HID 55110 DTC4500e Card Printer-Encoder

Overview

The HID 55110 DTC4500e is a dual-sided card printer-encoder designed for secure credential issuance in medium to large-scale access control deployments. This unit combines high-throughput printing with integrated ISO magnetic stripe encoding in a single platform, eliminating workflow bottlenecks in identity credential production. The 55110 model supports both USB and Ethernet connectivity, enabling flexible network integration within your security infrastructure.

Key Features

• Dual-Side Printing: Simultaneous front and back card printing for complete credential design implementation
• ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder: Built-in ISO MAG encoding capability for credentials requiring magnetic stripe data storage
• USB and Ethernet Connectivity: Dual communication options support both direct workstation connections and networked issuance stations
• Without Locking Hoppers: Standard input/output configuration for integration with existing card supply workflows
• Card Format Support: Processes ISO/IEC 7810 standard ID-1 cards (credit card format)
• Network-Ready Design: Ethernet connectivity enables centralized issuance operations across distributed security environments

Integration and Compatibility

The HID 55110 integrates with credential management platforms and access control systems requiring ISO-compliant card encoding. USB connectivity supports direct connection to enrollment workstations, while Ethernet enables integration into centralized issuance networks. The combination of dual-side printing and magnetic stripe encoding makes this unit suitable for multi-application credentials in enterprise access control, visitor management, and government badge programs.

Credential and Encoding Capability

This printer-encoder handles ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 format cards with dual-side image printing and integrated magnetic stripe encoding. The ISO MAG encoder writes data compliant with ISO/IEC 7811-2 standards, supporting Track 1, Track 2, and Track 3 data fields. This capability enables single-pass credential production combining visual identification with encoded cardholder data.

Operational Configuration

The unit ships without locking input/output hoppers, providing flexibility for deployment environments where card supply management is handled separately. This configuration reduces footprint and supports high-volume production scenarios where continuous card feed management is required.

Ted Perry

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

The HID 55110 addresses a specific operational need in larger access control deployments: combining photographic credential printing with encoded cardholder data in a single production step. During platform evaluations, this integrated approach eliminates secondary encoding operations and reduces credential turnaround time—critical factors in enterprise badge programs and visitor credentialing workflows.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual-Side Printing with ISO MAG Encoding: Single-device architecture consolidates image printing and magnetic stripe data in one production pass, reducing handling and workflow steps
• Network and Direct Connectivity: Ethernet and USB support enable deployment flexibility—direct workstation connection for smaller operations or centralized network issuance for enterprise environments

Deployment Considerations:

• Hopper configuration without locks suits environments with dedicated credential operators and managed card supply chains; plan input/output staging accordingly
• ISO MAG encoding is essential for access control systems reading magnetic stripe data; verify your system's card reader compatibility before deployment
• Ethernet integration streamlines large-scale issuance; configure network access and IP addressing during initial setup

The 55110 is a solid fit for organizations moving beyond single-sided printing and requiring integrated encoding in a production environment. Confirm card supply compatibility and test encoding output with your target access control readers before full deployment.