094640 HID FARGO HDP6600 600 DPI ID Dual Sided High Speed ID Badge Printer

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HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided High-Speed Retransfer ID Card Printer

The HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided High-Speed Retransfer Printer is designed for organizations that need professional, high-definition ID cards produced quickly and reliably. With 600 dpi retransfer printing and standard dual-sided printing, this printer creates detailed, edge-to-edge credentials with room for information on both sides of the card.

Ideal for enterprise organizations, universities, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and service bureaus, the HDP6600 combines high-volume production with flexible configuration options. Print employee photos, logos, identification details, barcodes, terms of use, emergency information, and other credential data across the front and back of each card.

HID’s innovative iON™ technology helps the HDP6600 reach optimal operating temperature in under 60 seconds, reducing startup delays. Its retransfer printing process produces high-definition images on transfer film before applying them to the card, supporting professional-looking, full-bleed designs.

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard dual-sided printing: Prints on both sides of the card, allowing organizations to include more information without sacrificing front-side design space.
• 600 dpi high-definition output: Produces crisp text, detailed graphics, and high-quality photographic identification.
• High-speed production: Prints up to 230 cards per hour, or approximately 16 seconds per card, under specified YMCK-with-transfer-film conditions. Actual throughput depends on card design, encoding, and configuration.
• Retransfer printing technology: Creates edge-to-edge designs and supports printing on suitable card materials and surfaces that can be challenging for conventional direct-to-card printing.
• Fast warm-up: iON technology helps the printer reach optimal operating temperature in under 60 seconds.
• Designed for high-volume issuance: Suitable for centralized ID departments, multi-site organizations, campuses, government programs, and service bureaus.
• Upgradeable configuration: Compatible optional modules can add card lamination, encoding, and additional card-input capacity to meet changing requirements.
• Four-year printer warranty: This product listing specifies a four-year printer warranty. HID also lists a lifetime printhead warranty; confirm the applicable warranty terms with your order.

HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Specifications

Why Choose Dual-Sided Retransfer Printing?

Dual-sided printing gives organizations additional space for useful credential information while maintaining a clean, professional front design. The front can feature a photograph, name, title, organization branding, and primary identification details, while the back can accommodate a barcode, instructions, emergency contacts, policy reminders, or other supporting information.

The HDP6600 uses retransfer technology rather than printing directly onto the card surface. The printer first transfers the image to a film, which is then applied to the card. This process supports full-bleed designs and high-definition output, making it a strong choice for organizations that place a premium on image quality and consistent badge presentation.

Optional Lamination for Added Card Protection

This SKU includes dual-sided printing but does not include a lamination module as standard. For organizations that need enhanced card durability, the HDP6600 supports compatible optional wasteless LMX lamination configurations.

Depending on the selected configuration, lamination can apply protective overlaminate to one or both sides of a credential. Available supplies include clear, UV-resistant, high-security patterned, half-patch, and smart-chip cutout options. Confirm the appropriate module and overlaminate type for the card design and required coverage.

HID describes its wasteless LMX system as reducing laminate material waste by eliminating the carrier film and take-up core used in conventional lamination systems. Actual savings depend on card volume, laminate selection, and operating conditions.

Optional Card Encoding and Configuration Upgrades

The HDP6600 platform can be configured with compatible encoding modules for organizations that need credentials to work with existing access control, identification, or other card-based systems. Encoding is optional and is not included in this base dual-sided SKU unless specifically stated in the order.

• Magnetic-stripe encoding: For compatible cards and systems that use magnetic-stripe data.
• Contact smart-card encoding: For compatible chip cards that require electrical contact with a reader.
• Contactless smart-card encoding: For supported contactless credential technologies. Confirm the exact encoder, card technology, and access-control-system compatibility before ordering.
• Additional input capacity: Optional 200-card and dual-input hopper configurations can reduce reloads and help support different card stocks or production workflows.
• Physical security options: Compatible locks are available for card hoppers and consumables access, depending on the selected configuration.

If you need dual-sided printing combined with encoding or lamination, contact us to confirm the correct model and complete configuration before purchase.

Compatible Ribbons, Transfer Film, and Maintenance Supplies

Use compatible HID FARGO HDP6600 consumables to maintain print quality and reliable operation. Supplies listed for the HDP6600 include:

• 084911 YMCK ribbon: Full-color ribbon with resin black panel; approximately 750 images.
• 084912 YMCKK ribbon: Full-color ribbon with two resin black panels; approximately 600 images.
• 084900 clear HDP transfer film: Approximately 1,500 images per roll.
• PolyGuard LMX overlaminates: Options include clear, UV-resistant, high-security orbit design, half-patch, and smart-chip cutout formats. These supplies require a compatible lamination module.
• Cleaning supplies: Compatible cleaning kits, cleaning rollers, and cleaning cards are available for routine printer maintenance.

Consumable yields are approximate and may vary with card design, coverage, and operating conditions. Confirm compatibility with the printer’s installed modules and the card materials being used.

Applications for the HDP6600 Dual-Sided Printer

• Enterprise and corporate: Employee badges, contractor credentials, and facility identification with information on both sides.
• Education: Student and staff IDs, campus credentials, library barcodes, and campus-use instructions.
• Healthcare: Staff identification and credentials with additional information or compatible encoded access technology.
• Government and public sector: High-definition identification and credential programs with configuration-specific security requirements.
• Service bureaus and centralized card offices: High-volume card production for multiple departments, locations, or customers.

Is the HDP6600 Dual-Sided Printer Right for You?

The HID FARGO HDP6600 dual-sided base model is a strong choice when your organization needs high-speed, 600 dpi retransfer printing and the flexibility to print on both sides of each credential. It is particularly well suited to professional ID programs where image quality, throughput, and room for additional card information matter.

If your project also requires lamination, magnetic-stripe encoding, or contact or contactless smart-card encoding, the right configuration will depend on your card technology and durability requirements. Our team can help you compare available HDP6600 models and select compatible supplies.

Need help configuring your ID card printer? Contact IDSuperShop for assistance with HDP6600 options, encoding requirements, consumables, and volume-production needs. Let us know your current printer model, card type, and access-control requirements so we can help identify the best fit.

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