HID Global has launched its latest Direct-to-Card (DTC) FARGO DTC5500LMX ID card printer/encoder, which is designed to meet the high-volume card issuance demands of government agencies, universities, healthcare facilities and other large enterprises.The company has also unveiled the FARGO HDP5600 ID card printer/encoder that builds upon its high definition printing (HDP) solutions for retail stores, recreation facilities, governments and other organisations focused on brand image and/or visual security.HID Global claims the DTC5500LMX features wasteless lamination technology, which completely eliminates traditional carrier-film waste and offers a 40% saving on the cost of consumables. It is also the world's first Green Circle-certified wasteless lamination printer with 60% savings in energy consumption. It incorporates new iONTM technology, which allows the printer / laminator to heat up and initiate lamination in 45 seconds, saving users up to 80% of the time typically needed to print the first card.
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