Entrust Direct-to-Card Printer
Entrust Sigma DS3 ID Card Printer
A higher-capability Sigma printer option for organizations with more advanced ID card printing, security, and program growth needs.
Entrust Direct-to-Card Printer
Entrust Sigma DS3 ID Card Printer
A higher-capability Sigma printer option for organizations with more advanced ID card printing, security, and program growth needs.
Advanced Options
Security and configuration paths
For organizations with higher security or durability requirements, ID CardSolutions can walk through advanced configuration paths for the Sigma DS3.
- Lamination module options
- Tactile impression module options
- Multi-hopper / higher-configuration setups
- Smart card or access credential integration
Product Summary
For more advanced card programs
The Sigma DS3 is suited for organizations that want a more robust card issuance setup within the Sigma printer family, with added security, flexibility, and room for future growth.
Best Fit For:
- Larger employee ID programs
- Schools and campuses
- Healthcare and municipal organizations
- Programs with advanced card security needs
- Organizations considering lamination or tactile impression options
- Buyers comparing Sigma models before upgrading
Benefits
Why buyers choose the Sigma DS3
Advanced Sigma option
A strong fit when the organization needs more capability than basic badge printing.
Security-focused programs
Supports secure cards, protected issuance, and credential integrity.
Add-on flexibility
CLM, TIM, and multi-hopper configurations available based on program needs.
Local support
ID CardSolutions can align the printer, supplies, and service plan.
Quick Specs
Sigma DS3 Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Print type | Dye sublimation |
| Print capability | Single or dual-sided |
| Resolution | 300 dpi, 300 × 600, 300 × 1200 |
| Color speed | Up to 250 cards/hour (single-sided), up to 180 cards/hour (dual-sided) |
| Input hopper | 125 cards |
| Output hopper | 25 cards |
| Warranty | 36 months |
Compare Models
When DS3 makes sense
The DS3 is a stronger fit when the buyer needs more than basic card output. ID CardSolutions can help compare DS1, DS2, DS3, and CR805 options.
| 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 DS3 pricing and availability
Tell ID CardSolutions about your card program, security requirements, and expected print volume — we’ll help confirm the right printer configuration.