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Dual Sided · Complete package with Bodno Bronze software
Everything you need to print your first card the day it arrives.
The Fargo DTC4500e includes supplies and a high-capacity 500-print YMCKOK ribbon, providing everything you need for dual-sided card printing.
Ideal for organizations with higher print volumes, the DTC4500e delivers sharp, dual-sided ID cards with direct-to-card printing technology.
Built for demanding environments, this printer offers reliable, high-speed dual-sided printing for medium to large-scale operations.
User-friendly software featuring pre-made templates and intuitive drag-and-drop design capabilities for ease of use.
Backed by a 3-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable performance.
The add-ons Fargo DTC4500e customers order most, so you are ready on day one.
This printerFargo DTC4500e ID Card PrinterBronze Edition$3,833.99
Handheld Slot Punch for CR80 PVC ID CardsPunches a clean slot so cards fit a clip, lanyard or reel.$34.99
Bodno TotalCare, 5 yearsParts, labor and fast repairs if it ever stops working.| Brand | Fargo |
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| Model | Fargo DTC4500e |
| Resolution | High-definition 300 DPI clarity |
| Print speed | Full Color (16 sec), Black (6 sec) |
| Capacity | Input Hopper (200), Output Hopper (100) |
| Card Thickness | 9-40 mil |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
| Works with | Windows |
| Coverage | 3-year manufacturer coverage |
| If it breaks | |
| On the market since | |
| Software license | 3 years, one payment |
| Ribbon | Fargo 45200 Color Ribbon for DTC4500e, about $0.40 per card |
| Part number | DTC4500eDSBB |
Fargo DTC4500e Single-Sided Photo ID System
Powerful and Secure
If you need an ID printer that:
can withstand continuous, high-volume output
creates cards with multiple security features
produces durable, high-quality cards
Then the Fargo DTC4500e is the printer of choice for you. It lets you print hundreds of cards at a time with maximum card protection.
Why users love it: High-capacity printer. Offers optional secure, smart-card encoding with optional lamination capability.
Ideal for: Mid to large-size businesses, schools, government agencies, and health-care facilities.
Typical Applications: Student IDs, employee IDs, access-control badges, payment cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards.
Fargo DTC4500e Single-Sided ID Printer
Print Hundreds of Cards, at 16 Seconds Each
The DTC4500e is built specially for high-volume printing and encoding. It features high-capacity ribbon supplies and dual-input card hoppers for continuous, batch printing. And it’s fast: a full-color card in about 16 seconds.
Print with Peace of Mind
Protect your data with the DTC4500e. It features password protection on top of the AES-256 data encryption included in Fargo’s more basic models. Add layers of card security with an optional embedded iCLASS® SE smart card encoder, UV printing with optional fluorescent ribbons and/or optional holographic lamination.
Compact and Easy-to-use
The DTC4500e is designed to take up minimum office space, and optional same-side input/output card hoppers keep the printer out of your way in even tight office spaces. The SmartScreen™ display offers easy-to-follow prompts so you don’t have to keep guessing what to do next.
Upgrade Easily as Your Needs Grow
The DTC4500e is a modular printer, so you can easily add security or performance features as your organization grows. All upgrades can be easily performed at your office, making the DTC4500e perfect for a wide range of applications.
Optional Dual-Sided Printing
Print additional information - like a barcode or digital signature - on the back of the card.
Optional Encoding
Add security and functionality to your cards by easily upgrading to enable smart card, magnetic stripe card and proximity card encoding.
Optional Same-side Input/Output Card Hopper
Makes the printer more compact for tight office spaces.
Optional Wi-Fi Capability
Don’t limit your ID card printing to your office only. Print anywhere, anytime with the optional Wi-Fi accessory.
Optional Card-laminating
Go with the optional card-lamination module to increase card durability and add a virtually forgery-resistant layer of protection to your cards.
Optional Locking Card-hoppers
Protect your blank and printed/encoded cards.
Choose from Multiple Ribbon Options
Choose high-capacity ribbon options to print larger batches, half-panel ribbon for more economical and faster dual-sided printing, and ECO ribbon for more economical and eco-friendly ribbon refills.
Logitech C270 HD Webcam
Take High-Resolution Snapshots
The Logitech webcam features Logitech Fluid Crystal™ Technology—enabling it to capture crisp, clear photos that transfer effortlessly onto your photo ID badges. Simply plug it into your computer’s USB port and it is ready for use.
Color Ribbon and Cards
Everything you need to be up-and-running. Within minutes.
Want to start printing immediately? The system comes with a full-color YMCKO ribbon (EZ) for printing 500 images, plus 500 Bodno PVC cards and a 3-year license for the Bodno ID card design software. So you have everything you need to get started, now.
Against every ID card printer we carry, on the things that matter after you buy.
Every package includes Bodno ID Card Software. Most customers are happy with Bronze or Silver. Pick Silver if you print from a list of names.
See everything Bodno ID Card Software can do
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-made card templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add photos and edit them | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 1D barcodes and signatures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save cardholders to reprint later | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on Windows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import names from Excel or CSV | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print QR codes | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 2D barcodes | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Take photos with automatic face cropping | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect Access or SQLite databases | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect your own database (ODBC) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Encode smart, RFID and NFC cards (Windows) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| User permissions and audit logs | – | – | – | ✓ |
Schools, hospitals, offices and venues use Bodno printers to make their cards in house, the same day they need them.
Product Highlights
Single-sided direct-to-card photo ID system includes all components necessary for high-volume printing with high-level security requirements.
Printer features rewrite technology, USB and Ethernet connectivity, Wi-Fi (requires HID Wi-Fi module sold separately), printer password protection, UV printing (with optional fluorescent ribbon), dual-input card hoppers, and high-capacity ribbon options.
Includes Bodno Photo ID Software Bronze Edition, a powerful and easy-to-use entry-level software for designing, managing, and printing your ID cards.
Backed by a global three-year manufacturer’s warranty + expert online and phone support.
Product Highlights
Single-sided direct-to-card photo ID system includes all components necessary for high-volume printing with high-level security requirements.
Printer features rewrite technology, USB and Ethernet connectivity, Wi-Fi (requires HID Wi-Fi module sold separately), printer password protection, UV printing (with optional fluorescent ribbon), dual-input card hoppers, and high-capacity ribbon options.
Includes Bodno Photo ID Software Bronze Edition, a powerful and easy-to-use entry-level software for designing, managing, and printing your ID cards.
Backed by a global three-year manufacturer’s warranty + expert online and phone support.
Real reviews from real customers
“We use it to create both student IDs and teacher IDs, and the process is simple, professional, and efficient. The software is easy to navigate, even for users with limited design experience.… One of the things we appreciate most is how much time it saves.”
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“Jude gave me the most extensive and knowledgeable tech support I've ever experienced.… it is his caring and concern for the customer that stands out.… He's patient, and caring!”
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“Angelo even gave me a quick tutorial on how to use the software. The images on the ID card printed amazingly. I would recommend this printer to anyone.”
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“We’ve seen great results using this printer for our office badges. The card quality is excellent and the colors are noticeably sharp. It was a breeze to set up our templates with the user-friendly software, and the print speed is a huge plus.”
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“Angelo was extremely helpful and fixed our error. He explained the errors and explained the reason the error accrued. Thank you”
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“Maricel provided outstanding customer support throughout the entire process. She was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to make sure the activation issue was fully resolved. Thanks to her assistance, the Magicard printer is now working perfectly.”
“I spoke with Bodno over the phone to place an order, and the experience was excellent. The representative was professional and courteous, my order was handled promptly, and everything was explained clearly.”
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“Maricel was very helpful with the setup process and support. We are a small private high school and only need 100 to 200 picture ID's a year. This is well built and easy to use.”
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“She was such a huge help and made the process as easy as possible and in such a timely manner. That is what customer service is about!”
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Questions before you buy? Call us and a Bodno specialist will help you pick the right package.
(732) 987-5300Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm ETRibbons and cleaning kits made for this printer. Order by 1 p.m. ET and they ship today.
The complete package includes the Fargo DTC4500e printer, Bodno ID Card Software, 300 blank PVC cards, a color ribbon that prints 500 cards, a photo ID camera. The Standalone option includes the printer and Bronze software, without ribbon or cards.
The Fargo DTC4500e works with Windows computers only, so plan to print from a Windows PC. Smart card and RFID encoding in the Platinum edition is Windows only.
The Fargo DTC4500e comes with a 3-year license. One payment covers 3 years, with no automatic billing. Renew after year 3 to keep using it. Your activation code is emailed within 15 minutes of your order.
It is covered for 3 years. You can extend coverage to 5 years with Bodno TotalCare. Call (732) 987-5300 and we’ll take care of it.
About $0.40 per full-color card with the included ribbon, which prints 500 cards. Blank cards cost extra, and printing color on both sides uses two prints per card.
Yes. Email your purchase order to sales@bodno.com and we’ll process it for you. How purchase orders work. Tax-exempt? Email your exemption form to tax@bodno.com once before your first order, and after that your account checks out tax-free. How tax-exempt works. Approved business accounts can also get Net 30 terms.
Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day. Shipping is free, and most orders arrive in 1–3 business days. Choose overnight at checkout if you need it sooner.
Yes. You have 30 days to return it. We pay the return shipping and there is no restocking fee.
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