Model: PRIMA802
from $4,499
Color: 300 dpi
2 configurations available
The Magicard Prima 8 Duo is a double-sided reverse transfer ID card printer designed for high-quality, durable card production. It delivers vibrant, edge-to-edge prints at 300 dpi, with a print speed of 100 YMCK cards per hour. Compatible with Windows operating systems and connecting via USB 2.0 or Ethernet, this printer supports CR-80 cards made from ABS, PET, PVC, and Polycarbonate, making it ideal for creating secure and professional identification cards.
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 $4,499.
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 Magicard Prima 8 Duo Double-Sided Reverse Transfer ID Card Printer (300 dpi) is available at bhphoto, starting at $4,499.
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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