Evolis ID Card Printers

Evolis provides two different solutions to suit different needs. Retransfer printers are ideal for anyone that needs to print a large number of cards on a regular basis, or for anyone that will be printing onto access control cards. For lower print volumes, dye sublimation (also known as direct-to-card or DTC) is a more cost-effective solution with great results.

Retransfer printers have a high cost of ownership over dye sublimation printers, but produce better, more consistent results, with the lowest error rate. If you're looking to print complex artwork, printers like the Evolis Agilia or Avansia are ideal.

To get such consistent results, these printers employ a two step production method. First, the printer uses a YMCKO or single colour ribbon to create your card design on a clear film, which is then transferred onto the surface of the ID card using heat. This method makes retransfer ideal for printing onto cards that may have an uneven surface, such as access control cards. It also allows for over-the-edge printing, where the artwork fills the entire surface of the card.

Evolis retransfer printers are typically dual sided to allow content on both sides of the card.

These types offer a lower cost of ownership, as they have a much simpler process to produce identity cards. The dye is transferred from the ribbons to the plastic or paper card by means of heated printheads, with different temperatures creating different hues of colour. These colour variations allow for realistic matching on logos and photos, but offer less clarity on fine details and complex patterns.

Evolis dye sublimation printers, such as the Primacy 2 and Zenius, are ideal for businesses and organisations that are looking to print quality cards on a budget. Alternatively, if your business is looking for an ultra cost-effective solution, the Evolis Badgy 200 printer is the perfect solution due to it's reliability, performance and print straight out of the box bundle.

Evolis ID printers have a number of built-in and optional security features that provide increased safety for your organisation. 

Kineclipse® masks any data left imprinted on your printer ribbons after your cards have been printed, allowing for safe disposal without the risk of the data falling into the wrong hands. You can also upgrade with a mechanical lock that prevents the machine from being opened, or a Kensington lock that ensures the unit cannot be removed from its position within the environment..

Other digital safety options are also available to upgrade, such as digital erasing. This removes any data stored in the internal memory of the device.

Most Evolis printers come with a comprehensive range of encoding upgrades and support for smart cards. If you have an existing access control system, Evolis printers allow you to add smart card capabilities to your printed cards with a range of modules, from brands such as Elatec, HID, SpringCard and more.

Please note that the Evolis Zenius Classic does not include upgrade options.

Alongside the base range of Evolis ID card printers, we stock a selection of specialist upgrades that can be added to improve your device's performance. Reduce wasted lead time by upgrading the capacity of your input hopper, or integrate durability with card lamination modules (CLM).

You can also expand your device's capabilities as your organisation's ID card printing demands change, by adding field-upgradable modules or dual-sided capabilities to your single-sided device.

We stock a full range of Evolis accessories, including genuine branded consumables and essential maintenance kits to keep your device performing in top condition. If you expect to transport your set-up to events or different locations, you can purchase dust covers and carry cases to maintain its safety and print quality. Shop the range today.

As an industry leader for over 20 years, ID Card Centre only sell genuine Evolis card printers at a great price. We guarantee the quality of the products we supply and our experienced team will always be on hand to help you with any specific requirements you may have. For more information or to discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch. We'll be happy to help.