from $599
The Evolis Badgy100 is a compact, single-sided card printer designed for efficient, on-demand card creation. Weighing just 3.8 lbs and measuring 5.8 x 7.9 x 10.9 inches, this printer offers a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and supports 16 million colors for vibrant card designs. It can print a full-color YMCKO card in 45 seconds (80 cards per hour) or a black monochrome card in 16 seconds (180 cards per hour), accommodating CR-80 cards with a thickness of 20 to 30 mil. Featuring USB 2.0 connectivity and a Kensington lock slot for security, the Badgy100 is ideal for small businesses or organizations needing to produce professional-quality ID badges, membership cards, or loyalty cards quickly and easily.
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 $599.
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 Badgy100 Single-Sided Card Printer is available at bhphoto, cdw, starting at $599.
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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