Description
Product Overview
The dual-sided HDP6600 is the top of the FARGO range and the model specified for national identity schemes, large enterprise deployments and university systems issuing tens of thousands of credentials.
It prints both faces at 600 dpi using retransfer, so every card is edge-to-edge on both sides with no white border, and cards with embedded chips print cleanly. At up to 230 cards per hour it sustains genuine production volume – unusual for a retransfer printer, where two-stage printing normally caps throughput.
Combined with wasteless lamination, the HDP6600 produces a finished, laminated, tamper-resistant, dual-sided credential in one pass through one machine. For a government or enterprise programme, that consolidation removes the separate lamination step most secure card workflows still require.
The practical considerations are footprint and cost. With the dual-sided module the printer measures 502 mm wide and weighs 11.2 kg, so it needs a dedicated bench rather than a desk corner. At AED 10,450 it is a capital purchase that makes sense at scale – for lower volumes the HDP5000e delivers the same retransfer quality at 300 dpi for considerably less.
Specifications
| Print sides | Dual-sided, automatic |
|---|---|
| Print method | HDP retransfer – dye sublimation / resin thermal transfer |
| Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Print speed | Up to 230 cards per hour (YMCK with transfer) |
| Warm-up | Under 60 seconds (iON technology) |
| Print area | Over-the-edge on CR-80 |
| Card size | CR-80 (85.7 × 54 mm) |
| Card thickness | 30-40 mil (0.030-0.040 in) |
| Card materials | PVC, composite PVC, composite, PET, PETG, polycarbonate |
| Input hopper | 100 cards (30 mil); optional dual or 200-card hopper |
| Output hopper | 200 cards (30 mil) |
| Lamination | Wasteless lamination module |
| Warranty | Printer 3 years |
| Dimensions | 330 mm H × 502 mm W × 305 mm D (13 × 19.75 × 12 in) |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (24.6 lbs) |
FARGO Model Comparison
| Specification | DTC1250e | DTC4500e | HDP5000e | HDP6600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Direct-to-card | Direct-to-card | Retransfer | Retransfer |
| Resolution | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 600 dpi |
| Colour speed | 225 cards/hr | 225 cards/hr | 133 cards/hr | 230 cards/hr |
| Edge-to-edge print | Small white border | Small white border | Over-the-edge | Over-the-edge |
| Card thickness | 9-40 mil | 9-40 mil | 30-50 mil | 30-40 mil |
| Input hopper | 100 cards | 200 cards | 100 cards | 100 cards |
| Output hopper | 30 cards | 100 cards | 200 cards | 200 cards |
| Lamination | Not available | Optional | Optional module | Wasteless lamination |
| Smart-card printing | Not recommended | Supported | Excellent | Excellent |
| Printer warranty | 3 yr (registered) | 3 yr | 4 yr | 3 yr |
| Best suited to | Small offices, schools | Daily mid-volume issuance | Smart cards, universities | High-volume enterprise |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HDP6600 dual-sided worth it over the HDP5000e?
Yes for high volume and security printing – double the resolution, roughly 75% more throughput, faster warm-up and wasteless lamination. For moderate volumes with standard designs, the HDP5000e is the better value.
How much space does it need?
With the dual-sided module it measures 502 mm wide, 330 mm high and 305 mm deep, and weighs 11.2 kg. Allow a dedicated bench with clearance for hopper access.
Can it print and laminate in one pass?
Yes. With the lamination module fitted it prints both faces and applies overlaminate in a single operation, producing a finished tamper-resistant credential without a separate step.
What is the highest resolution FARGO ID card printer?
The HDP6600, at 600 dpi. Every other model in the FARGO range prints at 300 dpi.
Which printer suits a government ID programme?
The dual-sided HDP6600. It combines 600 dpi for microtext and security patterns, retransfer printing over embedded chips, and integrated lamination for tamper resistance.
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