from $1,361
The Pointman N20 is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient, on-demand card production. This thermal printer delivers crisp 300 dpi resolution with 16.7 million colors supported, printing YMCKO cards at a speed of 200 cards per hour. Featuring a 100-card input tray and 60-card output tray, it connects via USB 2.0 or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and is compatible with various Windows operating systems. Ideal for businesses and organizations needing reliable, single-sided PVC card printing for employee badges, membership cards, or visitor passes.
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 $1,361.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,361.
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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