The Fargo HDP5000 card printer system provides an ideal high definition photo ID card printing solution for medium to large-sized organizations. This printer system offers versatility, ease of use and produces superior quality photos with greater security. The printer is designed for colleges, universities, state and local government agencies, prisons, and healthcare facilities. The HDP5000 is affordable and is designed to make ID card printing simple, requiring very little operator training. From basic IDs to sophisticated “smart cards”, whatever your need, cards produced by the HDP5000 present a more impressive public image.
- The HDP5000 delivers sharp, impressive images by utilizing Fargo’s high definition printing technology. The print head never touches the card surface, it reverse-prints the card image on the underside with heat and pressure producing sharp, highly durable and secure images. Electronic modules are embedded in the card for maximum security.
- This printer is ideal for network ID card issuance systems. It is the only card printer in its class that includes both USB and Ethernet connectivity. The ideal software choice for the HDP5000 is theFargo Asure ID Express.
- Cards, HDP film, ribbons and overlaminates are loaded in cartridges to make operation easier. No worries over ribbon threading or torn ribbons!
- This Fargo printer is GSA Certified and complies with emerging federal secure identification directives and standards.
- As your organization’s needs change, so can the Fargo HDP5000. Easy upgrades allow for dual-sided printing and single-or dual-sided lamination. You can also add encoding modules for up to three different card technologies, plus a magnetic stripe.
- Customize your HDP5000 with a variety of accessories such as Fargo digital cameras, lighting and backdrop to enhance the quality of your ID photos.
- The HDP5000 is backed by a lifetime print head warranty and two-year warranty on the entire printer.
HSPD-12 Supported
The HDP 5000-LC and HDP600 are both designed to help you comply with emerging federal secure identification directives and standards such as HSPD-12, FIPS 201 and PIV. On the GSA list for FIPS 201 Approved Products.
High Definition Cards
High Definition cards deliver the highest image quality — and highest functionality. HDP Film fuses to the surface of technology cards. It conforms to ridges and indentations formed by embedded electronics, and provides an extra layer of card durability and security.
HDP5000 System

Protect your photo ID smart cards—and your entire issuance process—with a combination of Fargo Secure software and hardware.
Purchase Considerations
Facilities access. Network access. Information access. In high-security government and corporate situations, photo ID cards do more than match a name to a face.