EVOLIS printers : The different models

EVOLIS offers a wide range of plastic card printers meeting all types of needs in terms of stand-alone printing solutions. Each model meets a specific use and comes with many personalization options (single-sided, double-sided, magnetic or chip encoding ...)

This article aims at presenting the different EVOLIS printers and their applications. For more general information on the technologies and characteristics of card printers, please consult our dedicated guide. (link to be integrated when the article on printers will be online).

About EVOLIS

EVOLIS is a French company specialized in the design and marketing of decentralized printing solutions for plastic cards and badges.

Created in 2000 by professionals of the plastic card world, the company has rapidly developed and is now a major actor of the sector.

Their wide range of printers covers the entire spectrum of printing possibilities, from the simple and affordable Badgy200 to the high-end Core printer, which offers ultra-secure cards.

The EVOLIS range of printers

EVOLIS offers printers for every type of customer, from small businesses to administrations and large groups

Badgy200 printer: simple and affordable

The Badgy200 is the entry-level model from EVOLIS. It has a limited number of options but offers professional quality printing at a low cost. It is a turnkey solution, easy to use, perfect for associations or small businesses with a low volume of cards produced per year.

The Badgy200 ideal for : School cards / Membership cards / Business cards

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution : 260*300 dpi

Printing : Single-sided

Volume: < 500 / year

Speed (face): Monochrome: 325 / hour Color: 95 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type : No encoding

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg): 148 x 200 x 276 mm / 1.665 kg

Tattoo Printer : Rewritable cards

The Tattoo rewrite printer, as its name indicates, allows the production of rewritable plastic cards. It is recommended for the use of temporary cards or cards requiring regular information changes. Each card can be rewritten up to 500 times, which allows great flexibility and a considerable saving in blank cards. 

Ideal for : Club card / Loyalty card / Pass (amusement park, ski) / Visitor badge

Technology: Direct thermal printing and erasing

Resolution : 300 dpi

Printing : Single-sided

Volume: 5000 - 30,000 / year

Speed (face) : 300 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type : magnetic stripe / contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 166 x 290 x 187 mm / 2.4 kg

Zenius Printer: Compact and flexible

The Zenius printer is a simple and complete model, its compact design integrates perfectly into small work spaces. It allows the printing of all types of plastic cards and especially those with an encoding system for the production of secure access cards.

It offers great flexibility for a reasonable price.

Ideal for : Identification card / Transport card / Membership card, loyalty

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution : 300 dpi

Printing : Single-sided

Volume: 500 - 5000 / year

Speed: Monochrome: 400-500 / hour Color: 120-150 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg): 195 x 205 x 315 mm / 3.3 kg

Primacy Printer: Fast and Versatile

The Primacy is a mid-range model that can print all types of cards in series at high speed. It is available in single and double sided and is upgradeable with modules allowing the addition of all types of encodings for high security.  

Ideal for: Transit passes / Payment cards / Student cards / Access badges

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution: 300*600 dpi in color and 300*1200 dpi in monochrome

Printing: Single and double sided

Volume: > 30,000 / year

Speed (face): Monochrome: 1000 / hour Color: 225 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 247 x 205 x 383 mm / 4.11 kg

Quantum Printer: High volume printing

The Quantum is the stand-alone printing solution for high volume printing needs.

Capable of printing more than 1,000 units per hour, theEvolis Quantum printer has two 500-card feeders for industrial production.

The Quantum is robust and can print over 100,000 cards per year.    

Ideal for : Event badges / Transit passes / Payment cards / Phone cards / Loyalty cards / Access badges

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution : 300 dpi

Printing: Single and double sided

Volume: > 30,000 / year

Speed (face): Monochrome: 1000 / hour Color: 150 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 215 x 300 x 850 / 21.7 kg

Avansia Printer: High Definition

TheAvansia printer is a high-end card printer using retransfer printing technology. This technology allows the production of high quality plastic cards with a resolution of 600dpi (double that of conventional printers) as well as perfect edge-to-edge printing.

The Avansia is also very robust, its print head is guaranteed for life.

Ideal for: Employee badges / Secure access badges / Student cards / Payment cards / Loyalty cards / Gift cards / National ID cards / Driver's licenses.

Technology: Retransfer

Resolution : 600 dpi

Printing: Single and double sided

Volume: > 30,000/ year

Speed (face): Colors: 144 / hour (96 in double sided)

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 436 x 340 x 297 / 20 kg

Core Printer: Ultra secure

TheCore printer is the most secure model of the EVOLIS range. It allows to produce single and double sided color plastic cards with lamination, laser engraving and data encoding, in a single pass!

It also allows double-sided lamination of cards. It combines all the security possibilities available on the market.

To learn more about the security options of the Core printer printer, please visit the the official Evolis website.

This model is recommended for the production of ultra secure badges and cards.  

Ideal for : National ID cards / Driving licenses / Access control badges

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution : 300 dpi

Printing: Single and double sided

Volume: > 30,000 / year

Speed (side): Color: 70 / hour (with laser engraving and lamination)

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 480 x 280 x 940 mm / 38.5 kg

Privelio printer : Specialized in bank cards

The Privelio is a printer specialized in the instant production of personalized financial cards. It follows the international security recommendations in this field.

Ideal for : Credit / debit cards

Technology : Sublimation

Resolution: 300*600 dpi in color and 300*1200 dpi in monochrome

Printing: Single and double sided

Volume: > 30,000 / year

Speed (face): Color: 75 / hour Monochrome: 110 / hour

Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) - ISO 7810 (53.98 x 85.60 mm)

Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip

Card life : 1 to 3 years

Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 336 x 407 x 630 mm / 32.5 kg

Find the models d'Evolis printers and many others on the d'Elliaden website.