Create professional, full-colour plastic cards on demand with the Evolis Badgy 200 Starter Package. This compact, all-in-one card printing solution includes the printer, card-design software, a full-colour ribbon and 100 blank PVC cards, allowing small businesses, schools, clubs and organisations to begin producing personalised cards in-house.

The Badgy 200 is designed for printing individual cards and small batches. Produce employee ID cards, membership cards, student cards, visitor badges, event passes and loyalty cards without waiting for externally printed supplies.

Its direct-to-card printing system produces full-colour, edge-to-edge designs with photographs, logos, names, identification numbers, expiry dates, barcodes and QR codes. The printer connects directly to a compatible Windows or macOS computer using the supplied USB cable.

Key Features

• Complete card printer, software and consumables starter package
• Single-sided plastic card printing
• Full-colour and monochrome printing
• Edge-to-edge card personalisation
• Up to 95 full-colour cards per hour
• Up to 325 black monochrome cards per hour
• 260 × 300 dpi print resolution
• Approximately two million printable colours
• 16 MB RAM
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• Front-loading card feeder and output hopper
• Capacity for 25 cards at 0.76 mm thickness
• Supports standard ISO CR80 PVC cards
• Automatic card-thickness adjustment
• Automatic ribbon recognition and configuration
• Evolis Badge Studio Plus software
• Import information from a database
• Compact desktop footprint
• Kensington security-lock slot
• Two-year manufacturer warranty, subject to warranty conditions

The Badgy 200 prints a full-colour YMCKO card in approximately 38 seconds and a black monochrome card in approximately 11 seconds. Actual output depends on the card design, ribbon, computer and print settings.

Complete Starter Package

The Evolis Badgy 200 Starter Package provides the essential hardware, software and consumables needed to begin printing personalised plastic cards.

The package includes:

• One Evolis Badgy 200 single-sided card printer
• Evolis Badge Studio Plus card-design software
• One YMCKO full-colour ribbon for up to 100 prints
• 100 blank white PVC cards
• One cleaning card
• USB cable
• Power supply and power cable
• Printer driver and installation resources

The included full-colour ribbon applies yellow, magenta, cyan and black elements before adding a clear protective overlay to the printed surface. Replacement ribbons, blank cards and cleaning supplies are sold separately.

Professional Cards Printed On Demand

The Badgy 200 gives organisations the flexibility to print cards only when they are required. New staff members, visitors, students or club members can receive a personalised card immediately rather than waiting for an external print order.

Each card can contain variable information such as:

• Cardholder name
• Photograph
• Employee or membership number
• Job title
• Department
• Organisation logo
• Expiry date
• Barcode
• QR code
• Emergency information
• Terms and conditions

Cards can be printed individually or produced in small batches using information imported into the included software.

Evolis Badge Studio Plus Software

The included Evolis Badge Studio Plus software allows users to create, personalise and print professional plastic cards from a compatible Windows or macOS computer.

Software capabilities include:

• Create original card designs
• Customise supplied card templates
• Add photographs, logos, text and shapes
• Add barcodes and QR codes
• Import variable information from a database
• Remove duplicate database records
• Lock card-design elements
• Protect selected elements with a password
• Create front-and-back card layouts
• Use a guided process for manually printing both sides
• Import contact details using the supported vCard feature
• Print individual cards or small card batches

The Badgy 200 remains a physically single-sided printer. When information is required on the reverse, the card must be turned and reinserted manually. The software’s two-sided design tools do not convert the printer into an automatic duplex model.

Compact and Easy to Operate

The Badgy 200 is smaller than an A4 sheet of paper, making it suitable for reception desks, school offices, retail counters, club administration areas and other workspaces where room is limited.

Cards are loaded into the feeder at the front of the printer and collected from the front output hopper. Print ribbons are supplied in a cassette for straightforward installation and are automatically recognised by the printer.

The printer installs and operates similarly to a standard desktop office printer, making it a practical entry-level option for organisations without specialist card-production experience.

Edge-to-Edge Card Printing

Unlike the Badgy 100, the Badgy 200 provides edge-to-edge printing. The printed design can extend across the usable face of the card, creating a more polished and professional appearance.

As with other direct-to-card printers, a very small unprinted variation may occasionally remain at an edge because of card tolerances and the printing process. Designs requiring guaranteed over-the-edge coverage or highly precise border alignment may require a retransfer card printer.

Ideal For

• Employee ID cards
• Staff identification badges
• Membership cards
• Gym and fitness cards
• Club and association cards
• School student cards
• Library cards
• Visitor badges
• Contractor identification
• Volunteer identification
• Event passes
• Conference badges
• Loyalty and rewards cards
• Customer identification cards
• Small-batch promotional cards

Technical Specifications

Solution type: Complete entry-level plastic card printing package
Printer model: Evolis Badgy 200
Print capability: Single-sided, edge-to-edge printing
Printing technology: Direct-to-card colour dye sublimation and monochrome thermal transfer
Colour capability: Full colour and monochrome
Print resolution: 260 × 300 dpi
Printable colours: Approximately two million
Full-colour YMCKO speed: Approximately 38 seconds per card or up to 95 cards per hour
Black monochrome speed: Approximately 11 seconds per card or up to 325 cards per hour
Printer memory: 16 MB RAM
Connectivity: USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 3.0 connections
Card feeder: 25 cards at 0.76 mm or up to 40 cards at 0.50 mm
Output hopper: 25 cards at 0.76 mm or up to 40 cards at 0.50 mm
Card format: ISO CR80 / ISO 7810, 85.60 × 53.98 mm
Card thickness: 0.50 to 0.76 mm
Card material: Compatible PVC cards
Thickness adjustment: Automatic
Security: Kensington security-lock slot
Printer dimensions: Approximately 148 × 200 × 276 mm
Printer weight: Approximately 1.67 kg
Operating temperature: 15°C to 30°C
Operating humidity: 20% to 65%, non-condensing
Included software: Evolis Badge Studio Plus
Included colour ribbon: YMCKO ribbon for up to 100 single-sided prints
Included cards: 100 blank white PVC cards
Warranty: Two years for the printer and printhead, subject to manufacturer terms and use of approved consumables

Why Choose the Evolis Badgy 200 Starter Package?

The Badgy 200 is an economical option for organisations that need professional cards but do not require the speed, network connectivity or capacity of a larger production printer.

Its starter package removes the need to purchase the initial cards, colour ribbon and software separately. The compact design, USB connection and template-based software make it particularly suitable for first-time card printer users.

Choose the Badgy 200 when you need:

• An affordable entry-level ID card printer
• Professional edge-to-edge colour cards
• Low-volume or occasional card production
• A complete package with starter consumables
• Simple USB connection to one computer
• Database import for small card batches
• A compact printer for limited workspaces

Businesses producing cards frequently, requiring automatic double-sided printing or sharing the printer over a network may be better suited to an Evolis Primacy 2 model.

Order the Evolis Badgy 200 Starter Package from Label Power for expert product support and Australia-wide delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the Evolis Badgy 200 Starter Package?

The package includes the Badgy 200 printer, Evolis Badge Studio Plus software, one YMCKO colour ribbon for up to 100 prints, 100 blank PVC cards, a cleaning card, USB cable, power supply and installation resources.

What types of cards can the Badgy 200 print?

The Badgy 200 can produce employee ID cards, membership cards, student cards, visitor badges, event passes, loyalty cards and other personalised plastic cards.

Does the Badgy 200 print in full colour?

Yes. It supports full-colour dye-sublimation printing and monochrome thermal-transfer printing. The starter package includes a full-colour YMCKO ribbon for up to 100 cards.

Does the Badgy 200 print to the edge of the card?

Yes. The Badgy 200 provides edge-to-edge direct-to-card printing, offering a more professional finish than the bordered output of the Badgy 100.

Does it print both sides automatically?

No. The Badgy 200 is a single-sided printer. To print the reverse, the card must be manually turned and reinserted.

Evolis Badge Studio Plus includes tools for designing both sides and guiding the manual two-sided printing process, but the printer does not automatically flip the card.

How quickly does it print cards?

It prints a full-colour card in approximately 38 seconds, providing output of up to 95 colour cards per hour. Black monochrome cards can be printed in approximately 11 seconds, or up to 325 cards per hour.

What card size does it accept?

It accepts standard ISO CR80 cards measuring approximately 85.60 × 53.98 mm, which is the same general size as a bank card.

How many cards fit in the feeder?

The feeder holds 25 standard 0.76 mm cards or up to 40 thinner 0.50 mm cards. The output hopper has a corresponding capacity.

Can I import member or employee information?

Yes. Evolis Badge Studio Plus supports database importing, allowing variable names, identification numbers and other information to be applied to card designs.

Can I print photographs and barcodes?

Yes. Designs can include photographs, organisation logos, text, barcodes, QR codes and other graphic elements.

Does the printer connect through Ethernet or Wi-Fi?

No. The standard Badgy 200 uses a direct USB connection. Ethernet and Wi-Fi are not included.

Can several computers share the printer?

The standard configuration is designed for direct USB connection to one compatible computer. It does not include integrated Ethernet or Wi-Fi network connectivity.

Is the Badgy 200 suitable for high-volume production?

It is designed primarily for individual cards and small batches. Organisations producing larger volumes should consider a higher-capacity model such as the Evolis Primacy 2.

Does it work with Windows and macOS?

Evolis provides Badgy software and drivers for supported Windows and macOS versions. Compatibility should be confirmed for the specific operating-system version before installation.

Can it print access-control cards?

The Badgy 200 can print the surface of compatible pre-encoded access cards, provided their material, dimensions and thickness meet printer requirements. It does not include magnetic-stripe, contact-chip or contactless-card encoding hardware.

Can it print ordinary paper?

No. The Badgy 200 is designed for compatible CR80 PVC plastic cards rather than sheets of paper.

How many cards can be printed with the included supplies?

The included YMCKO ribbon and blank-card pack provide supplies for up to 100 single-sided full-colour cards.

What consumables need replacing?

The main replacement consumables are Badgy colour or monochrome ribbons, compatible blank cards and approved cleaning supplies.

How long is the warranty?

The current manufacturer datasheet specifies a two-year warranty covering the printer and printhead, subject to the warranty conditions, required maintenance and use of approved Badgy ribbons.