Model: PM2-0017
from $2,960
The Evolis Primacy 2 Expert is a robust dual-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card production. It features an intuitive LCD touchscreen and integrated Elyctis Smart Card and Contactless IDENTIV Encoder, allowing for comprehensive encoding capabilities. With a print speed of up to 170 double-sided cards per hour and edge-to-edge printing at 300 dpi color resolution, this printer is ideal for organizations requiring high-quality, secure ID cards. Its compact design (8.1 x 9.7 x 15.0") and quiet operation (48.0 dB) make it suitable for various professional environments, supporting CR-80 card sizes in PVC and PET materials.
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 $2,960.
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 LCD Touchscreen and Elyctis Smart Card and Contactless IDENTIV Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,960.
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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