The printer works securely with both on-prem and cloud solutions to instantly issues secure, flat financial crads. With edge-to-edge printing capabilities and a print resolution of up to 300×1200, Sigma DS4 allows to print fine details of images and small text.
Main functions of the system include:
Full color or monochrome direct-to-card printing
Magnetic stripe encoding
Contact or contactless smart card encoding
Advantages
Tech Specifications
Advantages
Main advantages include:
Easy to use
DS4 is a complete instant issuance solution that's easy to install and use right out of the box.
Physical security
A software-activated lock secures cardstock, supplies, and reject cards. The controlled access meets Visa and Mastercard security requirements.
Flexible features
Print one- and two-sided cards, monochrome and full color, with magnetic stripe encoding, smart card personalization, and more.
Modular design
Add an optional multi-hopper for multiple designs or add an embosser unit to produce embossed cards with metallic tipping foil.
Printer dashboard
See printer status, order supplies, check cleaning status, update firmware, or contact help—all on your mobile device or desktop.
Digital security
The DS4 supports TLS/ SSL encryption and AES-256, and includes a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to securely manage certificates and keys.
Tech Specifications
Speed Full-color Printing:
Up to 250 cards per hour, single-sided (YMCKT)
Up to 180 cards per hour, two-sided (YMCKT-KT)
Monochrome Printing:
Up to 500 cards per hour, two-sided (black HQ)
Encoding
Magnetic stripe encoding
ISO 7811, three track high- and low-coercivity
Print Technology
Dye-sublimation/Resin thermal transfer
Capacity
Automatic card feed with 125-card input hopper based on 0.030 in. card thickness
25-card output standard
Separate reject location and holding tray, 10-card capacity
Front exception card slot
Security Features
Software activated lock to secure card stock, supplies and reject card hopper
SSL/TLS encryption, supports AES-256
Bolt-down ready
Secure cable lock (sold separately)
Concealed output hopper
Password protected cabinet
Non-resettable card counter for auditing
Secure Ribbon Scramble
Printing with Secure Ribbon Scramble allows users to specify the card fields that are to be securely printed, making defined personal data difficult to read from the used ribbon supply
Software needed: IFI On-prem 6.10 or higher and IFIaaS 8.3 or higher
Available for UV monochrome ribbons (excluding cassette types) and standard black and white non-UV ribbons
Only recommended for personalization fields, not recommended for non-personalization information
Display
Graphical LCD Display
User interface languages available: English, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese
Physical Dimensions
Single hopper system: 17.4 X 8.9 X 9" (44.2 X 22.6 X 22.9 cm)
Six-compartment multi-hopper system: 23 X 13.4 X 16.2" (58.4 X 34 X 41.1 cm)
Weight
Single input hopper, encoding, printing: 12.1 lbs (5.49 kg)
Six-compartment multi-hopper, encoding, printing: 30.9 lbs (14.02 kg)
Card Thickness
0.68 mm to 0.84 mm (27 mil to 33 mil)
Driver Operating
Supported by Instant Financial Issuance Software 6.7 (On-prem) and 8.2 (as a Service)
System Support
Windows 10 32 bit – professional or enterprise
Windows 10, version 1909 64-bit – home, professional
Warranty
36-month warranty
Multi-hopper
Six-compartment multi-hopper
Six 125-card hoppers
750-card total capacity
Smart Card
Contact and contactless smart card encoding for ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693
Personalization
MIFARE, MIFARE DESFire
Single-wire connectivity
Supports production of EMV level-1 compliant cards
Print Technology
One-sided (simplex) and two-sided (duplex), edge-to-edge printing
Full-color and monochrome printing capability
Standard mode: 300 x 300 dots per inch, standard text, bar code and graphics printing
