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Primacy 2 ID Card Printer

The Evolis Primacy2 is a premium desktop ID card printer designed for fast, secure, and high-quality plastic card production. Built for flexibility and ease of use, it supports advanced upgrade options such as magnetic stripe encoding, smart chip integration, and contactless card technology. With these enhancements, the Primacy2 becomes a powerful, all-in-one solution for issuing professional and secure ID cards whenever you need them.

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High-performance Card Printer for today and the Future

Primacy 2 makes meeting your card printing needs effortless. With its impressive range of features, you can customize it to your exact requirements—from duplex (double-sided) printing and high-capacity 200-card feeders to encoder modules, lamination options, and even an LCD display. Best of all, many upgrades can be installed right where you are—no need to leave your workspace.

Built for long-term performance, Primacy 2 stands out with its rugged design. We’ve enhanced the printhead protection to maximize longevity, backed by a solid 3-year warranty. For added assurance, extended warranty plans are also available, ensuring reliable support throughout your device’s lifespan.

A superior collection of card printing technology

Packed with advanced printing capabilities, integrated scanner, 200-card input hopper, precise color calibration, Kineclipse® security, digital data wiping, dual-layer printing, and eye-catching UV effects—no card printer has ever offered this level of functionality in one machine.

Introducing Primacy 2: the future of card printing starts here.

Primacy2 ID Card Printer Brochure

Primacy2 ID Card Printer Production Packs now available!

Primacy2 ID Card printer

Ethernet and USB as standard. Works with Windows 10 & Apple Mac

Colour ribbon

200 cards per roll

White PET cards CR80

Blank White Cards

100 Blank White Cards supplied with Primacy2

Card design software

Cardpresso XXS version supplied with Primacy 2 printers

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Technical specifications

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
Card printing solution – simplex printers
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert
Printer without option, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Wireless
Printer without option, USB & Wi-Fi, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Mag ISO
Printer with Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Smart Smart Card Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with OMNIKEY 5122 Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Contactless
Printer with SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
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 licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Kineclipse®
Printer with Kineclipse® feature, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Simplex Expert Lock
Printer with Mechanical lock system, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence

Card printing solution – duplex printers
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert
Printer without option, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
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 licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Smart Smart Card Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless (IDENTIV chipset) Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Smart & Contactless
Printer with OMNIKEY 5122 Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Contactless
Printer with SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Contactless
Printer with Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC EncodeSpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
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 licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Scanner
Printer with Scanner feature, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Kineclipse®
Printer with Kineclipse® feature, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence
Primacy 2 Duplex Expert Lock
Printer with Mechanical lock system, USB & Ethernet, with Cardpresso XXS software licence

Options
CARD LAMINATION MODULE (CLM).
For Stand Alone use, order USB cable (ref A5017)
200 cards input hopper
Dual-Sided upgrade kit for Primacy 2
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
CAEN RFID UHF R1230CB FCC encoding kit
Incl. CAEN RFID UHF FCC encoder, antenna bracket, daughter board and cable
(To finalize the installation, it is necessary to order the encoder’s mounting plate: S10112)
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

Primacy2 - Quick installation Guide

Primacy2 - How to install ribbon and cards

Primacy2 - How to Perform Routine Clean

Primacy2 - How to Perform Advanced Clean

Primacy2 - How to clean print head

Primacy2 - How to set colour profile

Primacy2 - How to repair broken ribbon

Primacy2 - How to set re-write mode

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Primacy2 - New Features

200 Card Hopper (Option)

Available for high volume card printing, the 200 card hopper option will boost your Primacy2 capacity

Re-Write Technology

Two printing technologies within one printer. The Primacy2 comes supplied with Re-Write card printing capabilities.

Print from Android Device

Easily print straight from your Android phone or tablet. Discover the wireless capabilities of the Primacy2 printer.

Kineclipse Data Protection

Looking for enhanced data protection? The Kineclipse feature securely removes sensitive information directly from the ribbon.

The perfect ID card printer

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Warranty

The Primacy loyalty card printers reflect Evolis’ unwavering dedication to dependable performance and come backed by a full 3-year warranty.

They are fully compatible with Black Flex ribbons and pre-printed card stock.

Choosing between quantity and quality is no longer a probem.

With a printing capacity of up to 280 cards per hour and a choice between a 100- or 200-card input hopper, the Primacy 2 is built for exceptional productivity and operational independence. Its advanced color management system delivers lifelike color accuracy, ensuring vibrant, high-definition results on every card you print.

Lock your Primacy 2 to better protect it.

The printer features a secure mechanical lock, granting access only to those with the designated key. This locking mechanism safeguards the internal components and consumables—like cards, ribbons, and encoders—ensuring they remain protected from unauthorized access, tampering, or theft.

Need help? Scan the QR code!

Printing doesn’t have to be complicated — that’s why we created Primacy 2 with simplicity in mind. Its intuitive interface and built-in QR codes make it easy to get the support you need. Just scan the code displayed on the LCD screen to access assistance or connect with the desktop software instantly.

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