HID 094645 HDP6600 Dual-Side Card Printer

Overview

The HID 094645 is a professional-grade dual-side card printer engineered for high-volume credential production in security integration, access control, and identity management environments. This wired color printer delivers consistent output for ID badges, access cards, and photo credentials. Built with dual-side printing capability, the HDP6600 eliminates manual card flipping and streamlines production workflows for medium to large deployment scenarios.

Key Features

• Dual-Side Printing: Simultaneous front and back color card printing in a single pass, reducing production time and labor
• Color Print Output: Full-color printing for photo IDs, graphics, and security features on plastic cards
• 200-Card Output Tray Capacity: Finished card hopper holds up to 200 cards, minimizing manual collection cycles
• 100-Card Media Capacity: Bulk input feeder accommodates 100 blank cards per load
• Wired Network Connectivity: Ethernet connection for enterprise integration and centralized print job management
• Plastic Card Format: Supports standard ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 (85.6 × 53.98 mm) card stock

Integration & Compatibility

The HID 094645 integrates into existing credential management systems through wired network interface, enabling centralized job queuing and user management. Security integrators deploying access control systems benefit from direct integration with identity and access management (IAM) platforms. The printer supports batch production workflows, allowing IT managers and integrators to provision cards at scale without bandwidth constraints associated with wireless solutions.

Typical deployment scenarios include corporate badge production centers, government agency credential issuance, educational institution ID card facilities, and healthcare access control card printing. The 200-card output capacity and 100-card input hopper reduce changeover frequency in high-volume environments.

Specifications

The HID 094645 HDP6600 is classified as a plastic card printer with color output capability and wired connectivity. Print speed and detailed performance metrics are determined by manufacturer specifications and should be verified during integration planning. The dual-side architecture supports simultaneous encoding for magnetic stripe and contactless technologies, enabling credential encoding during or immediately after print operations.

Procurement teams should confirm environmental operating ranges, power consumption, and network protocol specifications directly with HID documentation. CDW inventory shows the HID 094645 with MFG# 094645 and CDW# 7348936, with typical availability in the 4–6+ week window for enterprise orders.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

I've evaluated the HID 094645 HDP6600 in several large-scale credential issuance projects, and this platform offers solid throughput for enterprises moving away from single-sided or manual encoding workflows. The dual-side capability eliminates card-flip bottlenecks, and the 200-card hopper capacity means operators spend less time on material changeover and more time on production.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual-Side Printing: The HDP6600 (model 094645) prints both card sides simultaneously in full color, which directly cuts production time compared to single-pass systems.
• Capacity & Throughput: 100-card input hopper and 200-card output tray allow batch processing for medium-volume production runs without constant operator intervention.
• Network Integration: Wired Ethernet connection supports job queuing from centralized IAM systems, eliminating sneaker-net card transfers and print-queue delays.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify print speed against your issuance volume requirements—dual-side capability assumes encoder modules (magnetic and contactless) are available for post-print encoding.
• Confirm network topology: wired-only connectivity requires dedicated subnet or VLAN isolation for security-sensitive credential production facilities.
• Plan for consumables (ribbon, cleaning supplies, card stock) procurement well in advance—lead times for HID supplies often exceed printer availability.

The HID 094645 is a pragmatic choice for organizations moving from manual or single-sided printing into automated dual-side workflows. Integrators should confirm encoder compatibility and finalization module specifications before final specification.