Its intuitive design providing instant system status through color changing buttons.
Industry’s first inline card printing and technology card encoding with one connection using USB or
optional Ethernet connectivity.
The FARGO® DTC1000 is built with Genuine HID™ technology, providing the performance, value and service to protect your purchase and is fully interoperable with other products in the HID ecosystem.