The Evolis Primacy 2 is a high-performance, next-generation card printer designed for organisations that require speed, security, and versatility. As the successor to the world-renowned Primacy, this model is one of the fastest on the market, capable of printing up to 280 full-colour cards per hour. It is the ideal solution for medium-to-large volume card issuance, including corporate ID badges, student cards, and secure financial cards.

Evolis Primacy 2: The Professional High-Volume Card Guide

The Primacy 2 is the high-performance successor to the original Primacy, redesigned for the 2024/2025 market to handle large-scale card issuance with enhanced security and speed. It is the definitive choice for UK universities, large corporations, and government agencies. Refer to the Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs) below for the official UK specifications:

• • MPN: PM2-0001-A: Known as the Primacy 2 Simplex. This is the single-sided version, capable of printing up to 280 colour cards per hour.

  • MPN: PM2-0025-A: Known as the Primacy 2 Duplex. This model includes the factory-fitted flipper unit for automatic double-sided printing—the standard for professional ID badges and access control.

Top Technical Upgrades in the Primacy 2:

• • Digital Shredding (Data Masking): A critical feature for UK GDPR compliance. Once a card is printed, the Primacy 2 can "shred" sensitive data from the printer's memory, ensuring personal information cannot be retrieved from the machine by unauthorised users.

  • Edge-to-Edge Resolution: Delivers crisp, 300 dpi photo-quality resolution with an optimised colour profile, ensuring skin tones and fine text are reproduced with 100% accuracy.

  • Rewritable Technology: Includes a built-in "Rewrite" mode. This allows you to print, erase, and reprint onto the same card up to 500 times—perfect for temporary visitor passes and reducing plastic wastage.

  • Smart Encoder Ready: The Primacy 2 is an open platform. You can easily add Magnetic Stripe, Contact, or Contactless (RFID) encoding modules on-site as your security requirements evolve.

Application Logic:

• • Corporate & Education: Best for bulk student intakes or staff ID schemes requiring over 5,000 cards per year.

  • Government & Healthcare: The go-to solution for high-security access cards and official healthcare credentials.

With a modular design that allows for on-site upgrades—including dual-sided printing, lamination, and various encoding options—the Primacy 2 is built to evolve alongside your business requirements.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Print Speeds: Boost productivity with speeds up to 280 cards per hour (single-sided colour) and up to 1,000 cards per hour in monochrome.

• High-Resolution Output: Delivers stunning results with 300dpi as standard, with customisable modes up to 600dpi (colour) or 1200dpi (monochrome) for micro-text and high-detail logos.

• Dual Printing Technologies: Combines traditional dye-sublimation for vibrant colour with built-in rewritable technology, allowing you to erase and reprint temporary cards (like visitor badges) hundreds of times.

• Advanced Data Security: Protect sensitive information with Digital Erasing (wiping data from printer memory) and the optional Kineclipse® feature, which masks sensitive data left on used ribbons.

• Large Capacity & Autonomy: Features a 100-card input hopper (upgradable to 200 cards) and a 100-card output hopper, minimising the need for manual intervention during batch runs.

• Future-Proof Modularity: Easily add on-site upgrades such as a card lamination module (CLM), LCD touch screen, or encoders for magnetic stripes and smart chips.

What’s in the Box?

The Evolis Primacy 2 is supplied as a complete "out of the box" solution:

1. Evolis Primacy 2 Card Printer (Simplex or Duplex model)

2. 100-Card Input & Output Hoppers

3. Reject Tray (50-card capacity for defective cards)

4. Power Supply Unit & UK Power Cable

5. USB Interface Cable (1.8m)

6. Starter Cleaning Kit

7. cardPresso XXS or EasyBadge Lite Software (Varies by bundle)

8. Quick Start Guide

Technical Specifications:

Essential Consumables & Upgrades

Ensure optimal performance with genuine Evolis High Trust® supplies:

• YMCKO Colour Ribbons: Available in 200 or 300 print yields for vibrant, professional badges.

• YMCKOO Ribbon: Features a double layer of overlay for triple the abrasion resistance without needing a lamination module.

• Monochrome Ribbons: High-capacity rolls (up to 2000 prints) in Black, White, Gold, Silver, and more.

• Lamination Module (CLM): An optional add-on to apply protective patches or holographic films for maximum card life.

• Cleaning Kits: Regular cleaning cards and swabs are essential to maintain the 3-year manufacturer warranty.