Entrust Sigma DS3

The Entrust Sigma DS3 is a professional-grade direct-to-card printer designed for secure and efficient ID card issuance.

  • Resolution: 300 dpi for crisp, photo-quality printing
  • Print Technology: Direct-to-card dye sublimation
  • Print Speed: Up to 250 cards per hour (single-sided, YMCKT)
  • Input Hopper: 125-card capacity
  • Output Hopper: 25- or 100-card options
  • Encoding Options: Magnetic stripe, contact/contactless smart cards
  • Connectivity: USB and Ethernet standard; optional Wi-Fi
  • Security: Secure boot, TLS/SSL, and encrypted data transfers
  • Optional Lamination: Dual-sided lamination module for extra durability
3-Year Warranty Included
Free Delivery & Installation
Dedicated Pre-Sales Consultation
Overview
Specifications
Use Cases
Support

Advanced Enterprise Card Issuance

The Entrust Sigma DS3 is designed for organizations that demand security, efficiency, and scalability. With modular capabilities and cloud management tools, it simplifies high-volume ID card printing while maintaining enterprise-grade security and performance.

High-Speed Performance

Capable of printing up to 250 cards per hour, ideal for busy enrollment environments and corporate deployments.

Cloud-Ready Architecture

Built-in support for cloud-based issuance and remote printer management via Entrust Instant ID as a Service.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Features secure boot, data encryption, and trusted platform modules to safeguard sensitive identity data.

Technical Specifications

Print Technology

  • Method: Direct-to-Card (DTC) printing
  • Resolution: 300 x 600 dpi (color), 300 x 1200 dpi (mono)

Print Speed

  • Color: Up to 250 cards per hour (YMCKT)
  • Monochrome: Up to 500 cards per hour

Card Handling

  • Input Hopper: 125 cards
  • Output Hopper: 25 cards (optional 100-card output available)
  • Card Thickness: 0.25 mm to 1.016 mm

Ideal Use Cases

Education ID Cards

Perfect for schools, colleges, and universities to issue secure student and staff ID cards with photos and barcodes.

Corporate Badging

Ideal for employee access cards and company ID badges with branding and security features.

Healthcare Access

Used in hospitals and clinics for issuing secure access cards to staff and visitors with optional smart card encoding.

Support & Services

Entrust Global Support

Access to Entrust's global technical support team for troubleshooting, installation help, and maintenance guidance.

24/7 Customer Assistance

Round-the-clock support for mission-critical environments, available via phone, email, or chat.

Onsite Setup & Training

Professional setup and user training services ensure smooth deployment and usage of your DS3 printer.