Card Printer Evolis Edikio Duplex (model ED1H0000CD-SP00036) — duplex card printing, no software included

The Evolis Edikio Duplex is a compact card printer engineered for duplex (double-sided) printing of plastic cards. Supplied without bundled software, this model is tailored for on-demand personalization of ID cards, membership and loyalty cards, price labels and simple access cards where information or designs appear on both sides. The device is intended for environments that require professional-looking, double-sided output while managing printing workflows in-house.

Advantages

The Evolis Edikio Duplex provides reliable double-sided printing in a small footprint, enabling efficient production of two-sided cards without manual refeeding. Its design focuses on ease of integration with existing systems when used with third-party or custom software, and it supports straightforward thermal printing on standard PVC or composite card stocks. Supplied without software, the unit reduces bundled software licensing and allows organizations to choose their preferred card design and issuance solutions.

Suitable for

• Retail price and shelf label cards that require front and back information
• Hospitality and events for guest or access cards with two-sided layouts
• Membership and loyalty programs needing personalized double-sided cards
• Small to medium-sized offices issuing ID or visitor cards on demand

When it may not be suitable

This model is supplied without any bundled card design or issuance software, so buyers who prefer a turnkey solution with included applications may need to acquire compatible software separately. It is focused on thermal dye-sublimation/transfer card printing and is not intended for high-security smart cards or contactless (RFID/NFC) encoding unless paired with external encoding hardware and compatible software.

Key specifications

• Printing mode: duplex (double-sided) thermal card printing
• Supported card types: standard PVC and composite plastic cards
• Typical use: on-demand personalization of single- or double-sided cards
• Physical format: desktop compact footprint suitable for office or retail counters

How to use

Install the Evolis Edikio Duplex on a stable work surface and connect it to a host computer using the appropriate interface supported by the printer. Load the recommended card stock into the input hopper following the manufacturer’s guidance, and install the correct ribbon and cleaning consumables. Use your chosen card design or issuance software to create two-sided layouts, set duplex print parameters, and send print jobs. Monitor ribbon and card supply levels and follow routine cleaning procedures to maintain print quality.

What to consider before purchase

• No software included — verify compatibility with existing card design or issuance applications
• Check whether additional encoding hardware is required for magnetic stripe or contactless card personalization
• Confirm supported card dimensions and thickness with your card stock provider
• Plan for consumables such as ribbons, cleaning kits and blank cards

Usage recommendations

For consistent double-sided results, use high-quality PVC or composite cards of the recommended thickness, choose ribbons intended for duplex thermal printing, and integrate the printer with software that supports two-sided templates and job queuing. Regularly clean the printer’s print head and transport path and keep spare ribbons and cards on hand to avoid interruptions in production.