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The Evolis Zenius Expert Single-Sided Card Printer in Fire Red is a compact and efficient solution for on-demand card printing. This printer utilizes color dye sublimation and monochrome thermal transfer technology to produce high-quality, edge-to-edge prints at 300 dpi, with speeds of 120 to 150 color cards per hour or 400 to 500 monochrome cards per hour. With USB and Ethernet connectivity, a 50-card feeder capacity, and support for various card types and thicknesses, it's ideal for creating ID badges, access control cards, and loyalty cards in a professional setting.
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 $1,280.
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 Zenius Expert Single-Sided Card Printer (Fire Red) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,280.
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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