For a Complete ID Solution, What Else Do I Need Besides a Fargo HDP5000?
The Fargo HDP5000 is a Retransfer Printer, which provides edge-to-edge printing through the use of retransfer film. This printer will produce a clearer and longer lasting image, when compared to a direct to card printer. In order to have a full working solution, the following elements will be required:
Ribbon:
- YMCK full color ribbon which allows for printing on one side of the card or
- YMCKK full color ribbon which allows for color printing on the front and black on the back
Retransfer Film:
- Retransfer film that covers the card once the image has been transferred
Plastic ID Cards
- UltraCard Premium ID cards, composed of 60/40 Composite CR-80
Software
- Asure ID Express Card Design software
For more information on other ribbons, cards, and software,  contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Key Attributes To Identify When Shopping For The Right Printer
There are wide variety of manufacturers and printer options for your ID Card needs. BarcodesInc carries all the top models from Fargo, Datacard, Zebra and a host of others and can help direct you to the ID solution that best fits your needs. When looking for an ID Card Printer, answering the following questions can limit your number of choices
1)Â Â Â Â Â Single vs. Dual Print Side:
2)Â Â Â Â Â Volume
- How many cards do you print per day? Larger volumes may warrant a more premium printer
3)Â Â Â Â Â Print Technology
- Does your ID solution require a complete edge to edge print (Reverse Transfer) or can a small border be acceptable (Direct to Card)?
Fargo HDP5000 Card Printer at Work With Action Ambulance Services
Action Ambulance services uses Fargo HDP5000 card printer/encoder with lamination for ID, Security and Marketing
The challengeÂ
Action Ambulance Services provides 24-hour emergency and non-emergency medical services to the people of Eastern Massachusetts from 13 different locations. The identification cards worn by emergency personnel face challenging conditions, not only from temperature extremes and inclement weather, but also from bodily fluids, including blood, of patients being treated.
Twelve years ago, the organization began using ID cards for employee identification, but its printer was not able to laminate the cards, nor was it fast enough to keep up with the growing business. Mike Woronka, now Chief Executive Officer of Action Ambulance Services, was responsible for bringing the first ID card printer to the organization. He realized it was time for an upgrade of both the hardware and the software.
