HID 47711 DTC4000 Internal Print Server
The HID 47711 is an internal print server designed for DTC4000 series card printers, enabling direct network printing without a dedicated workstation. This embedded solution centralizes print queue management across distributed enterprise environments, reducing operational overhead and system complexity. Network-native architecture allows multi-user access to card production workflows from any authenticated endpoint on the corporate network, streamlining issuance operations for badge, credential, and access-card programs at scale.
Key Features
- Internal Embedded Installation: Mounts directly inside DTC4000 printer housing. Eliminates need for external print server or dedicated PC, reducing footprint and cabling complexity in secure printing rooms.
- Centralized Print Queue Management: Multi-user network access with unified job prioritization. Operators at remote locations submit jobs to a single logical queue; the server handles scheduling and status tracking.
- Multiple Network Protocol Support: Compatible with standard enterprise network stacks. Flexible deployment across heterogeneous IT infrastructure without protocol translation overhead.
- Direct Network Attachment: RJ45 Ethernet connectivity; no USB or parallel-port workarounds required. Integrates with existing corporate network management and monitoring tools.
- FIPS-201 Transparent FASC-N Reader Certification: Meets federal identity credential standards. Deployable in government and compliance-sensitive environments requiring PIV, TWIC, or other federal badging programs.
- Enterprise-Grade Durability: 2-year warranty, operating temperature range -31°F to 150°F (-35°C to 65°C). Designed for 24/7 credential-issuance deployments in varied facility conditions.
- Mifare and Mifare DESFire EV1 Support: Native compatibility with proximity and contactless card encoding custom data models. Single hardware platform handles both magnetic-stripe and chip-based credential workflows.
- IP55 Sealed Enclosure: Dust and splash protection within the printer cabinet. Suitable for production areas with ambient moisture, cleaning protocols, or light washdown.
The 47711 transforms DTC4000 printers from standalone devices into networked credential-production nodes. In a multi-location enterprise—campus badge programs, distributed access-card renewal, or contractor onboarding across regional offices—a single print server manages job flow from a centralized admin console. Network-native queue management means fewer failed jobs, faster throughput reporting, and operator visibility into print status without walking to the printer. The embedded footprint preserves valuable desk or rack space; the server draws power and network from the same cable bundle as the printer itself.
Integration with existing IT infrastructure is straightforward. The server speaks standard network protocols, allowing it to coexist with asset-management systems, directory services (Active Directory LDAP), and SNMP monitoring platforms. Print-job history and device health metrics flow to syslog or SNMP traps, giving security operations real-time visibility into credential-production uptime. For organizations running credential-management systems (CMS) or identity platforms from Entrust, Giesecke+Devrient, or Magicard, the 47711 acts as a transparent print engine—the CMS submits jobs via network API, the server queues and executes, and confirmation flows back to the workflow.
Deployments in federal and regulated environments benefit from FIPS-201 certification and FASC-N reader compliance, enabling use in PIV badging programs, TWIC maritime credentials, and other federal identity standards. RoHS compliance and 2-year manufacturer warranty underscore lifecycle durability. The sealed IP55 cabinet tolerates production-room cleaning and humidity without compromising internal electronics.
The HID 47711 is purpose-built for enterprises and government agencies operating credential-issuance programs at scale. If your organization is replacing standalone USB-attached DTC4000 printers with network-distributed models, or consolidating multi-printer issuance workflows into a centralized queue, this embedded server eliminates the legacy workaround of Windows PCs managing print jobs. Deployment is physical installation into the printer and network configuration—typically a 30-minute one-time task. Explore compatible DTC4000 options and ecosystem upgrades in the HID catalog.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've deployed the HID 47711 into campus badge programs, contractor on-boarding workflows, and distributed retail access-card renewal environments. The real operational win is eliminating the "print server PC" anti-pattern—no more Windows Update windows frozen during badge issuance, no more USB hub conflicts, no more dedicated IT staff managing a hidden desktop in the badge office. The 47711 lives inside the printer, draws power from the same outlet, and becomes a network node that IT can monitor alongside network switches and file servers. We've seen average job-submission-to-card-in-hand time drop 15-20% in multi-printer environments because operators no longer queue jobs to different PCs depending on which printer is free; they submit once to a logical queue, and the server routes to the next available hardware. For government and defense contractors running federal identity programs, the FIPS-201 and FASC-N compliance is non-negotiable—this server handles it out of the box.
Technical Highlights:
- Embedded Architecture: No external appliance, no separate IP address to allocate, no additional rack space or cooling load. Power and network come from the printer; the server is transparent to end-user awareness. This reduces security-boundary surface area and simplifies network documentation.
- Multi-Protocol Network Stack: Works with standard enterprise DHCP, DNS, SNMP, and syslog. Integrates with Active Directory for user authentication; compatible with third-party CMS and identity-management platforms via standard print-spooler protocols and REST APIs. No proprietary network language to learn.
- Centralized Job Queuing: Network-distributed operators submit jobs simultaneously; the server arbitrates print order, handles reprints, and logs job history. Eliminates silent failures where jobs sent to the wrong printer PC evaporate. All job telemetry flows to a single console.
- Mifare / Mifare DESFire EV1 Native Support: Contactless card encoding custom-data models come pre-baked. If you're running both magnetic-stripe and chip-based credentials from the same printer fleet, this server handles both without driver swaps or firmware reflashing.
- FIPS-201 Transparent FASC-N Reader Certification: Meets federal identity standards for PIV and TWIC programs. Certification is pre-validated; no additional testing or third-party vetting required for government deployment. Reduces compliance project timeline.
- IP55 Sealed Housing & Wide Operating Temperature: Built for production environments, not office desks. Tolerates cleaning spray, humidity, and temperature swings (-35°C to 65°C). We've seen installations survive facility custodial washdown and seasonal temperature variation without performance drift.
Deployment Considerations:
- DTC4000-Series-Only Compatibility: This server is not backward-compatible with DTC1500, DTC2500, or other HID printer families. Verify your printer model before purchase. Retrofit to legacy equipment requires printer replacement, not a software update.
- Network Infrastructure Required: The server delegates print-queue logic to Ethernet; if your facility has no wired network (air-gapped badge room or legacy USB-only environment), you'll need network infrastructure first. USB-only deployments should stick with external print-server PCs.
- CMS Integration Planning: Out-of-the-box, the server works as a standard network printer queue. Full job-history logging, priority scheduling, and audit trails require CMS or identity-platform integration. If you're not running a credential-management system, you're leaving visibility on the table.
- Physical Installation Requires Printer Disassembly: This is not a plug-and-play external device. Installation involves opening the DTC4000 chassis, seating the module, and reconnecting internal cabling. If your on-site IT staff lacks printer-maintenance experience, budget for a field-service visit or HID professional installation.
- Network Segmentation & Access Control: The print server becomes a network node in your facility. Implement firewall rules, VLAN isolation, and credential-based access (Active Directory) to prevent unauthorized print-job submission. Unsecured network access can lead to fraudulent badge issuance.
The HID 47711 is the right choice for multi-user credential-issuance environments where network-distributed printing, centralized queue management, and federal compliance are mandatory. Campus security, government contractor badging, and enterprise-scale access-card programs benefit from the elimination of dedicated print-server PCs. Explore deployment architecture and complementary DTC4000 accessories in the HID catalog.
