The Entrust EM2 is a direct-to-card (DTC) plastic/ID card printer (dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer) with options for single- and dual-sided printing.
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It targets organizations needing mid-level card issuance: corporate IDs, student / membership cards, access control cards, loyalty / gift cards, etc.
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It supports additional features such as encoding (magnetic stripe, contact / contactless smart cards) depending on the configuration.
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Key Specifications & Capabilities
Based on the datasheet / user manual and product listings, here are its main specs:
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Print technology Dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer
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Print resolution 300 dpi (and modes like 300×600 or 300×1200 depending on mode)
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Print speed (typical) Monochrome (single-sided): up to 880 cards/hour
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Color (single-sided): ~225 cards/hour
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Printing modes Single-sided or dual-sided (duplex)
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Card capacity (input / output) Input hopper: ~125 cards
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Output hopper (typical): ~25 cards
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Connectivity / interfaces USB & Ethernet (network)
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Encoding / optional features Supports magnetic stripe, contact or contactless smart card encoding (depending on model)
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Supported card thickness From ~0.010 in to ~0.040 in (≈0.25 mm to ~1.016 mm)
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Operating & environmental Standard ambient: ~15 °C to 35 °C (60-95 °F)
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Humidity: non-condensing, mid ranges (e.g. 20–80 % RH, non-condensing)
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Physical size / weight The user manual gives internal layout details; some listings mention ~5.1 kg (~11.3 lbs) for similar models.
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Warranty Often 24 months (some listings)
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Maintenance & cleaning Uses cleaning cards, manuals provide cleaning / maintenance procedures.
