Fargo 051716 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 it to produce up to 16.7 million colors with 256 shades per pixel for high-quality, full-color ID cards.
How fast does the Fargo C50 print ID cards?
Print speed on the Fargo C50 depends on the ribbon type used: 7 seconds per card for resin black only (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). These speeds are measured from when a card drops into the output hopper to when the next card drops.
What card sizes and types does the Fargo C50 support?
The Fargo C50 accepts standard CR-80 cards (3.375" L x 2.125" W) and CR-79 adhesive back cards, with a print area of 3.36" L x 2.11" W for edge-to-edge printing. It supports card thickness from .009" to .040" (9 mil to 40 mil).
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 Workbench includes Color Assist spot-color matching to ensure accurate color reproduction on your ID cards.
What ribbon options are available for the Fargo C50?
We offer multiple ribbon configurations including full-color with resin black and overlay (YMCKO, 250 prints), full-color half-panel (YMCKO, 350 prints), dual resin black panels (YMCKOK, 200 prints), resin black only (KO, 500 prints), and single-color options like resin or dye-sublimation black (1,000 prints). The C50 also supports rewrite technology that requires no ribbon.
Is the Fargo C50 suitable for small office environments?
Yes, the Fargo C50 features a sleek, compact design that makes it easy to fit in even the smallest office settings. It's designed with efficiency in mind and includes an all-in-one printer ribbon and card cleaning cartridge to make in-house card printing virtually worry-free.
