Primacy 2 - ID card printer | Evolis (2025)

Overview

Technical specifications

Models & options

Accessories & consumables

Overview

Primacy 2: a concentration of technology

Rewrite printing technology, scanner, 200-card feeder, colorimetric profile, Kineclipse®, digital erasing, double overlay, UV effect… Never before have we seen so many features and options in a singleID card printer.

Welcome to Primacy 2.

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PRIMACY 2:
ID CARD PRINTER FEATURES

Discover our series of videos on each Primacy 2 features, The One Choice.

200 card feeder
available as an option

Rewrite technology

YMCKOO ribbon

Kineclipse®

YMCKO ribbon & lamination module

Evolis Print Service Application

LCD Screen
available on some models or as an option

Primacy 2: Scalable ID card printer designed to last over time

With all the possibilities it offers, Primacy 2 can meet all the needs you have today. And those you have in the future too. How? Thanks to its many features that can easily be added throughout its life: double-sided printing, 200-card feeder, encoders, lamination module, LCD panel. You can install these new options yourself very easily, and from the comfort of your own premises.

The durability of Primacy 2 is also achieved thanks to its robustness. That’s why we’ve optimized the printhead protection to give it an even longer life. You can also count on the 3-year warranty and even opt for an additional extension for even more peace of mind.

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Rewrite technology: print on rewritable cards

Primacy 2 incorporates the printing technology of sublimation to create your color cards and thermal transfer for your monochrome cards. In addition to these 2 technologies, we offer you a further step. With Primacy 2, you can also print on rewritable cards with our rewrite technology. This feature, available as standard on Primacy 2, allows you to print, erase, and reprint the same card in a matter of seconds.

This economical and practical use is particularly relevant when issuing temporary cards and badges or those that are likely to be updated regularly (visitor badges, student cards, loyalty cards, etc.).

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Print your ID cards efficiently, in medium or large runs

Primacy 2 ID card printer gives you both: an output capacity suitable for medium to large runs and high quality printing.

Its printing speed of up to 280 cards per hour, combined with its 100- or 200-card feeder, are the two major assets of the Primacy 2 that allow it to reach a high level of productivity and autonomy. Alongside this, its high resolution printing mode coupled with its colorimetric profile as close to real-life colors as possible allows you to obtain a high quality rendering on all your cards.

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Optimized durability and security for your plastic ID cards and badges

From the simplest to the most secure cards, Primacy 2 can do it all. You can choose the level of security depending on your requirements:

  • Encoders: encode contact or contactless chips and magnetic strips with our various encoders. Choose the ones you need when you purchase or add them throughout the life of your Primacy 2.
  • UV effect: thanks to the specific YMCKOO ribbon, or via the overlay layer of our standard color ribbons associated with the lamination module, you can add a UV effect to your cards in order to give them a greater level of security.
  • Double overlay layer: a double overlay layer means optimized durability for your printed cards. This double layer of varnish provides enhanced wear and abrasion protection, with 3 times the abrasion resistance of standard YMCKO ribbon.
  • Lamination module: ordered at the same time as your Primacy 2 or added as needed, the lamination module allows you to integrate advanced security and protection elements (varnish, patch, or generic or custom holograms). The lamination module is the essential feature for an optimum level of security and durability.
  • Scanner: the scanner allows you to check that the elements on your cards have been printed correctly and to keep a print history.

Ensure the security of your printed data

When you personalize a card with personal data, the data is sent to the printer so that it can start the personalization. Once the printing is finished, this information is then readable on the ribbon. How can we ensure that no data remains accessible, either digitally from the printer’s memory or physically from the ribbon?

To achieve this, Primacy 2 incorporates two technologies:

  • Kineclipse®: The sensitive information on the ribbon after printing ismade illegible by a masking system.
  • Digital erasing: The data sent to the printer is automatically deleted from its memory.

Lock your Primacy 2 ID card printer

Mechanical locking by key on the Primacy 2 prevents the printer from being opened. Access to the interior of the machine and to the feeder is only possible if you are in possession of the key. In other words, consumables (cards, ribbons, etc.) and all components that could be stolen (such as encoders) are protected.

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QR codes for assistance

We’ve designed Primacy 2 to make all your printing as easy as possible. And we know you may need a little help from time to time. That’s why the LCD screen version of Primacy 2 assists you by displaying QR codes. When you need help, it displays a QR code on its screen, which you can scan to go directly to the information you need. The LCD screen is available on some models or as add-on option. The LCD screen is available on some models or as add-on option.

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Evolis High Trust:A complete range of consumables

Evolis High Trust consumables ensure high-quality printing and optimal service life for your printer. With a wide range of cards, ribbons, and cleaning kits you’re sure to find the right product for your needs.

Our selection for Primacy 2:

  • YMCKOO ribbon: a double overlay layer for double protection.
  • Ribbon cassettes for one-step installation or an EASY4PRO offer without cassette for users keen to reduce their environmental impact.

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Technical specifications

Primacy 2 card printer

Direct-to-card dye-sublimation/Resin thermal transfer/ Rewrite
Edge-to-edge printing, single or dual-sided
Customizable 300 x 600 dpi resolution (color and monochrome printing) or 300 x 1200 dpi resolution (monochrome printing only)
Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, Wifi (optional)
Feeder capacity: 200 cards (optional), Feeder capacity: 100 cards
Printing performances
Single side: 280 cards/hour
Dual side: 170 cards/hour
Dual-sided Card Lamination Module (CLM) as an option
3-year warranty
Delivered with cardPresso XXS for designing and editing badges

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This product is compatible with :

Linux

Windows

Mac

Models & options

Card printing solution – simplex printers

Primacy 2 Simplex Expert
Printer without option, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 LCD Simplex Expert
Printer with Touch Screen LCD display, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Wireless
Printer without option, USB & Wi-Fi, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Mag ISO
Printer with Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Smart Smart Card Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with OMNIKEY 5122 Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Contactless
Printer with SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Contactless
Printer with Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC EncodeSpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Scanner
Printer with Scanner feature, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Kineclipse®
Printer with Kineclipse® feature, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Lock
Printer with Mechanical lock system, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license

Card printing solution – duplex printers

Primacy 2 Duplex Expert
Printer without option, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 LCD Duplex Expert
Printer with Touch Screen LCD display, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Wireless
Printer without option, USB & Wi-Fi, with cardPresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Mag ISO
Printer with Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 LCD Duplex Expert Mag ISO
Printer with Touch Screen LCD display, Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Smart Smart Card Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 LCD Duplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with Touch Screen LCD display, Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with OMNIKEY 5122 Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Contactless
Printer with SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 LCD Duplex Expert Contactless
Printer with Touch Screen LCD display, SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Contactless
Printer with Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC EncodeSpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Mag ISO, Smart & Contactless
Printer with Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Scanner
Printer with Scanner feature, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Kineclipse®
Printer with Kineclipse® feature, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Lock
Printer with Mechanical lock system, USB & Ethernet, with cardPresso XXS software license

Options

CARD LAMINATION MODULE (CLM)
For Stand Alone use, order USB cable (ref A5017)
200 card input hopper
Touch Screen LCD Display kit
Includes Touch Screen LCD display and panel
To be installed by an ERC (Evolis Repair Center) partner
Dual-Sided upgrade kit for Primacy 2 (minimum order quantity is 4)
Magnetic ISO encoding kit
Incl. Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, flywheel
Evolis Elyctis Smart encoding kit
Incl. Evolis Elyctis Smart encoder, smart contact station, daughter board and cables
(To finalize the installation, it is necessary to order the encoder’s mounting plate: S10112)
SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP encoding kit
Incl. SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP encoder, antenna bracket, daughter board and cable
(To finalize the installation, it is necessary to order the encoder’s mounting plate: S10112)
3 SAM slots extension board kit for SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP
Evolis Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC encoding kit
Incl. Evolis Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC encoder, antenna bracket, daughter board and cable
Evolis Elyctis Dual encoding kit
Incl. Evolis Elyctis Dual (IDENTIV chipset) encoder, smart contact station, antenna bracket, daughter board and cables
(To finalize the installation, it is necessary to order the encoder’s mounting plate: S10112)
2 SAM slots extension board kit for Evolis Elyctis Dual
OMNIKEY 5122 Dual encoding kit
Incl. OMNIKEY 5122 encoder, smart contact station, antenna bracket, daughter board and cables
Encoder’s mounting plate kit
Incl. Encoder’s mounting plate, screws and rivets

Accessories & consumables

YMCKO ribbons You can use the YMCKO ribbon for every single or double-sided colour printing. Download product details
YMCKOO Ribbons The double layer of overlay brings to your printed cards an increased protection against wear and tear, and thus a better lifespan to your prints. Download product details
YMCKOK Ribbons The YMCKO-K ribbon is used for double-sided color printing with photo quality resolution for the front of the card and some black resin printing on the back. Download product details
Rewritable cards Rewritable cards are very useful when the printed data need to be updated frequently. It is a cost-effective solution that helps reducing the environment footprint. Available in 2 colors: BLACK Part # C5201 or BLUE Part # C5101. Download product details
Black monochrome ribbons The Evolis High Trust® standard monochrome ribbons are specifically engineered toprovide optimal printing quality. Available in Black, Blue, Red, Green, White, Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver, they are used to print a single color on cards. Download product details
½YMCKO Ribbons This ribbon has the same ink specifications as the standard full panel YMCKO color ribbon but the Yellow, Magenta and Cyan are half the length. Download product details
PVC blank white cards Evolis classic blank white cards, in PVC, can be used with all Evolis card printers and provide high image quality. (Part # C4001 – Part # C4002) Download product details
Paper Cards The ideal alternative to PVC for businesses wishing to reduce their plastic consumption without compromising printing quality. Download product details

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