Fargo 96609 HDP6600 Dual-Sided Retransfer ID Card Printer

Product Description 
The Fargo 96609 HDP6600 is a high-performance, dual-sided retransfer ID card printer designed for organizations that require secure, high-definition credential issuance with advanced encoding capabilities. Built by HID Global, this system delivers exceptional print quality, fast production speeds, and enterprise-level reliability, making it ideal for government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, and corporate environments.

Using advanced retransfer printing technology, the HDP6600 prints images onto a film that is then fused to the card surface. This process produces true over-the-edge printing, sharper text, and more vibrant colors while allowing for printing on uneven surfaces such as smart cards, proximity cards, and technology cards.

Engineered for efficiency, the HDP6600 features iON™ technology, allowing the printer to warm up in under 60 seconds and maintain consistent, high-speed production. With dual-sided printing and integrated encoding capabilities, the Fargo 96609 is a complete solution for secure, multi-technology ID card programs.

Key Features

• Dual-sided (duplex) printing for full card personalization
• High-definition 600 dpi retransfer printing
• Built-in or configurable encoding for smart card applications
• True over-the-edge printing for professional card output
• Fast print speeds up to 230 full-color cards per hour
• iON™ technology for rapid warm-up and continuous operation
• USB & Ethernet connectivity standard
• Modular, field-upgradable design for lamination and encoding
• Designed for high-volume, enterprise-level printing environments

Technical Specifications

Printing Technology

• Retransfer (reverse transfer) dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
• Dual-sided (automatic duplex) printing
• Over-the-edge (full-bleed) printing
• Prints to film and fuses to card surface

Print Resolution

• 600 dpi (high-definition printing for fine text and images)

Print Speed

• Up to 230 full-color cards per hour (YMCK with transfer)
• Rapid warm-up: under 60 seconds with iON technology

Card Handling

• Card format: CR80 (standard ID card size)
• Supports PVC, composite PVC, smart cards, and technology cards
• Designed for continuous, high-volume production

Connectivity

• USB (standard)
• Ethernet (standard)

Memory & Performance

• Optimized for enterprise-level, high-volume printing
• Advanced color management for photo-quality output

Software & Compatibility

• Compatible with HID Fargo Workbench and card design software
• Integrates with access control and identity management systems
• Compatible with Windows environments

Security & Encoding Features

• Advanced encoding options (configuration dependent)
• Magnetic stripe encoder (HiCo/LoCo, 3-track)
• Contact smart card encoding
• Contactless encoding (RFID/NFC including HID iCLASS)
• Optional lamination modules for enhanced durability and security
• Supports holographic laminates for anti-counterfeiting protection

Ideal Applications

• Government and high-security ID programs
• Corporate employee ID badges
• Access control and smart card credentials
• Healthcare and hospital ID cards
• Student and university ID programs
• Financial, transit, and secure credential applications

What’s Included

• Fargo HDP6600 96609 dual-sided printer
• Power supply & cables
• Printer drivers & utilities
• Manufacturer warranty

Why Buy the Fargo 96609 HDP6600?
The Fargo 96609 HDP6600 combines dual-sided retransfer printing with advanced encoding capabilities, delivering secure, high-definition ID cards with exceptional durability. With enterprise-level speed, scalability, and security, it is an ideal long-term solution for organizations that require high-volume, multi-technology credential issuance.