HID FARGO HDP5000e Single-Dual ID Card Printer & Encoder
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HID FARGO HDP5000e is a high‑definition plastic card printer using HDP retransfer technology, 100% edge‑to‑edge printing, Speed 133 cards per hour
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HID FARGO HDP5000e – The Best Enterprise Card Printer of 2026
The HID FARGO HDP5000e is a high‑definition plastic card printer using HDP retransfer technology, designed to meet the needs of corporate ID card production and high‑security card issuance. It stands out with 100% edge‑to‑edge printing, a speed of 133 cards per hour, and compliance with international security standards.
Technical Specifications – HID FARGO HDP5000e
| Key Specifications | Technical Data |
| Printing technology | High Definition Retransfer (HDP) |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (premium clarity) |
| Printing speed | Up to 133 cards per hour (YMCK) |
| Security system | High-level data encryption (TLS Encryption) |
| Warranty and Upgrades | Modular design supports future upgrades. |
HID FARGO HDP5000e Single-Dual ID Card Printer & Encoder
The HID FARGO HDP5000e is a high‑definition retransfer card printer designed for enterprise‑level secure ID issuance, offering 300 dpi resolution, edge‑to‑edge printing, and speeds up to 133 cards per hour. It supports advanced encoding, lamination, and modular upgrades, making it one of the most versatile and secure card printers in 2026.
Printing Technology
- Method: HDP® dye‑sublimation / resin thermal transfer
- Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
- Colors: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
- Print Area: Over‑the‑edge (100% edge‑to‑edge coverage)
- Print Speed:
- YMCK with transfer: ~27 seconds per card / 133 cards per hour
- YMCKK with transfer: ~33 seconds per card / 109 cards per hour
- Dual‑sided with lamination: ~44 seconds per card / 82 cards per hour
Card Compatibility
- Accepted Sizes: CR‑80 (85.6 × 54 mm)
- Thickness: 0.76–1.27 mm (30–50 mil)
- Types: ABS, laminated PVC, PET, PETG, proximity, smart cards, magnetic stripe cards
- Note: ABS and PVC cards not recommended for lamination module use
Ribbon & Film Options
- Print Ribbons: Full‑color YMCK, YMCKK, YMCFK, resin black (K), fluorescing panels
- HDP Films: Clear (1,500 prints), holographic (500 prints), custom holographic available
- Overlaminates: Thermal transfer (.25 mil, 500 prints), PolyGuard® (0.6–1.0 mil, 250 prints) in clear or holographic designs
Encoding & Security
- Magnetic Stripe Encoding: ISO dual high/low coercivity, Tracks 1–3
- Smart Card Encoding: Contact (ISO 7816), contactless (HID iCLASS®, MIFARE®, DESFire® EV1/EV2)
- Prox Card Reader: HID read‑only
- Security: Optional encryption, printer password lock, holographic overlays for anti‑counterfeit protection
Capacity & Connectivity
- Input Hopper: 100 cards (optional dual input or 200‑card hopper)
- Output Hopper: 200 cards
- Cleaning: Replaceable cleaning roller included with each ribbon
- Interfaces: USB 2.0 (standard), Ethernet (optional, inline encoding supported with license)
- Drivers: Windows 10/11, Server 2016/2019/2022
- Display: Graphical OLED with SmartScreen interface for easy setup and troubleshooting
Dimensions & Warranty
- Dimensions: Approx. 12 × 12 × 18 inches
- Weight: ~9 kg
- Warranty: 4 years (printer), lifetime (printhead)
Special Features
- High-Definition Quality: Sharp images, vibrant colors, full card coverage.
- Advanced Security: TLS encryption, resin scramble, password protection.
- Modular Design: Expandable functions such as dual-sided printing, lamination, and encoding.
- Ease of Use: SmartScreen interface provides setup and maintenance guidance.
- Future Flexibility: Supports module upgrades and dual card hoppers.
- High Reliability: Retransfer technology refined over 25 years.
Usage Summary
The HID FARGO HDP5000e is ideal for medium to large enterprises, universities, hospitals, and government agencies that require high-quality, secure, and durable ID cards with professional encoding and card management capabilities.
Datasheet : HID FARGO HDP5000e ID Card Printer & Encoder
Key Specs (Technical Specifications)
| Features | Details |
| Printing Technology | Retransfer / HDP Dye-Sublimation & Resin Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (16.7 million colors) |
| Print Area | Over-the-edge (edge-to-edge printing, no white borders) |
| Printing speed | - YMCK color printing: Up to 133 cards/hour (27 seconds/card) - YMCKK dual-sided color printing: Up to 109 cards/hour (33 seconds/card) |
| Card Capacity | - Input Hopper: 100 cards (supports optional dual hopper or 200-card large hopper) - Output Hopper: 200 cards |
| Supported card types | ABS, Laminated PVC, PET, PETG, Polycarbonate, Smart Cards (contact/contactless), Magnetic Stripe |
| Card Size and Thickness | CR-80 (standard size 85.6 x 54 mm), thickness 30–50 mil (0.76–1.27 mm) |
| Connectivity ports | USB 2.0 and Ethernet (Internal Print Server) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 |
| Dimensions and Weight | 305 x 419 x 279 mm / Weight 8.5 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – HID FARGO HDP5000e
Q: How is the Retransfer printing system different from standard card printers?
A: The Retransfer system first prints onto a film and then uses heat to fuse the image onto the card. This allows 100% edge‑to‑edge printing, prevents the printhead from directly contacting the card (extending its lifespan), and delivers sharper, higher‑quality results compared to traditional direct‑to‑card printers.
Q: What types of businesses is the HID FARGO HDP5000e suitable for?
A: It is ideal for medium to large organizations, schools, universities, hotels, and government agencies that require secure printing of employee badges, student ID cards, or building access key cards.
HID FARGO HDP5000e Single-Dual ID Card Printer & Encoder
