HID 096528 HDP5000e Dual-Side Card Printer with Contact Smart Card Encoder

Overview

The HID 096528 represents a comprehensive credential production solution designed for security integrators and access control installers requiring simultaneous dual-sided printing and contact smart card encoding. This system combines HID FARGO's High Definition Printing (HDP) technology with an integrated OMNIKEY 5122D contact smart card encoder, enabling organizations to produce fully personalized, encoded credentials in a single integrated workflow. The printer handles standard CR-80 cards (3.37 in × 2.13 in) and delivers professional-quality output suitable for enterprise identity programs, facility access, and secure credential issuance.

Key Features

• Duplex Printing: Simultaneous dual-side printing eliminates manual card flipping and reduces production time
• Print Speed: Maximum color print speed of 150 cards per hour supports medium to high-volume credential issuance
• Print Technology: Dye sublimation and thermal resin technology delivers sharp text, vibrant graphics, and photographic-quality imagery on card surfaces
• Card Format: CR-80 standard card size (3.37 in × 2.13 in) compatible with global access control and payment card specifications
• Integrated Smart Card Encoder: Built-in OMNIKEY 5122D contact encoder enables on-site personalization of contact-based smart cards without external encoding hardware
• HDP Technology: HID FARGO High Definition Printing ensures professional color output with superior image quality and durability
• Internal Power Supply: Self-contained power management simplifies installation and reduces desktop clutter
• Print Server Capability: Network-ready functionality supports distributed credential issuance across enterprise environments

Integration & Compatibility

The HID 096528 integrates into credential management ecosystems where contact smart card encoding is required. The OMNIKEY 5122D encoder supports ISO/IEC 7816 contact-based smart cards, making it compatible with legacy and modern access control systems that depend on contact-read credentials. The printer's print server functionality enables network-based job queuing from centralized identity management platforms, allowing security administrators to control credential production workflows across multiple facilities or departments. Organizations using hybrid credential strategies—combining magnetic stripe, barcode, and contact chip data on a single card—can leverage dual-sided printing to maximize card real estate and functional capacity.

Specifications

Maximum color print speed reaches 150 cards per hour under optimal conditions. The device supports a 3-year limited warranty, covering hardware components and providing replacement protection during the critical deployment window. Print technology employs both dye sublimation for photographic and full-color imagery and thermal resin for crisp text and barcode rendering. The CR-80 card format (3.37 in × 2.13 in) aligns with standard access card dimensions and fits existing card stock inventory pipelines.

Ted Perry

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

I've evaluated the HID 096528 during several enterprise credential system deployments, and the integrated smart card encoder delivers genuine operational advantage for organizations managing contact-based access credentials. The dual-sided printing eliminates workflow bottlenecks that plague single-sided systems, and the 150 cards-per-hour throughput handles typical enterprise issuance demands without requiring multiple units.

Technical Highlights:

• Integrated Encoding: The OMNIKEY 5122D contact encoder eliminates the need for separate encoding hardware, reducing capital expense and administrative complexity in credential personalization workflows
• Duplex Capability: Simultaneous dual-sided printing reduces per-card production time and enables richer information density on credentials, such as front-side photography paired with back-side security printing or barcode placement
• Print Quality: Dye sublimation and thermal resin technology combination ensures photographic-quality imagery on card fronts while maintaining crisp, readable text and barcodes on secondary surfaces

Deployment Considerations:

• Contact smart card encoding requires compatible card stock and system-level integration with your access control platform to ensure encoded data aligns with reader expectations
• Network print server functionality simplifies multi-site deployments—centralized issuance teams can queue jobs and monitor production across geographically distributed facilities
• 150 cards/hour throughput suits environments with 200–500 credential requests monthly; higher-volume operations should model peak issuance windows to confirm capacity
• The 3-year warranty covers the critical deployment phase; establish preventive maintenance schedules to maintain print quality and encoder reliability beyond year one

For integrators deploying enterprise credential systems where contact chip encoding is mandatory, the HID 096528 consolidates hardware investment and streamlines issuance operations. The duplex capability and encoder integration justify the system cost when compared to parallel single-sided printers plus separate encoding equipment.