Description
HID FARGO DTC4500e 55120 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Locking Hoppers
The HID FARGO DTC4500e 55120 is a high-performance dual-sided ID card printer with locking card hoppers, USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity. Designed for professional, high-volume credential issuance, this direct-to-card printer produces full-color employee identification badges, access control cards, student IDs and secure organizational credentials with printing capabilities on both sides of the card.
Featuring factory-installed double-sided printing, locking dual-input card hoppers, 200-card input capacity and advanced security features, the FARGO 55120 offers the versatility, efficiency and security organizations need for demanding identification programs.
- Factory-installed dual-sided direct-to-card printing
- Locking dual-input card hoppers and locking output hopper
- USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity
- 200-card total input capacity and 100-card output capacity
- Full-color and monochrome card printing
- SmartScreen graphical printer display
- 3-year limited printer and printhead manufacturer warranty
Base printer configuration. Magnetic stripe and smart card encoding, lamination, card design software, additional ribbons and blank cards are not included unless separately specified.
Key Features & Benefits
- Automatic Dual-Sided Printing: Print professional identification on both sides without manually flipping cards.
- Locking Hoppers: Help secure blank and printed ID cards against unauthorized access.
- 200-Card Input Capacity: Dual-input hoppers support batch printing and multiple card types.
- USB & Ethernet: Flexible workstation and network connections.
- Fast Full-Color Printing: Up to 225 single-sided YMCKO cards per hour.
- High-Resolution Output: Up to 300 x 600 dpi optimized printing.
- Advanced Security: AES-256 encryption and password protection capabilities.
- SmartScreen Display: Convenient operating status and printer notifications.
- Expandable Platform: Optional magnetic stripe and smart card encoding modules.
- Lamination Options: Supports compatible optional single- or dual-sided lamination modules.
- FARGO Workbench: Diagnostic and printer maintenance software.
Ideal Applications
- Employee Identification: Photo and company details on the front; policies or contact information on the reverse.
- Access Control Credentials: Printable compatible proximity and smart cards.
- Schools & Universities: Student IDs, faculty credentials and campus identification.
- Healthcare Facilities: Staff photo identification and department information.
- Government & Public Safety: Secure personnel and contractor credentials.
- Visitor Management: Professional identification for contractors and authorized guests.
- Corporate Security: Networked badge printing at security and HR workstations.
- Membership Programs: Membership cards with instructions, benefits or barcodes on the reverse.
Print photographs, names and logos on the front of an ID card while adding barcodes, instructions, emergency information or identification policies to the back. Automatic card flipping improves productivity and eliminates the need for manual reloading.
HID FARGO DTC4500e 55120 Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | HID Global / FARGO |
| Part Number | 55120 / 055120 |
| Printer Model | DTC4500e |
| Printing Method | Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer |
| Printing Configuration | Factory-installed automatic dual-sided |
| Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi; up to 300 x 600 dpi optimized |
| Full-Color Print Speed | Up to 225 single-sided YMCKO cards/hour; dual-sided throughput varies |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 and Ethernet |
| Card Input | 200 cards total, dual-input hopper |
| Card Output | 100 cards |
| Hopper Security | Locking input and output hoppers |
| Card Size | CR80, 3.375 x 2.125 inches (85.6 x 54 mm); select CR79 adhesive-backed cards |
| Card Materials | Compatible PVC and composite cards |
| Encoding | Optional; not included in base model |
| Printer Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
| Printhead Warranty | 3-year limited manufacturer warranty |
Compare FARGO DTC4500e Printer Configurations
The DTC4500e series offers several configurations. The 55120 combines automatic dual-sided printing with locking card hoppers, making it particularly suitable for secure, high-volume identification programs.
| Feature | 55020 | 55100 | 55120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing | Single-sided | Dual-sided | Dual-sided |
| Locking Hoppers | Included | Not included | Included |
| USB / Ethernet | Both | Both | Both |
| Dual-Input Hopper | 200 cards | 200 cards | 200 cards |
| Printer Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Best Fit | Secure front-side badges | Standard two-sided badges | Secure two-sided badges |
HID FARGO DTC4500e Printer Warranty
The FARGO DTC4500e 55120 includes a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty on the printer and 3-year limited warranty on the printhead from the date of original purchase, subject to HID's warranty terms and exclusions.
Learn more: HID Secure Issuance Manufacturer Warranty Policy.
HID Manufacturer Documentation & Resources
- HID FARGO DTC4500e Product Specifications – Features, specifications and manufacturer document downloads.
- HID Official Document Library – Locate the FARGO DTC4500e Photo ID System Sales Sheet and product documentation.
- HID Drivers & Downloads – Official printer drivers and firmware.
- HID Printer Warranty Terms – Printer and printhead coverage information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FARGO 55120 automatically print on both sides of an ID card?
Yes. The factory-installed dual-sided mechanism prints on the front and reverse without manually flipping the card.
What ribbon does the FARGO DTC4500e 55120 use?
For full-color front-side printing with black information on the back, choose FARGO 45231 YMCKOK, rated for up to 600 card-printing sets. FARGO 45230 YMCKO supports full-color single-sided printing, and FARGO 45201 supports monochrome black printing.
What does the locking hopper feature provide?
Locking hoppers help restrict access to blank and printed credentials, making this printer well suited to controlled credential issuance environments.
Can this printer print on proximity and smart cards?
Yes, it can print on compatible printable credentials. Proximity or smart card encoding requires a suitable optional encoder, which is not included in the 55120 base configuration.
Does the printer include USB and Ethernet?
Yes. The 55120 supports local USB and Ethernet network connectivity.
Does it include lamination?
No. Lamination is optional and requires an appropriate laminator configuration or module.
How long is the warranty?
HID provides a 3-year limited warranty on both the DTC4500e printer and its printhead, subject to applicable terms.
Upgrade your organization's ID card printing program with the FARGO DTC4500e 55120 dual-sided badge printer with locking hoppers. Designed for secure credential production, this professional printer combines high-capacity card handling, automatic two-sided printing and flexible USB/Ethernet connectivity. Shop ID Enhancements for genuine FARGO ribbons, cleaning kits, printable ID cards and printer accessories.
