Sigma DS3 Direct-to-Card Printer with Tactile Impression Module
HIGHLIGHTS
Sigma: The next generation of direct-to-card printing
Entrust Sigma ID Card Printers are specifically designed for today’s cloud environments and give you the ability to easily issue secure identities
- Simple: From unboxing to issuing ID cards and mobile flashpasses to managing your printer, we made sure Sigma was the most user-friendly ID card issuance solution in the world
- Secure: Our industry-leading issuance security architecture will keep your cards and your customers’ data safe and secure each step of the issuance process
- Smart: Forward-thinking technology and scalability allow you to expand your ID card program as your needs evolve
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The world’s most user-friendly ID card printer
- Intuitive printer dashboard lets you see printer status, order supplies, check cleaning status, update firmware, or contact help – all from your mobile device
- Seamless self-service lets you access how-to videos and other helpful resources by simply scanning a QR code on the LCD display
- Variable LED light ring lets you incorporate brand colors or other customization into your ambient environment
- Pre-loaded ribbon cassettes make switching ribbons easy
Unmatched security
- Optional locks
- Secure boot protects system from malware or virus on boot-up
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) manages the printer’s own TLS/SSL certificates and keys
- Connection and data sent between software and printer is encrypted
- Customer data is encrypted and is not stored in the printer after printing is complete
- Security features added to cards
protect from tampering and
counterfeiting:
- UV printing
- Luster printing
- Color tactile printing
Flexibility and scalability built for the future
- Issuance capabilities include physical cards and digital mobile flashpass
- Choose on-premises or cloud-hosted deployment
- Expand your ID program as your needs change by adding multi-hopper, smart card capabilities, color tactile printing, and more
- Print anytime, anywhere with your mobile device (iOS, Android, Windows)
Technical Specifications
Print technology
- Direct-to-card dye-sublimation/resin thermal transfer
Print capabilities
- Two-sided (duplex) edge-to-edge printing
- Full-color and monochrome printing capability in the same printer
- Alphanumeric text, logos and digitized signatures; 1D/2D bar code images
- UV printing
Print resolution
- Standard mode: 300 x 300 dots per inch; standard text, bar code and graphics printing
- High-quality mode: 300 x 600 dots per inch for enhanced text, bar code and graphics printing; 300 x 1200 dots per inch for enhanced text and bar code printing
- 256 shades per color panel
Print speed
Front side YMCK ribbon with front side lamination: up to 210 cards per hour
- Front side YMCK-K ribbon with front side lamination and back side K: up to 185 cards per hour
- Front side YMCK ribbon with lamination and tactile: up to 195 cards per hour
- Dual-sided YMCK K ribbon with lamination and tactile: up to 160 cards per hour
Card capacity
- Automatic feed: 125-card input for 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) cards; 25-card output standard
- Front exception card slot
- Separate reject location and holding tray (two-sided printer model only)
- Input hopper empty detection
Physical dimensions
- L 23.8 in x W 10.6 in x H 20.4 in / 60.4 cm x 27 cm x 51.9 cm
- Six-compartment multi-hopper: L 27.5 in x W 16.5 in. x H 14.5 in. (69.9 cm x 41.9 cm x 36.8 cm)
Weight
- Weight 30 lbs (13.62 kg); varies with options
- Connectivity USB and Ethernet
Environment/energy-saving features
- Biodegradable supply cores made with EcoPure® additive
- Recyclable enclosure plastics (marked with recycle symbol per Resin Identification Code)
- Recyclable packaging
Included with printer
- Printer driver CD, Quick Install Guide and warranty
- Cleaning pen
- Cleaning roller spindle
- USB cable
- Power supply
- Power cord (region-specific)
Warranties
- 12-month standard depot warranty
- 12-month printhead warranty (no pass restrictions)