The Datacard Sigma DS2 Direct-to-Card Printer is built exclusively for today's cloud settings, allowing you to quickly and easily issue secure IDs. During each step of the issue process, Datacards' industry-leading issuance security architecture will help safeguard your cards and your customers' data. The Sigma DS2 has a user-friendly printer dashboard that allows you to monitor printer status, purchase supplies, verify cleaning status, update firmware, and contact customer service all from your mobile device.
Datacard 525301-002 ID Card Printer Overview
The next generation single-sided printer
As the world leader and innovator in identity issuance, we're reimagining the ID solutions industry by providing an issuance system that's specifically designed for today's environments, which gives you the ability to easily issue the most secure identities in the world.
Out of Box Experience
Reduces the complexity and frustrations of unboxing specifically engineered to start the ultimate printing experience.
Printer Dashboard
See printer status, order supplies, check cleaning status, update firmware, or contact help, all on your mobile device.
Issuance Flexibility
Printing cards has never been easier with flexibility to issue IDs with software in the cloud or on-premise
Unmatched Security
Ensure your data is safe from intruders with encryption technology, TPM Module, and Secure Boot.
Purposeful Design
Designed to integrate into your physical environment with features such as variable light LED ring.
Physical & Digital
Ability to issue a physical ID (card) and a digital ID (mobile flashpass) at the same time.
What print speed can I expect from the Datacard Sigma DS2?
The Datacard Sigma DS2 delivers up to 225 cards per hour with single-sided color printing and up to 140 cards per hour with double-sided color printing. For monochrome printing, the printer can produce up to 880 cards per hour on a single-sided basis. These speeds make it ideal for high-volume ID issuance operations.
Is the Datacard Sigma DS2 designed for cloud-based environments?
Yes, the Sigma DS2 is built exclusively for cloud settings and supports both on-premises and cloud-hosted deployment options. You can print anytime, anywhere using your mobile device (iOS, Android, or Windows), and the printer includes a user-friendly dashboard accessible from mobile devices for monitoring status, purchasing supplies, and managing firmware updates.
What security features does the Datacard Sigma DS2 offer?
The Sigma DS2 features Datacard's industry-leading issuance security architecture with encrypted TLS/SSL connections between software and printer. Customer data is encrypted and not stored in the printer after printing is complete, and luster printing and other security features on cards protect against tampering and counterfeiting.
What are the connectivity options for the Datacard Sigma DS2?
The Datacard Sigma DS2 supports both USB and Ethernet connectivity, allowing flexible integration into your ID issuance workflow. The printer also supports WiFi connectivity as an expandable option for added deployment flexibility.
What card specifications does the Datacard Sigma DS2 support?
The Sigma DS2 accepts cards with thickness ranging from 0.010 to 0.040 inches (0.25mm to 1.016mm) and supports ID-1, CR-79, and CR-80 card dimensions. The input hopper holds up to 125 cards, with a 25-card output hopper capacity.
Can the Datacard Sigma DS2 handle both single-sided and dual-sided printing?
Yes, the Datacard Sigma DS2 supports both single-sided and dual-sided printing with rewritable technology capabilities. This flexibility allows you to choose the printing configuration that best matches your ID program requirements and scale your issuance capabilities as needed.
The Datacard 525301-002 ID Card Printer is also known as
DCD-525301002
or 525301002.
Full specifications (PDF)
