Model: PM2-0035
from $2,216
The Evolis Primacy 2 Expert is a dual-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card production. It offers impressive print speeds of up to 170 double-sided cards per hour and supports edge-to-edge printing in 16 million colors with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi (color) or 1200 dpi (monochrome). Featuring a Kineclipse Ribbon Data Eraser for enhanced security, this printer handles CR-80 cards made of PET or PVC, with a card thickness range of 0.25 to 1.25 mil. Its compact design (8.1 x 9.7 x 15.0") and quiet operation (48.0 dB) make it suitable for various professional environments requiring reliable and secure ID card printing.
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 $2,216.
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 Primacy 2 Expert Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with Kineclipse Ribbon Data Eraser is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,216.
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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