Entrust Sigma Series

What is the Entrust Sigma ID Card Printer ideal for?

The Entrust Sigma Series is ideal for organisations that need fast, secure, and professional on-demand ID card issuance. Designed for workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, membership organisations, retail environments, and event management, the Sigma printers offer reliable production of employee badges, student IDs, access control cards, visitor passes, and photo IDs. Their advanced security features make them particularly well-suited for businesses that handle sensitive data or require high levels of identity protection. With options for contactless and smart card encoding, the Sigma Series fits perfectly into modern access control systems, while their efficient print speeds and easy-to-use interface make them a strong choice for busy environments that need consistent, high-quality output with minimal downtime.

What are the main features of the Entrust Sigma ID card printer?

The Entrust Sigma Series — including the DSE, DS1, and DS2 — is the ultimate solution for secure, professional ID card printing. Built for efficiency and reliability, these printers deliver high-quality dye-sublimation prints with crisp, vibrant results. Key features include fast single- and dual-sided printing, pre-loaded ribbon cassettes for easy maintenance, and a customisable LED light ring. Advanced security keeps sensitive data protected with encryption, secure boot, and optional physical locks. Flexible encoding options support magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart cards, while hybrid capabilities allow issuance of both physical cards and digital mobile credentials. Compact, scalable, and user-friendly with a mobile management dashboard, the Sigma Series is ideal for workplaces, schools, events, and any organisation that requires fast, secure, and professional ID card issuance.

What consumables are available for the Entrust Sigma Series

• Entrust YMCKL‑KT Luster Ribbon: This is the specialty ribbon that adds visible, translucent colour-shifting lustereffects + UV-fluorescence, ideal for two-factor or overt security printing.

• Entrust YMCKT Colour Ribbon 250: Standard full-colour ribbon for high-quality photos and graphics.

• Entrust YMCKT Colour Cassette 500: Higher-yield colour ribbon for more frequent printing.

• Entrust Monochrome Black Ribbon 1,500: Great for simple black text, barcodes or IDs with minimal colour.

• Entrust Monochrome White Ribbon: Useful for printing white text or designs — especially on coloured or transparent cards.

• Entrust Monochrome Silver Metallic Ribbon: Metallic effect for premium or decorative cards.

• Entrust Monochrome Green Ribbon: Colourful mono option; useful for categorisation or themed IDs.

• Entrust Monochrome Black (KTT) Ribbon: High-yield black resin ribbon.

Which markets is the Entrust Sigma Series sold?

The Entrust Sigma Series serves a wide range of industry verticals where secure, reliable ID card issuance is essential. In the government and public sector, Sigma printers are used for national IDs, secure visitor credentials, and smart card programs. Corporate and enterprise organisations rely on them for employee badges, access control, and internal security credentials. In education, universities and schools issue student and staff ID cards efficiently, while in healthcare, hospitals and clinics use Sigma printers for staff identification and secure access to sensitive areas. The retail, hospitality, and membership sectors utilise them for loyalty programs, membership cards, and employee credentials. Additionally, the transport and logistics industry employs Sigma printers for secure staff IDs, transit passes, and access management. With flexible deployment options and advanced security features, the Sigma Series adapts seamlessly to any environment requiring professional, high-quality identity issuance.

What upgrades are available for the Entrust Sigma Series?

The Entrust Sigma Series offers a range of optional upgrades to enhance functionality and security. You can add magnetic stripe encoding to support ISO-standard mag-stripe cards, or a smart card encoder (contact or contactless) for secure credentials such as MIFARE, DESFire, and iCLASS. For higher-volume workflows, a multi-hopper moduleincreases card capacity, while an optional Wi-Fi upgrade enables wireless printing for flexible installation. The Tactile Impression Module (TIM) allows embossing or raised security elements on cards to prevent counterfeiting, and an inline lamination module adds a protective overlay for increased durability and tamper resistance. Additional locking mechanisms secure card hoppers and prevent unauthorized access to blank cards. These upgrades make the Sigma Series highly adaptable, scalable, and suitable for a wide range of secure identity issuance applications.

Who are Entrust?

Entrust is a global leader in digital security and identity solutions, specialising in secure credential issuance, identity management, and payment technologies. Founded in 1969 as Entrust Technologies, the company initially focused on cryptography and digital certificates, helping organisations protect sensitive data in the early days of online computing. Over the decades, Entrust expanded into physical and digital identity solutions, including secure ID cards, passports, and access control systems, becoming a trusted partner for governments, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, and has built a strong international presence, offering products and services in over 150 countries. Today, Entrust combines decades of expertise in security with modern innovations such as cloud-based credential issuance, mobile identity solutions, and the Sigma Series of ID card printers, which exemplify their commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and scalable identity management solutions for a wide range of industries.

Why choose cards-x?  

Cards-X brings over 25 years of experience in the ID card industry, providing expert solutions and support for organisations of all sizes. With a deep understanding of ID card printing, access control, and secure credentialing, Cards-X has built a reputation for delivering reliable products, professional advice, and tailored services to meet the unique needs of each customer. Their long-standing presence in the market reflects a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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