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Fargo 088921 Card Printers

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088921

HID Prox, iCLASS (SE), MIFARE/DESFire, and Seos Smart Card Encoder (OMNIKEY 5127-USB ONLY) for HDP8500 xNot a drop in replacement for OMNIKEY 5121 or 5125
Description
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The Fargo HDP8500 Pro is an industrial-grade, high-definition retransfer card printer engineered for organizations that require durable, secure and professional ID card issuance. Designed for high-volume and mission-critical environments such as enterprise security, government, education and healthcare, this dual-sided printer delivers edge-to-edge, vibrant images with resistant finishes that minimize wear, scratches and fading. Built-in encoding options and contactless RFID support enable secure badge issuance and access control integration, while network-ready connectivity, a touch-screen interface and AES-256 data encryption simplify deployment and protect sensitive personal data. The HDP8500 Pro balances throughput, print quality and reliability for centralized card issuance and service bureau applications.

Key Features

  • High-definition retransfer printing: HDP dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer produce sharp, edge-to-edge, durable images with superior color and longevity.
  • Industrial throughput: Designed for high-volume, mission-critical issuance with large hopper capacity and simultaneous operations to maximize productivity.
  • Comprehensive encoding options: Supports magnetic stripe, LF/HF proximity, iCLASS, MIFARE, DESFire and contact chip encoding for versatile secure-card issuance.
  • Secure data handling: AES-256 encryption and network-capable connectivity (Ethernet/internal print server, NFC) protect data in multi-user environments.
  • Operator-friendly controls: Touch-screen display and included contact dock simplify setup, encoding and day-to-day operation for busy ID offices.

Specifications

  • Brand: Fargo
  • Model: Fargo HDP8500 Pro: High Definition, Industrial-Grade ID Printer
  • Category: Card Printers
  • Print Technology: HDP (High Definition Printing), Dye-sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer (Retransfer)
  • Print Resolution: 300 dpi
  • Color Depth: Up to 16.7 million / 256 shades per pixel
  • Duplex / Dual-sided Printing: Yes
  • Input Voltage / Power: 110–240 VAC
  • Memory: 32 MB
  • Input Hopper Card Capacity: 400 (two 200-card hoppers)
  • Output Hopper Card Capacity: 200
  • Accepted Card Size: CR-80 (3.370 x 2.125 in / 85.6 x 54 mm)
  • Accepted Card Thickness: 0.030 to 0.050 in (0.762 to 1.27 mm)
  • Over-the-Edge / Edge-to-Edge Printing: Yes (on CR-80 cards)
  • Print Speed (batch mode): Examples: ~24–40 seconds per card depending on color mode (YMC, YMCK, YMCKK) — per vendor batch-mode figures
  • Card Capacity / Intended Volume: Built for high-volume issuance (400-card capacity; mission-critical environments)
  • Connectivity: Ethernet port, internal print server (networking capable), NFC
  • User Interface: Touch-screen display
  • Data Encryption: AES-256
  • Encoders Supported: Magnetic stripe (ISO), Low Frequency (LF) proximity, High Frequency (HF) proximity (HID Prox, iCLASS, MIFARE/DESFire), contact chip encoder
  • Included Accessories: Contact dock (charging/encoding station for contact chip cards) included
  • Lamination Supported: Yes
  • Durability Features: Resistant to wear, scratches and fading
  • Compatible Contact Readers: OMNIKEY 5121, OMNIKEY 5125

Main Features

  • Printing Side: One Side

  • RFID: Yes

  • Use Frequency: Between 500 and 5000 cards

  • Connection: NFC, USB

Technical Specifications
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Documents
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Product document hdp8500.pdf MOD-HDP8500
FAQs
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What print technology and resolution does the Fargo HDP8500 Pro use?
It uses HDP High Definition Printing, which combines dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer (retransfer) to produce edge-to-edge images at 300 dpi with up to 16.7 million colors and 256 shades per pixel.
Does the Fargo HDP8500 Pro support dual-sided printing, and how many cards can it hold?
Yes, it prints on both sides of a card. The input hopper holds 400 cards across two 200-card hoppers, and the output hopper holds 200 cards.
Which encoding technologies does the Fargo HDP8500 Pro support for secure badge issuance?
It supports magnetic stripe (ISO), Low Frequency proximity, High Frequency proximity including HID Prox, iCLASS, MIFARE, and DESFire, as well as contact chip encoding — with compatible contact readers including the OMNIKEY 5121 and OMNIKEY 5125.
How does the Fargo HDP8500 Pro handle network connectivity and data security?
It includes an Ethernet port with an internal print server and NFC for network-ready deployment, and it protects sensitive card data with AES-256 encryption.
What card sizes and thicknesses does the Fargo HDP8500 Pro accept?
It accepts CR-80 cards measuring 3.370 x 2.125 inches (85.6 x 54 mm) with a thickness between 0.030 and 0.050 inches (0.762 to 1.27 mm), and it prints edge-to-edge on that card size.
What is included with the Fargo HDP8500 Pro out of the box?
A contact dock — used as a charging and encoding station for contact chip cards — is included with the printer.