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Primacy 2 Expert Printer

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Print speeds of 280 full-color ID cards an hour

  • Direct to card printing
  • Single-sided or dual-sided printing
  • Prints 280 full color, single-sided cards/hour
  • 100 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper
  • USB & Ethernet + optional Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Compatible with Mac & Linux operating systems
  • Upgrade options: Dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, smart card contactless, lamination
  • TrueSupport Coverage Eligible

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MSRP: $1,930
Price: $1,833.50

You Save: $96.50 (5%)

  • Direct to card printing
  • Single-sided or dual-sided printing
  • Prints 280 full color, single-sided cards/hour
  • 100 card input hopper, 100 card output hopper
  • USB & Ethernet + optional Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Compatible with Mac & Linux operating systems
  • Upgrade options: Dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe encoding, smart card contactless, lamination
  • TrueSupport Coverage Eligible

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Evolis Primacy 2 Overview

Print medium to large volume jobs quickly and efficiently with the Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Printer. Complete with a reliable connection via USB and Ethernet and Cardpresso XXS software for perfect ID card printing.

Trusted reliability & performance
Print large volumes or just a few cards, Primacy 2 excels in any print job and reliably produces high-quality ID cards. Experience 300dpi resoluation (up to 1200dpi in Advanced mode0 and blazingly-fast print speeds of 280 full-color or [9999] monochrome single-sided ID cards per hour, a 100-card input/output and an optional 200-card feeder, making it even better than the previous generation.

Eco-Friendly. Lightweight. Rewritable.
Minimize your footprint just by using the Primacy 2 for your card issuance needs. It’s lightweight and requires less materials for production and even less with its rewritable feature, so you can print, erase, and reprint your rewritable cards.

Intuitive Design with optional LCD Screen
The Evolis Primacy 2 stays true to what makes optimal printing production possible with its famed user interface. Get your card issuance program up and running quickly. It’s even faster with an optional easy-to-read touchscreen display with notifications for printer cleanings, low ribbon levels, card volume alerts, and more.

Built-in Ethernet & USB
Standard options for connectivity for Primacy 2 still provide Ethernet and USB for versatility and all of your card printing jobs.

Trusted TrueSupport Coverage
AlphaCard proudly provides TrueSupport for Evolis Primacy 2, adding to its renowned reliability and performance.
Get high-resolution print in vivid, crisp colors and imagery. You’ll get stunning results with a premium, high-quality finish.

Professional Photo-Quality
Get high-resolution print in 300dpi (up to 1200 dpi in Advanced mode) for vivid, crisp colors and imagery. You’ll get stunning results with a premium, high-quality finish.

Security Made Simple
Get cards printed fast with security built-in for peace of mind. It’s simple to make your cards with custom graphics that’ll ensure IDs are unique and not easy to duplicate. Make it more secure with lamination, and UV effects and holograms. Options to upgrade to magnetic encoding, contact and contactless chips are also available for extra protection. You can get the protection YOU need, the way YOU want it configured.

Double overlay for UV effects can be applied to give an extra layer of protection, increasing security and reducing unauthorized duplication and discouraging forgery and fraud.

Digital Erasing
Any sensitive data sent to the printer is completely deleted from memory.

Optional Kineclipse®
You can also choose to automatically hide and mask sensitive data left on the ribbon after printing.

Optional Mechanical Key
Lock everything with an onboard mechanical locking mechanism, secure by physical key to prevent your Primacy 2 from being opened, tampered or consumables from being taken.

Optional dual-sided printing
Upgrade your PrimacyID 2 with ease to print to both sides of your cards. No extra equipment is necessary. Simply purchase an activation key and follow the easy instructions that are included.

Optional encoding
Customize your Primacy2 with your desired encoding options for your ideal photo ID cards. Apply magnetic stripe, smart card contact (ISO 7816-compliant), and contactless (MIFARE, DESFIRE, and iClass) encoding for the perfect scalable solution.

Optional card lamination
Add lamination to your ID cards for your dual-sided Primacy 2 printer, adding security and durability to your cards with patches, varnish, and holographics. Lamination protects cards from physical wear and tear and helps deter tampering and forgery. When using cards that include laminate patches or hologram varnish, PrimacyID 2 Lamination Module is highly recommended as it yields the best results possible. Double Overlay is also available to give your cards twice the protection and durability.

Ideal Applications

  • Corporate employee IDs
  • Student and faculty cards
  • Access control
  • Government
  • Transportation
  • Retail loyalty cards

Compatible with smartphone and tablet, in addition to giving you an optimized user experience on Windows, Max, and Linux.

Technical Specs

Evolis Primacy 2 Expert

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Cost
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MSRP
Single-Sided Printer
$1930
Dual-Sided Printer
AlphaCard Price
Single-Sided Printer
$1833.50
Dual-Sided Printer
Warranty
Printer Coverage
Loaner Coverage
Printhead Coverage
3 Years
Printing
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Print Technology
Direct to Card - Dye diffusion
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Re-Writable Printing
No
Card Capacity
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Input Hopper
100
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Output Hopper
100
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Single Feed Mode
No
Print Speed
Full Color
280 Cards/Hour
Monochrome
Supplies
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Avg. Cost Per Card
Single-Sided Color
Single-Sided Black
Dual-Sided
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Max. Ribbon Yield
Single-Sided Color
Single-Sided Black
Dual-Sided
Accepted Card Sizes
CR80
Card Thickness
30 mil
Features Call if options aren't available online
Available Encoding Options
Contact Card
Contactless Card
Magnetic Stripe
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Available Factory Options
Dual Sided
Lamination
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Available Field Upgrades
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Visual Security Features
Printer Lock Options
Compatibility
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Connection Type
Ethernet
USB
USB & WIFI
USB, Ethernet, WIFI
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OS Compatibility
Mac OSX 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OSX 10.11 El Capitan
Windows 10
Windows 10 - 32 bit
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Windows Server 2016 - 32 bit
Windows Server 2016 - 64 bit
Linux
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Mac Compatible
Yes
Physical Specs
Size
247 x 205 x 382 mm (9.72" x 8.07" x 14.99")
Weight
MPNS
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Available MPNs
PM2-0001-A-Model
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All options for the Primacy 2 Expert Printer

Select printers include one full year of TrueSupport for free!

Upgrade to TrueSupport for world class, full service technical support. You'll get direct access to our professionally trained technical support experts who have years of experience working with customers just like you. Whether you are setting up an ID card system for the first time, or you need help with troubleshooting, our friendly experts will get you on track quickly.

TRUESUPPORT HELP

You can talk directly to our dedicated support team on the phone. On top of our complimentary lifetime email support (1-3 day turnaround) and 30-day setup over the phone, TrueSupport coverage plans will include troubleshooting and technical support via phone and hands-on help via remote desktop assistance during your subscription period from the best technical experts in the industry.

PREMIUM SERVICE

As a TrueSupport subscriber, you'll receive a complimentary cleaning kit and remote printer check-up annually through the duration of your subscription. Through these preventative services, potential future obstacles that could interrupt daily business operations can be avoided.

PRINTER MAINTENANCE + LOANER COVERAGE

Within your TrueSupport coverage period, our technical support experts are standing by to offer remote phone support. If your ID card printer requires service, we'll provide a loaner machine to keep your business running while we repair your printer.

TRAINING

Get one hour of training every year to maximize every feature of your investment, or just brush-up on the basics. We want to help you do your job easier!

EXTENSION OPTIONS

Options to extend your TrueSupport coverage are available. Call us now for pricing and enrollment (877) 907-9834.

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