The ultimate card printer!
Primacy is a high-end printer that is easy-to-use, flexible and fast .
When loaded with the Evolis cutting-edge encoding technologies, Primacy turns into the ideal solution to issue cards.
Primacy supports any requirement in card printing and encoding, in medium to large runs . This is the perfect option to deliver :
- transportation passespayment cards
- identification badges
- as well as multi-feature cards: student cards for example
A card printer which adapts to your needs
- Primacy is available in single or double-side printing versions, with or without encoding technologies,
- The encoding or double-sided printing options can be installed to order or at any time on site,
- All Primacy versions are available with USB and Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity. Optional WIFI connectivity is available on the Wireless range.
General features
- Single-sided or dual-sided printing module, edge to edge printing
- Color dye sublimation , monochrome thermal transfer
- 300 dpi print head (11.8 dots/mm)
- 16MB Memory (RAM)
Printing performances
- Single side :
- Color (YMCKO) : 190 - 225 cards /hour1
- Monochrome : 600 - 850 cards /hour
- Dual side
- (YMCKO-K) : 140 cards /hour
Card management and specifications
- Feeder capacity: 100 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
- Output hopper capacity: 100 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
- Reject tray: 30 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
- Card thickness: 0.25 to 1.25 mm (10 to 50 mil), gauge adjustment (0.25mm / 10 mil cards for monochrome printing only)
- Types of cards: Types of cards : All PVC, Composite PVC cards, PET, RPET, ABS1 and special varnished1 cards
- Card format ISO CR80 - ISO 7810 (53.98mm x 85.60 mm)
Evolis High Trust® ribbons
To maximize the quality and durability of printed cards, the lifespan of the print head and the overall printer reliability, use Evolis High Trust® ribbons.
- Automatic identification and setting
- Delivered in a drop-in cassette for easy handling
- Ribbon saver for monochrome printing
Ribbons | Ribbon capacity |
---|---|
YMCKO | 300 prints / roll |
YMCKO-K | 200 prints / roll |
½ YMCKO | 400 prints / roll |
KO | 600 prints / roll |
Monochrome ribbon | 1000 prints / roll(1) |
Hologram varnish | 400 prints / roll |
Interfaces
- USB 1.1 (supports 2.0)
- Ethernet TCP-IP 10BaseT, 100BaseT (Traffic Led)
- Optional 802.11b/g wireless connection2
Display
- Printer LEDs
- Graphical notifications3 from the printer: Empty input hopper alert, cleaning alerts, empty/low level ribbon alert
Software
- Delivered with Evolis Premium Suite® for Windows:
- Printer driver
- Evolis Print Center for printer management and settings
- Printer Manager for bi-directional graphical notification4
- Compatible with Windows™: XP SP3 32/64 ; Vista 32/64, W7 32/64, W8 32/64
- Delivered with eMedia CS Card Designer, Standard Edition, unlimited version (supports WindowsTM 8, 7 and Vista)
- Delivered with a driver for Mac OS X (from 10.5 onwards)
- Other OS: Linux upon request
Warranty
- 3-year warranty (printer and printhead)5 , up to 4 years with optional warranty extension.
Size and weight
- Size:
- Height 247mm (9.72"") x length 205mm (8.07"") x width 381 mm (14.99"")
- Height 247mm (9.72"") x length 205mm (8.07"") x width 481 mm (18.93"") (With reject tray)
- Weight: 4.02 kg (8.86 lbs)
Dimensions and weight of the machine when packed :
- Size (H x l x W) : 485 x 300 x 390 mm
- Weight : 5.290kg
Sound (Evaluated according to the ISO 7779 standard)
Sound pressure level, LpAm, measure at the operator position (colour mode YMCKO) :
- When operating: 48dB (A)
- In sleep mode: background noise level
Safety
- Slot for Kensington® security lock
- Data encryption for magnetic encoding
Packaging content
- Printer
- CD-ROM with printer drivers, user manuals, and eMedia CS
- Cleaning kit
- USB cable
- Reject tray
- Power supply and cord
Options & Accessories
Colors available : Fire Red & Brilliant Blue
- Upgrade kit for dual-sided printing
- Encoding options can be combined, factory ordered or upgraded on-site with additional modules: Magnetic stripe encoder, smart contact station, smart encoding unit, contactless encoding unit
- USB Encoding over IP through additional USB Net Server module, upon request
- Locking system to prevent access to the printer and consumables (cards and ribbons)
Environmental features, certifications and statement of compliance
- Standby mode & reduced energy consumption
- CE, FCC, IEC, VCCI, CCC, KC
- ErP 2009/125/CE, ENERGY STAR, ROHS
Power
- Power supply : 100-240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz, 1,8A
- Printer : 24 Volts DC, 3 A
Environment
- Min/max operating temperature: 15° / 30 °C (59° / 86 °F)
- Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing
- Min/max storage temperature: -5° / +70 °C (23° / 158 °F)
- Storage humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing
- Operating ventilation: open air
Resident fonts
- Arial 100, Arial bold 100
- Barcode: Code 39, Code 128, EAN 13, 2/5 interleaved