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Fargo C30 Plastic ID Card Printers

The simple way to personalize photo ID cards.

The Fargo C30 is designed for simple, reliable and affordable ID card printing. The C30 delivers sharp, colorful, durable plastic ID cards for hundreds of applications, such as company and school IDs, access cards, and membership and customer loyalty cards. The C30 features an easy front-loading, all-in-one ribbon cartridge that saves time and eliminates the mess and expense of torn, wasted ribbons. No feeding is required, plus the integrated card cleaning roller keeps card stock clean and is changed every time you change the ribbon. The C30 features dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer 300 dpi printing, a 7-second per card speed for basic black text (27 seconds for full YMCKO printing), plus a user-upgradeable magnetic stripe encoder and a convenient USB interface. The Fargo C30 also features both single- and dual-sided printing models - print both front and back in full color.

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Accessories:  Accessories/Options | ID Card Software |
Supplies:  Fargo C30 Thermal Transfer Ribbons | Fargo Printheads | Plastic ID Cards |

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Standard features:
All configurations include Thermal transfer, 300 dpi, full color printing, USB interface, 2MB RAM. Includes power cord. Order cables separately. See accessories.

Part # Description AvailabilityPrice Order
44400 Persona C30, single-sided printing Ships
Same Day
$1679.70
$2295.00
44401 Persona C30, single-sided printing with magnetic stripe encoder Ships
Same Day
$1247.70
$2894.00
44402 Persona C30, dual-sided printing Ships
Same Day
$2062.00
$3295.00
44403 Persona C30, dual-sided printing with magnetic stripe encoder Ships
Same Day
$1678.80
$3894.00
44501 This part is replaced by 54501.
Persona C30, kit: Includes everything you need to create professional photo ID Cards: Persona C30 Single-Sided Card Printer, entry-level ID Card creation software, a digital camera with a USB interface, a full-color 250-image ribbon cartridge, 100 PVC blank ID cards and a USB cable.
Please call Call for Details

Accessories

Part # Description AvailabilityPrice Order
USB-5000-02M USB printer cable, 6 foot USB cable (USB 2.0, A to B). Ships
Same Day
$11.60
PCM-1100-06 Parallel printer cable, 6 foot Parallel printer cable. Ships
Same Day
$12.50
44200 DTC Ribbon; YMCKO - 250 Images, with Clean Roller - with Clear Overlay. For C30 or DTC300 Ships
Same Day
$50.80
$85.00
USB-5000-03M USB printer cable, 10 foot USB cable (USB 2.0, A to B). Ships
Same Day
$11.60
86003 Cleaning Kit 86003 includes 2 Printhead Cleaning Pens, 50 Cleaning Cards and 10 Cleaning pads. For Fargo DTC 550. Ships
Same Day
$32.00
$39.95
82224 PolyGuard Overlaminate; 1.0 Mil, Globe Design Hologram - 250 Image Ships
Same Day
$74.80
$113.00
82118 Thermal transfer Overlaminate; High Secure World View Portrait Ships
Same Day
$84.70
$128.00
85976 Cleaning Kit for the DTC300 and DTC400; 4 Swabs, 10 Cards and 40 Gauze Pads Ships
Same Day
$32.00
$40.00
44211 Premium Black (KO) Monochrome Ribbon Kit Ships
Same Day
$57.50
$99.00
86318 Universal Software, Asure ID Exchange Software Ships
Same Day
$1824.60
$2895.00
41832 Logitech QuickCam 5000 Ships
Same Day
$105.90
82268 PolyGuard Overlaminate; 0.6mil, High Secure World VW/Portait Ships
Same Day
$74.80
$113.00
86365 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Twain Interface (with Auto Face Recognition/Crop/Enhancement) Ships
Same Day
$245.00
86102 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Back Drop Stand (Back Drop not Included) Ships
Same Day
$118.40
$149.00
41730 Color Smart Load Ink Cartridge (250 Images) for the CardJet C7 Ships
Same Day
$74.00
$120.00
41732 CardJet C7 Ink Cartridge (Black, 750 Images) Ships
Same Day
$61.60
$100.00
82243 Overlaminate; 1.0ML PolyGuard ALT Full Patch/Half Patch 150 Ships
Same Day
$44.10
$62.00
86100 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Back Drop (Light Blue - Stand not Included) Ships
Same Day
$29.80
44204 Ribbon for C30 1000 Images; Green, Monochrome Ships
Same Day
$28.20
$38.00
82113 Alcohol Cleaning Cards, 10-Pack Ships
Same Day
$21.10
81738 Color Ribbon; YMCKK, 250 Images Ships
Same Day
$80.10
$130.00
86131 Cleaning Card, For the C30 and DTC400 Ships
Same Day
$22.60
81760 Extra Cleaning Cards, 50 count Ships
Same Day
$20.60
85625 Maintenance Sign-Fargo Cable, 6 feet, USB 2.0 High Speed Interface Cable Ships
Same Day
$21.00
86106 10 feet Extension cable Ships
Same Day
$23.20
86101 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Back Drop (White - Stand not Included) Ships
Same Day
$29.80
82133 Isopropyl alcohol cleaning cards, 10 pack Ships
Same Day
$21.10
81518 Cleaning Kit (4 cleaning pens, 50 cards and pads, and instructions Ships
Same Day
$32.00
$40.00
86071 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Belt Kit (for the DTC300, DTC400 and C30) Ships
Same Day
$19.90
86103 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Tripod (Desktop) Ships
Same Day
$49.60
$60.00
76922 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Printhead Cleaner (Pen - 2-Pack) Ships
Same Day
$26.20
830177 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Cleaning Assembly Ships
Same Day
$43.00
$60.00
86369 Asure ID Express Software Ships
Same Day
$10.20
86315 Asure ID Solo, With Express Trial Ships
Same Day
$199.00
44301 Printhead for DTC300 Ships
Same Day
$462.70
$699.00
81527 Power supply (for the C15 and 4250) Ships
Same Day
$135.70
$150.00
44203 Cartridge for the DTC300; Blue with Cleaning Roller - 1000 Images Ships
Same Day
$28.20
$38.00
82119 Overlaminate; Thermal transfer, High Secure WLD View Landscape Ships
Same Day
$84.70
$128.00
86209 Gold Metallic Ribbon for the DTC550; 1000 Images Ships
Same Day
$35.10
$49.00
44205 44205 Monochrome Red Ribbon - 1000 Qty - DTC300 Ships
Same Day
$28.20
$38.00
86004 Cleaning Rollers; 10 Pack Ships
Same Day
$26.50
$30.00
A000126 Sensor; Assembly PCB S3 Sensor 2 Ships
Same Day
$24.20
$26.00
130063 Black color power cord Ships
Same Day
$12.80
86322 Asure ID Express Software, Upgrade (Express to Enterprise) Ships
Same Day
$497.00
$770.00
080170-30 Universal Card Printer Accessories, C16 Eprom Version 1.1.9 Ships
Same Day
$14.50
140048 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Retaining Ring (1/4 inch, C) Ships
Same Day
$10.20
140061 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Retaining Ring Ships
Same Day
$10.20
140083 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Rubber Bumper Ships
Same Day
$11.10
140212 Universal Card Printer Accessories, O Ring Ships
Same Day
$10.60
220071 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Belt Ships
Same Day
$15.30
41603 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Clear Vinyl Pouches (100 Count - Vertical CR-80 Card Size) Ships
Same Day
$43.00
$60.00
41604 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Clear Vinyl Pouches (100 Count - Horizontal CR-80 Card Size) Ships
Same Day
$43.00
$60.00
44260 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Rollers (3-Pack) for the C30, M30 and DTC400 Ships
Same Day
$17.90
44302 Universal Card Printer Accessories, 100 Card Output Hopper (for the DTC300 and C11) Ships
Same Day
$20.40
44303 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Output Hopper (100 Card) with Reject Tray for Dual Side Ships
Same Day
$42.40
$59.00
44304 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Main Board (with Cover) for the DTC300 and DTC400 Ships
Same Day
$589.20
$890.00
760252 Universal Card Printer Accessories, CAM Headlift Ships
Same Day
$10.20
760340 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power supply (for the Quatro Printer) Ships
Same Day
$34.60
$45.00
810113 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Stepper Motor Assembly Ships
Same Day
$34.10
$44.00
810172 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly Sensor Head Lift Ships
Same Day
$15.30
810174 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Sensor (Lid Cover, ASY ID SNR) Ships
Same Day
$14.70
810181 Universal Card Printer Accessories, ASY Slotted SNR Mount Ships
Same Day
$23.70
$26.00
810214 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Spring - Head Ships
Same Day
$11.10
810264 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Ribbon Guide) Ships
Same Day
$15.30
810301 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Shaft (Ribbon Peel) Ships
Same Day
$18.90
810305 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Roller Assembly Ships
Same Day
$33.80
$43.00
810480 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Spring (Card Idler - LAM) Ships
Same Day
$11.10
810487 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Flipper Table) Ships
Same Day
$28.80
$34.00
810650 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Card Idler 4250) Ships
Same Day
$11.50
810696 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Platen) Ships
Same Day
$34.60
$45.00
81584 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Ethernet Interface Adapter (Print Hub) Ships
Same Day
$397.20
$600.00
820157 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly Board Flip Sensor Ships
Same Day
$16.00
820457 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Cleaning) Ships
Same Day
$33.20
$42.00
820516 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Platen) Ships
Same Day
$34.60
$45.00
820580 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly Head Lift Motor Pin Ships
Same Day
$27.70
$32.00
820593 Universal Card Printer Accessories, ASY-BRD Ribbon ID Sensor (Laminate Side) Ships
Same Day
$34.60
$45.00
820804 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Fargo Assembly Card Flipper Ships
Same Day
$76.80
$116.00
820844-3 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Main Board (for PRO-L Printer) Ships
Same Day
$1188.30
$1795.00
820844-6 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly Board (Mail PRO-L OS 16MB) Ships
Same Day
$1211.40
$1830.00
83013312 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly (Lower Ribbon Sensor) Ships
Same Day
$14.90
83015111 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Sensor (Upper Ribbon LED) Ships
Same Day
$14.50
840252 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Lamination Ships
Same Day
$66.70
$101.00
840255 Universal Card Printer Accessories, LINK - LAM Cover Ships
Same Day
$14.50
840320 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Platen LAM) Ships
Same Day
$35.10
$46.00
85637 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cable (USB to Parallel) Ships
Same Day
$51.20
$104.94
85652 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Card Cleaning Cartridge (for the PRO-LX Printer) Ships
Same Day
$59.40
$90.00
85884 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Kit (4 Cleaning Pens, 50 Cards/50PAD) for the Cardjet C7 Ships
Same Day
$20.60
86104 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Tripod (Floor) Ships
Same Day
$56.20
$84.00
86400 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Canon SX100 IS Digital Camera Ships
Same Day
$345.00
86401 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power Source (for the Canon SX100IS Digital Camera; AA X4/ACK800) Ships
Same Day
$52.90
$65.00
910480 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Spring (Card Idler) Ships
Same Day
$11.10
A000293 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Board Power Circuit Ships
Same Day
$182.00
$275.00
A000447 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power COMM Board Ships
Same Day
$65.80
$99.00
D000088 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Card Feed) Ships
Same Day
$33.80
$43.00
D000089 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Card Feed PRN DCS) Ships
Same Day
$20.40
D000090 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Card Feed Input) Ships
Same Day
$20.40
D400205 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (for the CardJet 410) Ships
Same Day
$71.80
$108.00
D810001 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Fargo Cover (Front) for the C16 Ships
Same Day
$22.40
D810054 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Fargo Cover Ships
Same Day
$44.10
$62.00
D810487 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Card Inverter Ships
Same Day
$28.80
$34.00
D830023 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Platen Roller Ships
Same Day
$36.40
$48.00
D830038 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Output Bin Ships
Same Day
$12.50
D830058 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller - Card Feed Ships
Same Day
$20.40
D830090 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Stepper Motor Ships
Same Day
$53.00
$78.00
D840888 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Pulley Ships
Same Day
$11.50
D850190 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Pulley Ships
Same Day
$11.10
D850253-01 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Input Tray (No 1 Assembly) Ships
Same Day
$27.70
$32.00
D850253-02 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Input Tray (No 2 Assembly) Ships
Same Day
$27.70
$32.00
D850254 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Cartridge Assembly Ships
Same Day
$29.40
$35.00
D850289 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cover Top Lid Ships
Same Day
$23.40
D850308 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Cleaning Driven) Ships
Same Day
$31.00
$38.00
D850309 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Flipper Ships
Same Day
$29.40
$35.00
D850335 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Encoding Ships
Same Day
$27.70
$32.00
D850355 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Ribbon Supply Assembly Ships
Same Day
$50.00
$73.00
D850415 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Card Feed Ships
Same Day
$29.40
$35.00
D850425 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Stepper Motor (for the C-16) Ships
Same Day
$60.70
$92.00
D850447 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Level Indicator Ships
Same Day
$12.50
D850457 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Black Print Head Swivel Ships
Same Day
$11.50
D850529 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly (E000062 MTR STP PRN) Ships
Same Day
$60.70
$92.00
D850530 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly (E000062 MTR STP MAG) Ships
Same Day
$51.30
$75.00
D860011 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly LAM Roller ASM Ships
Same Day
$365.30
$552.00
D860260 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Thermal Couple Ships
Same Day
$92.70
$140.00
D870123 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Top Cover Ships
Same Day
$23.80
$25.00
D870151 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cover Plate Board Ships
Same Day
$64.50
$98.00
D870217 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Flipper Roller Motor Ships
Same Day
$55.90
$84.00
D880071 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Roller (for the PRO-LX) Ships
Same Day
$34.60
$45.00
D880117 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller Card Feed Lam. Side Ships
Same Day
$20.70
D880125 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Magnetic Drive) Ships
Same Day
$39.10
$53.00
D880153 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Roller (Card Idler Tan) Ships
Same Day
$12.30
D900040 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Cleaning Roller Ships
Same Day
$27.30
$31.00
D900041 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Platen Roller Ships
Same Day
$27.70
$32.00
D900087 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Motor (Stepper Drive) Ships
Same Day
$51.30
$75.00
D900092 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Output Hopper Cover Ships
Same Day
$15.10
D900200 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly Flipper Module Ships
Same Day
$683.00
$1032.00
D900403-04 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Front Door (with Latch) for the C30 Printer Ships
Same Day
$26.90
$31.00
D910020-01 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Assembly (Cartridge Card) Ships
Same Day
$62.90
$95.00
E000480 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power supply (80W) Ships
Same Day
$92.70
$188.00
E000968 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power supply (for the C30) Ships
Same Day
$99.30
$125.00
E000982 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Power supply (24V, 3.3A, 80W) Ships
Same Day
$76.10
$115.00
F000063 Universal Card Printer Accessories, O RING Ships
Same Day
$10.20
F000092 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Belt (Card Drive) Ships
Same Day
$13.90
F000093 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Belt Stepper 2 Ships
Same Day
$12.50
F000094 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Drive Belt Ships
Same Day
$12.50
F000109 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Belt Card Drive Ships
Same Day
$17.10
F000139 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Hopper Belt Ships
Same Day
$12.50
F000337 Universal Card Printer Accessories, Spring (for the C30 Printer) Ships
Same Day
$12.30
F000390 Universal Card Printer Accessories, O Ring Belt Ships
Same Day
$11.50
86059 Universal Software, Software Developer's Kit (for the DTC400/550 and HDP600 Printers) Ships
Same Day
$10.20
81511 Ethernet Interface Adapter Please call Call for Details
86034 Ribbon; YMCK, Full-Color Ribbon with Resin Black Panel, 500-Images Please call Call for Details
86105 Camera; Canon A460 Please call Call for Details
44402P RB 3-CHANNEL, DIGITAL CONTROL 6 IN/3 OUT Please call Call for Details

Fargo C30 Details

Specifications Overview
Print Method:Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Resolution:300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Colors:Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Print Speed:**7 seconds per card (K)*
12 seconds per card (KO)*
27 seconds per card (YMCKO)*
35 seconds per card (YMCKOK)*
Print Applications:Single- or dual-sided printing for text, logos, bar codes, signatures and photos in full-color
Input Hopper Card Capacity:100 cards (.030" / .762mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity:Up to 30 cards (.030" / .762mm)
Print Area:CR-80 edge-to-edge (3.37"L x 2.11"W / 85.5mmL x 53.5mmW)
CR-79 (3.3"L x 2.04"W / 83.8mmL x 51.8mmW)
Options:Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module - field-upgradeable
Dual-sided Printing
Printer Cleaning Kit

*Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, O=Overlay
**Print speed indicates an approximate print speed and is measured from the time a card feeds into the printer to the time it ejects from the printer. Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to process the image. Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU, amount of RAM and the amount of available resources at the time of the print.

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