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The Evolis GO Pack Zenius ID Card Printer is a compact and efficient solution for on-demand, single-sided ID card printing. This Fire Red model utilizes dye and thermal printing technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge CR-80 cards with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, supporting 16 million colors. It boasts a print speed of 150 YMCKO cards per hour and features a 50-card input tray and 20-card output tray, making it ideal for small to medium-volume card issuance in various professional 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 $1,185.99.
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 GO Pack Zenius ID Card Printer (Fire Red) is available at cdw, bhphoto, starting at $1,185.99.
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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