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An ID Card Printer Review: Fargo HDP5600

As an ID Professional, one of the most important parts of our job is to make sure our customers get the right printer for theirFargo HDP5600 ID Card Printer Review specialized business needs. We’ve worked with a wide variety of customers in various markets and industries – from the very novice users to the most experienced experts and pretty much everything in between – to help them find the most optimal ID card printer or system for their specific needs. On many of the requirements we’ve discussed with my customers, a printer that often fits the need for both smaller printing programs and larger, along with more complex printing applications, is the Fargo HDP5600XE printer. This high-definition printer has replaced the multi-purpose Fargo HDP5000 ID card printer. The HDP5600 is the most versatile and dynamic printers available on the market today. It’s designed to handle a wide variety of applications and is truly a dependable workhorse. This model’s industry-leading image quality 600DPI resolution is a cost-effective and reliable solution. With multiple ways to print on access cards, membership cards, and regular identification cards, we recommend the Fargo HDP5600XE ID card printer because of the lower priced retransfer printing process, coupled with the ability to print professional-grade ID cards for many different applications. Noteworthy Printer Features & Functions
  • Exceptional photo image quality – The HDP5600 is engineered with high-definition technology, printing more saturated and vivid colors on cards with a 600 DPI resolution. Because it’s a reverse transfer printer, it prints over-the-edge of the card unlike standard direct-to-card printers that leave a small white border around the perimeter of the card. Another advantage is the ability to print onto a film that is placed onto the surface of the card, so the printhead does not come into contact with the card’s surface (beneficial for technology cards with embedded antennas, wires, or smart chips).Browse Fargo HDP5600 Printers
  • Application diversity – Whether your ID card program includes proximity cards, smart cards, or magnetic encoding, the HDP5600 can handle it! This full-feature retransfer printer can print a wide variety of cards from gift or membership cards to access control cards for getting into and out of doors. Unlike other retransfer printers, the HDP5600 allows you to print in these markets at an overall lower cost per card when compared to the competition.
  • Comprehensive security with additional options – This model provides an added layer of security and protection. If a counterfeiter tries to peel this layer off, the image will be destroyed. You also have the option of adding special overlays to enhance the security of cards.
  • Longevity and reliability – This medium- to high-volume printer was engineered to last an impressive six to 10 years, offering the performance and dependability organizations need to stay ahead of the game. The HDP5600 is the optimal printer choice for card production jobs, both large and small.
  • Industry-leading warranty coverage – The HDP5600 boasts a three-year printer and printhead warranty that includes one no-questions-asked printhead replacement. In addition, get one year of loaner coverage to ensure you won’t be without a printer (and more importantly, your card production schedule won’t be impacted) if an issue arises.
Potential Printer Upgrade Options The Fargo HDP5600XE offers a variety of upgrades designed to evolve as your business does.  Each option described below is field-upgradeable so you won't need to spend extra money or waste time and resources sending them to the manufacturer to make the upgrades for you. Upgrades include:
  • Lamination – To prevent the normal wear and tear of ID cards to be more durable and last longer, lamination is the way to go. Whether you want to laminate one side or both sides of your cards, the HDP5600 provides the flexibility you desire as your needs change. You can also add holographic imaging to enhance the security of the cards. With the HDP5600, all this is available when you purchase the printer or can be field upgradeable when your criteria changes.
  • Wi-Fi – If you need wireless connectivity the WiFi upgrade option provides the flexibility to make cards whenever and wherever you need them.
  • Dual-sided printing – If you buy a single-sided printer and then decide down the road that you want to take advantage of printing on both sides of your card, you can always upgrade to dual-sided printing when necessary.
  • Encoding – This is a cost-conscious way to create multi-use ID cards that can integrate with other systems like access control or time and attendance tracking.
Take your ID card printing program to the next level with the Fargo HDP5600XE card printer. Find out how today; just call an experienced ID Professional at (800) 321-4405 x2 or chat now.
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