Evolis Card Printer Comparison: The Best ID Solutions for UK Businesses

Choosing the right plastic card printer is a critical decision for your organisation’s security and professional image. As an official Silver Status Evolis Reseller in the UK, we know that with so many models available, it can be difficult to identify which one offers the best return on investment.

In this guide, we compare the current Evolis line-up—from the entry-level Badgy 200 to the high-definition Agilia—and answer the most common troubleshooting questions we hear from our UK customers.

Evolis Printer Comparison: At a Glance

Whether you are printing 50 staff ID cards a year or 50,000 membership cards, there is a specific model designed for your volume.

Which Evolis Model Suits Your Needs?

Evolis Badgy 200: For Small Businesses

The Badgy 200 is designed as a "plug-and-play" kit for small businesses. It is popular with UK primary schools and local sports clubs because it includes everything you need in one box: the printer, design software, 100 blank cards, and a colour ribbon.

Evolis Zenius: Professionalism on a Budget

Despite the low price point, the Zenius is a serious piece of kit. It is perfect for "on-demand" printing at reception desks or for printing high-quality price tags for food labelling (fully compliant with UK food safety standards).

Evolis Primacy 2: Medium-to-Large Organisations

The Primacy 2 is the most popular choice for UK medium-to-large organisations. It offers fast speeds and enhanced security features like "digital erasing," which ensures that sensitive data (such as names and photos) is wiped from the printer's memory after the job is finished.

Evolis Agilia: The Gold Standard in Retransfer

For those who require "over-the-edge" printing with no white border, the Agilia is the answer. It uses 600dpi retransfer technology, making it the top choice for government-grade IDs, high-security access control, and premium loyalty cards.

FAQ

As an authorised partner, we provide technical support for all our hardware. Here are the most frequent queries we help our customers resolve:

"My Evolis ribbon has snapped mid-print. Why?"

This is often caused by the "Printhead Power" being set too high for the environment. In colder UK offices, the printer may overcompensate with heat.

• The Fix: Open the Evolis Print Center, go to 'Settings', and slightly reduce the Contrast/Luminosity. Always ensure you are using genuine Evolis "High Trust" ribbons to prevent snapping.

"The printer shows a 'Mechanical Error' or card jam."

Card jams usually occur if the rollers haven't been cleaned or if you are using low-quality, "dusty" blank cards.

• The Fix: Never use force to remove a card. Press the power button once to try and cycle the card through. If that fails, use an official Evolis T-Card cleaning kit to clear the path and clean the rollers.

"I have white lines or streaks on my printed cards."

White lines usually mean dust has settled on the printhead or a pixel has blown.

• The Fix: Perform a "Deep Clean" using the cleaning swab from your maintenance kit. If the line stays in exactly the same place across different cards, the printhead may be damaged. Contact our support team to discuss a replacement under your UK warranty.

"Does my printer need a firmware update?"

If your printer isn't recognising a new ribbon, it often needs a firmware refresh to recognise the latest "High Trust" chips.

• The Fix: Download the Evolis Premium Suite and check for updates. Keeping your firmware current ensures compatibility with the latest ribbons and software security patches.

Why Buy From a Silver Status Reseller?

When you buy from Pos-Hardware Ltd, you aren't just getting a box; you’re getting UK-based expertise. We offer:

• Next Working Day Delivery (Availability dependent).

• Genuine UK Stock with full manufacturer warranties.

• Trade-In Discounts: Save significantly when you upgrade your old Evolis or competitor printer.