For Government agencies, universities, corporations and healthcare facilities that need Direct-to-Card™ printing capability to routinely issue high volumes of IDs or personalized cards cost-effectively, the FARGO DTC5500LMX is an affordable, eco-friendly solution that provides high quality card production and features wasteless lamination for an ultra-low cost-per-card. Designed to meet the needs of budget-conscious organizations, the DTC5500LMX includes standard dual card hoppers and support for high-capacity, full-color ribbon and laminate consumables – keeping costs at a minimum while maximizing productivity. For even greater savings, both dual-side printing and dual-side lamination are also standard. When you select the single material option, you’ll enjoy hands-free dual-side lamination but without the dual-side price. And leveraging HID Global’s innovative wasteless lamination technology, the DTC5500LMX can cut your high-volume laminate materials cost by up to 40%.

The DTC5500LMX also features HID Global’s new iON™ technology, allowing the unit to reach optimal operating temperature in just 45 seconds, expediting production even more. And utilizing robust metal components, the unit’s durable yet stylish housing ensures continuous production in even the most demanding printing environments.

Beyond its comprehensive standard feature set, the DTC5500LMX offers the versatility to meet your card application needs today and in the future. For one-step, inline printing and encoding, HID Global offers multiple, field-upgradable encoder options. And because the DTC5500LMX easily integrates with other products within the HID ecosystem, you can leverage your existing Genuine HID technology investments.

Based on 20 years of direct-to-card HID Global expertise, the DTC5500LMX combines cost-saving, feature-rich functionality with proven reliability.

• Side Printing: Dual Standard
• Sided Lamination: Dual Standard LMX Wasteless
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Accepted Cards: CR-80, 30 mil

Available Ribbons:
• YMCKO
• YMCKK
• YMCKOK
• Half-panel YMCKO
• Resin
• Premium Resin

Polyguard LMX Laminates:
Whole, Half Patch and IC Cutout Patch options are available in the following formats:
• Clear
• Clear UV Protectant
• Custom Holographic
• Whole Patch option available in the following formats:

Standard Holographic:
Beyond its comprehensive standard feature set, the DTC5500LMX offers the versatility to meet your card application needs today and in the future. For one-step, inline printing and encoding, HID Global offers multiple, field-upgradable encoder options. And because the DTC5500LMX easily integrates with other products within the HID ecosystem, you can leverage your existing Genuine HID technology investments.

*For ribbon configuration needs not listed, please contact your HID Sales Representative for more information.

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