The HID FARGO INK1000 printer and encoder is a thermal inkjet solution that brings secure, personalized credential issuance to entry- and mid-level markets. This printer offers inkjet technology to the global desktop card printer market, enabling cost effective, high-quality credentials and eliminating the need for specialized card media. It eliminates the print ribbons and specialized card media required by alternative direct-to-card desktop solutions that use dye sublimation technology. The easy-to-install snap-in cartridges deliver the simplicity and reliability of inkjet printers and contain specially formulated inks for creating fade-resistant images and text that adhere to standard, off-the-shelf polyvinyl chloride cards. The solution offers the following capabilities: Inkjet printing on standard PVC cards; accommodates most standard (PVC) card stock for single-side thermal inkjet card printing, including laminated PVC for credit card construction; high-quality, high-resolution, edge-to-edge printing 600 x 1200 DPI resolution; superior image durability heating technology and exclusively formulated ink support ink-to-card adherence, fast drying, and UV-stability prevents image fading; easy deployment and intuitive operation; a small footprint and convenient same-side input and output; and optional contactless card encoding HID OMNIKEY 5127CK-Mini reader functionality that enables contactless encoding for door entry, cashless vending, time and attendance, gift and loyalty program applications, and entry-level market financial cards that use QR codes.

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