HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer Card Printer with Card Flattener (094650)
HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer Card Printer with Card Flattener (model number 094650) is a high-performance ID card printing solution designed for organizations requiring fast, high-quality identification credentials with enhanced card flatness. Utilizing advanced High Definition Printing (HDP) retransfer technology with 600 dpi resolution, this printer delivers exceptional image quality…
Introduction
The HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer Card Printer with Card Flattener (model number 094650) represents the pinnacle of ID card printing technology, offering organizations an unparalleled solution for creating high-quality, secure identification credentials at unprecedented speeds with enhanced card flatness. Developed by HID Global, a leader in secure identity solutions, this printer combines innovative retransfer printing technology with revolutionary features to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency for high-volume card production environments.
Revolutionary iON™ Technology
At the core of the HDP6600’s groundbreaking capabilities is HID Global’s patent-pending iON™ technology, which fundamentally transforms the retransfer printing process:
- Rapid Heating: The iON™ technology rapidly heats the transfer roller, allowing the unit to reach optimal operating temperature in under 60 seconds, compared to up to 5 minutes for conventional retransfer printers.
- Instant Readiness: This “instant on” capability virtually eliminates the wait time for the first card, making the printer ready to produce high-quality cards almost immediately after powering up.
- Time Savings: The first card can be ready up to 80% faster than with conventional printers, potentially saving organizations up to 20 hours in wait-time per year in high-volume environments.
- Energy Efficiency: The intelligent temperature control system consumes less energy compared to other card printing and lamination systems, resulting in significant cost savings for larger projects and earning GreenCircle® Certification for environmental sustainability.
Integrated Card Flattener Module
The distinguishing feature of the 094650 model is its integrated card flattener module, which provides significant benefits:
- Perfect Card Flatness: Ensures cards remain perfectly flat after printing, eliminating the warping or bending that can occur during the printing process.
- Enhanced Functionality for Smart Cards: Particularly valuable for cards with embedded electronics, as flatness is crucial for proper functioning of contactless technologies.
- Improved Card Feeding: Flat cards feed more reliably through card readers and other downstream equipment.
- Professional Appearance: Delivers a more professional, polished final product that reflects positively on the issuing organization.
- Reduced Card Failures: Minimizes the risk of card failures due to warping, especially important in high-security applications.
Superior Print Quality and Resolution
The HDP6600 delivers exceptional print quality with industry-leading specifications:
- Resolution: 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm), providing superior text and image quality
- Color Range: Up to 16.7 million colors with 256 shades per pixel
- Print Area: Over-the-edge printing on standard CR-80 cards
- Detail Capability: The high resolution enables printing of microtext, fine details, and crisp barcodes
Unmatched Print Speed and Productivity
The HDP6600 sets a new standard for productivity in desktop retransfer printing:
- Single-sided color cards (YMCK with transfer): 16 seconds per card / 230 cards per hour
- Dual-sided color cards (YMCKK with transfer): 29 seconds per card / 126 cards per hour
This exceptional speed makes the HDP6600 ideal for high-volume applications such as large corporations, universities, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and service bureaus.
Retransfer Printing Technology
The HDP6600 utilizes High Definition Printing (HDP) retransfer technology, which offers several significant advantages:
- Superior Print Quality: The retransfer process produces sharper images, more vibrant colors, and more consistent results than direct-to-card printing.
- Edge-to-Edge Coverage: Images can be printed over the entire card surface without leaving white borders.
- Versatile Card Compatibility: The printer can effectively print on various card surfaces, including proximity cards, smart cards, and cards with uneven surfaces or embedded electronics.
- Enhanced Durability: The retransfer film layer adds an inherent layer of protection to printed cards, increasing their resistance to wear and tear.
- Tamper Evidence: Any attempt to alter or tamper with the card typically results in visible damage to the printed image, providing an additional security feature.
Innovative Wasteless Lamination Technology
The HDP6600 features HID Global’s innovative wasteless lamination technology, which provides significant benefits:
- Material Cost Reduction: Eliminates the need for the standard carrier film and take-up core included in most lamination consumables, reducing high-volume laminate materials costs by up to 40%.
- Environmental Benefits: The wasteless approach reduces plastic waste, making the HDP6600 a more eco-friendly option.
- Enhanced Card Protection: Wasteless PolyGuard™ LMX overlaminates extend the life of cards by providing the highest level of card coverage protection available.
- Simultaneous Processing: The printer can perform printing and retransfer simultaneously, further enhancing productivity.
Card Handling and Media Compatibility
The HDP6600 offers flexible card handling capabilities:
- Standard Input Hopper Capacity: 100 cards (0.030″ / 0.762mm)
- Optional Expanded Input Capacity: 200-card input hopper available for higher volume needs
- Output Hopper Capacity: 200 cards (0.030″ / 0.762mm)
- Card Size Compatibility: Standard CR-80 (3.375″L x 2.125″W / 85.6mmL x 54mmW)
- Card Thickness Range: 0.030″ (30 mil) to 0.040″ (40 mil) / 0.762mm to 1.01mm
- Compatible Card Types: ABS, PVC, PET, PETG, proximity cards, smart cards, magnetic stripe cards, optical memory cards, and polycarbonate
The printer includes a replaceable cleaning roller with each print ribbon, ensuring consistent print quality and reducing maintenance requirements.
User Interface and Connectivity
The HDP6600 features advanced user interface and connectivity options:
- Control Panel: User-friendly SmartScreen™ Graphical OLED Control Panel
- Memory: 1 GB RAM for efficient processing
- Standard Interfaces: USB 2.0 and Ethernet with internal print server
- Software Driver Compatibility: Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Server 2016 / Server 2012 / Server 2012 R2 / Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2
Encoding Options and Security Features
The HDP6600 supports a wide range of encoding options for enhanced card functionality and security:
- Smart Card Technologies: 125kHz (HID Prox) reader; 13.56 MHz (iCLASS® Standard/SE/SR/Seos, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Plus®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693) read/write encoder
- Contact Smart Card Support: Reads from and writes to all ISO7816 1/2/3/4 memory and microprocessor smart cards (T=0, T=1) as well as synchronous cards
- Magnetic Stripe Encoding: ISO magnetic stripe encoding, dual high- and low-coercivity, tracks 1, 2, and 3
- Access Control Credential Programming: Support for iCLASS® Standard/SE/SR/Seos, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, HID Prox
Physical Specifications and Environmental Considerations
- Dimensions (HDP6600 + Dual-side Module + Card Flattener): 13.5″H x 20.0″W x 12.5″D / 343mmH x 508mmW x 318mmD
- Weight (HDP6600 + Dual-side Module + Card Flattener): 26.5 lbs. / 12.0 kg
- Operating Temperature: 65° to 90° F / 18° to 32° C
- Humidity: 20 – 80% non-condensing
- Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 2.5A max, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
- Environmental Certification: GreenCircle® Certified card printer (base models only without encoders)
Consumables and Supplies
The HDP6600 supports a wide range of consumables to meet various card printing requirements:
- Print Ribbons: Full-color with resin black (YMCK, 750 images); Full-color with two resin black panels (YMCKK, 600 images)
- HDP Film: Clear HDP Film (approximately 1500 images)
- PolyGuard LMX Overlaminates: Available in various configurations including clear, UV resistant, high secure orbit design, half patch, and with smart chip cutout options
Warranty and Support
The HDP6600 comes with an industry-leading warranty package:
- Printer Warranty: Four years including one year of free printer loaner support (U.S. only)
- Printhead Warranty: Lifetime; unlimited pass
This extensive warranty coverage demonstrates HID Global’s confidence in the printer’s reliability and build quality, providing peace of mind for organizations making a significant investment in their ID card issuance capabilities.
Applications
The HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer Card Printer with Card Flattener is suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries:
Government
- Employee identification cards
- Citizen ID programs
- Driver’s licenses
- Voter registration cards
- Secure access credentials
- National ID cards with embedded electronics
Education
- Student and faculty ID cards
- Multi-function campus cards
- Access control cards
- Payment cards for campus services
- Event credentials
- Library cards with RFID technology
Corporate
- Employee ID badges
- Access control credentials
- Visitor management cards
- Facility access cards
- Corporate event badges
- Multi-technology cards with embedded chips
Healthcare
- Staff identification badges
- Patient identification cards
- Visitor management credentials
- Facility access cards
- Medical record access cards
- Insurance cards with embedded technology
Financial Services
- Banking cards
- Credit and debit cards
- Membership cards
- Loyalty program cards
- Gift cards
- Insurance cards
Conclusion
The HID FARGO HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer Card Printer with Card Flattener (094650) represents a revolutionary advancement in ID card printing technology. Its combination of patent-pending iON™ technology, integrated card flattener module, 600 dpi high-resolution printing, unprecedented speed, innovative wasteless lamination, and robust security features makes it the ideal solution for organizations requiring high-volume, high-quality, secure identification credentials with consistently flat cards.
With its proven reliability, backed by comprehensive warranty coverage, and the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements through various encoding options, the HDP6600 with Card Flattener provides a dependable, future-proof solution for organizations’ ID card printing needs, setting a new standard in retransfer printing technology.
