Model: PM2-0004
from $2,100
The Evolis Primacy 2 Expert is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card issuance. It features a magnetic stripe encoder for dual coercivity magnetic stripes across three tracks, making it ideal for creating access cards, membership cards, and more. With a print speed of 280 cards per hour and edge-to-edge printing at up to 300 dpi (color) or 1200 dpi (monochrome), this printer supports CR-80 cards made of PET or PVC, and offers a 100-card input and output tray capacity. Connectivity is provided via Ethernet and USB, and the printer includes a Kensington lock slot for added security.
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 $2,100.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer with Magnetic Stripe Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,100.
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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