The DTC1250e printer is the perfect solution for printing small ID cards (ideal for small businesses, local governments, and schools), as it offers double-sided card printing when purchasing a dual-sided ID card printer. Its optional upgrade maximizes your card capabilities. With direct-to-card printing technology, you can produce high-quality card designs in full color (YMCKO) or monochrome in seconds. This technology features a streamlined process, as the FARGO DTC1250e printer prints directly onto the card surface by heating the print head and then pressing it onto the card. Mono card printing takes up to 6 seconds, while you can also create full-color cards in just 16 seconds. If you prefer dual-sided cards and update this printer, each card will take about 24 seconds. With a resolution of 300 dots per inch, the card designs are clear and enhanced, ensuring you get the most out of the DTC1250e printer. Encryption options are an additional upgrade that enhances your company's security procedures. The FARGO DTC1250e provides a magnetic stripe encoder that allows you to encode data on the stripe located on the back of your cards, making it compatible with your access control systems. The upgradeable OMNIKEY 5121 smart card encoder offers contactless encoding as an alternative for companies that require seamless access every time.