Model: AV1HB000BD
from $5,144
The Evolis Avansia Duplex Retransfer Card Printer is a robust solution for high-quality, over-the-edge card printing and encoding. It delivers vibrant 600 dpi resolution at speeds up to 144 single-sided cards per hour, with full duplex printing capability. Featuring a dual high/low-coercivity 3-track magnetic stripe encoder and large 250-card input/output trays, this printer is ideal for businesses requiring secure, professional-grade ID cards, access control cards, or membership cards. Connectivity options include 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0, ensuring seamless integration into Windows-based environments.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $5,144.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Evolis Avansia Duplex Retransfer Card Printer with Dual High/Low-Coercivity 3-Track Magnetic Stripe Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $5,144.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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