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HID FARGO HDP600ii Financial Card Printer & Encoder

The HID FARGO HDP600ii Financial Card Printer & Encoder is a high-performance retransfer printing solution designed for instant issuance of secure, high-quality financial cards. Featuring HID's exclusive iON technology, it delivers exceptional printing speed, reliability, and energy efficiency, enabling financial institutions to personalize debit and credit cards on demand directly at the branch. With true 600 dpi resolution, the HDP600ii produces brilliant colors, crisp text, and edge-to-edge printing for professional card personalization. Its driverless architecture eliminates the need for a dedicated PC, helping reduce exposure to common networked computer vulnerabilities while simplifying deployment. Supporting dual-sided printing and smart card and magnetic stripe encoding, the HDP600ii is an ideal solution for financial institutions seeking to enhance customer service, security, and operational efficiency.

Specifications

High-Resolution Printing
Delivers exceptional image quality with true 600 dpi resolution for sharp text, detailed graphics, and vibrant colors.
Fast Financial Card Issuance
Enables instant, in-branch personalization of debit and credit cards, with the first card ready in under 60 seconds.
Exclusive iON Technology
Provides intelligent temperature control, rapid printer readiness, and improved energy efficiency.
HDP Retransfer Technology
Uses dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer to produce high-quality, over-the-edge printing on CR-80 cards.
Dual-Sided Printing
Supports standard printing on both sides of the card for comprehensive personalization.
Smart Card and Magnetic Stripe Encoding
Supports contact and contactless smart card encoding, as well as magnetic stripe encoding.
Driverless Architecture
Operates without a dedicated PC, with SDK development required for software integration.
Enhanced Security
Includes electronic and mechanical locks, a concealed output hopper, a bolt-down provision, and TLS 1.2 encryption.
High-Capacity Card Handling
Features a 100-card input cartridge and a 200-card output hopper.
Reliable Performance
Designed for convenient card-path access and reduced maintenance requirements.
Product Type
Financial Card Printer & Encoder
Model
HID FARGO HDP600ii
Printing Technology
HDP Retransfer – Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution
600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm)
Color Capability
Up to 16.7 million colors / 256 shades per pixel
Printing Sides
Dual-sided printing
Print Area
Over-the-edge printing on CR-80 cards
Accepted Card Size
CR-80 (85.6 × 54 mm)
Accepted Card Thickness
0.762–1.27 mm (30–50 mil)
Accepted Card Types
ABS, PVC, PET, PETG, proximity cards, smart cards, magnetic stripe cards, and polycarbonate
Input Card Capacity
100 cards (0.762 mm thick), plus an exception card feed slot
Output Hopper Capacity
200 cards (0.762 mm thick)
Print Ribbon
YMCKIKI full-color ribbon with resin black and inhibit panels
Ribbon Yield
Up to 400 cards per roll
HDP Transfer Film
Clear HDP film
Transfer Film Yield
Up to 750 cards per roll
Memory
1 GB RAM
Display
SmartScreen graphical OLED control panel
Encoding Options
Contact and contactless smart card encoding and magnetic stripe encoding
Contactless Encoding Standards
ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693
Contact Smart Card Standards
ISO 7816-1/2/3/4, including T=0 and T=1 protocols
Magnetic Stripe Encoding
ISO, high- and low-coercivity, Tracks 1, 2, and 3
Network Interface
Ethernet (100 Mbps) with internal print server
Software Requirements
Driverless printer; SDK development required
Operating Temperature
18–32°C (65–90°F)
Operating Humidity
20–80% non-condensing
Dimensions
330 × 502 × 305 mm (H × W × D), including dual-sided module
Weight
Approximately 11.2 kg, including dual-sided module
Power Supply
100–240 VAC, 2.5 A maximum
Supply Frequency
50/60 Hz
Security Features
Electronic and mechanical locks, Kensington security cable slot, bolt-down provision, output hopper card concealment, and TLS 1.2 encryption
Certifications
UL, FCC
Warranty
Includes a three-year printer warranty and a lifetime printhead warranty, subject to the manufacturer's terms.
Warranty
Three years for the printer; lifetime printhead warranty under the manufacturer's stated terms

Applications

  • Instant issuance of debit and credit cards in bank branches
  • Financial card personalization and encoding
  • On-demand issuance of replacement bank cards
  • Contact and contactless smart card issuance
  • Magnetic stripe card personalization
  • Financial institutions seeking secure
  • high-quality card issuance
  • Banking environments requiring fast card issuance and enhanced customer service