Which ELTRON Card Printer Do You Need?

At ELTRON, we have a printer for every application. Use the convenient
chart below to match your need to the ELTRON printer that's right for you.

Print Method	Resin thermal transfer	Dye-sub./resin thermal transfer	Dye-sub./resin thermal transfer	Dye-sub./resin thermal transfer	P205: Resin thermal transfer P210: Dye-sub./resin thermal transfer	Dye-sub./resin thermal transfer
Color Capability	Monochrome 300 dpi	Full Color and monochrome 300 dpi	Full color and monochrome 300 dpi	Full color and monochrome 300 dpi	P205: Monochrome 300 dpi P210: Full color and monochrome - 300 dpi	Full color and monochrome - 300 dpi
Memory	2MB	2MB	4MB	4MB	2MB	4MB
Print Speed	3.5 seconds	25 seconds (Y,M,C,K,O)* (when batch printing)	35 seconds (Y,M,C,KOK)*	35 seconds (Y,M,C,K)*	P205: 4 seconds (monochrome) P210: 30 seconds (Y,M,C,K,O)*	30 seconds/ (YMCK/K)
Printing Sides	Single	Single	Dual	Dual	Single	Dual
Magstripe Option	X	X	X	X	X	X
Smart Card Option	X	X	X	X		X
Built-in Lamination				X		dual-sided lamination
Dimensions/ Weight	8.7"W x 7.75"D x 12.4"H - 13.4 lbs	11.8"W x 7.75"D x 8.7"H - 13.4 lbs	20.9"W x 10.17"D x 10.76"H - 27.5 lbs	31.69"W x 9.25"D x 10.43"H - 47lbs	6.7"W x 9.44"D x 7.08H" - 6.4 lbs	32.9"W x 10.9"D x 12.4"H - 62lbs
Barcodes	X	X	X	X	X	X
Edge-to-Edge Printing	X	X	X	X	X	X
Overlay Varnish or Overlaminate	Overlay Varnish: clear, genuine/ secure hologram, PCard hologram or custom	Overlay Varnish: clear, genuine/ secure hologram, PCard hologram or custom	Overlay Varnish: clear, genuine / secure hologram, PCard hologram or custom	Overlaminate 1mil clear or with hologram and Advantage Seal		Overlay Varnish: clear, genuine/secure hologram, PCard hologram or custom
Card Hopper Capacity (CR-80 Cards)	75	75	100 cards	100	50	200
LCD Display				2x32	LEDs (green, yellow, red)
Accepted Standard Card Sizes	CR-80	CR-80	CR-80	CR-80	CR-80	CR-80
Card Types	PVC, Composite PVC	PVC, Composite PVC	PVC, Composite PVC	PVC, Composite PVC	PVC, Composite PVC	PVC, Composite PVC
Interface	Parallel or Serial	Parallel or Serial	Parallel & Serial, USB (optional)	Parallel & USB	Parallel/ USB or Serial/USB	Parallel / USB
Compatibility	PC	PC	PC	PC	PC	PC
Price	$2,495	$2,895	$3,995	$6,995	P205: $1,995 P210: $2,495	$9,995

* Indicates the ribbon type and the number of ribbon panels being printerd where Y=Yellow, M=Magenta, C=Cyan, K=Resin Black, B=Dye-Sub Black, and O=Overlay

** Eltron P600 only sold for custom applications. Must consult Eltron for approval.