Fargo 051714 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 printing technology does the Fargo C50 use?
The Fargo C50 uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing technology with a resolution of 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone. This allows the printer to produce up to 16.7 million colors with 256 shades per pixel for vibrant, professional-quality ID cards.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the Fargo C50 support?
The Fargo C50 accepts standard CR-80 cards (3.375˝L x 2.125˝W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW) and CR-79 adhesive back cards (3.313˝L x 2.063˝W / 84.1mmL x 52.4mmW). The printer supports card thickness from .009˝ to .040˝ (9 mil to 40 mil / .229mm to 1.0mm).
How fast does the Fargo C50 print ID cards?
Print speed on the Fargo C50 varies depending on the ribbon type used: 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*). Print speed is measured from card feed to ejection and does not include encoding time or PC processing time.
What ribbon options are available for the Fargo C50?
We offer multiple ribbon options including full-color with resin black and overlay (250 prints), full-color half-panel with resin black and overlay (350 prints), full-color with dual resin black panels and overlay (200 prints), monochrome options (500-1000 prints), and specialty color ribbons in green, blue, red, white, silver, and gold (1000 prints each). The C50 also supports rewrite technology that requires no ribbon.
What software and diagnostic tools are included with the Fargo C50?
The Fargo C50 comes with built-in Swift ID badging software and the FARGO Workbench diagnostic utility for automatic printer health monitoring and maintenance. The system also includes Color Assist spot-color matching technology to ensure accurate badge design and printing consistency.
What connectivity options does the Fargo C50 provide?
The Fargo C50 features built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 connections for both centralized and remote ID card issuance. The printer includes a SmartScreen graphical status display and supports optional encoding modules for smart card and magnetic stripe technologies, making it versatile for various access control credential programming needs.
