Model: N25-0021-00
from $1,736.8
The Pointman N15 is a dual-sided thermal card printer designed for efficient and secure card production, featuring an integrated MIFARE/DESFire card encoder. It delivers crisp 300 dpi resolution with support for 16.7 million colors, printing single-sided cards at up to 200 cards per hour and double-sided YMCKOK cards at 140 cards per hour. With USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, Windows OS compatibility, and support for CR-80 PVC cards from 15.7 to 47.2 mil thick, this printer is ideal for organizations requiring reliable, high-quality ID card printing and encoding.
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 $1,736.8.
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/DESFire Card Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,736.8.
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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