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Evolis Primacy

High-performance direct-to-card printer that outputs up to 225 single-sided or 140 dual-sided cards per hour for demanding programmes.

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Evolis Primacy

Evolis positions Primacy as the printer for businesses that refuse to compromise on quality or throughput. It handles roughly 225 single-sided or 140 dual-sided colour cards per hour and remains simple to use thanks to an intuitive ribbon path and built-in connectivity. Access-control, student, and corporate badges benefit from the mix of speed and precision, whether the deployment sits in a Dubai security office or supports satellite campuses elsewhere in the UAE.

Key Highlights

High-speed printing suitable for medium to high-volume card issuance
Available in single-sided and dual-sided configurations
Consistent colour and monochrome output for photos, text, and barcodes
Modular design supports future upgrades and optional encoding
Front-loading ribbons and cards for easy maintenance
USB and Ethernet connectivity for workstation or network use
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Our Specifications

Detailed technical specifications to help you evaluate fit and performance.

Print Technology
Direct-to-card dye-sublimation for colour printing with thermal resin transfer for monochrome elements.
Resolution
Up to 300 × 300 dpi, providing clear text, readable barcodes, and accurate photo reproduction.
Performance
Colour printing: up to approximately 225 cards per hour (single-sided); Dual-sided printing: throughput varies based on card design and ribbon configuration
Card Handling
Input hopper capacity: approximately 100 cards; Output hopper capacity: approximately 100 cards
Card Thickness
Supports standard CR80 cards, typically ranging from 20 mil to 40 mil.
Encoding Options (Optional)
Magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoders available depending on configuration.
Connectivity
USB and Ethernet interfaces support both local and networked printing environments.
Operating Environment
Designed for stable performance in standard office or production settings.

Evolis Primacy ID Card Printer

The Evolis Primacy is a fast, modular ID card printer designed for organisations that need reliable card issuance at scale without moving into complex retransfer systems. It is built for environments where cards are issued regularly, often in batches, and where speed, consistency, and flexibility matter more than occasional desktop printing.

Primacy is positioned for medium to high-volume card programmes such as employee IDs, student cards, access badges, membership cards, and visitor credentials. It balances performance and configurability, making it suitable for centralised print rooms as well as distributed offices that require dependable throughput.

Product Overview

Primacy uses direct-to-card dye-sublimation for colour printing and thermal resin transfer for monochrome elements. This printing method applies images directly onto the card surface, allowing efficient production with minimal processing steps. The printer supports both single-sided and dual-sided configurations depending on the selected model.

Designed with operational efficiency in mind, Primacy features front-loading consumables and a compact yet robust form factor. This simplifies routine tasks such as ribbon changes and card replenishment, reducing downtime during busy issuance cycles. The printer integrates easily into existing workflows where cards are produced daily or weekly in predictable volumes.

Why Primacy Is a Practical Choice

Primacy is suited for organisations that have outgrown basic desktop printers but do not require the complexity or cost of retransfer technology. Its speed and reliability make it effective for issuing large batches of cards while maintaining consistent quality across runs.

Vertilinks helps buyers evaluate whether Primacy aligns with their actual print volumes, card designs, and security requirements. By advising on configuration, ribbon selection, and optional encoders, Vertilinks ensures the printer is deployed efficiently and scaled appropriately. This reduces operational friction and ensures Primacy functions as a dependable production tool rather than a bottleneck in the card issuance process.

Why Choose Evolis Primacy

Follow how Primacy helps enterprises in Dubai push 225 single-sided cards per hour, toggle to dual-sided production, and drop in magstripe, contact, or contactless encoders without slowing badge offices. The video demonstrates quick-swap ribbons, 100-card hoppers, simple maintenance cues, and optional Wi-Fi, giving UAE teams a practical picture of day-to-day use.

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