Model: PM2-0003-A
from $2,088
The Evolis Primacy 2 Expert is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient, high-quality card production. With Wi-Fi connectivity, it offers convenient integration into your network, printing up to 280 cards per hour with edge-to-edge capability and a maximum resolution of 300 dpi for color. This printer supports CR-80 cards made from PET or PVC, features a 100-card input and output tray, and includes a Kensington lock slot for security, making it ideal for creating professional ID cards in various 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 $2,088.
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 Wi-Fi Connectivity is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,088.
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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