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Fargo 089669 HDP5000 Desktop Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Card Printer - Double-Sided Colour Printing - 2. 13" Print Width - USB & Ethernet
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Product Features
Technical Overview
The HDP5000 delivers professional card printing with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, ensuring crisp text, detailed graphics, and accurate colour reproduction. Its 24-second colour print speed balances quality with throughput for typical organizational card issuance volumes. The printer's 2.13-inch print width accommodates standard CR-80 card dimensions (2.13" x 3.37"), making it compatible with the most common card formats used in access control, identification, and membership applications.
Internal 16 MB memory provides sufficient buffer for complex print jobs, while the dual-interface design offers deployment flexibility. The USB 2.0 connection supports direct computer attachment, while the integrated Ethernet port enables network sharing across multiple workstations. This combination allows organizations to position the printer conveniently while maintaining accessibility for authorized users throughout the facility.
This section brings together practical product details such as Recommended Use, Print Color Capability, Printing Capability, Standard Memory, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Fargo HDP5000 stands out with its dual-printing technology that provides organizations with flexibility in card production. Dye sublimation delivers photographic-quality colour images with smooth gradients, while thermal transfer offers durable, scratch-resistant printing ideal for cards that undergo frequent handling. This combination ensures optimal results regardless of the specific application requirements or card material characteristics.
Media Versatility
Supports eight different card types including proximity, magnetic stripe, smart cards, and various plastic materials, eliminating the need for multiple specialized printers.
- Proximity Cards
- Magnetic Stripe Cards
- Smart Cards
- PVC/PET/PETG Cards
Connectivity Options
Dual USB and Ethernet interfaces provide deployment flexibility for both standalone and networked environments, simplifying integration into existing infrastructure.
- USB Direct Connection
- Ethernet Network Sharing
- PC and Mac Compatible
Deployment / Use Cases
The HDP5000 serves as an ideal card printing solution for organizations requiring reliable identification card production without the complexity or expense of industrial-scale equipment. Its desktop footprint and straightforward operation make it particularly suitable for environments where space is limited but professional card output is essential.
Educational institutions can utilize this printer for student and staff ID cards, library cards, and access control credentials. Corporate offices benefit from its ability to produce employee badges, visitor passes, and secure access cards. Healthcare facilities, government agencies, and membership-based organizations will appreciate the printer's media versatility and dual-sided printing capability for creating comprehensive identification cards with photographs, logos, barcodes, and encoded data.
Small Business & Education
Perfect for schools, small businesses, and organizations needing affordable, reliable card printing for identification, access control, and membership programs.
Corporate Security
Produces professional employee badges with colour photos, logos, and encoded data for secure facility access and visual identification.
Physical Profile
The HDP5000 features a compact desktop design measuring 25" wide × 9.25" deep × 12.75" high, occupying minimal workspace while providing full card printing functionality. Weighing approximately 28 pounds, the printer remains stable during operation yet can be relocated when necessary. Its professional grey enclosure houses the printing mechanism, media input/output trays, and control panel in an organized layout that facilitates straightforward operation and maintenance.
- Width
- 2.13" (53.97 mm)
- Depth
- 9.25" (234.95 mm)
- Height
- 12.75" (323.85 mm)
- Weight
- 28 lb (12700.59 g)
Highlights
- Dual dye sublimation and thermal transfer printing technologies
- Double-sided colour printing capability
- 2.13-inch print width for standard CR-80 cards
- 24-second colour print speed at 300 dpi resolution
- Auto-feed media handling system
- Supports eight different card media types
- USB and Ethernet connectivity options
- Compatible with both PC and Mac platforms
- Compact desktop design with professional enclosure
- 16 MB internal memory for print job buffering
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 089669 |
| Brand Name | Fargo |
| Product Model | HDP5000 |
| Product Name | HDP5000 Card Printer |
| Product Type | Dye Sublimation/Thermal Transfer Printer |
| Technical Information | |
| Recommended Use | Card Print |
| Print Color Capability | Colour |
| Printing Capability | Double Sided |
| Maximum Color Print Speed | 24 Second |
| Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) | 300 |
| Maximum Print Width | 2.13" (53.97 mm) |
| Application/Usage | Desktop |
| Memory | |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| USB | Yes |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Media Types & Handling | |
| Media Type | Proximity Card,Magnetic Stripe Card,ABS Card,Laminated PVC,PET Card,PETG Card,Smart Card,Optical Media Card |
| Media Size | 2.13" (53.97 mm) x 3.37" (85.60 mm) - CR-80 Card |
| Media Load Type | Auto Feed |
| Power Description | |
| Power Source | AC Supply |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 12.75" (323.85 mm) |
| Width | 25" (635 mm) |
| Depth | 9.25" (234.95 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 28 lb (12700.59 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Platform Supported | PC,Mac |
FAQ
What printing technologies does the Fargo HDP5000 use?
The HDP5000 utilizes both dye sublimation and thermal transfer printing technologies. Dye sublimation produces photographic-quality colour images with smooth tonal transitions, while thermal transfer creates durable, scratch-resistant prints ideal for cards that undergo frequent handling. This dual-technology approach provides flexibility for different card materials and application requirements.
What types of cards can this printer handle?
The printer supports eight different card media types: proximity cards, magnetic stripe cards, ABS cards, laminated PVC cards, PET cards, PETG cards, smart cards, and optical media cards. This versatility allows organizations to use a single printer for various identification and access control applications without needing multiple specialized printing devices.
What is the maximum card size the HDP5000 can print?
The HDP5000 accommodates standard CR-80 card dimensions with a maximum print width of 2.13 inches (53.97 mm) and media size of 2.13" × 3.37" (85.60 mm). This corresponds to the most common card format used for identification, access control, and membership cards across various industries and applications.
How fast does this printer produce colour cards?
The maximum colour print speed is 24 seconds per card at the printer's full 300 dpi resolution. This speed balances quality with throughput for typical organizational card issuance volumes, making it suitable for environments that need to produce batches of identification cards efficiently without compromising print quality.
What connectivity options are available?
The HDP5000 offers both USB and Ethernet connectivity. The USB interface allows direct connection to a single computer, while the Ethernet port enables network sharing across multiple workstations. This dual-interface design provides deployment flexibility for both standalone and networked environments, simplifying integration into existing IT infrastructure.
Is this printer compatible with Mac computers?
Yes, the Fargo HDP5000 supports both PC and Mac platforms. The printer's drivers and software are available for Windows and macOS operating systems, allowing organizations with mixed computing environments to utilize the printer regardless of their primary workstation platform. This cross-platform compatibility ensures broad deployment flexibility.
What print, scan, copy, or multifunction capability is listed?
the specifications are intended to help buyers confirm fit, compatibility, and expected day-to-day operation. In practical terms, the best reading of this product comes from how its hardware, connectivity, and deployment details work together.
What sheet capacity, media size, or paper handling detail is listed?
2.13" (53.97 mm) x 3.37" (85.60 mm) - CR-80 Card.
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