About ZEBRA
Zebra Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of printing, bar code and RFID chip systems. It was founded in 1969 by Edward L. Kaplan and Gerhard Cless and has since grown to more than $1 billion in sales. It is one of the leading companies in the field of stand-alone printing of plastic cards and badges.
The company offers a wide range of printers to meet all needs in terms of printing cards and plastic badges.
This article will review the main models of the ZEBRA card printer range in order to guide you in your purchasing decision.
The different models of ZEBRA card printers
ZC100 : plug-and-play
The ZC100 is a very easy-to-use, small and photo quality printer. Its mainstream design and small size make it perfect for a customer space. It is designed for businesses or retailers with a low annual print volume. The printer can accommodate modules for magnetic stripe and contact chip encoding.
Ideal for: Membership card / visitor's card / identification badge / school card
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : Single-sided
Volume: < 5000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 350 to 425 / hour Color: 150 / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) / CR70
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 258 x 157 x 383 mm / 3.9 kg
ZC300: Speed and simplicity
The ZC300 offers the same advantages as the ZC100 - a sleek design and an all-purpose size. It fits perfectly into small work spaces while offering high printing speed. Optional magnetic stripe and contact chip encoding modules enable the creation of secure ID cards.
Ideal for: Membership card / visitor's card / identification badge / school card
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : double-sided
Volume: < 5000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 900 / hour Color: 200 / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card) / CR70
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 258 x 157 x 468 mm / 3.9 kg
ZC10L : large format cards
The ZC10L is specialized in the production of large format cards and badges on demand. Particularly useful for access control at trade shows, or for security in the event industry in general. The 88 * 140 mm badges can be read from a distance and in the blink of an eye. It allows the printing of cards on demand, edge to edge, with a photo quality.
Ideal for: visitor card / identification badge / event badge / promotional badge.
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : Single-sided
Volume: < 5000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 350-425 / hour Color: 200 / hour
Card size : 88*140 mm
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg):236 x 368 x 200 mm / 3.9 kg
ZXP series 1 : Simple and efficient
The ZXP1 is ZEBRA's entry-level printer. It is designed for professionals who want to print a low volume of single-sided color or monochrome cards. It allows magnetic stripe encoding. It offers a professional quality print for a low cost and a minimal footprint.
Ideal for: Membership card / visitor's card / identification badge / school card
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : Single-sided
Volume: < 5000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 500 / hour Color: 120 / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card)
Encoding type : Magnetic tracks
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 236 x 368 x 200 mm / 5.3 kg
ZXP series 3 Compact and versatile
The ZXP3 is the big sister of the ZXP1, with an equivalent design and format. Unlike the ZXP1, it allows double-sided card printing with an annual production capacity and a higher printing speed as well as more security options (magnetic stripe encoding / contact chip, contactless). It adapts to small work spaces and is very easy to use.
Ideal for: Membership card / visitor's card / identification badge / school card
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : double-sided
Volume: 5000-10,000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 700 / hour Color: 180 / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card)
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 236 x 368 x 200 mm / 5.3 kg
ZXP series 7 : Performance and reliability
The ZXP 7 offers high-speed printing for secure cards with photo image quality. It is capable of simultaneous encoding, printing and lamination with perfect edge-to-edge printing. It offers various options such as UHF encoding and wireless connectivity, all with ease of use.
Ideal for: Membership card / identification badge / secure access control / transit passes
Technology : Direct sublimation
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : double-sided
Volume: > 10,000 / year
Speed (sides/hour): Monochrome: 1375 / hour Color: 300 / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card)
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 306 x 700 x 277mm / 12.2 kg
ZXP series 9 : Fast and ultra secure
The ZXP 9 Series is a high-end printer that offers a high level of security for your cards with its encryption, host authentication, and special holographic lamination options. It uses retransfer technology that allows printing on irregular surfaces, edge to edge with perfect quality. Simultaneous double-sided printing offers a very high production speed.
Ideal for: ID badges / Travel, gaming and event smart cards / US federal government ID cards.
Technology: Retransfer
Resolution : 300 dpi
Printing : double-sided
Volume: > 10,000 / year
Speed: Colors: 180 double-sided cards / hour
Card format : ISO CR-80 (blue card)
Encoding type: Magnetic stripes / Contact chip / Contactless chip
Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight (Kg) : 334 x 781 x 519 mm / 12.5 kg 20 kg with lamination
Official user manual in PDF (in English)
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