HID 096680 HDP5000e Dual-Side Printer with Dual Lam

HID 096680 HDP5000e Dual-Side Card Printer

Overview

The HID 096680 is a professional-grade HDP5000e plastic card printer engineered for high-volume credential production in security and identity management environments. Built on Fargo High Definition Printing (HDP) technology, this dual-side printer combines dye sublimation and thermal resin print capabilities in a single platform, delivering enterprise-class output for ID badges, access cards, and secure credentials. The integrated dual-side lamination module provides an additional layer of security and durability for sensitive credentials in integration scenarios requiring tamper-evident or reinforced card production.

Key Features

• Dual-Side Printing: Print full-color images on both sides of CR-80 plastic cards simultaneously, reducing production cycles and improving throughput in high-volume deployment environments.
• Print Technology: Dye sublimation and thermal resin hybrid engine allows versatile credential types—from photographic ID on the front to security overlays or magnetic stripe encoding on the reverse in a single pass.
• Maximum Print Speed: 133 cards per hour in full-color mode, sufficient for enterprise badge issuance stations, telecom field credentials, and security integrator back-office operations.
• Card Format Support: Native CR-80 (3.37 in × 2.13 in) standard credit-card-sized credentials, compatible with all standard access control reader form factors.
• Dual-Side Lamination Module: Integrated lamination system applies protective overlay to printed cards, enhancing credential durability and adding visual security features for tamper detection in high-security installations.
• Fargo HDP Technology: Industry-standard high-definition imaging engine delivers sharp barcode, photographic, and text reproduction critical for biometric matching and optical barcode readers in access control workflows.
• Windows OS Support: Compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, enabling integration with existing enterprise directory and credential management systems.
• Internal Power Supply: Self-contained 100–240V AC universal input eliminates external power brick requirements, simplifying rack or desk deployment in security operations centers.
• 3-Year Limited Warranty: Standard manufacturer coverage for components and print head, supporting extended service life in continuous-duty integrator environments.

Integration & Compatibility

The HID 096680 functions as a standalone printer or integrates with credential management software running on Windows Server 2016 or newer. Print driver support for Windows 10/11 workstations and Windows Server platforms allows for centralized batch printing and queue management in multi-user security operations. The printer's dye sublimation and thermal resin capabilities enable production of credentials compatible with magnetic stripe, contact chip, and contactless reader ecosystems without requiring separate equipment. IT managers and security integrators deploying large-scale badge systems benefit from the dual-side lamination feature, which can be enabled per-job to protect photographic or security-critical card surfaces without slowing standard-lamination production runs.

Eden Phillips

The HID 096680 HDP5000e is a workhorse for integrators managing large ID card programs. I've evaluated this printer during badge system deployments for both telecom and enterprise security customers, and the dual-side printing capability combined with integrated lamination significantly reduces overall production time compared to separate print-then-laminate workflows.

Technical Highlights:

• Throughput: 133 cards/hour in color allows even high-volume locations (airports, large enterprises, government badge issuance) to meet same-day credential delivery without backlogs.
• Print Quality: Fargo HDP technology ensures barcode and photographic detail sharp enough for optical reader compatibility and biometric ID verification, critical for access control accuracy.
• Hybrid Engine: Dye sublimation + thermal resin in one printer eliminates the need to purchase and maintain separate equipment for different credential types.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your credential management software supports Windows Server 2016 or newer before purchasing; legacy systems may require a middleware print server.
• The lamination module adds processing time per card; for high-speed operations, evaluate whether selective lamination (only security-critical credentials) or batch off-peak lamination fits your SLA requirements.
• Stock ribbon and card inventory carefully—dual-side production consumes supplies faster than single-side systems. Budget consumables as part of service agreements with end customers.

For integrators and IT teams responsible for credential production at scale, the HID 096680 delivers reliability, speed, and flexibility in a single appliance. The 3-year warranty backs continuous-duty use, and Windows Server compatibility ensures smooth integration into existing badge management workflows.