Model: N25-1021-00
from $2,000.8
The Pointman N15 is a dual-sided card printer designed for efficient, high-quality card production. It features integrated MIFARE and ISO Magnetic Stripe encoding capabilities, making it ideal for creating secure access cards, membership cards, and more. With a print speed of up to 200 single-sided cards per hour and support for CR-80 PVC cards from 15.7 to 47.2 mil thick, the N15 delivers crisp 300 dpi resolution in 16.7 million colors. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, ensuring seamless integration into various Windows and VMware 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 $2,000.8.
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 & ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,000.8.
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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