Fargo High Definition Printers

High definition printers have taken the process of ID card printing to exciting new levels, and the company most responsible for leading the high-def charge is Fargo. With a healthy offering of powerful HDP printer models, including the modular HDP5000, Fargo has fully embraced this innovative technology.

So what are the benefits of high definition printing? For one, the ID cards just look better. Colors are more vibrant, and images are more sharp and detailed. High definition printing provides the best image quality available. Fargo HDP printers use a reverse-transfer process in which text, photos, and graphics are first printed on the underside of a special HDP film. The film is then fused to the card's surface resulting in sharp, glossy imagery.

Another advantage of Fargo's high definition printing process is it provides consistent results on any PVC card, including irregularly shaped cards with embedded electronics. For anyone printing on technology cards with uneven surfaces, a high definition printer is a great way to ensure high quality results with every print because the design is first printed on an HDP film before being fused to surface of the card.

Aside from producing brilliant images, the HDP film also functions as an extra layer of protection from wear and tear as well as tampering. Fraudulent reproduction is virtually impossible because the images are destroyed if someone attempts to peel back the card's layers.

As for the Fargo HDP printers themselves, expect durability and long print head life thanks to the reverse transfer printing process. Since the print head never makes direct contact with card surfaces, the risk of damage and equipment failure is significantly less than with an ordinary printer.