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Dascom KT-200 Single-Sided Kiosk Card Printer
Details
The DASCOM KT-200 is a compact, direct thermal card printer specifically designed for kiosk applications, offering reliable performance in a small footprint. With a robust metal housing and modular design, it is built to endure the demands of high-traffic environments while providing flexibility through optional modules such as a high-capacity 200-card feeder. The KT-200 delivers sharp, edge-to-edge printing at a resolution of up to 300 x 1200 DPI, making it ideal for detailed card applications. Capable of producing up to 180 full-color cards per hour, or 900 monochrome cards per hour, this printer ensures both speed and quality for large print jobs. Its easy-to-exchange high-capacity ribbons and efficient design make the KT-200 an excellent choice for businesses looking to integrate seamless card printing into their kiosk systems.
Direct to Card Printing Technology
This ID card printer uses advanced “direct-to-card” technology, where ink is directly diffused onto a blank PVC or composite card through a ribbon. The print head heats up and contacts the ribbon and card in a seamless, one-step process. Direct-to-card printers are highly efficient, making them ideal for high-volume printing environments. The method ensures reliable, consistent results, producing “edge-to-edge” prints that nearly cover the entire card, with only a narrow unprinted border. This technology offers a balance of speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness, making it a smart choice for organizations with regular security or visitor management needs.
300 dpi
This ID card printer achieves a resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch), equivalent to 11.8 dpm (dots per millimeter). DPI refers to the number of individual dots of ink the printer can place within a linear inch of the card’s surface. A higher DPI means more dots, resulting in finer detail and sharper images. At 300 dpi, this printer ensures that photos, logos, barcodes, and text are rendered with precision, producing professional-grade cards with clear, vibrant visuals. This level of detail is crucial for ID cards, where every element—from facial features to small text—needs to be easily readable and visually appealing.
Single-Sided ID Card Printing
This ID card printer is optimized for single-sided printing, focusing on efficiency and precision for projects where content is only needed on one side of the card. Its streamlined design makes it a cost-effective and straightforward solution for organizations that don’t require dual-sided printing capabilities. By dedicating its technology to one side at a time, the printer ensures consistent, high-quality output with each card, making it perfect for applications like employee IDs, membership cards, or visitor badges. Should your needs evolve to require dual-sided printing, additional passes, upgraded modules, or new equipment would be required to achieve that functionality.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct thermal technology |
| Resolution | Up to 300 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Capability | Single, Edge-to-Edge |
| Print Speed | 180 cards/hour (YMCKO), 900 cards/hour (Monochrome K) |
| Interfaces | USB (2.0), Ethernet (10/100) |
| Card Thickness | 0.25 - 1.1 mm (10 - 50 mil) |
| Card Loading | Auto card feeder for 100 cards (200 cards optional), Manual feed |
| Card Output | Single card output, automatic rejection to bin on timeout |
| Card Types | PVC, PET, PET-G, ABS, Teslin® |
| Card Size | 85.6 x 53.98 mm (ISO ID-1/CR-80 size) |
| Consumables | YMCKO (500 images), YMCKOK (400 images), K (1600 images), etc. |
| Physical Weight | 6.2 kg |
| Physical Size | Single Side: 185 x 225 x 198 mm |
| Noise | 52 dB(A) printing, 35 dB(A) standby |
| Power Voltage | Auto wide ranging, 100 - 240 V AC - 50/60 Hz |
| Environment | Printing: +15° to +35° C, Storage: -5° C to +70° C |
| Optional Modules | Cleaning module, 200-card cassette |