--- title: "Fargo C50: Simple, Reliable, and Affordable Photo ID Card Printing" description: The C50 provides simple, reliable, and affordable photo ID card personalization. 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### Top Categories - [Case Study (2)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/case-study) - [Document Scanners (3)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/document-scanners) - [ID Badge Accessories (12)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-badge-accessories) - [ID Card Printer (29)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-card-printer) - [Label Printers (1)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/label-printers) - [Mobile Access (12)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/mobile-access) - [News (8)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/news) - [Physical Access Control (27)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/physical-access-control) - [Technical Support (4)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/technical-support) - [Visitor Management (15)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/visitor-management) See all # Fargo C50: Simple, Reliable, and Affordable Photo ID Card Printing [ID Card Printer](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-card-printer) By [Veronica Shopp-Dubon](https://info.jobrien.com/author/veronica-shopp-dubon) June 25, 2023 ![Fargo C50](http://info.jobrien.com/hubfs/fargo-c50-member-use.png) *Simple, reliable, and affordable photo ID card personalization.* Need to print a low volume of identification cards at a great value? The Fargo C50 ID card printer provides a solid entry point for small businesses, volunteer organizations, schools, or anyone who is looking to produce ID cards without investing a ton of money. ## Simple: Typically, the [Fargo C50](http://www.jobrien.com/id-card-printers/fargo-c50-id-card-printers/) can be procured as an [all-inclusive ID card printing system.](http://www.jobrien.com/id-card-printers/fargo-c50-id-card-printers/) This includes everything you need to get up and running at a tremendous value. The C50 contains reliable components and offers a simplistic setup for printing single-sided full-color ID cards. > "*The FARGO® C50 Direct-to-Card (DTC®) printer is simplicity at its finest. Designed to be virtually plug-and play, the C50 can go from the box to printing full-color, personalized cards in a matter of minutes."* ## Reliable: The [Fargo C50](http://www.jobrien.com/id-card-printers/fargo-c50-id-card-printers/) Printer comes with a full two-year warranty and is designed to last. > *"Easily maintain your printer without IT assistance. Designed with efficiency in mind, the C50’s all-in-one printer ribbon and card cleaning cartridge can be replaced and reloaded as needed by you, the user in just minutes. Additionally, the intuitive FARGO Workbench™ utility automatically monitors the health of your printer so that you can see at a glance when routine maintenance needs to be performed."* ## Affordable: The [Fargo C50](http://www.jobrien.com/id-card-printers/fargo-c50-id-card-printers/) card printer will meet and exceed your entry-level expectations without breaking your budget. The ultra-portable and lightweight design allows you to easily set up a temporary badging station on the go. With color ribbon options (100 or 250 images), you will be able to maximize efficiency and avoid purchasing any unnecessary surplus. With high capacity (1000 images) monochrome ribbons, the C50 is great for personalizing pre-printed cards at a lightning-fast 7-second print speed at a low cost per print. **Ready to Shop? [Click here to be taken to the product page.](http://www.jobrien.com/id-card-printers/fargo-c50-id-card-printers/)** ![C50 right angle (cropped tighter).png](https://info.jobrien.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Printers/C50/C50%20right%20angle%20(cropped%20tighter).png?width=320&height=250&name=C50%20right%20angle%20(cropped%20tighter).png)**For more information on the Fargo C50 download the datasheet: [![Download Fargo C50 Datasheet](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2317303/3a795d17-a5f7-4887-b443-a6fe3a2f62d0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2317303/3a795d17-a5f7-4887-b443-a6fe3a2f62d0)** **Watch the video to learn more:**   **Click below to contact a J. O'Brien representative about the Fargo C50** [![Need More Info? 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