Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer, Double Sided
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The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is a double-sided ID printer, designed for high volume users printing over 10,000 cards per year. Capable of printing up to 280 colour cards per hour, the Evolis Primacy 2 is able to print regularly or by rewrite technology which is included as standard.
Available in a GO Pack Bundle that includes a 300 print YMCKO ribbon, 100 blank cards and upgraded ID-All Standard ID Card Design Software, a significant upgrade from entry-level software that enables database connectivity.
Printer Specifications
Print Technology:
Dye-sublimation, Rewrite Technology
Print Resolution:
300 × 300 dpi for standard colour and monochrome printing.
300 × 600 dpi for enhanced colour and monochrome printing.
300 × 1200 dpi for enhanced monochrome printing.
Enhanced resolution modes are not available with Kineclipse.
Print Speed:
Up to 170 Double-Sided Colour Cards Per Hour Printing With YMCKO-K
Up to 280 Full Colour Single-Sided Cards Per Hour
Up to 1,000 Single-Sided Monochrome Cards Per Hour
Card Capacity:
100 Card Input Hopper
100 Card Output Hopper
50 Card Reject Hopper
Warranty:
3 Years
Printer Support Packages
For peace of mind after your card printer purchase, we give you 30 days of free email support to help you get up and running.
Or you can choose to upgrade to one of our Aftercare Support Packages to receive expert professional support all year round.
Silver Package - £45 per year
- Email and Telephone Support across printer and software*
- Access to online support library
- 10% off printer consumables (cards, ribbons, cleaning kits)
Gold Package - £145 per year
- Next Day Email and Telephone Support across printer and software*
- Access to online support library
- 15% off printer consumables (cards, ribbons, cleaning kits)
- Remote printer set-up assistance
- Remote access support for troubleshooting
- Zero labour costs if your printer needs repairing
- Loan printer if your printer needs to be returned for a repair.
*Easybadge, CardPresso and ID-ALL software only.
For peace of mind after your card printer purchase, we give you 30 days of free email support to help you get up and running.
Or you can choose to upgrade to one of our Aftercare Support Packages to receive expert professional support all year round.
Silver Package - £45 per year
- Email and Telephone Support across printer and software*
- Access to online support library
- 10% off printer consumables (cards, ribbons, cleaning kits)
Gold Package - £145 per year
- Next Day Email and Telephone Support across printer and software*
- Access to online support library
- 15% off printer consumables (cards, ribbons, cleaning kits)
- Remote printer set-up assistance
- Remote access support for troubleshooting
- Zero labour costs if your printer needs repairing
- Loan printer if your printer needs to be returned for a repair.
*Easybadge, CardPresso and ID-ALL software only.
- R5F202E100 YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 200 Prints
- R5F208E100 YMCKO Colour Ribbon, 300 Prints
- R6F207NAAA YMCKOO Colour Ribbon, 250 Prints
- R6F203E100 YMCKOK Colour Ribbon, 200 Prints - Double Sided Printer Only
- RCT219NAAA BlackFLEX Ribbon, 1000 Prints
- RCT223NAAA Black Ribbon, 2000 Prints
- RCT215NAAA White Monochrome Ribbon, 1,000 Prints
- RCT216NAAA Metallic Gold Monochrome Ribbon, 1,000 Prints
- RCT217NAAA Metallic Silver Monochrome Ribbon, 1,000 Prints
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Single-Sided or Duplex?
If you print barcodes, terms, expiry dates or signatures on the back of cards, duplex saves time by printing both sides automatically.
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Why Choose the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer?
The Evolis Primacy 2 Double-Sided ID Card Printer is recommended for organisations printing around 10,000 cards per year - approximately 830 cards per month. It prints both sides automatically, saving time and removing the need to turn and reinsert cards manually.
With fast print speeds, strong reliability and professional 300dpi print quality, the Primacy 2 Double Sided model is ideal when cards include barcodes, expiry dates, safeguarding information or terms on the reverse. It’s designed for busy schools, healthcare providers, corporate offices and membership organisations where card issuing is part of daily operations.
Key Printer Features
The Evolis Primacy 2 delivers pure performance built for high volume, professional ID card printing.
Secure Printing
The Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer includes built-in security features such as digital erasing as standard. Optional UV printing for anti-counterfeit protection and Kineclipse® masking technology help protect sensitive cardholder data in secure environments.
Fast Print Speeds
Designed for high-volume ID card printing, the Evolis Primacy 2 can produce up to 170 double-sided cards per hour and up to 1,000 single-sided monochrome cards per hour, depending on ribbon type and print mode selected.
Print Quality
Sharp text, clear logos and detailed images, with standard 300 × 300 dpi printing and enhanced modes up to 300 × 600 dpi in colour or 300 × 1200 dpi in monochrome. Enhanced modes are unavailable with Kineclipse.
Rewrite Technology
The Evolis Primacy 2 supports rewrite technology as standard, allowing you to print, erase and reprint the same rewritable card multiple times. This is ideal for temporary visitor badges and reduces card waste in high-traffic environments.
Who Is the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer Best For?
The Evolis Primacy 2 Double-Sided is best suited to organisations issuing cards regularly and needing information printed on both sides. It is particularly useful for teams that want to reduce manual handling during batch printing.
Typical users include:
- Schools and colleges printing student cards with safeguarding or policy details on the reverse
- Corporate teams issuing staff ID cards with barcodes or access information
- Healthcare providers producing compliant ID badges
- Membership organisations requiring expiry dates or terms printed on the back
- Secure environments where reverse-side data is essential
If you regularly print double-sided cards, the Primacy 2 Double Sided model improves efficiency and reduces handling time compared to manually flipping cards on a single-sided printer.
What's included with the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided?
When ordering the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer, you can choose between a Printer Only option or a GO Pack Bundle, depending on how ready you want to be straight out of the box.
Printer Only:
- Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer
- Reject tray
- Starter ID card software (ID-ALL Starter Edition with up to 50 records)
- Starter cleaning kit
- USB cable
- 3-year Evolis manufacturer warranty
GO Pack Bundle:
Includes everything in the Printer Only option, plus:
- 300-print YMCKO colour ribbon
- 100 blank plastic cards
- ID-ALL Standard ID Card Design Software
Optional upgrades are available for capacity, connectivity, encoding, lamination and security. Some options must be factory-fitted, so please contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.
Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided Overview
This feature video provides an overview of the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided ID Card Printer, highlighting its automatic double-sided printing, high-speed performance, and suitability for organisations producing ID cards at scale. It’s designed for schools, businesses, membership organisations, and secure sites that need fast, professional ID card printing on both sides without manual intervention.
Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided Specifications
Print Technology:
Direct-to-card dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
Printing Mode:
Automatic double-sided printing
Print Resolution:
300 × 300 dpi
Up to 300 × 600 dpi in colour or monochrome
Up to 300 × 1200 dpi in monochrome
Print Capability:
Edge-to-edge (near full-bleed) printing
Print Speed:
Up to 170 double-sided colour cards per hour
Up to 280 single-sided colour cards per hour
Up to 1,000 single-sided monochrome cards per hour
Card Capacity:
100-card input hopper
100-card output hopper
50-card reject hopper
Card Types Supported:
PVC and composite PVC cards
Rewritable cards
PET cards with monochrome printing
Compatible paper cards with BlackFLEX ribbon
Physical Dimensions (H × W × D):
247 × 205 × 382 mm
With reject tray: 247 × 205 × 487 mm
Weight:
4.11 kg
With reject tray: 4.2 kg
Connectivity:
USB and Ethernet
Optional factory-fitted Wi-Fi
Warranty:
Three-year Evolis manufacturer warranty
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows and macOS
Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided – Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, plain-English answers to help you choose the right setup for double-sided ID card printing.
Performance, speed & card types
For teams printing cards regularly.
Is the Evolis Primacy 2 good for high-volume printing?
Yes. The Evolis Primacy 2 is designed for regular medium- to high-volume card production. Its automatic double-sided printing reduces manual handling when issuing staff ID cards, student badges and membership cards. The right setup depends on your batch sizes, printing frequency and any encoding or lamination requirements.
How fast does the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided print?
The Primacy 2 prints up to 170 double-sided colour cards per hour using YMCKO-K ribbon, with colour on the front and black printing on the reverse. It also prints up to 1,000 single-sided monochrome cards per hour. Actual speed depends on the ribbon, artwork, print settings and any additional encoding operations.
What’s the difference between the Primacy 2 single-sided and double-sided printer?
The single-sided Primacy 2 prints one side automatically; you can turn and reinsert the card manually to print the reverse. It also supports an optional RFID activation key for automatic double-sided printing.
The Primacy 2 Double Sided already includes automatic double-sided printing, so no additional duplex activation key is needed. It saves handling time when you regularly print barcodes, expiry dates, policies or contact details on the reverse.
What card types can the Evolis Primacy 2 print on?
The Primacy 2 supports compatible PVC, composite PVC and specialist rewritable cards. Evolis also lists PET cards for black monochrome printing and paper cards for monochrome printing with a BlackFLEX ribbon.
Card material and ribbon must be matched correctly. If you use RFID or smart cards, contact us to check the card surface, chip position and suitable print area. Printing a design onto a smart card does not encode its chip; encoding requires a suitable optional encoder and compatible software.
Browse our Evolis Primacy 2 ribbons, cleaning kits and blank cards.
Software, compatibility & upgrades
Making sure it fits your workflow.
What software is included with the Evolis Primacy 2?
The Card Network’s Printer Only option includes ID-ALL Starter Edition for designing and printing cards, with an internal database of up to 50 records. The GO Pack Bundle includes ID-ALL Standard as the software upgrade.
If you need additional features, choose the edition that suits your database and printing requirements. Browse our ID card software or ask us for advice.
Is the Evolis Primacy 2 compatible with Mac?
Yes. Evolis provides macOS printer support, and ID-ALL is available for Windows and macOS. Compatibility depends on your operating system version and any specialist features you need. Contact us before ordering if you use a Mac so we can confirm the right software and printer setup.
What is the difference between Evolis Primacy 1 and Primacy 2?
Primacy 2 is the newer generation, with features including rewritable-card printing, enhanced resolution modes and an optional 200-card feeder. Available security options include Kineclipse ribbon masking and an internal scanner. Features depend on the configuration, so check which options are included when comparing printers.
Can the Evolis Primacy 2 Double Sided be upgraded later?
Yes. Automatic double-sided printing is already included, and selected additional features can be added after purchase.
Options that can be added after purchase:
- 200-card additional input hopper
- LCD colour touchscreen display
- Magnetic stripe encoding, depending on configuration
- Smart card encoding, depending on configuration
- Lamination module
Contact us to confirm compatibility and installation requirements before ordering an encoding upgrade.
Factory-fitted options — specify when ordering the printer:
- Internal scanner
- Kineclipse ribbon masking
- Mechanical lock
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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