Model: PM2-0008
from $2,460
The Evolis Primacy 2 Expert is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient, high-quality card production. It features a SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder for smart card encoding, printing at speeds of up to 280 cards per hour with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi for color and 1200 dpi for monochrome. With a 100-card input and output tray capacity, support for CR-80 cards, and a compact design, this printer is ideal for businesses needing reliable, edge-to-edge printing of ID cards and badges.
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 $2,460.
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 SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,460.
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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