subject: Fargo Printer Models for ID Card Printing [print this page] Fargo identification card printers reliably produce colorful custom printed PVC cards. These cards are the same size as your driver's license or credit card. Large corporate security needs as well as government projects have been successfully implemented by Fargo with their various ID card printer options. The Persona line of printers are available to meet the ID card needs of small businesses on a smaller budget. Fargo is a large, well known ID card printer manufacturer owed by HID Global. This company provides security products worldwide. HID Global products of Asure ID 2009 software, ID card printers, HID prox cards and more provide complete security solutions and identification needs under one roof.
With a multitude of organizations needing printed cards and identification processes, needs are varied and Fargo has provided a number of optional models to meet various printing needs. Following are current printer models available.
Fargo HDP5000 ID Card Printer
Fargo's HDP5000 printer is a popular printer because it is a retransfer printer. The printer provides custom printed and encoded cards meeting complicated of requirements of national government and large business. This printer provides an image quality surpassing any other current Fargo printer model. Multifunctional cards are easy to print with the optional modules available with this printer.
The retransfer process insures a high quality image output. A reverse image is printed on the provided transfer film during the initial phase of the printing process. The image is the fused by heat and pressure from the printer onto the card surface. The image maintains its exceptional quality and appears sharp and clear on different cardstock materials. Benefits of this printing are additional protection from tampering and from wear and tear as compared to the standard direct to card print options.
There are upgrades after purchase for this printer. You can originally purchase a basic single sided ID card printer and upgrade the printer as you need. Laminating modules, encoding options and dual sided printer options can be purchased later to be installed without the requirement of sending your printer away to technician.
Persona C30e ID Card Printer
This popular printer is perfect for many small businesses. A small budget is needed for this printer that fits on a desktop for quick, easy printing. Featuring a number of advanced options that were available only available on professional level printers until recently, this printer can provide for a variety of needs.
This direct to card printer prints sharp photographs, bar codes, text logos, and graphics on PVC cards. The cards can be used as membership cards, identification cards and more. Single and dual sided printer options as well as optional modules for smart card encoding and bar code printing are available.
Fargo DTC400e ID Card Printer
Businesses, schools, and government use this printer for identification and other uses. Cards can be encoded with smart card or mag stripe information. Rewriting options for temporary ID card needs is available. Temporary cards can be erased and reused and do not require a print ribbon.
Fargo DTC550 ID Card Printer
This is a favorite printer of many due to its solid reputation. A workhorse, this volume printer will print dependably for many years. Encoding options are also available.
Other quality manufacturers are also marketing badge printer models that that are worthwhile reviewing. Some of these printer manufacturers are Datacard, Magicard, Zebra Card and Evolis.
