Primacy 2 ID Card Printer
The Evolis Primacy2 card printer is a high-end ID Card Printer device that can produce secure printed ID plastic cards with cutting edge technologies. This flexible and easy to use ID Card Printer can be upgraded with cutting edge technologies like magnetic stripes (for added security), smart contacts plus ‘smart contactless’ encoding turning the Primacy2 Card Printer system into the ideal desktop solution for issuing accurate identity cards on demand!
High-performance Card Printer for today and the Future
It’s easy to see how Primacy 2 can meet your needs. It has so many features and options that you’ll be able to do anything from adding double-sided printing, to 200 card feeder encoders lamination module LCD panel installation onsite all within the comfort of home!
The durability of Primacy 2 is achieved thanks to its robustness. That’s why we have optimized the printhead protection, giving it an even longer life and 3-year warranty as well! You can also opt for additional peace in mind with our standard extensions that will help you throughout your journey.
A superior collection of card printing 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 single card printer.
Welcome to Primacy 2.
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
Blank White Cards
100 Blank White Cards supplied with Primacy2
Card design software
Cardpresso XXS version supplied with Primacy 2 printers
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
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
Print direct from your Android tablet or smartphone. Ask about the wireless Primacy2.
Kineclipse Data Protection
Need added data protection security? The Kineclipse option erases critical data from the ribbon.
The perfect ID card printer
- Transportation passes
- Payment cards
- Identification badges
- Staff ID card
- Visitor cards
- Photo membership cards
- Food price tags
- Employee ID Card
- as well as multi-feature cards: Student cards for example
Warranty
The Primacy membership loyalty card printers proudly carry the stamp of Evolis’ strong commitment to reliability, and benefit from a 3 year warranty.
Compatible with Black Flex ribbon and pre-printed cards


Choosing between quantity and quality is no longer a probem.
The Primacy 2’s printing speed of up to 280 cards per hour, combined with its 100- or 200 card feeder are the two major assets that allow it reach high levels of productivity and autonomy. Alongside this are its colourimetric profile as close real-life colors as possible which allows you to obtain high-quality rendering on all your Cards.
Lock your Primacy 2 to better protect it.

The printer is protected by a mechanical locking system that only allows access with the key. The interior and all components are safe from tampering or theft because they’re locked up tight! so consumables (cards, ribbons, etc.) and all components that could be stolen (such as encoders) are protected.
Need help? Scan the QR code!

We know that printing can be a little tricky for some people, which is why we designed Primacy 2 with an easy-to-use interface and helpful QR codes. If you ever need help from your computer version of the program or anything else just scan this code on its LCD screen!