Model: N25-0101-00
from $1,684
The Pointman N15 is a dual-sided thermal card printer designed for efficient and secure card production. It offers a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and supports CR-80 PVC cards with thicknesses ranging from 15.7 to 47.2 mil. With print speeds up to 200 single-sided cards per hour and integrated contact smart card encoding, the N15 is ideal for businesses requiring reliable, high-quality ID cards, access control cards, or membership cards with enhanced security features.
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 $1,684.
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 Pointman N15 Dual-Sided Card Printer with Contact Smart Card Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,684.
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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