096600 HID FARGO HDP5000e Single Side Retransfer ID Card Printer

HID FARGO HDP5000e Single-Sided ID Card Printer – High-Definition Retransfer Printing

The HID FARGO HDP5000e single-sided ID card printer is a professional retransfer printer designed for organizations that need high-quality, durable identification cards with crisp photographs, fine text, and edge-to-edge printing. It is an excellent choice for corporate ID programs, universities, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and other organizations producing secure employee badges, student IDs, and access control credentials.

Unlike direct-to-card printers, the HDP5000e prints the card image onto a specialized transfer film before bonding it to the card surface. This retransfer process helps produce consistent, high-definition results on compatible cards with embedded electronics or uneven surfaces, making it particularly suitable for technology cards and professional credential applications.

This SKU is the single-sided printing configuration. Its modular design allows compatible upgrades for dual-sided printing, lamination, and card encoding as your organization’s requirements evolve.

Key Features and Benefits

• High-definition retransfer printing: Produces detailed photographs, crisp text, and vibrant graphics using dye-sublimation and resin thermal-transfer technology.
• Edge-to-edge card printing: Transfer-film printing supports coverage to the edges of compatible CR-80 cards for a professional finished appearance.
• 300 dpi resolution: Delivers detailed identification cards for employee badges, student credentials, and other photo ID applications.
• Rated output up to 133 cards per hour: Manufacturer-rated speed for single-sided full-color YMCK printing with transfer film; actual throughput depends on the print job, encoding, and computer processing.
• Retransfer film technology: Helps maintain image quality on compatible smart cards, proximity cards, and other supported cards with embedded electronics or uneven surfaces.
• SmartScreen interface: Provides status notifications and guided instructions for setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• USB and Ethernet connectivity: Supports direct workstation connections and compatible networked printing environments.
• Modular upgrade options: Add dual-sided printing, single- or dual-sided lamination, supported card encoding, or expanded input capacity as needed.
• Data protection: Includes TLS encryption, password protection, and resin-scramble data protection.
• Manufacturer warranty: Four-year printer warranty and lifetime printhead warranty, subject to HID’s applicable terms and conditions.

Printer Specifications

Why Choose Retransfer Printing?

Retransfer technology is especially useful when card quality, surface compatibility, and professional presentation are priorities. Rather than applying the printed image directly to the card, the printer first creates the image on transfer film and then bonds that film to the card.

• Technology cards: The transfer process can help produce consistent images on compatible cards with embedded chips or uneven surfaces.
• Professional appearance: Over-the-edge printing creates a clean finish on supported CR-80 cards.
• Detailed identification: High-definition printing supports photographs, logos, fine text, and other visible credential details.
• Flexible card programs: Support for compatible PVC, composite, PET, PETG, and polycarbonate cards provides flexibility for different credential applications.
• Upgradeable design: Start with single-sided printing and add supported functionality as your program grows.

Optional Upgrades and Configuration Choices

The HDP5000e is designed to adapt to changing credential requirements. The following upgrades are available for compatible configurations and should be specified when ordering.

• Dual-sided printing: Add a supported module to print on both sides of a card automatically.
• Single-sided lamination: Apply a compatible protective laminate to one side of the card to help improve durability.
• Dual-sided lamination: Add compatible lamination on both sides when additional surface protection is required.
• Contact smart card encoding: Optional encoding modules support compatible contact-chip credential technologies.
• Contactless smart card encoding: Selected configurations support compatible contactless credentials, including supported HID iCLASS and MIFARE technologies.
• Magnetic stripe encoding: Optional modules encode compatible magnetic-stripe cards.
• Expanded card input: Optional dual-input hopper configurations can help manage different card types and reduce manual reloading.
• Inline printing and encoding: Supported single-wire Ethernet configurations can combine printing and encoding; Ethernet encoding availability may require a third-party license and compatible hardware.
• Security accessories: Compatible locking options, fluorescent-printing capabilities, and specialized film or overlaminates may be available for supported configurations.

Configuration note: SKU 096600 is the single-sided printer configuration. Dual-sided printing, lamination, encoding modules, expanded card hoppers, and other accessories are not automatically included. Confirm the precise configuration, credential technology, and required accessories before ordering.

Applications Across Multiple Industries

• Corporate and enterprise: Employee and contractor badges with professional photographs, company branding, and compatible access control credentials.
• Education: Student, faculty, and staff IDs for universities and other institutions with ongoing credential issuance needs.
• Healthcare: Staff badges and compatible technology cards for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare networks.
• Government: Professional identification credentials where image quality, controlled issuance, and security features are important.
• Manufacturing and distribution: Employee credentials for facilities using compatible smart cards or proximity technology.
• Membership and service bureaus: Photo ID, membership, and other personalized cards requiring detailed graphics and a polished finish.

Compatible Cards, Ribbons, Transfer Film, and Laminates

The HDP5000e uses dedicated FARGO printing ribbons and retransfer film designed for the printer family. Ribbon selection depends on the card design and print requirements, including full-color printing, monochrome printing, and supported fluorescent features.

Use compatible CR-80 cards made from approved materials, including suitable PVC, composite, PET, PETG, or polycarbonate cards. For technology cards, retransfer printing can help accommodate embedded electronics and uneven surfaces, but the exact card construction must still be compatible with the printer and any installed modules.

If you plan to add lamination, confirm that the card material, thickness, laminate, and printer configuration are approved for use together. Not every card material is suitable for every lamination application.

Regular cleaning and maintenance help maintain print quality and reliable operation. The SmartScreen interface provides guided prompts, and HID-approved cleaning supplies should be used according to the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.

Compatible Software and Card Personalization

The HDP5000e supports standard Windows printer drivers and integrates with HID’s card personalization solutions, including Asure ID and FARGO Connect, subject to software and system requirements. The printer can be used as part of a broader ID issuance workflow that includes card design, photo capture, database management, and supported credential encoding.

Choose software based on your organization’s requirements for card design, employee or student records, database integration, multi-user operation, and electronic credential encoding. Confirm software compatibility and licensing separately from the printer hardware.

Is the HDP5000e the Right Printer for You?

• Choose the HDP5000e if your organization prioritizes high-definition retransfer printing, edge-to-edge card coverage, and compatibility with supported technology cards.
• Consider a direct-to-card printer if you primarily print on compatible PVC cards and want to compare initial cost, print throughput, and consumable requirements.
• Consider a dual-sided or laminated configuration if your credentials require reverse-side printing, additional surface protection, or both.
• Evaluate encoding options if cards must work with an access control system or contain supported contact or contactless electronic credentials.

Get Help Selecting the Right Configuration

The HID FARGO HDP5000e single-sided ID card printer is a strong choice for organizations that need professional-quality credentials and the flexibility to expand their card program over time. Its retransfer printing technology, SmartScreen interface, security features, and modular upgrade options make it suitable for a wide range of enterprise and institutional applications.

Contact IDSuperShop for help selecting compatible cards, ribbons, transfer film, software, and optional encoding or lamination modules. We can help you evaluate your print volume, card materials, credential technology, and long-term requirements to determine whether the HDP5000e is the right fit for your organization.