Evolis Primacy dual side (Duplex) ID card printer
Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex is a compact, energy-efficient ID card printer offering automatic dual-sided printing in a single pass—perfect for detailed, professional cards—at speeds of up to 280 cards/hr single-sided and 170 cards/hr full‑color + overlay. It delivers crisp, edge-to-edge 300 dpi color output (and up to 1200 dpi in monochrome), reproducing 16.7 million vibrant colors via dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer. Engineered for versatility, it supports a wide array of card materials—PVC, ABS, PET, composite, rewritable—and standard CR‑80/CR‑79 sizes with thickness from 12 to 40 mil . Security is robust, with mechanical locking, password protection, data encryption, Kineclipse® masking, and digital erasure of sensitive data. The printer includes a user-friendly LED (or optional LCD with QR help), broad OS compatibility, USB/Ethernet (Wi‑Fi optional), and is ENERGY STAR® certified. It ships with a 3‑year warranty and supports magnetic-stripe and smart-card encoding (contact/contactless)
Description
Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Printer
Key Specifications
Printing Technology
- Printing Method: Dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
- Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
- Color Depth: 16.7 million colors for high-quality prints
Dual-Sided (Duplex) Printing
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Print on both sides of the card in a single pass, saving time and reducing waste. Ideal for cards that require data on both sides (e.g., employee IDs, membership cards).
Print Speed
- Monochrome (Black): 7 seconds per card
- Full Color (YMCKO): 18 seconds per card
- Full Color + Overlay (YMCKOK): 23 seconds per card
Card Compatibility
- Card Types: Supports PVC, ABS, PET, and composite cards
- Card Sizes: CR-80 (3.375″ x 2.125″), CR-79 (adhesive back)
- Card Thickness: From 0.30 mm (12 mil) to 1.0 mm (40 mil)
- Capacity:
- Input Hopper: Up to 100 cards (0.76 mm thickness)
- Output Hopper: Up to 100 cards (0.76 mm thickness)
Connectivity Options
- Standard: USB 2.0
- Optional: Ethernet (for network printing), Wi-Fi (with an additional module)
- Driver Compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux
Memory
- RAM: 32 MB
- Storage: Internal storage for driver and configuration files
Security Features
- Password Protection: For printer settings and configurations
- Encryption: Supports secure printing, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data
Energy Efficiency
- ENERGY STAR Certified: Designed to reduce power consumption while delivering excellent performance.
Physical Dimensions
- Dimensions: 8.1″ H x 18.5″ W x 10.4″ D (205 mm x 470 mm x 265 mm)
- Weight: 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs), compact and suitable for most office environments
Warranty
- Standard Warranty: 3-year limited warranty, covering the printer and the printhead
Optional Features
- Encoding Options:
- Magnetic Stripe Encoding (HiCo/LoCo)
- Smart Card Encoding (Contact and Contactless, e.g., MIFARE®)
- Ribbons:
- Available in YMCKO, YMCKOK, KO (monochrome), and special ribbon types (including for rewritable cards)
- Ribbon Yield: Typically 250 cards for full-color YMCKO ribbons
- Rewritable Technology: Support for Evolis rewritable cards that reduce ribbon consumption.
Included in the Box
- Printer: Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Printer
- Software: Evolis Premium Suite™ (for management and maintenance)
- Accessories: USB cable, power cord, and cleaning kit
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
Use Case
The Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex is an ideal solution for organizations needing high-quality, dual-sided card printing. Its versatility and speed make it suitable for a wide range of applications such as:
- Employee ID badges
- Student IDs
- Membership cards
- Access control cards




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