Sigma DS3 Direct-to-Card

Printer with Card

Lamination Module
HIGHLIGHTS KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
Sigma: The next generation of The world’s most user-friendly
direct-to-card printing ID card printer
Entrust Sigma ID Card Printers are • Intuitive printer dashboard lets you
specifically designed for today’s cloud see printer status, order supplies,
environments and give you the ability check cleaning status, update
to easily issue secure identities. firmware, or contact help – all from
your mobile device
• Simple: From unboxing to issuing
ID cards and mobile flashpasses to •S
 eamless self-service lets you access
managing your printer, we made sure how-to videos and other helpful
Sigma was the most user-friendly ID resources by simply scanning a
card issuance solution in the world QR code on the LCD display

• Secure: Our industry-leading •V

 ariable LED light ring lets you
issuance security architecture will incorporate brand colors or other
help protect your cards and your customization into your ambient
customers’ data during each step environment
of the issuance process •O
 ptional pre-loaded ribbon cassettes
• Smart: Forward-thinking technology make switching ribbons easy
and scalability allow you to expand • Innovative patented printhead
your ID card program as your protector feature shields the
needs evolve printhead during ribbon replacement
or printer servicing, which helps to
extend the printhead life. Enables
you to easily fix the issue at hand
without having to worry about
damaging the printhead.
Learn more about the Sigma DS3 printer at entrust.com
 Sigma DS3 Direct-to-Card Printer with
Card Lamination Module
Unmatched security Flexibility and scalability built for
• Optional Locks the future
• Issuance capabilities include physical
•S
 ecure boot protects system from
cards and digital mobile flashpass
malware or virus on boot-up
•C
 hoose on-premises or cloud-hosted
•T
 rusted Platform Module (TPM)
deployment
manages the printer’s own TLS/SSL
certificates and keys •E
 xpand your ID program as your
needs change by adding multi-
•C
 onnection and data sent between
hopper, smart card capabilities,
software and printer is encrypted
WiFi connectivity, and more
•C
 ustomer data is encrypted and is not
•P
 rint anytime, anywhere with
stored in the printer after printing is
your mobile device (iOS, Android,
complete
Windows)
•S
 ecurity features added to cards
protect from tampering and
counterfeiting:
- UV printing
- Holographic laminates
- Luster printing
- Tactile impression
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Card Lamination Module
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Features & Supplies

Print technology Dye-sublimation/resin thermal transfer
Print capabilities Single or dual-sided, rewritable technology
Print resolution 300 dots per inch (dpi) (300 X 600, 300 X 1200)
Print, lamination, and • Front side YMCK ribbon with front side lamination: Up to 210 cards per hour
tactile speed •F ront 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
• Monochrome printing: Up to 1,100 cards per hour, single-sided
Card capacity Input hopper: 125 cards
Output hopper: 25 cards
Reject hopper: 10 cards
Card sizes Thickness: 0.010 inches to 0.040 inches (0.25mm - 1.016mm)
Dimension: ID-1, CR-79, CR-80
Operating environment Temperature: 60°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
Humidity: 20-80% RH - non-condensing

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

Weight 30 lbs (13.62 kg); varies with options
Connectivity USB and Ethernet
Warranty 36 months
Web browser support for Chrome - Preferred
Instant ID as a Service Edge/Internet Explorer
Safari
Operating system Windows 10 versions, 32- and 64-bit
support for Windows 8.1, 32- or 64-bit
printer driver Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012, R2, 64-bit
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Card Lamination Module
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optional Features & Supplies
Magnetic stripe encoding ISO 7811 three-track support (high- and low-coercivity)
JIS Type II single-track option

Multi-hopper Six compartment multi-hopper (six 125-card hoppers, 750-card total capacity)

WiFi WiFi types: 802.11g/n

Authentication modes: None, WPA2 Personal
Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Smart card encoding Single wire or loosely coupled:

• Contact smart card encoding: ISO 7816 T=0 (T=1), Class A 5V (3V and 1.8V)
•C ontactless smart card encoding: ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, MIFARE,
MIFARE® DESFire EV1/EV2, HID Prox, iClass, iClass SE, iClass Seos, Felica

Color ribbons* Prefilled print ribbon cassettes:

YMCKT 500 images
YMCKT-KT 350 images
KTT 750 images
ST-KT 500 images
GT-KT 500 images
Refill print ribbon kits:
YMCKT 250/500 images
ymcKT 650 images
YMCKT-KT 350 images
ymcKT-KT 435 images
KT 1,000 images
KTT 750 images
YMCKF-KT 300 images
YMCKL-KT 300 images
YMCK** 500 images
YMCK-K** 500 images
Monochrome ribbons Refill print ribbon kits in black, white, blue, red, green, scratch-off, silver matte,
gold matte, silver metallic, and gold metallic: 1500 images

Overlays and films Clear or holo topcoat: 1000 images

DuraGard® clear or holo laminate (0.5, 0.6 or 1 mil): 350 images
DuraGard® clear or holo laminate (1.0 mil): 300 images
Clear DuraShield™ overlay**: 500 images
* Color ribbon guide: Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Black, T=Topcoat, F=UV fluorescent, L=Luster, y=1/2 panel Yellow,
m=1/2 panel Magenta, c=1/2 panel Cyan, S=Silver matte, G=Gold matte.
** For use in conjunction with laminator module topcoats or overlays
Panel print ribbon yields stated are typically the maximum number of panel sets per roll.
Monochrome print ribbon yields stated are the minimum achievable per roll. Actual yields may be more than 3 times
greater due to Entrust monochrome ribbon saver features.

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