Model: N25-0121-00
from $1,974.4
The Pointman N15 is a dual-sided thermal card printer designed for efficient, high-quality ID card production. It features integrated MIFARE and Contact Smart Card encoding capabilities, making it ideal for creating secure access cards, membership IDs, and more. With a print speed of up to 140 double-sided YMCKOK cards per hour and a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, the N15 delivers vibrant, full-color results on standard CR-80 PVC cards. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, ensuring seamless integration into various Windows operating 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 $1,974.4.
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 MIFARE & Contact Smart Card Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,974.4.
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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