Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer & Encoder

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Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer & Encoder

Built on seven generations of proven retransfer technology over the last 25 years, the FARGO® HDP5000e ID card printer emerges as the next iteration of FARGO-branded, high-definition printing solutions, redefining the standards of reliability, usability, security, and printing excellence.

Beyond its robust feature set, the HDP5000e simplifies and streamlines operation with its user-friendly SmartScreen™ interface — providing easy-to-understand notifications and helpful, walk-through prompts for setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Moreover, the HDP5000e offers the versatility to meet your card application needs today and in the future. The system’s flexible architecture lets you expand or reduce production capability instantly, with add-on dual-sided printing, encoding, and lamination modules. For greater system capacity, an optional dual-input card hopper lets you easily manage multiple card types and higher card volumes.

Ideal for medium-to-large corporations, universities, healthcare facilities, and government agencies that need reliable retransfer printing technology to routinely issue superior-quality, high-definition cards and IDs, the FARGO® HDP5000e offers:

  • High-quality output — Create high-quality, visually rich credentials on demand
  • Flexible versatility — Leverage optional dual-sided printing, single- or dual-sided lamination, and a variety of encoding modules to accommodate production, durability, and security needs
  • Built-in security — Enjoy peace of mind with built-in AES-256 encryption, resin scramble data protection, and optional locks

Only one card printer offers seventh-generation retransfer technology for every need — from sharp and vibrant photo ID cards to multifunctional, high-security ID badge and card applications, the customer-inspired FARGO® HDP5000e is the solution of choice for superior image quality, ease-of-use, and printer reliability.

ID Card Printer Specification

Sided PrintingSingle / Dual
Print MethodHDP® Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Colour CapabilityUp to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
Resolution300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Print SpeedUp to 27 seconds per card / 133 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer)* • Up to 33 seconds per card / 109 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer)* • Up to 33 seconds per card / 109 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)* • Up to 44 seconds per card / 82 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)*
Accepted Card SizesCR-80 (3.375”L x 2.125”W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW)
Accepted Card ThicknessPrint only: .030” (30 mil) to .050” (50 mil) / .762mm to 1.27mm. Print/Lamination: .030” (30 mil) to .050” (50 mil) / .762mm to 1.27mm
Data InterfaceUSB 2.0 (high speed) and Ethernet with internal print server
Input Hopper Capacity100 cards (.030” / .762mm) – Optional dual input hopper or 200-card input hopper available for a total input capacity of 200 cards
Output Hopper Capacity200 cards (.030” / .762mm)
Lamination AvailableYes
Rewritable CardsNo
UV PrintingYes
Printer WarrantyFour years
Printhead WarrantyLifetime, unlimited card passes