Fargo HDP5000 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer

The Fargo HDP5000 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer is a professional retransfer (High Definition Printing – HDP) card printer designed for organizations that require secure, durable, and high-quality ID cards. It delivers edge-to-edge, over-the-edge printing with exceptional image clarity and color accuracy.

Using retransfer technology, the printer first prints the image onto a clear film and then fuses it to the card surface. This process ensures superior print quality, even on smart cards, proximity cards, and uneven surfaces.

Ideal for corporate offices, universities, healthcare facilities, and government institutions, the HDP5000 supports dual-sided printing, enabling full-color designs on both sides of the card in a single workflow.

Key Features

• Print Technology: High Definition (Retransfer) Printing

• Print Resolution: 300 dpi

• Printing Capability: Dual-sided (automatic duplex printing)

• Print Type: Full-color dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer

• Edge-to-Edge Printing: Yes (over-the-edge)

• Card Types Supported: PVC, composite PVC, smart cards, proximity cards

• Connectivity: USB (standard), optional Ethernet

• Security Options: Optional lamination module, magnetic stripe encoding, smart card encoding

• Card Capacity: Large input and output hoppers for batch printing

Benefits

• Produces photo-quality ID cards

• Prints reliably on technology cards (RFID, chip cards)

• Durable, scratch-resistant card output

• Modular design allows upgrades (lamination, encoding)

• Suitable for medium to high-volume printing environments

🧰 Compatible Ribbons & Supplies (No Toner Required)

The Fargo HDP5000 does not use toner cartridges. It uses ribbon and retransfer film supplies.

1️⃣ YMCK Full-Color Ribbon

• Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black panels

• Used for full-color photo ID cards

• Approx. 500 prints per roll (single-sided)

2️⃣ YMCKK Ribbon

• Full-color panels plus two black resin panels

• Ideal for dual-sided printing with black text/barcodes on back

• Approx. 500 dual-sided prints per roll

3️⃣ YMCKIKI Ribbon

• Includes fluorescent (UV) panel for added security

• Used for secure ID cards with hidden features

4️⃣ Black Resin Ribbon (K)

• For monochrome black printing

• Used for text, barcodes, or simple cards

5️⃣ Retransfer Film (Required)

• Clear HDP transfer film

• Required for every print

• Approx. 1,500 images per roll

6️⃣ Optional Lamination Film

• Adds protective overlay

• Increases card durability and security