Evolis Zenius 2 vs Primacy 2 vs Agilia: Which Evolis Card Printer Should You Buy?

Quick answer: The three Evolis printers form a ladder. The Zenius 2 is a compact single-sided direct-to-card printer for small and medium runs (180 colour cards per hour). The Primacy 2 is the high-volume direct-to-card workhorse, single or dual-sided, up to 280 cards per hour, with lamination and security options. The Agilia is Evolis’s 600 […]

Safe Lock Types Compared: Key, Combination, Electronic, Biometric and Dual Locks

Quick answer: There are six safe lock types: cylinder, double-bit key, mechanical combination (dial), electronic keypad, biometric (fingerprint), and dual or time-delay systems that combine two. For most homes and small businesses in Saudi Arabia, an electronic lock is the best balance of speed, user codes and anti-tamper features. A double-bit key lock is the […]

Direct-to-Card vs Retransfer Card Printers: Fin-CP, Primacy 2 and Bravo RTAI Compared

Quick answer: A direct-to-card (DTC) printer prints straight onto the card: it is faster and cheaper per card, and right for most staff, student and membership cards. A retransfer printer prints onto a clear film and fuses it to the card: it gives sharper, over-the-edge, more durable cards and handles smart cards and special materials. […]

HID Fargo ID Card Printers Compared: DTC1250e vs DTC4500e vs HDP5000e vs HDP6600

Quick answer: For a school or small office printing 500 to 2,000 cards a year, the HID Fargo DTC1250e is the right choice. For higher daily volume with lamination, choose the DTC4500e. For smart and proximity cards that need edge-to-edge, high-definition printing, choose the retransfer HDP5000e. For more than 30,000 cards a year at 600 […]