Tag Archives: HDP5000

Error 245: LAM Async Timeout – Fargo HDP5000LC

Take the following steps to resolve Error 245: 1. Update the laminator firmware to the latest on Fargo’s website 2. Remove the laminator and then reconnect it If neither of these steps does not resolve the issue, the laminator mainboard … Continue reading

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Fargo HDP5000 Cleaning Cycle

Take the following steps to run a cleaning cycle on your Fargo HDP5000: Go to your printers and faxes folder. Right click on the Fargo HDP5000 and click printing preferences. Click on the ToolBox button. Click on the clean printer tab … Continue reading

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Disable Sleep Timer – Fargo HDP5000

Take the following steps to disable the sleep timer on your Fargo HDP5000 Go to your printers and faxes folder Right click on the HDP5000 and choose printing preferences Click on the tool box tab Click on the advanced settings … Continue reading

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Card will not eject – Fargo HDP5000 Single Side

Take the following steps if your HDP5000 Single Sided printer is not ejecting the card after printing: Run a self test from the printer to determine if it is actually the cause of the issue Update your printer firmware and … Continue reading

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Error 112 – Fargo HDP5000

Error 112 is a generic card jam error that usually occurs with an HDP5000 with a flipper module and laminator attached to it. Things to check: Run a self test from the front panel to eliminate your computer or software … Continue reading

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New Fargo HDP5000 Firmware Released

If you have a Fargo HDP5000 or HDP5000LC please update your firmware to the latest version (4.1.5) that was released 2/1/2011 You can download the firmware here

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Error 83 – Fargo HDP5000

Error 83 is a generic card jam message We had an HDP5000 in for repair today that displayed this error. After inspecting the printer I found that the brown pinch roller inside the printer had popped out and was deep … Continue reading

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How to check card count – Fargo HDP5000

Take the following steps to check your HDP5000 card count: Press Info Press Next Press next again and the Card Count will be displayed

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How to Check Firmware Version – Fargo HDP5000

It is very important to keep your printer’s firmware up to date. Take the following steps to check which firmware version your HDP5000 printer has: Press the info button Press Next The firmware will be displayed You can download the … Continue reading

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Mag Encoder Upgrade – HDP5000

Take the following steps to install a mag module in a Fargo HDP5000 printer: Unplug the power connector from the printer Remove the film cartridge Locate the mag cover screw and remove it with a Torx 10 screw driver Remove … Continue reading

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