HID 052601 Card Printer Bundle
Overview
The HID 052601 is a complete card issuance solution designed for organizations requiring on-site ID credential production and management. This bundle combines the DTC4250e single-sided printer with supporting peripherals—a high-end USB digital camera, full-color EZ ribbon cartridge rated for 250 images, and 300 UltraCard PVC cards—to deliver an integrated printing and image capture workflow. The 052601 package addresses the core requirements of security integrators, identity management teams, and credential issuance operations that need rapid turnaround on badge production without external dependency on print service providers.
Key Features
- DTC4250e Single-Sided Printer: Dedicated thermal dye-sublimation engine optimized for rapid credential issuance with consistent color fidelity and edge-to-edge printing capability
- High-End USB Digital Camera: Integrated image capture module enabling on-site photo acquisition and direct integration with card design workflows, eliminating external photography bottlenecks
- EZ Full-Color Ribbon Cartridge: Rated for 250-image yield per cartridge, supporting CMYK color space for vibrant multi-color credential designs
- 300 UltraCard PVC Cards: Pre-sized blank PVC stock compatible with the DTC4250e printer, meeting standard ID-1 (86×54 mm) form factor
- USB Connectivity: Direct USB cable connection included for printer-to-host communication and power delivery, supporting Windows and compatible operating environments
- Complete Workflow Bundle: Eliminates multiple procurement cycles by consolidating printer, imaging hardware, consumables, and blank card inventory into a single order
Integration & Compatibility
The HID 052601 integrates into identity and access management ecosystems as a peripheral output device. The USB camera module connects directly to the host workstation, enabling real-time photo capture within identity management software applications. The DTC4250e printer communicates via USB, allowing integration with credential design platforms that support standard printer drivers. Organizations leveraging Windows-based identity workflows, badge management databases, and multi-factor credential systems can deploy the 052601 bundle as a decentralized issuance point, reducing centralized print facility dependencies and accelerating credential turnaround time from application approval to physical badge distribution.
Package Contents
- DTC4250e single-sided card printer
- USB cable (printer connection)
- High-end USB digital camera
- EZ full-color ribbon cartridge (250-image capacity)
- 300 UltraCard PVC cards (blank, ID-1 format)
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
During evaluation of the HID 052601 bundle for distributed credential issuance, I found the combination of single-sided printing, on-site image capture, and pre-stocked consumables to be well-matched for mid-scale deployments. The inclusion of both the DTC4250e printer and the USB camera module within one SKU simplifies procurement and reduces configuration complexity for integrators managing multiple credential issuance sites.
Technical Highlights:
- Single-Sided Printing: The DTC4250e delivers single-pass CMYK card production, ideal for standard badge applications without magnetic stripe or dual-side requirements
- USB-Based Image Capture: The included high-end USB camera enables same-workstation photo acquisition, allowing issuance operators to capture images within the same application environment as card design and printing
- Ribbon Yield & Card Stock: The 250-image EZ cartridge and 300 UltraCard set provide approximately one month of operational capacity for small to medium credential issuance volume
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify USB 2.0 or USB 3.x port availability and driver compatibility with your identity management platform before deployment
- Pre-stage the 300 UltraCard inventory in climate-controlled storage to avoid moisture absorption, which can degrade print quality
- Plan consumable reorder cycles based on your organization's credential issuance velocity; the 052601 bundle provides initial stock but ongoing ribbon and card supply must be sourced separately
For integrators deploying credential issuance at remote sites, branch offices, or high-volume credential renewal operations, the HID 052601 represents a complete hardware foundation that eliminates multiple component selections and streamlines procurement approval workflows.
