Fargo 051711 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 Express Bundle?
The Fargo 051711 C50 Express Bundle includes a C50 single-sided printer with USB cable, Asure ID Express software, a USB digital camera, two full-color ribbon cartridges (100 images each), 200 Ultracard PVC cards, and a 2-year Asure ID Protect Plan. This all-in-one package is designed to get your in-house ID card printing operation up and running immediately.
What print speeds does the Fargo C50 offer?
The C50 delivers variable print speeds depending on ribbon type: 7 seconds per card for single-color resin black (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). Print speed is measured from card drop to output hopper and does not include encoding time or PC processing.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the Fargo C50 support?
The 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 0.009" to 0.040" (9 to 40 mil). The printer offers edge-to-edge printing capability on CR-80 cards for maximum design flexibility.
What software and diagnostic tools come with the C50?
The C50 includes built-in Swift ID badging software, the FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility for automatic printer health monitoring, and Color Assist spot-color matching tools. These integrated features make maintenance and troubleshooting straightforward, helping ensure your card printing operation runs worry-free.
What ribbon options are available for the Fargo C50?
The C50 supports multiple ribbon configurations including full-color YMCKO (250 prints), full-color half-panel YMCKO (350 prints), full-color dual black YMCKOK (200 prints), black with overlay KO (500 prints), dye-sublimation black BO (500 prints), and solid-color resin ribbons in black, green, blue, red, white, silver, and gold (1000 prints each). The printer also supports rewrite technology cards that require no ribbon.
What connectivity options does the Fargo C50 provide?
The C50 features built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity for centralized or remote ID card issuance. Optional modules are available for smart card encoding (contact/contactless), magnetic stripe encoding, and Wi-Fi connectivity to expand the system's capabilities based on your organization's access control needs.
