ColorID Review of HID's HDP8500 by Fargo

HID has released a new reverse transfer printer called, "the FARGO HDP8500". It is being classified as an industrial ID printer for extended-run, high throughput and issuance identification printing. The HDP85000 is suited for large government ID card programs, laborious service bureau conditions, as well as any demanding university and large enterprise environments.

The printer has a solid metal case along with precision-engineered interior components to create a stable printer environment that operates reliably over continuous runs. The HDP8500 is loaded with features that maximize card yields like the ability to offer multi-card processing capabilities, 400-card input hopper capacity, accessible card path and graphical touch screen interface. These features are all designed to ensure continuous production, even in the most demanding environments.

ColorID has tested the new HDP8500 printer and although the unit is large and heavy due to the metal construction the print speeds, multi-functional printing and print quality are very impressive. After testing, we agree and confirm that this printer would be ideal for large output card offices and service bureaus. Standard reverse transfer printers are usually made from plastic internal parts that give way over time whereas the HDP8500 contains metal construction and thus should last many more card prints.

To learn more or schedule an onsite demonstration of the new HID HDP8500 by Fargo, contact ColorID today.

Here are a few specifications on the new unit =

• Warranty: 3 year Parts & Labor
• Printhead Warranty: Lifetime
• YMCK Print Speed: 29 seconds per card
• YMCKK Print Speed: 40 seconds per card
• Printer Security via 3 hardware locks & 2 electronic locks
• Touch Screen Interactive 3.2" Display (similar to iPad glass screen)
• Dual-Cooling Fans with replaceable fan filters
• (2) 200 card input card hoppers with locks
• Simultaneous Lamination Station optional
• Dual Sided Printer: 61 lbs

About ColorID, LLC
Every year, ColorID assists more than 1000 colleges and universities and their project managers personally oversee 700 custom projects each year, including many small and large recarding projects.  ColorID offers best-in-class products and solutions, including:  contactless, smart and financial cards from every major manufacturer, multiple ID printer platforms; transaction and point-of-sale software and hardware, a variety of handheld devices for identification and tracking applications and biometrics solutions, including fingerprint and iris readers. The company’s manufacturing partners include: Iris ID, HID, Fargo, Datacard, CardSmith, Gemalto, Zebra, NiSCA, Evolis, Allegion, Aptiq, Magicard, Brady People ID, Integrated Biometrics, Oberthur, NBS, Vision Database Systems and many others.

Contact ColorID at 704-987-2238 or toll free in Canada and the US at 888-682-6567. Visit ColorID on the web at: www.colorid.com or email ColorID at [email protected].

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