Evolis Primacy 2 Card Printer - Dual-Sided

High-Performance Direct-to-Card Printing

The Evolis Primacy 2 Dual-Sided Card Printer is a high-performance, multi-purpose solution designed for fast, secure and professional card issuance. With one of the fastest print speeds in its class and advanced colour management, it delivers outstanding results for organisations requiring consistent, high-quality ID production.

Ideal for schools, colleges, universities and corporate environments managing medium to large print volumes.

Key Benefits

• Automatic dual-sided edge-to-edge printing
• Up to 170 dual-sided colour cards per hour
• Up to 280 single-sided colour cards per hour
• 300 dpi resolution with enhanced print modes up to 1200 dpi
• 100-card feeder as standard with optional 200-card upgrade
• Rewrite technology for rewritable cards
• Advanced encoding, UV printing and lamination options
• Built-in data protection with digital erasing and optional security features to safeguard sensitive information throughout the printing process

Print Technology & Performance

Primacy 2 uses direct-to-card dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer technology to produce accurate colours, sharp text and professional card finishes.

Key capabilities include:

• 300 dpi standard resolution for colour and monochrome printing
• Enhanced modes up to 300 x 600 dpi for colour and monochrome printing and 300 x 1200 dpi monochrome printing except Kineclipse®
• Up to 170 dual-sided colour cards per hour (YMCKOK)
• Up to 280 single-sided colour cards per hour (YMCKO)
• Up to 1000 monochrome cards per hour
• Up to 215 colour cards per hour in single-sided mode with lamination module
• Up to 365 cards per hour for RW Erasing or Printing
• Up to 560 cards per hour for RW Printing (w/o erasing)
• Colour profile optimisation for true-to-life colour reproduction
• Rewrite functionality for rewritable cards

Card Handling & Capacity

• 100-card input hopper (standard) (0.76mm – 30mil)
• 100-card output hopper (0.76mm – 30mil)
• 50-card reject tray (0.76mm – 30mil)
• Optional 200-card feeder for increased autonomy
• Card thickness: 0.25 mm to 1.25 mm (10–50 mil)
• Compatible with PVC, composite PVC, PET, ABS and rewritable cards

Security Features

• Colour photo
• Basic 2D codes
• Holograms (standard or customised)
• UV effect printing for enhanced visual authentication
• Double overlay ribbon (YMCKOO) for enhanced durability
• Digital erasing to remove sensitive data from memory

Security & Encoding Options

Primacy 2 offers flexible security to match a wide range of ID requirements:

• Magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811)
• Contact smart card encoder
• Contactless smart card encoder
• Dual smart card modules (contact / contactless)
• Optional lamination module with varnish, patch and holographic elements
• Optional Kineclipse® technology to mask residual ribbon data
• Optional mechanical key lock to secure consumables

Connectivity & Software

• USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Optional wireless connection (802.11 b/g)
• Evolis Premium Suite with support for Windows, macOS and Linux
• ID-ALL Starter Edition card design software included for Windows and macOS
• Evolis SDK for seamless system integration into MIS and ID systems
• Mobile printing from smartphones and tablets for Android and iOS

Warranty & Reliability

• 3-year manufacturer warranty
• 3-year warranty on print head (unlimited passes)
• Robust and reliable for continuous high-volume use

Available Configurations

Select feeder capacity, encoding modules, lamination options, interface type and display configuration from the dropdown menu to tailor the printer to your organisation’s requirements.

Dual-sided model (single-sided model also available).