Card printer Evolis Primacy 2 Dual Sided 300 dpi — dual-sided ID and access card printer, 300 dpi resolution

Evolis Primacy 2 Dual Sided 300 dpi is a professional card printer for on-demand production of ID cards, access badges and membership cards. The printer supports thermal transfer (dye sublimation) 4-colour printing at 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) and delivers sharp text and images for dual-sided card issuance. It includes a smartcard writer and a contactless station for basic encoding tasks, and connects via USB or Ethernet. The printer package contains a USB cable, power supply unit, power cable, CardPresso (XXS) software and a cleaning kit.

Advantages

The Evolis Primacy 2 offers dual-sided printing capability and a high 300 dpi resolution for clear, professional-quality cards. With a maximum throughput of up to 300 cards per hour and a card feeder capacity up to 100 cards, it supports small to mid-volume issuance workflows. Integrated smartcard writing and contactless encoding simplify secure badge personalization while standard USB and Ethernet interfaces enable flexible installation in office networks.

Suitable for

• Issuing employee ID and access control badges
• Producing membership and loyalty cards
• Creating visitor and event badges on demand
• Basic smartcard and contactless card encoding

Key specifications

• Printing technology: Thermal transfer (dye sublimation), 4-colour
• Resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
• Speed (max.): up to 300 cards/hour
• Card feeding capacity (max.): 100 cards
• Encoding: Integrated smartcard writer and contactless station
• Interfaces: USB, Ethernet
• Included accessories: USB cable, power supply unit, power cable, CardPresso (XXS), cleaning kit

How to use

Install the Evolis Primacy 2 on a stable surface and connect it to a PC or network using the supplied USB cable or an Ethernet connection. Load blank cards into the input feeder (up to 100 cards) and install the CardPresso (XXS) software to design and manage card layouts. Configure encoding options if smartcard or contactless personalization is required, then start print jobs from the software. For dual-sided printing, ensure duplex mode is selected in print settings.

Usage recommendations

Use genuine Evolis cleaning kits regularly and follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule to preserve print quality and encoding reliability. For optimal results, use compatible PVC cards and ribbon supplies rated for 300 dpi dye-sublimation printing.