084500 FARGO HDP Retransfer Film

Key Features and Benefits

Capacity: 1,500 prints per roll
Compatibility: FARGO HDP5000, HDP5000e, HDP5600, and HDPii card printers
Enhanced Durability: Provides a protective layer, making cards more resistant to abrasion and fading
High Definition: Ideal for printing on smart cards and proximity cards, as it can handle uneven surfaces

The HID FARGO 084500 (also known as 84500) HDP Retransfer Film is a high-capacity, transparent ribbon specifically designed for use with:

The 084500 FARGO HDP Retransfer Film is the Standard Clear HDP Retransfer Film used in specific HID FARGO High Definition Printers.

This film is an essential supply for these printers, as the image is printed onto the film first, and then the film is thermally bonded to the card’s surface.

084500 FARGO HDP Retransfer Film

Specification	Detail
Product Type	HDP Retransfer Film (Clear)
Part Number	84500 (also seen as 084500)
Print Yield	1,500 Images per roll
Replaces	This film is the direct replacement for the discontinued Fargo part number 84053.
Function	Required for all HDP printing. It carries the image (printed from the color ribbon) and acts as the protective overlay on the finished card.

Retransfer (or HDP) technology provides significant advantages over direct-to-card printing, and the 84500 film is central to this:

Edge-to-Edge Printing: It enables true edge-to-edge coverage, even on cards with uneven surfaces like embedded smart chips (MIFARE, iCLASS, etc.)
Increased Durability: The film layer creates a protective barrier over the image, making the card highly resistant to fading, scratching, and daily wear and tear
Printhead Protection: The printhead only heats the film, never touching the abrasive card surface, which significantly extends the life of the printhead