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Single Sided · Complete package with Bodno Silver software
What’s in the box
Everything you need to print your first card the day it arrives.

Why customers choose the Fargo HDP5000e
The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, giving you everything you need to create high-quality, secure ID cards.
Produces durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
Perfect for organizations needing durable and secure ID cards for healthcare, corporate, or educational environments.
Expands on Bronze features by adding functionality to auto-create cards from Excel or CSV files, enhancing productivity.
Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
Fargo HDP5000e specs
Specifications
| Brand | Fargo |
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| Model | Fargo HDP5000e |
| Resolution | High-definition 300 DPI clarity |
| Print speed | Full Color (27 sec) |
| Capacity | Input Hopper (100), Output Hopper (200) |
| Card Thickness | 30-50 mil |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
| Works with | Windows |
| Coverage | 4-year manufacturer coverage |
| If it breaks | |
| On the market since | |
| Software license | 3 years, one payment |
| Ribbon | Fargo 84511 Color Ribbon for HDP5000e, about $0.40 per card |
| Part number | HDP5000eSSSB |
About the Fargo HDP5000e
Fargo HDP5000e Photo ID System
High-Definition Printing to Fit Your Budget
If your organization is in the market for an ID card printer that:
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produces cards with life-like print quality
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prints high-volume batches continuously
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gets you cards that are durable and secure
Then you need an HDP printer. The Fargo HDP5000e Single-Sided ID Printer is one of the lowest-priced high-definition printers on the market today. With the Fargo trademark ease-of-use and reliability, the HDP5000e is the go-to printer for thousands of organizations.
Ideal for: Mid to large-size corporations, schools, government agencies, and health-care facilities.
Why you’ll love it: High-capacity printer. Multiple security features. Highly durable cards. Low price point puts the print quality of high-definition printing within reach of almost any organization.
Typical Applications: Student IDs, employee IDs, access-control badges, payment cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, gift cards.
Fargo HDP5000e Single-Sided ID Printer
Print Striking, Technology-Rich Cards
The HDP5000e uses retransfer technology—the most advanced card-printing technology available. Retransfer printers print images directly onto HDP film, then fuse the entire image directly onto the card surface, avoiding the misalignment that can occur with direct-to-card (DTC) printers which print images in multiple passes. Retransfer printing also lets you perform over-the-edge printing of the card and up until the contact chip on smart cards, getting you cards that reflect your professional image.
Never Worry About Forged or Fraying Cards
Cards produced by the HDP5000e are virtually forgery-resistant, since its high print quality is almost impossible to replicate. What’s more, the photo gets totally destroyed when someone attempts to peel it apart. These cards are also more durable than your standard ID card, since the HDP film adds a layer of protection. For even added durability and security, choose optional one- and two-sided holographic lamination.
Print up to 500 Full-Color Cards—Fast
The HDP5000e supports batch printing and can produce a full-color card in about 27 seconds. It prints continuously, with high-capacity ribbon options producing up to 500 prints in one batch. An optional dual-card input hopper for multiple card types lets you load double as many cards at once, so you don’t need to babysit the printer as it works.
Enjoy Headache-Free Printing
With retransfer printing, the printhead prints directly onto a film, so it never comes into contact with card surfaces. This leaves the printhead in excellent condition, reducing downtime and making sure you don’t have to be busy with broken parts. In fact, the printhead comes with a lifetime warranty. A four-year warranty on the printer itself guarantees you continuous productivity.
Upgrade Easily as Your Needs Grow
The HDP5000e is a modular printer, so you can easily add security or performance features as your organization grows. All upgrades can be easily performed at your office, making the HDP5000e suitable for a wide range of applications.
Optional Encoding
Add security and functionality to your cards by easily upgrading to enable smart card, magnetic stripe card and proximity card encoding.
Optional Dual-Sided Printing
Print additional information - such as a bar code or digital signature - on the back of the card.
Optional Card-laminating
Increase card durability and add a virtually forgery-resistant layer of protection to your cards by laminating them.
Optional Locking Card-hoppers
Protect your blank and printed/encoded cards from theft.
Plus, Choose from Multiple Ribbon Options
Which ribbon option is best for you? Choose high-capacity ribbon options for printing larger batches, half-panel ribbon for cheaper and faster dual-sided printing, and ECO ribbon for economical and eco-friendly ribbon refills.
Logitech C270 HD Webcam
Take High-Resolution Snapshots
The Logitech webcam features Logitech Fluid Crystal™ Technology—enabling it to capture crisp, clear photos that transfer effortlessly onto your photo ID badges. Simply plug it into your computer’s USB port and it is ready for use.
Color Ribbon and Cards
Everything you need to be up-and-running. Within minutes.
Want to start printing immediately? The system comes with a full-color YMCK ribbon (EZ) for printing 500 images, clear HDP retransfer film for printing 1,500 images, plus 500 Bodno PVC cards. So you have everything you need to get started, now.
How the Fargo HDP5000e compares
Against every ID card printer we carry, on the things that matter after you buy.
Which software edition do I need?
Every package includes Bodno ID Card Software. Most customers are happy with Bronze or Silver. Pick Silver if you print from a list of names.
See everything Bodno ID Card Software can do
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-made card templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add photos and edit them | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 1D barcodes and signatures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save cardholders to reprint later | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on Windows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Import names from Excel or CSV | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print QR codes | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print 2D barcodes | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Take photos with automatic face cropping | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect Access or SQLite databases | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect your own database (ODBC) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Encode smart, RFID and NFC cards (Windows) | – | – | – | ✓ |
| User permissions and audit logs | – | – | – | ✓ |
Print your own IDs, badges and passes
Schools, hospitals, offices and venues use Bodno printers to make their cards in house, the same day they need them.








- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, giving you everything you need to create high-quality, secure ID cards.
- SINGLE-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Produces durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations needing durable and secure ID cards for healthcare, corporate, or educational environments.
- BODNO SILVER EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: Expands on Bronze features by adding functionality to auto-create cards from Excel or CSV files, enhancing productivity.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, giving you everything you need to create high-quality, secure ID cards.
- SINGLE-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Produces durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations needing durable and secure ID cards for healthcare, corporate, or educational environments.
- BODNO GOLD EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: Advanced features include 2D barcode printing, automatic face cropping, and seamless integration with MS Access and SQLite databases.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, providing everything you need to create secure dual-sided ID cards.
- DUAL-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Creates durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with high-quality images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations that require durable and secure dual-sided ID cards.
- BODNO PLATINUM EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: Comprehensive suite of tools such as ODBC database connection, audit reports, auto-print functionality, and optional smart card/RFID encoding.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, providing everything you need to create high-quality, secure ID cards.
- SINGLE-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Produces durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations needing durable and secure ID cards for healthcare, corporate, or educational environments.
- BODNO PLATINUM EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: Comprehensive suite of tools such as ODBC database connection, audit reports, auto-print functionality, and optional smart card/RFID encoding.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, providing everything you need to create secure dual-sided ID cards.
- DUAL-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Creates durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with high-quality images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations that require durable and secure dual-sided ID cards.
- BODNO DIAMOND EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: The ultimate package, including all Platinum features plus a Net License, allowing network access for up to 16 PCs.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
- ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: The Fargo HDP5000e includes supplies and a 500-print YMCK ribbon, providing everything you need to create high-quality, secure ID cards.
- SINGLE-SIDED RETRANSFER PRINTING: Produces durable, edge-to-edge ID cards with sharp images using 300 DPI retransfer technology.
- DESIGNED FOR SECURE APPLICATIONS: Perfect for organizations needing durable and secure ID cards for healthcare, corporate, or educational environments.
- BODNO DIAMOND EDITION WITH 3-YEAR LICENSE: The ultimate package, including all Platinum features plus a Net License, allowing network access for up to 16 PCs.
- 4-YEAR WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Backed by a 4-year warranty on the printer and expert customer support for reliable operation.
Product Highlights
Single-sided HDP photo ID system includes all components necessary for high-volume printing with high-level security requirements.
Printer features high-definition printing in full color or monochrome, a built-in erase and rewrite function for reuse of temporary cards, and an economical and eco-friendly ribbon option for cartridge refill (ECO).
Includes Bodno Photo ID Software Bronze Edition, a powerful and easy-to-use entry-level software for designing, managing, and printing your ID cards.
Backed by a global four-year manufacturer’s warranty + expert online and phone support.
See How Bodno is Transforming Workplaces
Sarah Jacobs,
K-12 School Administrator
“Bodno's ID printer has completely streamlined our process. We now print all student IDs in just minutes, which has saved us so much time during registration. It’s been a game-changer for our school.”
Tom Reynolds,
Healthcare IT Director
"Switching to Bodno has made ID card production easier than ever. The system works flawlessly with our hospital's software, and the speed has made our workflow so much more efficient. Highly recommend!"
Jessica Martinez,
Nonprofit Coordinator
"Running a nonprofit means we have to be cost-conscious, but Bodno provided great value with everything included in the box. The quality and speed of printing have helped us stay on top of our security and identification needs."
Kevin McCarthy,
Police Department Supervisor
"As a law enforcement agency, having reliable and secure ID cards is essential. Bodno's printer is fast, easy to use, and has eliminated the confusion we faced with other systems. It has improved our daily operations significantly."
What happens after you order
Questions before you buy? Call us and a Bodno specialist will help you pick the right package.
(732) 987-5300Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm ET- Shipping
- Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day from New Jersey. Shipping is free. Need it sooner? Choose overnight at checkout.
- Setup
- Free help installing the printer and software. Your software activation code is emailed within 15 minutes of your order.
- Coverage
- 4-year manufacturer coverage. Warranty repairs go through Fargo’s service process. Extend to 5 years with TotalCare
- Returns
- Free 30-day returns. We pay return shipping and there is no restocking fee.
Supplies for the Fargo HDP5000e
See all Fargo HDP5000e suppliesRibbons and cleaning kits made for this printer. Order by 1 p.m. ET and they ship today.
What customers say about the Fargo HDP5000e
Common questions
What comes in the box?
The complete package includes the Fargo HDP5000e printer, Bodno ID Card Software, 300 blank PVC cards, a color ribbon that prints 500 cards, a retransfer film, a photo ID camera. The printer-only option comes without software and supplies.
Does it work with my computer?
The Fargo HDP5000e works with Windows computers only, so plan to print from a Windows PC. Smart card and RFID encoding in the Platinum edition is Windows only.
How long is the software license?
The Fargo HDP5000e comes with a 3-year license. One payment covers 3 years, with no automatic billing. Renew after year 3 to keep using it. Your activation code is emailed within 15 minutes of your order.
What happens if it stops working?
It is covered for 4 years. You can extend coverage to 5 years with Bodno TotalCare. Call (732) 987-5300 and we’ll take care of it.
How much does each card cost to print?
About $0.40 per full-color card with the included ribbon, which prints 500 cards. Blank cards cost extra, and printing color on both sides uses two prints per card.
Can I pay with a purchase order or buy tax-exempt?
Yes. Email your purchase order to sales@bodno.com and we’ll process it for you. How purchase orders work. Tax-exempt? Email your exemption form to tax@bodno.com once before your first order, and after that your account checks out tax-free. How tax-exempt works. Approved business accounts can also get Net 30 terms.
When will it arrive?
Order by 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day from New Jersey. Shipping is free, and most orders arrive in 1–3 business days. Choose overnight at checkout if you need it sooner.
Can I return it?
Yes. You have 30 days to return it. We pay the return shipping and there is no restocking fee.

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