Entrust Direct-to-Card Printer
Entrust Sigma DS2 ID Card Printer
A flexible direct-to-card printer for organizations that need reliable ID badge printing with more capability than an entry-level single-sided printer.
Entrust Direct-to-Card Printer
Entrust Sigma DS2 ID Card Printer
A flexible direct-to-card printer for organizations that need reliable ID badge printing with more capability than an entry-level single-sided printer.
Security and Options
Built for modern issuance needs
The Sigma DS2 includes built-in security features and optional upgrades to support a range of ID card and access control programs.
- Encrypted software-to-printer communication
- Encrypted customer data
- Secure boot protection
- Optional WiFi connectivity
- Optional magnetic stripe and smart card support
Product Summary
A practical choice for growing ID programs
The Sigma DS2 is a practical choice for organizations that need dependable ID card production, simple operation, and room to support more complete card programs.
ID CardSolutions can help confirm whether the DS2 is the right fit based on card volume, card design, security needs, and budget.
Best Fit For:
- Employee ID programs
- Student and staff IDs
- Visitor and contractor badges
- Organizations that need more flexibility than the DS1
- Programs that may need front-and-back card printing
- Growing organizations replacing an older printer
Benefits
Why buyers choose the Sigma DS2
More flexible card production
A good fit when a card program needs more than a basic single-sided setup.
Familiar Sigma experience
Keeps the simple, modern Sigma family workflow.
Scalable ID program support
Works as part of a broader ID card, smart credential, or access program.
Local guidance and support
ID CardSolutions can help with selection, supplies, setup, and service.
Quick Specs
Sigma DS2 Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Print type | Dye-sub / resin thermal transfer |
| Print capability | Single or dual-sided |
| Resolution | 300 dpi, 300 × 600, 300 × 1200 |
| Color speed | Up to 225 cards/hour (single-sided), up to 140 cards/hour (dual-sided) |
| Monochrome speed | Up to 880 cards/hour, single-sided |
| Input hopper | 125 cards |
| Output hopper | 25 cards |
| Warranty | 36 months |
Compare Models
Not sure whether the DS2 is the right fit?
ID CardSolutions can compare DS1, DS2, DS3, and CR805 options based on card volume, card design, security needs, and budget.
| Compare | Sigma DS1 Compact direct-to-card printer | Sigma DS2 Flexible direct-to-card printer | Most Versatile Sigma DS3 Advanced direct-to-card printer | Artista CR805 Premium retransfer printer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Straightforward card programsSmall to mid-volume programs needing reliable everyday badges. | Growing organizationsPrograms needing more speed, flexibility, or two-sided cards. | Advanced or larger programsOrganizations planning for security, durability, and expansion. | Premium credentialsPrograms prioritizing appearance, coverage, or embedded technology. |
| Common uses | Employee IDs, student IDs, visitor badges, membership cards | Employee and campus IDs, visitor and contractor badges | Large employee programs, campuses, healthcare, municipal IDs | Healthcare, government, campus, access control, smart cards |
| Print technology | Direct-to-cardPrints directly onto the card surface. | Direct-to-cardPrints directly onto the card surface. | Direct-to-cardPrints directly onto the card surface. | RetransferPrints to film, then applies the image to the card. |
| One- or two-sided | Single-sided | Single or dual-sided | Single or dual-sided | Single or dual-sidedOver-the-edge coverage |
| Image resolution | 300 dpi Enhanced text and image modes |
300 dpi Enhanced text and image modes |
300 dpi Enhanced text and image modes |
600 dpiBest fine detail in this group |
| Color print speed | Up to 175 cards/hourSingle-sided | Up to 225 cards/hourSingle-sided; up to 140 dual-sided | Up to 250 cards/hourSingle-sided; up to 180 dual-sided | Up to 110 cards/hourSingle-sided; up to 65 dual-sided |
| Card capacity | 125-card input 25-card output |
125-card input 25-card output |
125-card input 25-card output |
125-card input 25-card output |
| Encoding options | Available Optional magnetic stripe and smart card support |
Available Optional magnetic stripe and smart card support |
Available Smart card and access credential configurations |
Available Strong fit for smart cards and access credentials |
| Lamination and advanced modules | Not the primary fit | Not the primary fit | Available configurations Lamination, tactile impression, and multi-hopper options |
Available configurations Lamination, tactile impression, and multi-hopper options |
| Card appearance | Professional everyday ID quality | Professional everyday ID quality | Professional quality with advanced security paths | Premium edge-to-edge appearance |
| Warranty | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months on printer |
| Choose this when... | You mainly print the front of standard ID badges and value simplicity. | You want a flexible everyday printer with room for a growing program. | You need faster output and may add security or durability features. | You want the most polished card appearance or print technology cards. |
Print speeds are maximum rated speeds and can vary by card design, print settings, encoding, and selected configuration. Optional features should be confirmed with an ID CardSolutions specialist.
Print speeds are maximum rated speeds and can vary by card design, print settings, encoding, and selected configuration. Optional features should be confirmed with an ID CardSolutions specialist.
Request Sigma DS2 pricing and availability
Tell ID CardSolutions about your card printing needs and we’ll help confirm the right printer, supplies, and support options.