HID 50010 Single-Sided Photo ID Printer with ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder
The HID 50010 is a purpose-built photo ID card printing system designed for organizations requiring straightforward credential issuance with integrated magnetic stripe encoding. This single-sided printer delivers edge-to-edge, full-color printing at 300 dpi on standard ID card stock, enabling in-house production of credentials with ISO-compliant magnetic stripe data encoding in a single pass. For security integrators and IT managers handling mid-market credential volumes—roughly 500 to 5,000 cards annually—the 50010 combines printing and encoding into one device, eliminating workflow friction from managing separate peripherals.
Key Features
- Single-Sided Edge-to-Edge Printing at 300 dpi: Full-color, continuous-tone output at 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) delivers crisp photo ID personalization with uniform edge coverage—no white borders, so you maximize usable card real estate for photo, text, and security features.
- Integrated ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding: Base model includes built-in ISO magnetic stripe encoder, allowing you to print and encode credentials in one cycle. No separate encoding station required; reduces setup time and inventory complexity.
- Multiple Card Stock Support: The 50010 prints on thin, flexible cards for healthcare and transit systems; smart cards with embedded electronics; and standard PVC ID card stock. This versatility lets you standardize on one device across different credential programs.
- Rewritable Card Compatibility: Capable of monochrome printing on HID rewritable card stock, cutting visitor badge waste and reducing per-card inventory overhead—useful for high-turnover temporary badge scenarios.
- AES-256 Encryption: Secure data transmission to the printer uses advanced encryption standard, protecting credential data in transit. Meaningful if you're transmitting card data across your network or handling personally identifiable information subject to compliance frameworks like HIPAA or GDPR.
- Local Credential Control: End-to-end personalization, encoding, and issuance happens on-site with no dependency on external credential services. You retain complete control over data and issuance timeline; no third-party credential delays or SLA risks.
- Plug-and-Play Setup: Intuitive, user-focused design enables rapid commissioning with minimal training overhead—important for integrators deploying across multiple customer sites.
- Optional iCLASS SE Encoder Integration: Upgrade the 50010 with an optional iCLASS SE encoder to read, write, and manage secure credentials directly within your existing physical access control system. Eliminates separate encoding stations and streamlines credential ordering, inventory, and issuance workflows across access control platforms.
Integration & Compatibility
The HID 50010 operates as a standalone printer/encoder system and is compatible with Asure ID Solo photo ID software, included in the base package. The system accepts input from a USB digital camera for live photo capture during enrollment. For organizations with existing physical access control systems, the optional iCLASS SE encoder integration allows the 50010 to manage secure credentials directly within your current PACS infrastructure—no workflow fragmentation or separate credential management tools needed.
What's in the Box
- FARGO DTC1250e single-sided printer/encoder unit (model 50010 base configuration)
- Asure ID Solo photo ID card personalization software
- USB digital camera for photo enrollment
- Starter printing supplies (card stock and ribbons)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the HID 50010 print on both sides of a card?
A: No. The 50010 is a single-sided printer. If you need dual-sided printing, you would need to consider a different model within the HID printer family.
Q: What software is included with the HID 50010?
A: Asure ID Solo photo ID card personalization software is included in the base package, enabling you to design card layouts, capture photos via USB camera, and manage credential issuance from a single workstation.
Q: Can the HID 50010 encode contact smart cards or only magnetic stripe?
A: The base 50010 model includes integrated ISO magnetic stripe encoding. The optional iCLASS SE encoder can be integrated separately to add proximity card encoding capability, but that requires the add-on module.
Q: Is the HID 50010 suitable for high-volume credential issuance?
A: The 50010 is engineered for mid-market organizations issuing 500 to 5,000 cards annually. If your volume exceeds 10,000 cards per year or requires dual-sided printing, you should evaluate higher-throughput models in the HID printer line.
Q: What card types can the HID 50010 print on?
A: The 50010 supports thin, flexible cards for healthcare and transit; smart cards with embedded electronics; standard PVC ID card stock; and HID rewritable card stock for monochrome temporary badges.
Q: Does the HID 50010 require a separate network connection or can it operate standalone?
A: The 50010 operates as a standalone device connected via USB to a workstation running Asure ID Solo software. No network connectivity is required for basic printing and magnetic stripe encoding, though you may choose to network-enable it for centralized credential management in larger deployments.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
During field deployment of badge and access credential systems, the HID 50010 offers a compelling balance of simplicity and functional depth. Single-sided printing with magnetic stripe encoding in one device eliminates the workflow friction of managing separate peripherals. For mid-market organizations and security integrators handling 500–5,000 cards annually, the 50010 delivers the control and data security needed without overengineering the solution. The 300 dpi full-color continuous-tone output ensures photo quality that stands up to photo ID standards, while AES-256 encryption protects credential data during transmission—a real concern when handling personally identifiable information across multiple workstations.
Technical Highlights:
- 300 dpi Edge-to-Edge Printing: Full-color output at 11.8 dots/mm with edge-to-edge capability means you maximize card real estate for photo, barcode, and security features—no white borders eating into design space.
- Integrated ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding: Built-in encoder eliminates the need for a separate encoding station, reducing setup footprint and per-card labor. One cycle: print and encode.
- AES-256 Data Encryption: Protects credential data in transit from workstation to printer—meaningful in compliance-heavy environments like healthcare and government facilities where data handling audits are routine.
- Multiple Card Stock Support: Ability to print on flexible healthcare cards, smart cards with electronics, standard PVC, and rewritable stock lets you standardize on one device across credential programs—reduces spare parts inventory and operator training.
- Local Credential Control: No reliance on external credential services or cloud-based issuance platforms. You control the entire personalization and encoding workflow on-site, eliminating third-party SLA risk.
Deployment Considerations:
- Single-sided limitation: If your credential program requires dual-sided printing (photo on front, barcode/security features on back), the 50010 will not meet that requirement. You'll need to evaluate a dual-sided model or implement a manual flip-and-reprint workflow, both of which add cost or labor.
- Volume ceiling: The 50010 is optimized for 500–5,000 cards annually. If you anticipate issuance exceeding 10,000 cards per year, higher-throughput printer models in the HID family will deliver faster cycle times and lower per-card cost of ownership.
- Optional iCLASS SE integration: The base model supports magnetic stripe encoding only. Proximity card (iCLASS) encoding requires the optional encoder add-on, so clarify your access control platform requirements upfront—adding it later means a device retrofit or replacement.
The 50010 is a solid fit for warehouse badge programs, healthcare visitor credentials, and transit system ID issuance where local control, data security, and straightforward magnetic stripe encoding are the priority—and volume stays under 5,000 cards per year.
