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Black rectangular card printer with front output slot

Evolis

Evolis Primacy 2 PM2-0001-A single-sided card printer

SKU CH-DD39-MKF5G MPN PM2-0001-A

Single-sided thermal card printer with USB and Ethernet connectivity, printing up to 210 colour or 280 monochrome cards per hour at 300×1200 dpi

  • Interface typeUSB (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0); Ethernet TCP-IP, 10BaseT, 100BAseT
  • Printing methodThermal
  • Max monochrome resolution300 × 300 dpi (dots per inch) for standard color and monochr
  • Sharp colour cards at 300 × 300 dpi
  • Crisp mono text at 300 × 1200 dpi
  • Fast colour output up to 210 cards per hour
  • Quick mono runs up to 280 cards per hour
  • Wired network ready via USB and Ethernet

Single-sided card printer

The Evolis Primacy 2 PM2-0001-A is a thermal dye-sublimation printer designed for on-site ID badge production. It suits offices, schools and event organisers that need colour or monochrome cards printed one side at a time. Buyers who require dual-sided output in a single pass cannot use this model.

USB and Ethernet connectivity

The printer connects through USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 ports and Ethernet TCP-IP at 10BaseT or 100BaseT speeds. This combination lets it sit on a shared network or attach directly to a workstation. Environments that depend on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth links will need a different solution.

Straightforward setup

Driver installation follows the standard USB or network printer workflow on supported operating systems. The Ethernet traffic LED helps confirm link status during first configuration. Missing the correct driver version for the host OS is the most common cause of initial print failures.

How it compares

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Price $1,296.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 71 comparable items (median $601.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameEvolis
Product linePM2-0001-A
Model namePM2-0001-A
Part numberPM2-0001-A
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0); Ethernet TCP-IP, 10BaseT, 100BAseT (Traffic Led)
Size & build
Shipping weight6.47 kg
Package size508 × 330 × 330 mm
More details
Printing methodThermal

Questions about this item

What does 300×1200 dpi enhanced monochrome resolution actually look like on an ID card?

At 300×1200 dpi the printer lays down much finer dots for black text and barcodes, so small fonts and dense 1D or 2D codes stay sharp and scannable on the finished card.

How does the USB 1.0 through 3.0 and 10/100 Ethernet mix limit real-world throughput?

The USB port negotiates at the highest common version between printer and host, while the 10/100 Ethernet caps network print jobs at 100 Mbps regardless of faster LAN segments.

What clearance does the single-sided Primacy 2 need on a desk or shelf?

The unit is a compact desktop device; allow a few centimetres at the rear for the USB and Ethernet cables and enough front space for the output hopper to eject cards cleanly.

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