Fargo HDP5000e Single Sided Retransfer ID Card Printer with Lamination

Revolutionary Retransfer Printing Meets Built-In Lamination

The Fargo HDP5000e sets a new standard for ID card printing by combining 7th-generation retransfer printing technology with a built-in lamination module—delivering flawless, edge-to-edge images on even the most challenging card surfaces, while protecting them with a secure, durable overlaminate layer.

With its advanced lamination capabilities, this model provides superior protection against physical damage, fraud, and environmental wear—making it ideal for high-security credentials in government, corporate, and educational applications.

Secure and Durable Credentials at Speed

Produce high-resolution, tamper-evident ID cards at up to 133 cards per hour. The integrated laminator applies a protective overlay that shields each card from abrasion, moisture, and counterfeiting attempts—ensuring long-lasting print quality and extending card life.

The HDP5000e is designed with reinforced cable connections, a smooth card path, and automatic adjustments to prevent misalignments and delamination issues—making it one of the most reliable laminating printers in its class.

Smart, Modular Design with Enhanced Usability

This system is built with the future in mind. With its modular architecture, the HDP5000e lets you expand capabilities over time—add dual-sided printing, encoding modules, or additional input hoppers as your needs evolve.

The SmartScreen™ display walks users through setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring ease-of-use for all skill levels. Maintenance is simplified with cartridge-based film and ribbon loading, tool-free access, and a sleek, easy-to-clean exterior.

Why Choose This Laminator Model?

• Built-in lamination module for enhanced card durability and tamper resistance
• Stunning over-the-edge image quality with HDP film retransfer
• High throughput: Up to 133 cards per hour (YMCK)
• Compatible with HID FARGO Connect™ for cloud-based issuance
• Field-upgradable for encoding, dual input hoppers, and more

Protect your identity program with robust lamination and superior image quality—choose the Fargo HDP5000e with integrated lamination.

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

Display: High-contrast SmartScreen™ graphical interface

Print Ribbon Options:

• YMCK: Full-color with resin black (500 prints)
• YMCKK: Full-color with dual resin black (500 prints)
• K: Resin black only (3,000 prints)
• Other options: YMC, YMCFK ribbons available

Print Speed (Batch Mode):

• Single-sided (with lamination): Up to 33 seconds per card (YMCK)

Lamination: Integrated single-sided lamination module with multi-pass capability

• Thermal Transfer Overlaminate (.25 mil, 500 prints)
• PolyGuard® Overlaminate (1.0 mil / 0.6 mil, 250 prints)

Accepted Standard Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.375” L x 2.125” W / 85.6 mm x 54 mm)

Accepted Card Thickness: 0.030” to 0.050” (0.762 mm to 1.27 mm)

Input/Output Card Capacity:

• Input: 100 cards (30 mil); expandable to 200 with optional hopper
• Output: 200 cards (30 mil)

Encoding Options:

• ISO Magnetic Stripe (Tracks 1, 2, 3)
• Contactless Smart Card: HID iCLASS®, MIFARE®, DESFire®
• Contact Smart Card: ISO 7816
• HID Prox (read-only)

Supported Card Types: ABS, laminated PVC, PET, PETG, proximity, smart, mag stripe cards*

Software Drivers: Windows® 10 / 11 / Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022

Connectivity: USB 2.0 (high-speed) and Ethernet with internal print server

Warranty:

• Printer: Four years (includes one year loaner support)
• Printhead: Lifetime coverage with unlimited passes

Additional Features: Modular design allows future upgrades such as dual-sided printing or additional encoding. Integrated laminator delivers tamper-resistant protection for long-term card durability and enhanced security.