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Side-by-side comparisons of all Fargo printers, software and materials, plus industry and security level recommendations.
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HDP5000 System
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HDP5000 Card Printer/Encoder
High Definition Printer/Encoder
Step up to High Definition Printing™ with our most versatile, easy-to-use and affordable HDP® card printer ever.
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HDP5000 ID System
Card Identity System with High Definition Printer/Encoder
Get the superior image quality of High Definition Printing™ in a versatile and affordable system.
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HDPii Financial Card Printer/Encoder
High Definition Printer/Encoder
Instant financial card issuance with the HDPii lets you deliver a highly personalized customer experience.
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HDP600 System
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HDP600 Card Printer/Encoder
High Definition Card Printer/Encoder
Dependable choice for government and corporate applications that must meet US federal standards for secure credentials. GSA approved for FIPS 201.
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HDP600 ID System
Card Identity System with High Definition Printer/Encoder
The industry standard for high-security ID card issuance. GSA approved for FIPS 201.
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HDP600 CR100 System
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HDP600 CR100 Card Printer/Encoder
High Definition Card Printer/Encoder
Oversized photo ID cards are ideal for event credentials and any application that calls for IDs that stand out from the crowd.
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HDP600 CR100 ID System
Card Identity System with High Definition Printer/Encoder
The ideal system for producing oversized event ID badges that stand out from the crowd.
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DTC550 System
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DTC550 Card Printer/Encoder
Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder
Distributed or centralized secure ID card issuance for corporations, service bureaus, education.
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DTC550 ID System
Card Identity System with Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder
Versatile, reliable, hard-working card production system for a wide variety of applications.
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DTC400 System
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DTC400 Card Printer/Encoder
Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder
The easy and flexible way to print and encode plastic ID cards.
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DTC400 ID System
Card Identity System with Direct-to-Card Printer/Encoder
The easy and economical way to produce professional-looking ID cards.
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Persona C30® System
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Persona® C30 Card Printer
Single-sided and dual-sided color ID card printer
Persona ID card printers provide a simple, reliable and affordable way to make great-looking plastic ID cards with a modest level of security and card technology.
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Persona® C30 ID System
Card Identity System with Direct-to-Card Printer
Persona systems are the simple, reliable and affordable way to make great-looking plastic ID cards with a modest level of security and card technology.
ID Software
A powerful suite of ID card software for card design, data management and card production; plus developer tools.
SecureVault™
SecureVault is a unique hardware and software system for protecting blank cards, printer ribbons, holographic films and other sensitive materials.
Secure Materials
Make your ID cards more durable and secure with Fargo Secure Materials and Visual Security Solutions.™
Accessories
Digital cameras, photography backdrops and other accessories specifically selected to complete your Fargo Card Identity System.
Card Printer/Encoders
From making basic photo IDs to encoding smart cards, Fargo Card Printer/Encoders are the industry choice for outstanding performance, versatility and security.
ID Systems
Complete card identity systems that feature Fargo reliability, versatility and cost-efficiency throughout.
Industries
No matter what kind of organization you work with, a versatile Fargo Card Identity System can produce the personalized credentials you need — from basic photo IDs to smart cards.
Applications
Fargo Card Identity Systems are so versatile, you can produce photo IDs, access control cards and smart cards all on the same system.
Colleges & Universities
With great image quality, durability and smart card capabilities, Fargo Card Identity Systems are quickly becoming the top choice for campus card programs.
Federal Government
Fargo supplies FIPS 201 compliant systems to federal departments and agencies in the US, and national ID card programs to countries around the world.
Financial
Fargo Card Identity Systems provide cutting-edge solutions for both instant issuance of financial cards, and secure multi-function credentials for institutional operations.
Health Care

In health care facilities, the right types of ID cards for both staff and patients support better patient care, efficiency, security and data privacy.

K-12 Education
Fargo Card Identity Systems can help streamline access control, time and attendance, and student accounts while protecting your students, staff and campus.
Large Corporations
Fargo Card Identity Systems help you control access to facilities, networks and sensitive data. And that helps prevent the loss of time, money and lives.
Loyalty & Membership
Who’s a paid member and who isn’t? Which customers have earned special privileges? Give your best customers personalized cards that confirm their status.
Small to Medium Businesses
Companies of all sizes can make their operations more efficient and secure with a Fargo Card Identity System.
State & Local Government
From drivers licenses to transit passes and library cards, depend on Fargo to meet the diverse credential needs of state and local governments.
Access Control
Facilities, networks, databases — they all require secure access control. Fargo Card Identity Systems provide a way to personalize access cards.
Photo IDs
Fargo Card Printer/Encoders produce photo quality full-color images, crisp graphics and much more.

Working with Smart Cards
Photo ID cards can do much more that just put a name to a face. Fargo Card Identity Systems work with a variety of smart cards for authentication, information storage and more.
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See presentations on the latest Fargo products and innovations, and interviews with industry experts.
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Real-world experiences of how Fargo has helped a wide variety of our customers build ID cards, secure access control and smart card applications.
Why Fargo
Discover all the reasons why Fargo is the first choice for versatile, secure and affordable card identity systems.
Printing Technologies

Fargo Card Identity Systems give you a choice of two different card printing technologies to match your card appearance, functionality and security requirements.

Working with federal security standards
Fargo’s High Definition Printing™ technology is just one of the ways that Fargo is helping federal departments and agencies work within HSPD-12, FIPS 201, PIV and other requirements.
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