Evolis Primacy 2 LCD Dual Sided ID Card System

The Evolis Primacy 2 LCD Dual Sided ID Card System is a premium, professional-grade solution that's designed for speed, simplicity, and control. Its bright, built-in LCD touchscreen gives you instant visibility into printer status, ribbon levels, and alerts right at the printer. Featuring edge-to-edge printing and support for rewritable cards, your badges will look exceptional every time. The PM2-0025-A includes Ethernet connectivity as standard. Primacy 2 personalizes color cards at record speed, producing up to 170 dual-sided cards per hour. This highly flexible system is also field-upgradable with optional modules for magnetic stripe, smart card, and contactless encoding when needed.

Easy to Use

With its intuitive LCD touchscreen and Evolis Premium Suite® software, Primacy 2 automatically fine-tunes settings during operation. Users receive clear on-screen alerts both on the printer and computer, and 24/7 online help is just a click away. Cards load easily from the front, and drop-in ribbon cassettes are instantly recognized and configured.

• Bright LCD touchscreen with real-time alerts
• 100-card or 200-card feeder and hopper conveniently at the front
• At-a-glance monitoring of remaining cards
• Rear-mounted reject tray
• Includes Evolis Premium Suite® for automated configuration

Powerful and Compact

Primacy 2 is built for batch printing with 100-card input and output hoppers, both conveniently located at the front for quick access and at-a-glance monitoring now enhanced with status information on the LCD screen. This is the first printer in its class to deliver such performance in such a compact footprint, while still guaranteeing sharp, vivid print quality at impressive speeds.

Fast!

• Boost productivity with 100-card autonomy
• Color ribbon capacity (YMCKO): 280 cards
• Flexible configuration: single- or dual-sided, plus encoding options

Reliable and Trusted
Primacy 2 is built to Evolis's rigorous quality standards for long-term reliability and consistent results. Every unit is backed by a 3-year warranty, reflecting Evolis's commitment to professional-grade performance.

General Features

• Premium dye-sublimation printing directly on the card plus resin thermal transfer
• Supports rewritable card printing for re-use and reduced waste
• Built-in dual-sided print module for efficient batch printing
• Print resolution:
  • Color & monochrome: 300x300 dpi and 300x600 dpi
  • Monochrome only: ultra-sharp 300x1200 dpi
• Advanced color-profile-based print optimization for accurate, vibrant results
• User interface: bright full-color LCD touchscreen for real-time status, ribbon alerts, and easy navigation

Print Speed

• Color (YMCKO): Up to 180 cards/hour
• Monochrome: Up to 700 cards/hour
• Rewrite Mode: Up to 340 cph (erase/print) or 600 cph (print only)

Card Handling

• Feeding: Automatic batch feed or manual single-card insertion
• Input Feeder: 50 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
• Output Hoppers: 25 cards (front) or 50 cards (rear)
• Card Thickness: Adjustable from 10-30 mil (0.25-0.76 mm)
• Supported Card Types: PVC, composite PVC, PET* (mono only), paper* (BlackFLEX only), rewritable cards; CR80 size (85.60 x 53.98 mm)

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 7.68" (195 mm)
• Height: 7.56" (192 mm)
• Depth: 12.2" (310 mm)
• Weight: 7.3 lb (3.3 kg)

Connectivity & Encoding Options

• Interfaces: USB 2.0 (included cable); Ethernet available on Expert model
• Encoding (Expert): Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), contact smart card, and contactless encoding (ISO 14443/15693, MIFARE, DESFire, HID iCLASS); combinable options
• Security: Kensington® lock slot, printhead protection, digital data erasing, UV effect and double overlay protection (with YMCKOO ribbon)

Software Ecosystem

• Evolis Premium Suite 2: Printer driver suite for Windows/macOS with real-time status, notifications, and wizards
• ID-ALL Starter Edition: Entry-level card creation and design software (developed by CARDPRESSO)
• Evolis Print Service: Mobile app for on-the-go printing (Android/iOS, Expert version)
• Integration: SDK available for easy system integration

Consumables

• Evolis High Trust® Ribbons: Automatic ribbon recognition; available in cassette or EASY4PRO (cassette-free) versions
• Typical Yields: YMCKO 200; YMCKO-K 400; YMCKOO 250; Black up to 2,000 (under specified conditions)

Warranty

• 3-year warranty covering printer and original printhead
• Optional extended warranty available