The HID FARGO HDP8500 industrial ID card printer and encoder is the superior industrial ID printer for extended-run, high throughput ID personalization and issuance. It’s especially suited for large government ID card programs and laborious service bureau conditions, as well as demanding university and large enterprise environments.

Solid metal cabinetry and precision-engineered interior components ensure a stable printing environment that operates reliably over high-volume, continuous runs. Built for ease-of-use and ideal for even the most challenging environments, standard features include dual-side printing, dual input card hopper with a 400-card input capacity, built-in airflow and filtration system, canopy dust seals, internal temperature sensors, multiple in-line cleaning stations, accessible card path, user-friendly graphical touch screen interface and a FARGO Workbench™ diagnostic utility with Color Assist™ spot-color matching.

Compliant with the security requirements of government ID issuers worldwide, the HID FARGO HDP8500 incorporates a multitude of built-in physical and electronic security features including locking input/output card hoppers, lockable printer and laminator housings, AES-256 data encryption, printer password protection and a security resin erase feature that renders used ribbons unreadable.