FARGO Software Development Kit (SDK) – Control HID Printer/Encoders, Read/Write Smart Cards, High-Level API for Card Technology Applications


The Fargo Software Development Kit (SDK) provides programmers with control over nearly all the features of HID printer/encoders, directly from within your card technology applications. By utilizing code from the SDK, you can read and write smart cards (both contact and contactless), select a card hopper, password-protect printer/encoders, run diagnostics, and much more. Whether you're developing a stand-alone badging program or an integrated security system, the SDK enables you to leverage our industry-leading card issuance technologies.

Faster, easier development for more robust applications:

  • The Fargo SDK offers commercial and in-house software developers, as well as security system integrators, a logical model for accessing the functions of Card Identity Systems from high-level application software.
  • It provides an easy-to-use, high-level API command set.
  • Includes printer and encoder device abstraction.
  • Offers positive command confirmation.
  • Ensures forward compatibility with future Fargo printer/encoders.
Brand: FARGO