Create professional, full-colour membership cards in-house with the Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Expert ID Card Printer. Designed for medium to high-volume card production, this reliable desktop printer automatically prints both sides of each card, helping clubs, gyms, associations, schools and membership organisations produce durable, personalised cards efficiently.

The Primacy 2 uses direct-to-card dye-sublimation and resin thermal-transfer technology to produce sharp photographs, detailed branding, clear text, barcodes and QR codes. Add member names, photographs, membership numbers, expiry dates, access details and organisation branding to standard CR80 plastic cards.

With USB and Ethernet connectivity, the Primacy 2 Duplex Expert can be connected directly to a computer or shared across a network. The included Evolis ID-ALL Starter software provides an easy way to design and print customised membership cards.

Key Features

• Automatic dual-sided membership card printing
• Full-colour, edge-to-edge card personalisation
• Prints up to 170 dual-sided colour cards per hour
• Standard 300 × 300 dpi print resolution
• Enhanced resolution options for colour and monochrome printing
• 100-card input feeder and 100-card output hopper
• USB and Ethernet connectivity
• Supports photographs, logos, text, barcodes and QR codes
• Compatible with standard CR80-sized plastic cards
• Rewritable card printing capability
• Digital erasing helps remove sensitive print data from printer memory
• Includes Evolis ID-ALL Starter card design software
• Three-year manufacturer warranty

Professional Membership Cards Printed On Demand

The Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Expert allows organisations to issue membership cards immediately without outsourcing production. Cards can be printed individually for new members or produced in larger batches for renewals, events and membership drives.

Automatic duplex printing makes it easy to use both sides of the card. Display the member’s photograph, name and organisation branding on the front, while using the reverse for membership conditions, contact information, barcodes, QR codes or expiry details.

Ideal For

• Gym and fitness membership cards
• Club and association cards
• Loyalty and rewards cards
• Sporting organisation memberships
• Library cards
• School and university identification
• Employee and volunteer identification
• Visitor and event credentials
• Community organisation membership cards

Technical Specifications

Printing method: Direct-to-card dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer
Print capability: Automatic single- or dual-sided, edge-to-edge printing
Standard resolution: 300 × 300 dpi
Enhanced resolution: Up to 300 × 600 dpi for colour and monochrome printing
Monochrome resolution: Up to 300 × 1200 dpi
Dual-sided colour speed: Up to 170 cards per hour
Single-sided colour speed: Up to 280 cards per hour with compatible ribbon configuration
Card feeder: 100 cards
Output hopper: 100 cards
Card format: ISO CR80, 85.6 × 53.98 mm
Card thickness: 0.25 to 1.25 mm
Connectivity: USB and Ethernet
Printer memory: 32 MB RAM
Compatible operating systems: Windows, macOS and Linux
Included software: Evolis ID-ALL Starter Edition
Warranty: Three years

Why Choose the Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Expert?

The Primacy 2 Duplex Expert combines fast card production, automatic double-sided printing and flexible card design capabilities in a compact desktop unit. It is an excellent choice for Australian organisations that require consistent, professional membership cards without relying on an external printing provider.

Order the Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Expert membership card printer from Label Power for expert product support and Australia-wide delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Evolis Primacy 2 suitable for membership cards?

Yes. The Primacy 2 Duplex Expert is designed to print personalised plastic cards containing member photographs, names, numbers, barcodes, QR codes, expiry dates and organisation branding.

Does the Primacy 2 print both sides automatically?

Yes. This Duplex Expert model includes automatic double-sided printing, allowing the front and back of each membership card to be printed in one production process.

Can multiple users access the printer?

Yes. Ethernet connectivity allows the printer to be connected to a compatible business network, while USB supports direct connection to a computer.

What card size does it use?

The printer accepts standard CR80 cards measuring approximately 85.6 × 53.98 mm—the same general size as a bank card.

Does the printer include card-design software?

Yes. The Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex Expert includes an ID-ALL Starter Edition software licence for designing and printing personalised cards.