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Buy the softwareDesign and print ID cards on PC and Mac
Retransfer ID Card Printers.
$1,000 Less Than Fargo.
Retransfer printers print onto a clear film, then bond it to the card, so color runs edge to edge and prints cleanly on prox and chip cards. Bodno is the only U.S. seller of the Seaory R-Series: metal-built retransfer printers with a touchscreen and card flattener built in, for $1,000 less than the matching Fargo.
How Retransfer Printing Works
Most ID card printers print straight onto the card. A retransfer printer adds one step, and that step changes what the card can be.
Print Onto Film
The printhead prints your design in reverse onto a clear retransfer film.
Bond to the Card
A heated roller fuses the film onto the card surface.
Done, Edge to Edge
The image covers the whole card and sits protected under the film.
See one in your hand first: we'll print a sample on the R330 or R660 for $15.
Get a Sample CardWho Uses Retransfer Printers
Organizations that print on access cards, or need IDs that last for years.
Hospitals and Health Systems
Badges that double as door access, printed on the prox cards security already issues.
Government Agencies
Credentials that have to last for years and look official, edge to edge.
Colleges and Universities
Student IDs on chip cards for doors, dining and the library.
Police, Fire and EMS
IDs that hold up in the field, day after day.
Corporate Offices
Employee badges printed right on access-control cards.
Airports and Transit
Staff credentials that get swiped all day.
Retransfer vs. Direct-to-Card
Both print full-color ID cards. Here's what changes when the printer prints on film first.
| RetransferSeaory R-Series | Direct-to-CardMost ID card printers | |
|---|---|---|
| How it prints | Prints on a clear film, then bonds the film to the card | The printhead presses the ribbon straight onto the card |
| Edge to edge | Yes, color covers the whole card | No, it leaves a thin white border |
| Prox, chip and RFID cards | Prints cleanly over bumps and chips | Bumps from chips and antennas can show through |
| Cards you already have | Prints on the access cards your security company issued | Works best on smooth, flat PVC cards |
| Card materials | PVC, PET, ABS, polycarbonate and smart cards | Mostly standard PVC |
| Protection | Image sealed under the retransfer film, resists scratches and fading | A thin clear overlay on top of the print |
| Printhead wear | Touches only the film | Touches every card |
| Photo detail | 300 or 600 dpi | 300 dpi on most models |
| Best for | Access cards, premium badges, IDs that must last | Standard white PVC badges |
The Seaory R-Series
Two retransfer printers, sold in the U.S. only by Bodno. Both are built on a metal chassis with a card flattener and a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, load 200 cards at a time, work on Windows and Mac, and include a lifetime Bodno ID Card Software license.
Seaory R330
Retransfer · 300 dpi · 19 sec color
- Edge to edge on prox, chip and RFID cards
- Metal chassis, card flattener, touchscreen
- Our lowest retransfer price
$3,999
3-year coverage with loaner · lifetime software
Have an old printer? −$500 trade-in
Seaory R660
Retransfer · 600 dpi · 21 sec color
- Our sharpest cards, at 600 dpi
- Metal chassis, card flattener, touchscreen
- Crisp photos and fine print
$4,999
3-year coverage with loaner · lifetime software
Have an old printer? −$600 trade-in
Trade in any ID card printer, any brand, any condition: a $500 rebate on the R330, $600 on the R660.
Why Fargo Owners Switch to the R-Series
Model for model, the R-Series costs $1,000 less and comes with more built in.
Seaory R330 vs. Fargo HDP5000e
 Seaory R330Only at Bodno |  Fargo HDP5000eFargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Two-sided complete kit | $3,999❝ Send yourself a quote | $4,999❝ Send yourself a quote |
| Print resolution | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
| Full-color card | 19 sec | 27 sec |
| Card input hopper | 200 cards | 100 cards |
| Card thickness | 20–40 mil | 30–50 mil |
| Built-in card flattener | Included | Paid add-on |
| Chassis | Durable metal | Plastic |
| Dual-sided printing | Standard | Paid upgrade |
| Screen | 3.5-inch color touchscreen | Non-touch display |
| Works with | Windows and Mac | Windows only |
| Bodno ID Card Software | Lifetime license | 3-year license |
| Coverage | 3 years, with a free loaner printer during repairs | 4 years |
| Trade-in rebate | $500 | – |
Seaory R660 vs. Fargo HDP6600
 Seaory R660Only at Bodno |  Fargo HDP6600Fargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Two-sided complete kit | $4,999❝ Send yourself a quote | $5,999❝ Send yourself a quote |
| Print resolution | 600 dpi | 600 dpi |
| Full-color card | 21 sec | 16 sec |
| Card input hopper | 200 cards | 100 cards |
| Card thickness | 20–40 mil | 30–40 mil |
| Built-in card flattener | Included | Paid add-on |
| Chassis | Durable metal | Plastic |
| Dual-sided printing | Standard | Paid upgrade |
| Screen | 3.5-inch color touchscreen | Non-touch display |
| Works with | Windows and Mac | Windows only |
| Bodno ID Card Software | Lifetime license | 3-year license |
| Coverage | 3 years, with a free loaner printer during repairs | 4 years |
| Trade-in rebate | $600 | – |
Prices are two-sided complete kits with Bodno ID Card Software, as listed on bodno.com today. Where Fargo wins: the HDP6600 prints a card in 16 seconds, the HDP5000e takes cards up to 50 mil thick, and Fargo includes 4 years of coverage. Prefer Fargo? We sell both.
3 Years of Coverage, Included
Every R330 and R660 kit comes with three years of coverage from Bodno, at no extra cost:
- Free loaner printer — keep printing while yours is being repaired
- Fast repairs — average turnaround under 3 business days
- Free 1-day shipping both ways — on every repair
- Parts and labor — complete parts replacement, no extra charge
What's in the Box
Everything you need to print your first cards the day it arrives.
Seaory R330 or R660
The retransfer printer, with metal chassis, card flattener and touchscreen.
Bodno ID Card Software
Bronze Edition, with a lifetime license.
300 PVC Cards
Premium CR80 cards, ready to print.
YMCK Color Ribbon
The color ribbon your first cards print with.
Retransfer Film
The clear film that carries the image onto the card.
Setup Guide
A quick setup guide and the user manual.
Switching From a Fargo HDP?
Trade in your old printer, any brand, any condition, and get up to $600 back.
Tell Us What You Have
Any brand, any condition. The form takes a minute.
Order Your R-Series
Online or through your Bodno specialist, however you normally pay.
Send the Old One Free
We email a prepaid label. Your rebate goes back to your original payment method within 7 business days of receiving it.
Your proximity and chip cards print on the R-Series, and Bodno ID Card Software designs open as they are.
Get Your Trade-In RebateRetransfer Terms, Explained
Retransfer Film
The clear film the printer prints on before bonding it to the card. It's a supply, like the ribbon.
Color Ribbon
Holds the color panels the printhead transfers onto the film. Retransfer printers use a ribbon and a film.
Over-the-Edge Printing
Color that runs all the way to the edge of the card, with no white border.
Proximity Card
An access card with an antenna inside, which makes the surface slightly uneven.
dpi
Dots per inch. 600 dpi prints finer text and sharper photos than 300 dpi.
Mil
Card thickness in thousandths of an inch. A standard ID card is 30 mil; the R-Series takes 20 to 40.
Questions About Retransfer Printers
Retransfer printers deliver edge-to-edge coverage, sharper detail, and longer-lasting cards. They’re ideal for organizations that need professional-grade ID cards with high durability and security.
Seaory printers include premium features like a built-in card flattener, metal chassis, touchscreen interface, and a lifetime Bodno software license—all standard. Competing models often charge extra for these.
Yes—but for good reason. Retransfer printing uses a two-step process that produces higher-resolution, scratch-resistant cards. Seaory models still print fast: 19 seconds single-sided, 38 seconds dual-sided.
Retransfer printers apply the image to a film, then bond it to the card—avoiding direct contact with embedded chips, antennas, or textured surfaces. This prevents distortion, damage, and discoloration. On solid-color cards (like red or yellow), direct-to-card printers often reveal antenna outlines or chip placement as visible blemishes. Retransfer solves that.
Retransfer printers are ideal for government agencies, healthcare systems, law enforcement, universities, and any organization that needs secure, high-quality credentials that hold up over time.
Other Kinds of ID Card Printers
Printing on standard white PVC cards? A direct-to-card printer may be all you need.
