Secure, Professional Financial Card Personalisation for Banking and Retail Environments

Professional Highlights

• Direct-to-card financial card printing system
• Full-colour and monochrome card printing
• Single-sided and double-sided printing capabilities
• Standard 300 dpi printing resolution
• Up to 250 single-sided full-colour cards per hour
• Up to 180 double-sided full-colour cards per hour
• Magnetic stripe encoding capabilities
• Contact and contactless smart card personalisation options
• Ethernet connectivity
• 125-card standard input hopper
• Optional six-compartment multi-hopper
• Security features for controlled financial card issuance
• Designed for compatible Entrust instant issuance software environments

Product Overview

The Entrust Sigma DS4 Financial Card Printer is a professional direct-to-card printing system developed for secure, on-demand financial card issuance.

Designed for banking, financial institutions and selected retail applications, the Sigma DS4 combines card printing, encoding capabilities and security features in a modular platform.

The printer supports full-colour and monochrome printing, with single-sided and double-sided card personalisation. It is intended for integration with compatible financial instant issuance software and authorised card issuance workflows.

Product Description

The Entrust Sigma DS4 enables organisations to produce personalised financial cards at the point of issuance, subject to the required software, encoding options and operational approvals.

Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology, the printer delivers colour graphics, text, barcodes and other supported card information.

Its standard 300 dpi print resolution supports professional financial card personalisation.

The system also provides controlled card handling, security features and optional modular expansion.

For organisations handling sensitive cardholder information, the Sigma DS4 offers features such as encrypted communications, a software-activated security lock and card issuance auditing capabilities.

Optional encoding configurations allow the system to support magnetic stripe, contact smart card and contactless card applications.

The Sigma DS4 is a specialised financial issuance device. Buyers should verify their application, software requirements, card specifications, security procedures and permitted issuance activities before purchasing.

Product Facts

Brand: Entrust
Product Family: Sigma
Model: DS4
Product Type: Financial Card Printer
Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Printing Capability: Single-Sided and Double-Sided
Colour Printing: Full Colour and Monochrome
Standard Resolution: 300 dpi
Communication: Ethernet
Primary Application: Financial Card Instant Issuance
Standard Input Capacity: 125 Cards
Optional Expansion: Six-Compartment Multi-Hopper

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Entrust
Model: Sigma DS4
Printer Category: Financial Instant Issuance Card Printer
Print Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution: 300 × 300 dpi Standard Mode
Print Capability: Single-Sided and Double-Sided, Full-Colour and Monochrome
Single-Sided Colour Speed: Up to 250 Cards per Hour with YMCKT Ribbon
Double-Sided Colour Speed: Up to 180 Cards per Hour with YMCKT-KT Ribbon
Double-Sided Monochrome Speed: Up to 500 Cards per Hour with Supported Black Ribbon
Standard Input Hopper: 125 Cards
Standard Output Hopper: 25 Cards
Reject Holding Tray: 10 Cards
Optional Multi-Hopper: Six Compartments, 125 Cards Each, 750 Cards Total
Supported Card Format: ID-1
Card Thickness: Approximately 0.68–0.84 mm
Connectivity: Ethernet
Magnetic Stripe Encoding: ISO 7811 Three-Track Support, Subject to Configuration
Contactless Smart Card Encoding: ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693, Subject to Installed Options
Contact Smart Card Encoding: Available with Compatible Configuration
Security Features: Software-Activated Lock, Encrypted Communications, Concealed Output Hopper and Non-Resettable Card Counter
Display: Graphical LCD
Printer Dimensions: Approximately 44.2 × 22.6 × 22.9 cm, Standard Single-Hopper Configuration
Printer Weight: Approximately 5.49 kg, Standard Configuration
Operating Temperature: 15°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity: 20%–80% RH, Non-Condensing
Software Requirements: Compatible Entrust Financial Instant Issuance Software, Subject to Version and Licensing
Warranty: To Be Confirmed in the Supplier's Written Quotation
Important: Printing speed, encoding functionality, software compatibility, security features and accessory availability depend on the exact supplied configuration.

Applications

• Bank branch instant card issuance
• Debit card personalisation
• Credit card personalisation
• Prepaid financial card issuance
• Contactless financial card issuance
• Authorised financial institution card replacement
• Selected retail financial issuance programmes

The Sigma DS4 is intended for properly authorised financial card issuance operations.

Compatibility

The Entrust Sigma DS4 is designed to operate within compatible Entrust financial instant issuance environments.

Compatibility depends on the installed printer configuration, software version, licensing, card technology and financial institution requirements.

The printer should not be assumed to operate as a standard desktop ID-card printer with generic card design software.

Magnetic stripe, contact smart card and contactless encoding capabilities must be verified against the exact ordered configuration.

Buyer Guidance

Before requesting a quotation, please confirm:

1. Whether the application involves debit, credit, prepaid or another authorised financial card type.
2. Whether single-sided or double-sided printing is required.
3. Whether magnetic stripe encoding is necessary.
4. Whether contact or contactless smart card personalisation is required.
5. Whether the customer already uses a compatible Entrust instant issuance software platform.
6. The expected card issuance volume.
7. Whether a standard hopper or optional multi-hopper configuration is required.
8. Required card stock, ribbons, accessories and security features.
9. The installation country, intended end user and applicable financial card issuance requirements.
10. Whether implementation, licensing, training or integration services are required.

NEOTECH® UAE recommends confirming the complete technical and commercial scope before placing an order.

How to Use

1. Confirm the correct printer configuration and required software environment.
2. Install the printer in a suitable controlled location.
3. Connect the printer to the compatible network and approved power source.
4. Install the appropriate card stock and ribbon supplies.
5. Configure the supported financial issuance software and authorised user access.
6. Configure any required encoding functionality.
7. Test the complete card printing and personalisation workflow.
8. Begin production only after the applicable operational and security checks have been completed.

Professional configuration and integration may be required depending on the financial institution's systems.

Delivery & Returns UAE

Pricing, availability, configuration, warranty and delivery lead time are subject to written confirmation.

The Entrust Sigma DS4 is a specialised financial card issuance product. Software licences, card stock, ribbons, encoding modules, installation, integration and training are not included unless expressly stated in the quotation.

Any special-order terms will be communicated before order acceptance and payment.

Please verify all technical specifications, compatibility requirements and commercial terms before purchasing.

Returns and cancellations are governed by the agreed terms and applicable UAE consumer protection laws.

Why NEOTECH® UAE?

At NEOTECH® UAE, we believe in honest product information, transparent pricing, clear delivery terms and customer-first service.

If we accept your payment but cannot fulfil the agreed order, we will initiate a 100% refund of the amount received for the unfulfilled goods, including applicable VAT, without NEOTECH® cancellation or handling charges, subject to necessary payment verification and processing.

Learn First. Decide Second. No pressure, no obligation—just honest guidance to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Contact – NEOTECH® UAE

For product enquiries, configuration guidance and quotations:

NEOTECH® UAE

Operated by NEOLYN TECHNOLOGY LLC

Store 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Email: support@neotech.ae

Please mention Entrust Sigma DS4 Financial Card Printer and your required configuration when contacting us.

FAQ – Entrust Sigma DS4

Q: What is the Entrust Sigma DS4?
A: The Sigma DS4 is a professional financial card printer designed for secure instant issuance and personalisation of compatible financial cards.

Q: Is the Sigma DS4 suitable for debit and credit cards?
A: Yes. It is designed for financial card issuance applications, subject to the required software, encoding configuration and applicable authorisations.

Q: Does the Sigma DS4 support double-sided printing?
A: Yes. The printer supports single-sided and double-sided card printing.

Q: What is the printing resolution?
A: The standard printing resolution is 300 dpi.

Q: How fast can the Sigma DS4 print?
A: Manufacturer specifications indicate up to 250 single-sided full-colour cards per hour and up to 180 double-sided full-colour cards per hour with the specified ribbons. Actual performance depends on the application and configuration.

Q: Does it support magnetic stripe encoding?
A: Magnetic stripe encoding is supported in appropriate configurations. The exact encoding capability must be confirmed before ordering.

Q: Can it personalise contactless smart cards?
A: Contactless smart card personalisation is supported with compatible options and software. Card technology and configuration must be verified.

Q: Does the Sigma DS4 include software?
A: Software inclusion and licensing depend on the quotation. Customers should not assume that a complete financial card issuance software solution is included with the printer.

Q: Can I use this printer for ordinary employee ID cards?
A: The Sigma DS4 is primarily intended for specialised financial card issuance. For standard employee ID printing, a conventional ID-card printer may be more suitable.

Q: Are ribbons and blank cards included?
A: Consumables and accessories are included only if specifically stated in the supplier's quotation.

Q: Is the Entrust Sigma DS4 available in the UAE?
A: Please contact NEOTECH® UAE for current sourcing availability, the required configuration, quotation and estimated delivery terms.

Q: Does NEOTECH® UAE provide installation and integration?
A: Any installation, software integration or training services must be separately assessed and expressly confirmed in writing.

Disclaimer – NEOTECH® UAE

Entrust, Sigma, Datacard and associated trademarks belong to their respective owners.

NEOTECH® UAE is an independent supplier enquiry channel and does not claim to be an authorised Entrust distributor or certified financial issuance integrator unless separately verified.

Product specifications, optional features, regional availability and supported software may change without notice.

Financial card issuance, cardholder data processing and payment-card personalisation may require specific authorisations, security controls, software licences and institutional approvals. Customers are responsible for confirming their applicable requirements.

Product availability, pricing, warranty, delivery and supply terms are subject to written confirmation before order acceptance.

Last Updated: 12 October 2026 (GST, UTC+4)