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HDP5000 High Definition Printer/Encoder
 Get vibrant, High
Definition cards from
the reliable, affordable
FARGO® HDP5000.

High Definition printing delivers the Versatility meets simplicity. surfaces or debris, it’s never damaged in the
highest image quality layered on the printing process. In fact, it carries a lifetime
Colors are vibrant. Images are crisp. Quality is
highest functioning cards. HDP Film
second to none. ID cards printed on FARGO warranty.
fuses to the surface of proximity and
smart cards, conforming to ridges and HDP5000 Card Printer/Encoders do more
indentations formed by embedded than protect your organization — they reflect Cards produced by High Definition Printing are
electronics. its pride. HDP5000 produces ID cards with the inherently more durable and secure than other
highest image quality available. By printing types of cards. They resist wear and tear by
a reverse image on the underside of HDP® putting a durable layer of HDP Film between
Film, then fusing the film to the card surface, the card image and the outside world. They’re
the HDP5000 creates an image quality that also tamper-evident — if a counterfeiter tries
looks more like a sharp glossy photo than an to peel apart the layers, the image essentially
Single-sided printer/encoder
ordinary ID badge. destroys itself.

Printing on film instead of directly on the card Improvements you’ll see in every card.
means that the uneven surface of technology FARGO introduced High Definition Printing
cards doesn’t compromise image quality. The in 1999, and we’ve been advancing the
HDP5000 can print up to the edge of smart technology ever since. The HDP5000 is the
Dual-sided printer/encoder chip contacts, and over the edge of the card. most affordably priced HDP model ever.
It’s also the fastest and most efficient, with
High-quality images without the high price tag. improvements at every level. Simpler operation
With the FARGO HDP5000, the price tag looks requires only minimal training. Cards, ribbons
as great as the cards it produces. No other and overlaminates literally load in a snap via
card printer delivers High Definition images at the cartridge-based system. Sharper image
Lamination option and dual-sided printer/encoder this price point, making the HDP5000 feasible quality and new HDP materials deliver more
for a broad range of organizations. impressive cards at a lower cost per card.
Modular design grows with your needs. And faster printing helps you fly through the
Not sure what your ID card applications biggest production jobs.
will require in the future? No problem. Rely on it for more than good looks.
The HDP5000 is easily upgraded to fit The HDP5000 is exceptionally reliable, which
your needs. Start with a basic single- means less printer downtime. Because the
sided unit. Install encoding modules.
printhead never comes in contact with card
Upgrade to dual-sided printing. Add
lamination or simultaneous dual-sided
lamination for the ultimate in card
security and durability.
 Add dual-sided durability and security — fast. Definition Printing process fuses the HDP Film The next generation of smart card applications.
to the card surface, conforming to ridges and The HDP5000 prints and encodes multifunction
Applying a holographic overlaminate or
cards in High Definition for applications such as:
holographic HDP Film to the front of an ID indentations of the embedded electronics in
card improves its durability and security. smart and prox cards so images are always Physical and Logical
An overlaminate on both sides doubles the sharp. Security:
High Definition cards
protection. The HDP5000 laminates both
protect high-security
sides of a card simultaneously in one efficient Produce High Definition cards anywhere. facilities, and authorize
pass.Since the lamination module needs no access to secure
Card production is no longer limited to stand-
networks and PCs.
card flipper, it doesn’t waste time by turning alone badging stations. A retail chain, for
a card over and laminating it again. Saving example, can distribute card issuance over
a few seconds per card may not sound Personal Information:
a network to any location. On a corporate
Smart cards can
like much, but multiplied by a 5,000- or campus or university, an array of printer/ store data and ensure
10,000-card production run, the savings are encoders can be set up in a central location accurate ID for health
substantial. care, entitlement
for high-volume production. The HDP5000 programs and time and
is the ideal choice for countless scenarios. Its attendance.
The right printer for every application. Ethernet port and internal print server provide
High Definition Printing is the latest the connectivity needed for networked The HDP5000 fits seamlessly into corporate
technology for the best looking ID cards operations. IT infrastructures. Its Ethernet port and
internal print server provide the connectivity
available, making the HDP5000 a smart needed for networked operations.
choice for retail stores, recreation facilities, Take your card printing higher.
or any organization whose brand image is Only one card printer offers ultimate image
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paramount. quality and printer reliability, affordably.

For every need — from great-looking photo LAN HDP5000

It’s also right for organizations that demand ID cards to multifunctional, high-security
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HDP5000

Colleges, loyalty and membership programs, beautifully.

businesses and corporations, health care
facilities and government agencies are all Learn more about the HDP5000 HDP5000

expanding their use of multifunction smart by contacting an authorized FARGO integrator.

Your total ID card solution
cards. Encoding options allow configuration To find a FARGO integrator near you, A FARGO Card Printer/Encoder is just one
of the HDP5000 to produce proximity and visit integrator.hidglobal.com component of a complete card identity system.
smart cards according to specific needs. HID Global offers ID card software and materials,
And print quality is never sacrificed; the High plus industry-leading access control technology
— everything you need for a total solution from
one trusted source.
Specifications Overview (complete HDP5000 specs available at hidglobal.com/hdp5000)
Software
Print Method: HDP Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
FARGO printer/encoders are designed to
Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) work with Asure ID® applications and all other
Colors: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel leading card creation and issuance management
software. FARGO printer/encoders also come
Print Speed (batch mode):** • 26 seconds per card / 138 cards per hour (YMC with transfer)*
• 32 seconds per card / 113 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer)* with Workbench™, a software toolkit for set
• 47 seconds per card / 77 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer)* up, printer security, diagnostics and firmware
• 37 seconds per card / 97 cards per hour
(YMCK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)* upgrades.
• 55 secon ds per card / 65 cards per hour
(YMCKK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)* Materials
Accepted Standard Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.370˝ L x 2.125˝ W / 85.6 mm L x 54 mm W) FARGO ribbons, films and other materials not
Accepted Card Thickness: .030˝ (30 mil) to .050˝ (50 mil) / .762 mm to 1.27 mm only ensure long-lasting, great-looking cards,
they add features that increase durability and
Input Card Cartridge Capacity: 100 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
resist counterfeiting. That means fewer card
Output Hopper Card Capacity: 200 cards (.030˝ / .762 mm)
replacements and lower cost per card.
Software Drivers: Windows® XP / Server 2003 / Vista (32 & 64 bit) / Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit) /
7 (32 & 64 bit); Mac OS X v10.4 / v10.5; and Linux*** Custom security options
Print Area: Over-the-edge on CR-80 cards Layer additional security onto cards with
Warranty: • Printer - Two years including one year of free printer loaner support (U.S. only); standard or holographic overlaminates
optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S. only) customized with your proprietary design.
• Printhead - Lifetime; unlimited pass

Options: • Card lamination module – single-sided • Magnetic stripe encoding Elevate the security of your large card issuance
or dual-sided (simultaneous) • iCLASS® Programming Platform Kit project and help deter ID card counterfeiters.
• Smart card encoding (contact/contactless) • Secure Proprietary Consumables
• Dual-sided printing System With a FARGO Secure Proprietary Consumables
• Door and cartridge locks • Custom Secure Holographic HDP Film System, HID creates a unique link between
• Printer cleaning kit and Overlaminate
proprietary FARGO printers and consumables
* Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, I=Inhibit, F=Fluorescing, H=Heat Seal.
** Print speed indicates an approximate print speed and is measured from the time a card drops into the output hopper to the time the next card drops into the
used in your ID project.
output hopper. Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to process the image. Process time is dependent on the size of the file,
the CPU, amount of RAM and the amount of available resources at the time of the print.
*** Linux versions: Ubuntu 7.10, Red Hat Enterprise Desktop 5, Fedora Core 7, Fedora Core 8, openSUSE 10.3.
SPE C I F I C AT I ON S SHE E T

FARGO® HDP5000

Print Method: HDP Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer

Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Colors: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
• Full-color, YMC*, 750 prints • Full-color with resin black and inhibit panel for signature or
• Full-color with resin black, YMCK*, 500 prints other non-printing areas, YMCKI*, 500 prints
Print Ribbon Options: • Full-color with two resin black panels, YMCKK*, 500 prints, • Full-color with fluorescing and resin black, YMCFK*,
• Full-color with resin black and heat seal panel for difficult-to-print surfaces, 500 prints
YMCKH*, 500 prints • Resin black, K, 3000 prints
HDP Film Options: • Clear (1,500 prints) • Standard Holographic (500 prints) • Custom Holographic, special order (500 prints)
• Thermal Transfer Overlaminate, .25 mil thick, 500 prints
Overlaminate Options: • PolyGuard® Overlaminate, 1.0 mil and .6 mil thick, 250 prints (PolyGuard available in a CR-80 patch size)
All overlaminates available in clear, standard holographic design or custom holographic design
Batch Mode:
• 26 seconds per card / 138 cards per hour (YMC with transfer)*
• 32 seconds per card / 113 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer)*
Print Speed:** • 47 seconds per card / 77 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer)*
• 37 seconds per card / 97 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)*
• 55 seconds per card / 65 cards per hour (YMCKK with transfer and dual-sided, simultaneous lamination)*
Accepted Standard Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.370”L x 2.125”W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW)
Print Area: Over-the-edge on CR-80 cards
• Print only: .030” (30 mil) to .050” (50 mil) / .762mm to 1.27mm
Accepted Card Thickness: • Print/Lamination: .030” (30 mil) to .050” (50 mil) / .762mm to 1.27mm
ABS, Laminated PVC, PET, PETG, proximity, smart and mag stripe cards, optical memory cards
Accepted Card Types: Note: ABS and PVC cards are not recommended for use in the HDP5000 Lamination Module.***
Input Card Cartridge Capacity: 100 cards (.030” / .762mm)
Output Hopper Card Capacity: 200 cards (.030” / .762mm)
Card Cleaning: Replaceable cleaning roller (included with each print ribbon)
Memory: 16MB RAM
Display: User-friendly, SmartScreen™ LCD Control Panel
Software Drivers: Windows® 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista (32 & 64 bit) / 7 (32 & 64 bit); Mac OS X v10.4 / v10.5; and Linux****
• ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2 and 3
Single Wire USB 2.0 • Contactless Smart Card Encoder (HID iCLASS and MIFARE)
• Contact Smart Card Encoder reads from and writes to all ISO7816-1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1)
Encoding Options: • as well as synchronous cards
• Prox Card Reader (HID read-only) • iCLASS® Programming Platform Kit
Interface: USB 2.0 (high speed) and Ethernet with internal print server
• x86 based PC or compatible, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows Vista, 500MHz computer with 256MB of RAM
System Requirements: • or higher, 500MB free hard disk space or higher
Operating Temperature: 65° to 90° F / 18° to 32° C
Supply Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 3.3 A
Humidity: 20 - 80% non-condensing
• HDP5000: 11.50”H x 12.25”W x 9.25”D / 292mmH x 313mmW x 235mmD
• HDP5000 + Dual-Sided Module: 11.50”H x 17.50”W x 9.25”D / 292mmH x 445mmW x 235mmD
Dimensions: • HDP5000 + Single-Sided Lam Module: 12.75”H x 25”W x 9.25”D / 324mmH x 635mmW x 235mmD
• HDP5000 + Dual-Sided Module + Dual-Sided Lam Module: 12.75”H x 30”W x 9.25”D / 324mmH x 762mmW x 235mmD
• Lam Module: 12.75”H x 12.25”W x 9.25”D / 324mmH x 313mmW x 235mmD
• HDP5000: 16 lbs. / 7.3 kg, HDP5000 + Dual-Sided Module: 22 lbs. / 10 kg, HDP5000 + Single-Sided Lam Module: 28 lbs. / 12.7 kg,
Weight: • HDP5000 + Dual-Sided Module + Dual-Sided Lam Module: 36 lbs. / 16.4 kg
• Safety: UL 60950, CSA C2.2 No 60950, CB report (EN 60950), and CE mark
Agency Listings: • EMC: FCC Part15 Class A, EN 55022: 1998 Class A, CRC c1374, EN 61000-3-2: 2000,EN 61000-3-2: 1995, EN 55024: 1998,
• CE mark, and CCC mark
Supply Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 3.8A
Supply Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
• Printer – Two years including one year of free printer loaner support (U.S. only); optional Extended Warranty Program (U.S. only),
Warranty: • Printhead – Lifetime; unlimited pass
FARGO Card Printer/Encoders require highly specialized media to function properly. To maximize printedcard quality and durability, printhead life
FARGO Secure Materials: and printer/encoder reliability, use only FARGO Secure Materials.
FARGO warranties are void, where not prohibited by law, when non-FARGO Secure Materials are used.
• Card Lamination Module – single-sided or dual-sided (simultaneous)*** • Magnetic stripe encoding • 200-card input hopper
Options: • Smart card encoding (contact/contactless) • Dual-sided printing • Door and cartridge locks • Printer cleaning kit
• Secure Proprietary Consumables System • Custom Secure Holographic HDP Film and Overlaminate
Software: FARGO Workbench Diagnostic Utility
* Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels printed where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, I=Inhibit, F=Fluorescing, H=Heat Seal
** Print speed indicates an approximate print speed and is measured from the time a card drops into the output hopper to the time the next card drops into the output
hopper. Print speeds do not include encoding time or the time needed for the PC to process the image. Process time is dependent on the size of the file, the CPU, amount
of RAM and the amount of available resources at the time of the print.
*** ABS and PVC cards are not recommended for use in the HDP5000 Lamination Module. (Free card proofing available. Please contact your local integrator for more
information.)
**** Linux versions: Ubuntu 7.10, Red Hat Enterprise Desktop 5, Fedora Core 7, Fedora Core 8, openSUSE 10.3.

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FARGO® HDP5000 High Definition Printer has been approved

as FIPS 201 compliant by the United States General Services
Administration (GSA) under the card printer category and has
been added to the GSA FIPS 201 Approved Products List.
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