The Evolis Tattoo RW Mag ISO Printer is a compact and efficient direct thermal printer designed for rewritable card applications. Featuring a 300 dpi print head, it delivers clear visuals on CR-80 cards with a print area of 1.89 x 2.99 inches. This printer also includes a HiCo/LoCo magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811 or JIS2) for versatile card programming, with encoding speeds of 4 seconds per card. Connectivity options include USB and Ethernet, and it supports Windows platforms from XP SP3 to 10. With a detachable 100-card feeder and a 15-card output hopper, the Tattoo RW Mag ISO is ideal for applications requiring frequent updates to card data and visuals, such as loyalty cards, visitor badges, or access control.
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 $1,732.
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 Tattoo RW Mag ISO Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,732.
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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