Evolis Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Card Printer

The Evolis Primacy 2 Simplex Expert is a high-performance, single-sided color card printer designed to meet the needs of businesses and organizations that require efficient and professional card printing. Whether you're creating employee ID cards, membership cards, or loyalty cards, the Primacy 2 Simplex Expert delivers quality results with its advanced features, making it an ideal choice for medium to high-volume card printing applications.

Print Technology and Speed

The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert utilizes dye-sublimation/thermal resin rewritable printing technology, providing vibrant, durable prints for a range of card types. This combination of technologies ensures that cards are printed with high-quality colors and clear text.

• Color Printing Speed: The printer can produce up to 280 cards per hour for full-color prints, making it suitable for businesses that need to print multiple cards quickly.
• Resolution: The printer offers a 300 x 600 dpi resolution for color prints, ensuring crisp and detailed images. For monochrome (black) prints, it reaches a 300 x 1200 dpi resolution, providing exceptional clarity and fine detail.

Print Features

• Duplex Printing: The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert offers manual duplex printing, which means you need to manually flip the card to print on both sides. While not automatic, this feature allows for double-sided card printing when necessary.
• Print Paper Size: The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert is compatible with CR-80 cards, the standard size for most ID cards, and can handle cards with a size of 3.37 x 2.13 inches.
• Card Types: It supports a variety of card materials, including ABS cards, PET cards, and PVC cards, making it versatile for different applications and industries.

Memory and Connectivity

• Memory: Equipped with 32MB of printer memory, the Primacy 2 Simplex Expert ensures smooth processing of card designs and data, even for larger jobs.
• Connectivity: The printer comes with multiple connectivity options to integrate into various IT environments:
• USB: Built-in USB connection for simple plug-and-play setup with desktop computers.
• LAN: A LAN connection allows the printer to be used in networked environments, where multiple users may need to share the same device.

Consumables

The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert uses several types of ribbons for different printing needs:

• YMCKO Ribbon for Primacy: This full-color ribbon provides up to 300 prints per roll for single-sided color printing.
• Monochrome Black Ribbon: Ideal for black-only prints, this ribbon can produce 2000 prints per roll, making it cost-effective for text-based card printing.
• Varnish Ribbon: This optional ribbon adds a protective layer to the print, extending the durability of the card and preventing wear. It yields 400 prints per roll.

Software and Compatibility

The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, making it versatile for various environments:

• Supported OS: It works with Windows XP, VISTA, 7, 8, and 10 (32/64-bit), as well as MAC and Linux operating systems, ensuring compatibility with most computers and IT infrastructures.
• Software: The printer comes with Evolis Premium Suite, which includes software tools for designing and printing cards, as well as managing and troubleshooting the printer. This suite enhances user experience and allows for more customization.

Physical Description and Size

• Design: The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert features a sleek and professional design, with a black and white body that suits a wide range of office environments.
• Weight: It weighs 4.02 kg, which is relatively lightweight for a card printer of its performance level, allowing for easy setup and relocation if needed.
• Dimensions: While the specific dimensions are not mentioned, the compact design ensures it fits in most office spaces without taking up excessive room.

Power and Warranty

• Power: Power specifications are unmentioned, but it operates on a standard power supply suitable for most office environments.
• Warranty: The Primacy 2 Simplex Expert comes with a 3-year warranty, which provides long-term peace of mind for businesses. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship but excludes consumables and accessories like the adapter. The original box is required for warranty claims.