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Fargo 55100

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Brand Fargo 2005
Model 55100
Released Year 2005
Type Printers
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Fargo 55100 is a card printer designed primarily for ID card printing and office use. It features dye-sublimation and monochrome resin thermal transfer printing technology for durable and high-quality prints. The device supports a print resolution of up to 300 dpi, ensuring detailed card graphics and text. It can handle edge-to-edge printing on PVC or composite cards with a thickness ranging from 0.30 mm to 0.76 mm. The printer has a card input hopper capacity typically around 100 cards and an output hopper holding approximately 25 cards. Connectivity options include parallel and USB interfaces, facilitating integration with various office systems.

Specifications

Type Printer
Product Line NA
Technology Dye Sublimation
Output Type Color
Connectivity USB 1.1 and Parallel port
Input Type Color
Features NA
Model 55100
Supported Paper Size NA
Maximum Resolution NA
Black Print Speed NA
Memory NA
MPN 55100
Country/Region of Manufacture China
California Prop 65 Warning California Prop 65.
UPC Does not apply
Printer Type Direct-to-card dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
Print Resolution 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Print Speed Approximately 10 seconds per card (color)
Card Size CR80 PVC cards, 85.6 mm x 54 mm
Card Thickness 0.30 mm to 0.76 mm
Card Input Capacity 100 cards (standard hopper)
Card Output Capacity 25 cards
Operating System Support Windows 2000, XP (limited support for newer OS)
Dimensions Approx. 383 mm x 197 mm x 170 mm (W x D x H)
Weight Approximately 5.5 kg
Power Supply External power adapter
Software Fargo Workbench diagnostics, card design software compatibility

Key Advantages

The Fargo 55100 offers reliable and fast ID card printing suitable for medium-sized office environments. Its ability to print in full color and monochrome adds flexibility for various printing needs. The thermal transfer printing process ensures the durability and longevity of printed cards, resistant to wear and environmental factors. User-friendly operation is supported by straightforward controls and software compatibility with major Windows operating systems. The printer's compact design saves space on office desks. Maintenance is simplified with easy access to consumables and replaceable print ribbons.

Limitations

The Fargo 55100 is limited by its relatively low print resolution of 300 dpi compared to modern printers offering 600 dpi or higher. It lacks built-in networking capabilities, requiring external print server setups for shared usage. The device does not support dual-sided (duplex) printing natively, requiring manual card flipping for the opposite side. Print speed is moderate, which could be a bottleneck in high-volume printing environments. Media compatibility is limited mainly to standard CR80 PVC cards, restricting use with other card compositions. The printer's driver support may be limited on newer operating systems given its release era.

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