This document summarizes the features and specifications of several card printers from Fargo including the DTC1250e, C50, 4500e, HDP 5000, 8500, and 8500LE. It describes printing speeds, resolution, security features, encoding and lamination capabilities. The HDP 8500LE is highlighted as integrating laser engraving for increased security through combining printed and laser-engraved credentials.

1. Fargo ID Card Printers

2. DTC1250eDTC C50 DTC 4500e
HDP 5000 HDP 8500 HDP 8500LE
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4.  Simple – Begin printing cards in minutes
 Affordable – Get the hardware, software, ribbons and
support you need in a single cost effective package
 Reliable – Experience outstanding performance and
unrivaled quality from the leading brand in card
issuance

5.  Side Printing – Single
 Print Method - Dye-sublimation / resin thermal
transfer
 Resolution - 300 dpi
 Print Speed - 24 seconds per card / 150 cards per
hour (YMCKO)
 Card capacity - 50 card input, 30 card output
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7.  Fastest printer in its class – Minimize wait time for
cards and IDs with this speedy Card Printer
 High-quality output – Simple, reliable and affordable
photo ID card personalization delivering a new level
of durable, great-looking credentials
 Simple Plug-and-Play – The intuitive user focused
design allows for easy set-up, loading and operation
for increased efficiency

8.  Side printing - Single or dual
 Print method - Dye sublimation / resin thermal
transfer
 Resolution - 300 dpi
 Print speed - 16 seconds per card / 225 cards per
hour (YMCKO)
 Data protection - AES-256 encryption on the printer
over a secure network
 Card capacity - 100 card input, 30 card output

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11.  High-volume performance – Built for organizations
requiring robust, high-volume printing every day
 End-to-End Control, Flexibility and Security – The
optional iCLASS SE encoder can be fully integrated
into your printer, allowing you to create, encode and
manage your secure credentials from start-to-finish
 Maximum Protection – Protect blank card stock and
printed/encoded cards with optional locking card
hoppers

12.  Side Printing: Single or dual
 Print Method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
 Resolution: 300 dpi
 Print Speed: 16 seconds per card / 225 cards per hour
(YMCKO)
 Data protection: AES-256 encryption on the printer over a
secure network
 Card capacity: 200 card input (with dual input
hopper), 100 card output
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14.  High Definition Printing - gives superior print quality,
even on cards with embedded electronics
 High Reliability and Durability - lowers your total cost
of ownership
 Versatile Modular - Permits change as your needs.
Dual card input hopper, dual-sided printing, single-
or dual-sided lamination and card encoding
technologies are all field-upgradeable features.
 Minimal Training is required because of its simple
design and intuitive operation.

15.  New optional dual card input hopper simplifies card
handling and minimizes downtime.
 HID Global next-generation HDP platform enables
faster print speed.
 Dual-sided card printing option lets you double the
print area available without manually reloading cards.
 SmartScreen™ LCD Control Panel displays helpful
status messages and prompts.

16. Single-sided Dual-sided
Lamination Option
• Single / Dual-sided Simultaneous
Dual Input Card Hopper

17.  Side Printing: Single or dual
 Print Method: Dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
 Resolution: 300 dpi
 Print Speed: 16 seconds per card / 225 cards per hour
(YMCKO)
 Data protection: AES-256 encryption on the printer
over a secure network
 Card capacity: 200 card input (with dual input
hopper), 100 card output
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18.  Dual Card Input Hopper – Upgradable
 Card Lamination Module - single-sided or dual-sided
(simultaneous) – Upgradable
 Smart card encoding (contact/contactless) –
Upgradable
 Magnetic stripe encoding – Upgradable
 Dual-sided printing - Upgradable

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21.  System reliability over continuous runs
 High-volume card throughput for maximum yields per
shift
 Operational convenience to optimize uptime
 Issuance security that meets industry standards

22.  Print Method: HDP dye-sublimation / resin thermal
transfer
 Print Platform: Standard, dual-sided printing
 Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
 Colors: Up to 16.7 million/256 shades per pixel
 Print Speed (batch mode): Up to 1200 cards per
shift/24 seconds per card (YMC with transfer)
 Accepted Card Sizes: CR-80

23.  Laser Engraving
 Card Lamination Module - dual-sided (simultaneous)
 Magnetic stripe encoding
 Smart card encoding (contact/contactless)
 Custom secure holographic HDP Film and over
laminate
 iCLASS® programming platform kit

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26.  It integrates with the HDP8500 card printer/encoder
& card lamination modules, enabling increased
credential and organizational security by combining
high security laser-engraved personalization with
High Definition Printing.
 Introduces multiple personalization attributes,
making forgery and manipulation virtually
impossible.
 The HDP8500LE will produce cards that meet the
requirements of demanding applications like driver’s
licenses and other government issued identification
cards.

27.  Laser Type: 12W air cooled DPSS laser
 Laser Personalization Types: Subsurface and tactile
laser engraving; microtext; MLI/CLI
 Communication Interface: Optional Ethernet LAN
 Registration Capability: Camera Vision System
 Laser Speed: Up to 2300 cards per 8-hour shift
depending on card coverage of laser data
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