Model: N21-1001-00
from $2,038.4
The Pointman N20 is a dual-sided ID card printer with an integrated ISO magnetic stripe encoder, designed for efficient and secure card production. It offers a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and can print single-sided YMCKO cards at a speed of 200 cards per hour, or double-sided YMCKOK cards at 140 cards per hour. With 128 MB of memory, USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, and support for Windows operating systems, this printer is suitable for creating professional-grade PVC ID cards with magnetic stripe encoding for various organizational needs.
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 $2,038.4.
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 N20 Dual-Sided ID Card Printer with ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,038.4.
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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