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Description

HID 52600 DTC4250e Card Printer-Encoder Single Side Bundle

Overview

The HID 52600 represents a comprehensive card issuance solution designed for organizations requiring reliable credential production with integrated encoding capabilities. This single-side printer bundle delivers production-grade performance for access control, identification, and payment card programs. The DTC4250e platform provides flexibility for diverse credential types while maintaining security-focused design principles essential in enterprise deployments.

Key Features

  • Single-side printing configuration optimized for standard credential issuance workflows
  • Integrated card encoding functionality for multi-technology credential support
  • Production-ready bundle package—includes printer unit and essential encoding modules
  • Compatible with standard ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 card stock formats
  • Enterprise-grade reliability for high-volume issuance environments
  • Support for magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless chip encoding on printed credentials
  • Thermal transfer printing technology for durable, fade-resistant card imagery
  • Network connectivity options for centralized credential management integration
  • Modular design enabling field upgrades and technology refresh without hardware replacement

Integration & Compatibility

The HID 52600 integrates with standard credential management platforms and access control systems. The printer encoder combination supports hybrid issuance scenarios where physical cards require both visual identification and embedded security technologies. Organizations deploying badge printing, facility access credentials, or multi-factor authentication card programs benefit from the 52600's ability to encode and print in a single workflow, reducing production steps and associated security risks from credential handling.

Package Contents

The single-side bundle includes the DTC4250e printer unit and integrated encoding module. This configuration eliminates the need for external encoding steps, streamlining credential production from design through final issuance. Organizations can establish immediate production capability without additional component sourcing or integration overhead.

Ted Perry
Ted Perry
Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The HID 52600 DTC4250e addresses a specific market requirement: organizations needing dedicated card production with encoding in a single hardware platform. During credential infrastructure assessments, the 52600 emerges as a practical choice for mid-to-large enterprises looking to centralize issuance operations without managing separate printing and encoding systems.

Technical Highlights:

  • Integrated Encoding: The 52600 eliminates the need for external encoding peripherals by combining printer and encoder functionality, reducing production cycle time and credential handling exposure.
  • Single-Side Optimization: Configured for standard single-side workflows, the bundle supports organizations where front-side credential design meets security requirements without rear-side data printing needs.
  • Thermal Transfer Technology: Delivers photo-quality output with color fidelity and durability suitable for long-term credential use in access control applications.

Deployment Considerations:

  • Validate card stock compatibility with your existing credential design specifications before production rollout.
  • Plan network integration early to align the printer's connectivity with your organization's credential management system architecture.
  • Consider ribbon, card stock, and cleaning supply logistics as part of total cost of ownership planning for continuous production environments.

The HID 52600 represents a mature, purpose-built solution for organizations with defined credential issuance volumes and hybrid encoding requirements. This bundle configuration removes the complexity of multi-component system setup while delivering the encoding flexibility modern access control deployments demand.

Specifications
Product Type: Single-side card printer-encoder bundle
Credential Type: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1, magnetic stripe, chip, contactless
Print Sides: Single side
Card Capacity: Dual input card hoppers
Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
Encoding: Contact, contactless and mag stripe encoding
Security Features: Built-in password protection, AES-256 encryption
Consumables: High-capacity ribbon consumables
Optional Features: Same-side input/output
Warranty: 2-year
Interface: SmartScreen graphical display
Ir Lowlight: 850nm
Mount Type: Rack
Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) continuous tone
Print Speed: 6-24 sec/card
Memory: 32 MB RAM
Operating Temp: 65° to 80° F / 18° to 27° C
Display: User-friendly, SmartScreen graphical display
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