The Fargo DTC400e produces colorful, durable photo ID cards with options for encoding smart card technology for increased functionality. All of that, from a printer that's simple to operate, virtually maintenance-free and adaptable - it can be field-upgraded as your needs expand. It's an excellent choice for small- to mid-sized businesses, K-12 schools, local government, membership and loyalty clubs, events and more.

The Total Solution

• Software: The Fargo DTC400e is designed to work with Asure ID® applications and all other leading card creation and issuance management software.
• Materials: Fargo ribbons, films and other materials not only ensure long-lasting, great-looking cards, they add features that increase durability and resist counterfeiting.
• Cameras and ID Accessories: HID offers a selection of digital cameras, photo lighting equipment and backgrounds, plus ID accessories such lanyards and clips.
• Support: Authorized Fargo integrators can help you set up and get the most from your DTC400e system. They also offer expert system design and integration.

Purchasing Considerations

After you've read through all of the features and options, checked the specs, and have seen how the DTC400e fits into a Fargo Card Identity System, you ultimately have to ask: Is this the right card printer/encoder for my ID card applications? As you ponder your purchase decision, here are some things to consider:

1. Versatility - The DTC400e has proven itself as a versatile, easy-to-use way to issue personalized ID cards for a wide range of applications: Company ID cards for employees, contractors and vendors; student IDs in K-12 schools; library cards and recreation passes for local governments; membership and customer loyalty cards for fitness centers, video stores and dozens of other applications. The compact DTC400e is completely portable, making it a great choice for organizations with multiple locations or on-site card-printing needs.


2. Security - Protecting people, property and information is everyone's priority these days, and the DTC400e can go a long way toward helping you meet your security goals. The optional dual-sided printing module gives you extra room on the back of each card for additional security information, bar codes and digitized signatures. Printing on VeriMark™ or HoloMark™ foil cards gives your IDs an extra, hard-to-counterfeit layer of protection.


3. Functionality - The DTC400e is designed to adapt to your changing ID card needs. It offers a full range of field-upgradeable smart card encoding modules, so you can add functionality to your basic photo IDs. Start with a magnetic stripe encoder, for example, then upgrade later on to more advanced smart card technologies for controlling access to facilities, networks and information. With its Ethernet connectivity option, the DTC400e can also be networked for distributed card issuance applications. The Fargo DTC400e is also versatile enough to print a wide range of card types, including thin plastic cards and rewritable cards. Thin plastic cards are flexible and lightweight and can be mailed or attached to charts. Rewritable cards help reduce the waste of short-lived card applications.


4. Integration - So who can you trust to help you put all of this together? Trust the real-world expertise of an Authorized Integrator. Authorized Integrators are a critical part of your entire card identity system -- the people who make everything work and help you keep it secure. Professional Services works in tandem with your Authorized Integrator to provide expertise and product customization for large, sophisticated card identity systems.

The DTC400e System is the unbelievably easy way to design, print and encode secure ID cards. Start with the reliable, easy-to-use DTC400e Printer/Encoder, then add options (such as card encoding modules), software and accessories to configure your DTC400e to fit your secure identity needs. You can always upgrade and re-configure your DTC400e system as your needs change in the future.

1. The DTC400e prints on different types of cards, including thin, flexible cards, clamshell proximity cards, smart cards with embedded electronics, even rewritable cards. Extend the functionality of your DTC400e by adding optional encoding modules for smart cards, proximity and magnetic stripe cards.
2. A comprehensive family of ID Card designs, production and management software. AsureID offers software for every level of user expertise: from basic one-sided photo ID design and printing to enterprise-wide smart card printing and encoding.
3. Adding a digital camera to your DTC400e makes capturing cardholder's photos quick and easy. Camera tripods, photo backgrounds and other accessories enhance the quality of your ID card photos.
4. HID Global offers a wide-range of blank cards and printing supplies including thin and standard thickness cards, plus rewriteable cards for use-erase-reuse applications. For added security, choose cards with embedded holograms and other visual security elements.