HID FARGO HDP5000e ID Card Printer: A Highly Anticipated Upgrade
HID has finally announced the launch of the much-anticipated HID FARGO HDP5000e ID card printer, scheduled for public release on September 18, 2024. This is a much-needed upgrade to the beloved HDP5000 platform, which is arguably the best retransfer printer on the market today due to its reliability, longevity, and price.
Enhanced Features and Performance
Although the HDP5000e may not appear drastically different from its predecessor, still maintaining its original design concept, the real upgrades lie inside. HID has implemented a new electronics platform, allowing for faster print speeds and overall improved performance. They’ve also introduced new color profiles that enable more vibrant prints, giving your ID cards a noticeable increase in color richness and vibrancy compared to the previous generation.
The new printer also boasts a significant upgrade in memory, with 1GB of RAM compared to the 16 megabytes found in the older model, which further enhances printing performance. Additionally, a new and improved driver is available. The FARGO Workbench, a diagnostic tool familiar to most partners, is now built directly into the printer driver, eliminating the need for two separate applications. Overall, the new HID FARGO HDP5000e represents a huge improvement over the last generation.
New Consumables
The new HDP5000e printer is not compatible with the older generation consumables. The HID FARGO HDP5000e will use new ribbons and transfer film with updated part numbers based on the HDP5600 ribbon platform. While the new printer is not compatible with the old ribbons, it's important to note that the new ribbons are compatible with the older generation HDP5000 printers.
Discontinued and Replacement Consumables
| Category | SKU | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer | 089640 | HID FARGO HDP5000 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer | Discontinued |
| Printer | 096640 | HID FARGO HDP5000e Dual-Sided ID Card Printer | Replacement |
| Ribbon | 084051 | HDP5000 YMCK 500-Print Ribbon | Discontinued |
| Ribbon | 084511 | HDP5000/HDP5000e YMCK 500-Print Ribbon | Replacement |
| Transfer Film | 084053 | HDP5000 Re-Transfer Film, 1500 Prints | Discontinued |
| Transfer Film | 084500 | HDP5000/HDP5000e Re-Transfer Film, 1500 Prints | Replacement |
Challenges and Considerations
The challenge for distributors now is to clear out all old ribbons and begin stocking the new ribbons to avoid compatibility issues between older generation ribbons and newer generation printers. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the new printer is currently only available in its base form. Compatibility with add-ons, such as RFID encoders and laminators, is anticipated for rollout in 2025—something to keep in mind before making a purchase.
Conclusion
The HID FARGO HDP5000e is a highly anticipated refresh of the HDP5000 platform. The HDP5000 range has always been a reliable platform and a fan favorite, and we look forward to seeing how this printer develops in the coming years. In the meantime, for anyone looking to upgrade from the older generation printer to the new HDP5000e, pre-orders are now available.
Need more Information?
For those interested in seeing the printer in action, we’ve included a link below to a video of the full unboxing of the HID FARGO HDP5000e ID card printer. As always, we thank our customers for their continued support and welcome any questions about this exciting new printer. Feel free to reach out to your Digital ID Technologies sales representative for further information. You can also download the HDP5000e brochure here: Download brochure
5 comments
Candace
I would like a new printer, send me a quote.
Piet
Will the resin scramble feature be available on the HDP5000e printer?
Tanya de Beer
Will additional ribbons, such as YMCKK and YMCFK, be available for the new HDP5000e printer?
Sylester Stephenson
Will the new HDP5000e printer be more expensive?
Zeta Jooste
Changing the consumables is definitely something that I wasn’t expecting as the HDP5000 has always had the same ribbons for as long as I can remember. As long as the new ribbons are backward compatible then im sure most people would be happy. Glad to see all the improvements on the HDP5000e.