HID FARGO HDP5000e Retransfer ID Card Printer
HID FARGO's high-definition retransfer card printer, successor to the HDP5000, printing on PVC and non-PVC cards with optional smart card and magnetic encoding.
- HDP retransfer printing for consistent results on uneven card surfaces
- Dual-sided printing capability
- Accepts PVC, composite, PET, PETG and polycarbonate CR-80 cards
- Contact / contactless smart card and magnetic stripe encoding options
HID FARGO HDP5000e Retransfer ID Card Printer overview
The HDP5000e is HID FARGO's current high-definition printing (HDP) retransfer printer and the replacement for the discontinued HDP5000. The image is printed onto a film and then fused to the card, giving consistent coverage on smart cards, proximity cards and other uneven surfaces.
It accepts CR-80 cards in PVC, composite, PET, PETG and polycarbonate, can be configured for dual-sided printing, and supports contact and contactless smart card and magnetic stripe encoding. USB and Ethernet connections are provided, and data is protected with AES-256 encryption.
It is intended for organisations that need durable, high-quality credentials such as corporate, government and access control cards.
Key features
- HDP retransfer printing for consistent results on uneven card surfaces
- Dual-sided printing capability
- Accepts PVC, composite, PET, PETG and polycarbonate CR-80 cards
- Contact / contactless smart card and magnetic stripe encoding options
- USB and Ethernet connectivity
- Built-in AES-256 data encryption
- Successor to the HDP5000
Technical specifications
| Print technology | HDP (retransfer) dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer |
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| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Print speed (YMCK with transfer) | Approx. 27 s per card / 133 cards per hour (excluding encoding and PC image processing) |
| Card size | CR-80 |
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| Card materials | PVC, composite, PET, PETG, polycarbonate |
| Interfaces | USB and Ethernet |
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| Encoding options | Contact and contactless smart card; magnetic stripe |
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| Warranty | 4 years printer; lifetime printhead |
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Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
Applications & supported media
Applications and industries
Supported media and consumables
- HID FARGO HDP5000e ribbons, film and overlaminates (see consumables spec sheet)
Ask us to confirm compatible labels, ribbons or other consumables for your model.
About Fargo
HID FARGO card printers are made by HID Global, a US company specialising in secure identity and access control. The range spans direct-to-card printers for everyday ID badges and high-definition retransfer printers for premium, over-the-edge and smart-card printing.
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