Professional credentials, printed at your desk
The Entrust Sigma DS2 is the next generation of direct-to-card printing — a dual-sided ID card printer that prints the front and back of each card automatically, no manual flipping, with the speed for medium- to high-volume issuance and a cloud-first design rated among the most user-friendly issuance systems anywhere. Unbox it, connect it over USB or Ethernet, and you are printing professional photo IDs in minutes, with a smartphone-style setup experience and a Printer Dashboard you can manage from your phone.
About the HID Omnikey encoder in this configuration
This configuration includes the factory-installed HID Omnikey smart card encoder (kit 531237-001), built into the printer. It personalizes contactless credentials — HID iCLASS, iCLASS SE, and Seos, HID Prox, plus MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire — making it the natural choice when your badges double as door keys on an HID access control system. On the DS2 it is a single-wire encoder: encoding data travels through the printer’s own USB or Ethernet connection, with no separate reader cable to run — ideal for networked and remote issuance. Choose the Identiv or Duali option instead if you also need to encode contact chip cards (the gold-pad chips you insert).
Inline single-side lamination
This configuration adds the Sigma CLM lamination module (531048-001), which applies a tamper-evident overlay to the front of each card as it prints. Lamination is the difference between a badge that lasts months and a credential that lasts years: the overlay guards the printed image against abrasion, fading, and everyday wear, and any attempt to peel or alter it leaves visible evidence. Load clear full-card or patch laminates, UV-fluorescent or holographic security laminates, or economical topcoat — each in a drop-in cartridge.
Secure by design
The Sigma platform treats the printer as a trusted IoT device: Secure Boot blocks tampered firmware at power-up, a Trusted Platform Module holds the printer’s own TLS certificates, every connection to your issuance software is encrypted, and no cardholder data remains in the printer after the card prints. Add UV fluorescent or luster security ribbons for visible and covert card authentication without extra hardware.
Cloud, on-premises, or pay-as-you-print
Drive the DS2 with Entrust Adaptive Issuance Instant ID software — available as an additional purchase, on your network or in the cloud, including simultaneous issuance of a physical card and a digital mobile flashpass. Prefer not to buy a software license? Instant ID as a Service ribbons include the cloud software with every ribbon, so you pay only as you print. A standard Windows driver covers third-party badging software.
Specialist ID is an authorized Entrust partner — your printer, supplies, and 36-month warranty are fully backed by Entrust.
Consumables
A complete list of compatible consumables for the Entrust Sigma DS2. Click any part number for details.
| Part Number | Description and Yield |
|---|---|
| 525100-004 | Entrust YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit, 500 Prints |
| 525100-001 | Entrust YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit, 250 Prints |
| 525150-004 | Entrust YMCKT Prefilled Cassette, 500 Prints |
| 525100-005 | Entrust YMCKT-KT Color Ribbon, 350 Prints |
| 525150-005 | Entrust YMCKT-KT Prefilled Cassette, 350 Prints |
| 525100-002 | Entrust ymcKT Half-Panel Ribbon, 650 Prints |
| 525100-014 | Entrust KT Black Ribbon, 1,000 Prints |
| 525100-010 | Entrust KTT Black Ribbon, 750 Prints |
| 525150-010 | Entrust KTT Black Prefilled Cassette, 750 Prints |
| 525100-021 | Entrust YMCKT PETG Ribbon, 250 Prints |
| 525100-023 | Entrust WTT White Ribbon, 650 Prints |
| 525100-011 | Entrust YMCKF-KT UV Ribbon, 300 Prints |
| 525100-016 | Entrust YMCKL-KT Luster Ribbon, 300 Prints |
| 525150-012 | Entrust ST-KT Silver Matte Cassette, 500 Prints |
| 525150-013 | Entrust GT-KT Gold Matte Cassette, 500 Prints |
| 525900-001 | Entrust Black Standard/Food-Safe Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-002 | Entrust Black High-Opacity Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-017 | Entrust White Standard/Food-Safe Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-004 | Entrust White High-Opacity Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-003 | Entrust Royal Blue Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-005 | Entrust Red Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-008 | Entrust Green Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-006 | Entrust Silver Matte Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-007 | Entrust Gold Matte Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-014 | Entrust Metallic Silver Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-015 | Entrust Metallic Gold Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525900-009 | Entrust Scratch-Off Gray Monochrome Ribbon, 1,500 Prints |
| 525170-201 | IIDaaS YMCKT Ribbon + Cloud Software, 250 Prints |
| 525170-204 | IIDaaS YMCKT Ribbon + Cloud Software, 500 Prints |
| 525170-205 | IIDaaS YMCKT-KT Dual-Sided Ribbon + Cloud Software, 350 Prints |
| Part Number | Description and Yield |
|---|---|
| 508668-701 | Entrust DuraGard 0.5 mil Clear Full-Card Laminate, 350 |
| 508668-702 | Entrust DuraGard 0.5 mil Smart-Card-Window Laminate, 350 |
| 508668-903 | Entrust DuraGard 0.5 mil Magnetic-Stripe Laminate, 350 |
| 508785-701 | Entrust DuraGard 1.0 mil Clear Full-Card Laminate, 300 |
| 508785-702 | Entrust DuraGard 1.0 mil Smart-Card-Window Laminate, 300 |
| 531581-701 | Entrust DuraGard Economy 1.0 mil Full-Card Laminate, 300 |
| 508944-901 | Entrust DuraGard 1.0 mil UV-Protective Laminate, 300 |
| 508808-002 | Entrust DuraGard Compass Holographic Laminate, 350 |
| 508832-701 | Entrust Clear Full-Card Topcoat, 1,000 Applications |
| 508834-701 | Entrust DuraShield Clear Full-Card Overlay, 500 |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SPID-9630 | Specialist ID Blank White PVC Cards, CR-80 30mil |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 531624-001 | Entrust Sigma Series Printer Cleaning Kit |
| 552141-002 | Entrust Isopropanol Cleaning Cards, 10 Pack |
Technical Specifications
- Print method
- Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
- Print resolution
- 300 dpi (300 x 600 and 300 x 1200 for monochrome detail)
- Print sides
- Dual-sided (automatic front and back)
- Print speed
- Up to 225 full-color single-sided cards per hour; up to 140 full-color dual-sided cards per hour; up to 880 monochrome cards per hour
- Card input
- 125-card input hopper (removable, lockable in place)
- Card output
- 25-card output hopper; 10-card reject hopper
- Accepted cards
- ISO ID-1, CR-79, CR-80; 0.010 to 0.040 in (0.25–1.016 mm); glossy PVC, select key fobs, StickiCard adhesive-back, and rewritable cards
- Smart card encoding
- HID Omnikey encoder — contactless credentials (iCLASS, iCLASS SE, Seos, HID Prox, plus MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire); built into the printer, single-wire — encodes through the printer’s own USB or Ethernet connection
- Lamination
- Sigma CLM inline lamination module (531048-001) — tamper-evident overlay applied to the front of each card; accepts clear, patch, UV-fluorescent, holographic, and topcoat cartridges
- Connectivity
- USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet standard; optional Wi-Fi upgrade kit (dual-band 802.11g/n)
- Security
- Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TLS 1.2/1.3 encrypted connections, no cardholder data stored after printing; optional UV fluorescent and luster security ribbons
- Software
- Entrust Adaptive Issuance Instant ID (sold separately); Instant ID as a Service (software included with IIDaaS ribbons); or third-party software via the free XPS Card Printer Driver (Windows 11, 10, 8.1; Windows Server)
- Issuance
- Physical cards plus digital mobile flashpass (with Entrust cloud software)
- Dimensions
- 17.4 in L x 8.9 in W x 9 in H (44.2 x 22.6 x 22.9 cm) printer only; the CLM lamination module mounts beneath the printer, increasing system height
- Weight
- 12.1 lb (5.49 kg) printer only; the CLM lamination module beneath it adds to system weight
- Warranty
- 36 months, printer and printhead
Compatible Supplies
Genuine Entrust ribbons and supplies matched to the Entrust Sigma DS2.
Entrust 525100-005 YMCKT-KT Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS2 and DS3, 350 Prints
Entrust 525100-004 YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 500 Prints
Blank White PVC Cards for ID Badge Printers - CR80 30 Mil (SPID-9630)
Entrust 531624-001 Sigma Series Printer Cleaning Kit
Entrust 508668-701 DuraGard 0.5 mil Clear Full-Card Laminate for Sigma DS2 and DS3 CLM, 350 Laminations
Entrust 508668-702 DuraGard 0.5 mil Clear Smart-Card-Window Laminate for Sigma DS2 and DS3 CLM, 350 Laminations
Entrust 525100-001 YMCKT Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 250 Prints
Entrust 525150-004 YMCKT Prefilled Ribbon Cassette for Sigma DS1 and DS2, 500 Prints
Entrust 525150-005 YMCKT-KT Prefilled Ribbon Cassette for Sigma DS2, 350 Prints
Entrust 525900-001 Black Standard/Food-Safe Monochrome Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 1,500 Prints
Entrust 525100-014 KT Black Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 1,000 Prints
Entrust 525100-002 ymcKT Half-Panel Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 650 Prints
Entrust 525100-010 KTT Black Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 750 Prints
Entrust 525100-011 YMCKF-KT UV Fluorescent Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 300 Prints
Entrust 525100-016 YMCKL-KT Luster Color Ribbon Kit for Sigma DS1, DS2 and DS3, 300 Prints
Entrust 552141-002 Isopropanol Printer Cleaning Cards, 10 Pack
Documents & Resources
- Spec Sheet Entrust Sigma DS2 Datasheet
- Spec Sheet Entrust Sigma DS2 Lamination Module Datasheet
- Document entrust sigma ds1 ds2 card printer brochure
- Document entrust sigma ribbon supplies guide
- Document entrust sigma durability supplies guide
- Guide Entrust Sigma Quick Install Guide
- Guide Entrust Sigma DS Series User Guide
- Document Entrust Instant ID as a Service Overview
- Document entrust sigma ds2 clm supplies datasheet