When it comes to power and versatility in an ID card printer, nothing quite compares to the Fargo HDP5000. This thing is built to handle virtually any application, from basic photo identification to high-volume, high-security card programs. What makes the printer so unique is its modular design. If your ID program grows to require additional functionality down the road, you can simply add an upgrade module. Available upgrade options include dual-sided printing, lamination, and a variety of sophisticated encoding technologies.

Another major attribute of the Fargo HDP5000 is its innovative high-definition printing process. High-definition printing gives you superior print quality, and even improves card durability. It's also the preferred print method for cards that feature embedded electronics. With the Fargo HDP5000, your images and text are first printed on a special reverse-transfer film, which is then applied to the surface of the card. This process not only leads to better looking cards, it also helps to extend the life of your printhead. Furthermore, unlike direct to card printers, the HDP5000 can create cards printed perfectly edge to edge.

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• Premium Photo ID System (Fargo HDP5000 Single-sided)
• Premium Duplex ID System (Fargo HDP5000 Duplex)
• High Production ID Card System (Fargo HDP5000 Duplex w/ Single Lamination)
• Fargo-Bundled HDP5000 Photo ID System
• Fargo HDP5000 Printer
• Fargo HDP5000 Printer - Dual-Sided
• Fargo HDP5000 Printer - Single-Sided Lamination
• Fargo HDP5000 Printer - Dual-Sided with Single-Sided Lamination
• Fargo HDP5000 Printer - Dual-Sided with Dual-Sided Lamination

• Fargo HDP5000 Ribbons
• Fargo HDP5000 Cleaning Kit
• Fargo HDP5000 Overlaminates
• Fargo HDP5000 Replacement Printhead
• Fargo HDP5000 PVC Cards
• Fargo HDP5000 Parts & Accessories

The easiest way to keep cards clean is to keep them in the case they came in, or in an air-and-watertight container to protect them until printing. Inspect the cards before feeding them into the printer, and keep a dust cloth on hand to wipe off any dirt, dust, or debris that might appear.

Card storage temperatures can also be an issue - extremes of cold and heat can damage PVC cards, making them more brittle and susceptible to snapping. Keep blank card stock in a temperature controlled area, being careful not to let cards undergo drastic temperature changes.

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Recently we started adding videos to the AlphaCard website and online store. Not simply for entertainment value, these videos are meant to help educate our customers on how to operate and maintain the ID card printers and systems we sell. We started out with a series of educational videos from Magicard. Take a look at some of the printers on our Magicard page and you'll be able to view videos covering topics such as how to clean or replace your printhead, how to change the rollers, and  even how to use Magicard's patented HoloKote secure watermark system. In most instances, these videos appear under the support tab of each printer's product overview page.

We'll be adding more videos in the coming months. It's all part of a bigger effort to make sure we're providing our customers with as much useful information and guidance as possible, both in the process of buying an ID card system or printer, and also in operating that system once it arrives.

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