Model: N12-0101-00
from $1,598.4
The Pointman N20 is a single-sided ID card printer designed for efficient and secure card issuance. This thermal printer delivers vibrant, full-color (16.7 million colors) CR-80 PVC cards at a swift 200 cards per hour (YMCKO), with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi. Featuring a contact smart card encoder, USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, and an input tray capacity of 100 cards, the N20 is ideal for organizations needing to produce professional, secure identification cards with integrated smart card functionality.
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 $1,598.4.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer with Contact Smart Card Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,598.4.
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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