Evolis Quantum ID Card Printer
The power of a centralized system. The flexibility of a desktop printer. This is Quantum.

Quantum, the printer to personalize cards in large quantities is now available in its latest version. Card manufacturers, bureau services, banks, universities and other organizations have the right solution to encode and print their cards and badges in volume: ID and membership cards, Loyalty cards, Transport season cards, Event passes (trade shows, concerts, etc.), Student IDs, Payment/banking cards, Calling cards, SIM cards.
The Quantum is divided into separate modules to speed up and manage different tasks (printing and encoding) simultaneously. Quantum guarantees a printing speed of at least 1000 cards per hour in monochrome (full card), and 150 cards per hour in colour
New processes and a patented encoding module for maximized throughput:
- Cards are preloaded to speed to the personalization process
- With 2 distinct modules, printing and encoding tasks are performed simultaneously
- The mag/smart encoding unit is reversible: the card is printed and encoded without having to be flipped over.
Print modes
- Color dye sublimation and monochrome thermal transfer
- Enhanced color management system for top quality pictures
- Edge-to-edge printing
- Dual-sided printing
- Integrated ribbon saver for monochrome printing
- Integrated Half Panel YMCKO picture management
Encoding module
- Reversible unit for top & bottom magnetic & smart encoding
- HiCo/LoCo Magnetic stripe encoder ISO 7811 or JIS2 * Smart contact station ISO 7816-2
- Connecting panel & mounting area for users own integration of encoding units*
- Encoding options: o Smart encoding unit PC/SC, EMV 2000-1 o Contactless encoding unit - ISO14443A & B, Mifare, DesFire o Other types upon request
Options and accessories
- Quantum Production Pack: 1 detachable card hopper, 2 cleaning rollers, 3 boxes of cleaning material
- Quantum Backup Pack: 1 printing head kit, 1 Up/Down encoding module, 1 detachable card hopper
- Detachable hopper with a capacity of 500 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
Ribbons
- 2-panel KO black monochrome ribbon - 500 cards/roll
- 5-panel YMCKO color ribbon - 500 cards/roll
- 6-panel YMCKO-K color ribbon - 500 cards/roll
- Half-panel YMCKO color ribbon - 400 cards/roll
- Black monochrome ribbon up to 3000 cards/roll
- Other ribbons - up to 1000 cards/roll (red, green, blue, white, gold and silver)
- Varnish hologram - 350 cards/roll
- Scratch-Off - up to 1000 cards/roll
- BlackWAX monochrome ribbon (for ABS & special varnished plastic cards) - up to 1000 cards/roll
- Signature panel ribbon up to 1000 cards/roll
Printing speed
- Color 1 side (YMCKO): more than 150 cards/hour
- Color 2 sides (YMCK0-K): 115 cards/hour
- Monochrome 1 side full card: more than 1000 cards/hour
Supported platforms
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bits), XP and Vista (32 & 64 bits)
- Mac OS X v10.4 and higher (upon request)
- Linux (upon request)
Software supplied
- eMedia Card Designer Software for designing and editing badges
- Compatible with Windows 7, XP and Vista 32 & 64 bits
- Connection to Microsoft Excel databases
Warranty
- Printer, print head: 1-year warranty, limited to 500 000 passes, subject to observance of specific conditions and use of Evolis genuine consumables.
- Use Evolis Genuine products for best performance and extended lifespan of your printer.
Card Types
- All PVC, Composite PVC cards, PET, ABS1 and special varnished1 cards
Card Format
- ISO CR-80 - ISO 7810 (53.98 mm x 85.60 mm - 3.375" x 2.125")
Card Thickness
- From 0.5 mm (20 mil) to 1 mm (40 mil)
Resident fonts
- Arial 100
- Arial bold 100
- Barcode - Code 39, 2/5 interleaved, Code 128, EAN13
Output hopper capacity
- 500 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
Card feeder capacity
- 500 cards (0.76 mm - 30 mil)
Printer size
- Without hoppers : 215 mm (H) x 850 mm (L) x 300 mm (W)
- With hoppers : 567 mm (H) x 850 mm (L) x 300 mm (W)
Printer weight
- 21,7 kg / 47,8 lbs (18,3 kg / 40,3 lbs without hoppers)
Connections
- USB (cable supplied)
- Ethernet TCP-IP
Electrical
- Power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 2 A
- Printer: 24 V DC, 6.25 A
Environmental
- Min/max operating temperature: 15° / 30° C (59° / 86° F)
- Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing
- Min/max storage temperature: -5° / +70° C (23° / 158° F)
- Storage humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing
- Operating ventilation: free air