Fargo 051710 ID Card Printer System
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Fargo C50 ID Card Printer Model Overview
Key features:
- All-in-one printer ribbon simplifies the loading process.
- Swift ID badge application enables quick badge creation without additional software.
- FARGO Workbench™ for optimal printer maintenance and diagnostics.
- Produces edge-to-edge printing in full-color or monochrome.
- Intuitive design with color-changing buttons for system status updates.
- Expert online and phone support ensures reliable customer service.
Specifications:
- Print Method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
- Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
- Accepted Card Sizes: CR-80 and CR-79
- Print Speed: 7 seconds per card (K*); 12 seconds (KO*); 24 seconds (YMCKO*)
- Input Hopper Capacity: 50 cards
- Output Hopper Capacity: Up to 30 cards
- Memory: 32 MB RAM
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Operating Temperature: 65° to 80° F
- Dimensions: 8.8"H x 13.7"W x 7.9"D
- Weight: 7.5 lbs
- Warranty: Two years on printer and printhead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Fargo C50 Solo Bundle?
The Fargo 051710 C50 Solo Bundle includes the C50 single-sided printer with USB cable, Asure ID Solo software, a USB digital camera, a full-color ribbon cartridge (100 images), 100 Ultracard PVC cards, and a 2-year Asure ID Protect Plan. This all-in-one package is designed to get your in-house card printing operation up and running immediately.
What print speeds does the Fargo C50 offer?
The Fargo C50 delivers variable print speeds depending on the ribbon type: 7 seconds per card for single-color (K), 12 seconds for black with overlay (KO), 24 seconds for full-color (YMCKO), and 31 seconds for full-color with dual black panels (YMCKOK). This flexibility allows you to optimize productivity based on your card design requirements.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the C50 support?
The Fargo C50 accepts standard CR-80 cards (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W) and CR-79 adhesive-back cards (3.313˝L x 2.063˝W), with card thickness ranging from .009˝ to .040˝ (9 mil to 40 mil). The printer offers edge-to-edge printing capability, maximizing your usable print area on each card.
What diagnostic and maintenance tools are included with the C50?
The Fargo C50 comes equipped with the FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility for automatic printer health monitoring and maintenance facilitation, plus an easy-to-install all-in-one printer ribbon and card cleaning cartridge. These built-in tools make your in-house card printing virtually worry-free and help extend printer longevity.
What ribbon options are available for the Fargo C50?
We offer multiple ribbon configurations for the C50, including full-color with resin black and overlay (YMCKO, 250 prints), full-color half-panel (YMCKO, 350 prints), full-color with dual black panels (YMCKOK, 200 prints), resin black with overlay (KO, 500 prints), dye-sublimation black with overlay (BO, 500 prints), and single-color resin options in black, green, blue, red, white, silver, and gold (1,000 prints each). The C50 also supports rewrite technology, which requires no ribbon.
Is the Fargo C50 compatible with third-party card design software?
The Fargo C50 is interoperable with Asure ID card personalization software for badge design, database management, and technology card encoding. The printer also features a user-friendly SmartScreen LCD control panel and includes the FARGO Workbench utility with Color Assist spot-color matching for professional results. Contact us today to discuss software integration options that fit your workflow.
