Fargo's HDP6600 ID Card Printer brings not only high-quality images to your business or operation, but it also offers impressive print speeds that you can count on. Heating up in only 60 seconds, the HDP6600 can produce up to 230 cards in an hour. Fargo's HDP6600 3-year manufacturer warranty and lifetime printhead warranty ensure your printer will be up and running when you need it.
Ideal Applications for the Fargo HDP6600
- Corporate IDs
- Government IDs
- Membership cards
- Gift cards
- Customer loyalty
- Health Cards
- Mass transit
- Student IDs
Product Features
- Unmatched Retransfer Print Quality:
Retransfer, which is also known as ''reverse transfer'', is a card printing method that produces visually stunning, saturated color on cards. With retransfer printing, the printhead never meets the ID cards. Instead, the card images are printed on a clear, retransfer film that is fused to the card surface. The Fargo HDP6600 retransfer printer can produce high-definition photographic 600DPI resolution images, tiny text, and crisp barcodes. - Blazing Fast Print Speeds:
Within 60 seconds, the HDP6600 printer can be fully warmed and ready to start printing up to 230 cards per hour! The secret behind the fast warmup time is credited to Fargo's patent-pending iON or instant on technology. While other retransfer printers can take minutes before they are warmed for operation, the quick warmup of the HDP6600 means your business can get right to work. - Durable and Highly Secure
Retransfer printing is a highly secure technology for producing your ID and access control cards. This is because if a counterfeiter attempts to peel away the laminate, the image beneath is destroyed. What's more, the retransfer (HDP) film itself adds an additional layer of protection between the card image and the surrounding environment. The Fargo HDP6600 prints with 600DPI, which means you can create a wide variety of complex designs for even more security. - Variety of Supplies:
The HDP6600 can be loaded with a variety of cards, ribbons, films, and laminates to suit your needs for card security and durability. This Fargo printer uses standard retransfer film or high-durability retransfer film. The HDP6600 supports CR80 cards in a thickness between 30 Mil and 40 Mil. All standard monochrome and color formats are compatible with Fargo's HDP6600. - Upgrade at Your Convenience:
Fargo designed the HDP6600 ID Card Printer to be customized to your business needs. Each upgrade, known as a "module", can add functionality to your printer and can be added at any time! This means that your HDP6600 can grow and expand with your business. This can help you save time and money by not having to purchase or learn a new system with each new upgrade you need.- Various Field Upgradable Modules
- Dual-Sided Printer (Flipper Module)
- Card Flattener
- Magnetic Stripe
- Contact and Contactless Encoding
- Wifi Connectivity
Support and Drivers
Visit the Fargo support page to find the latest HDP6600 drivers and firmware
- HDP6600 Firmware and Drivers
What's Included:
What's Included
- HDP6600 Retransfer printer
- USB cable
- US/international power cords
- CD with printer drivers and user guide
- 3 year printer warranty & lifetime printhead warranty, plus 1 year loaner coverage
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| Printing Capability | Single side |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Fargo HDP6600 faster than other retransfer printers?
The HDP6600 features Fargo's patent-pending iON (instant on) technology, warming up in just 60 seconds compared to several minutes for competing retransfer printers. Additionally, the printer can simultaneously print a card while applying transfer film to the next card in line, which significantly speeds up batch processing and increases overall productivity for your card issuance program.
Can the HDP6600 print on smart cards and irregular card surfaces?
Yes, the HDP6600's sixth-generation retransfer technology enables full-bleed, over-the-edge printing on uneven card surfaces including smart cards, proximity cards, pre-punched cards, and key tag cards. Since the printhead never contacts the card directly—instead printing on a clear retransfer film fused to the card surface—you can achieve high-definition 600DPI images on virtually any CR80 card between 30 Mil and 40 Mil thickness.
What security features does the HDP6600 offer?
The HDP6600 provides enhanced security through retransfer printing's inherent durability—if counterfeiters attempt to peel apart card layers, the image is destroyed. We offer optional holographic retransfer film with High-Secure Design orbiting holograms to further reduce replication risk, plus 600DPI resolution that enables printing of fine text, characters, and other security features. The printer also supports password-protected operation and AES data encryption.
Can I upgrade the HDP6600 to dual-sided printing later?
Absolutely. The HDP6600 is designed with modular components, allowing you to add a field-upgradable flipper module for dual-sided printing at any point in the future without replacing your entire system. We also offer other upgrade modules including magnetic stripe encoding, contact and contactless smart card encoding, WiFi connectivity, and card lamination—making the HDP6600 adaptable to your evolving needs.
What types of retransfer film and ribbons are compatible with the HDP6600?
The HDP6600 accepts standard retransfer film, high-durability retransfer film (three times tougher than standard), and holographic retransfer film with high-secure designs. For ribbons, all standard monochrome and color formats are compatible with the printer. We recommend using only Fargo Secure Materials to maximize print quality, printhead life, and printer reliability—warranties may be voided with non-Fargo materials.
What warranty and support does the HDP6600 include?
The HDP6600 comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty and a lifetime printhead warranty, ensuring your printer stays operational when you need it. We also provide Fargo Workbench diagnostic utility software for printer maintenance and the Color Assist feature for spot-color matching. Contact us today to learn about our TrueSupport plans and additional coverage options available for your card issuance program.