ID Card

ZC300 Series

Compact Card Printer

The ZC300 Series compact card printers deliver ground-breaking simplicity, security and connectivity for ID card printing. Easy to set up and use, these printers produce high-quality cards for employee IDs, visitor badges, loyalty cards and more. Dual-sided printing available with the ZC350 model.

ZC300 Series
Key Features

ZC300 Series

Simple Setup

Intuitive ribbon and card loading for quick, error-free setup in minutes

Dual-Sided Printing

ZC350 model offers automatic dual-sided card printing

Smart Card Encoding

Optional contact and contactless smart card encoding

Ethernet & USB

Standard Ethernet and USB connectivity; optional Wi-Fi

Print DNA

Cloud-ready management and security software suite

Compact Design

Small footprint fits on any desk or reception counter

Technical Specifications

ZC300 Series

Print MethodDye-sublimation / thermal transfer
Resolution300 dpi
Print SpeedUp to 200 cards/hour (single-sided color)
Card TypesCR-80 PVC, PVC composite, PET
ConnectivityEthernet, USB 2.0; optional Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
EncodingOptional magnetic stripe, contact/contactless smart card
ModelsZC300, ZC350 (dual-sided)
Warranty2 years (printer), 2 years or 20,000 cards (printhead)
Ideal Applications

ZC300 Series

  • Employee ID cards
  • Visitor management
  • Loyalty programs
  • Access control
  • Student ID cards
Full Specifications

Complete Specification Sheet

SpecificationValue
Media Specifications
Ribbon DescriptionCartridge Image Count
YMCKO*200
YMCKO*300
YMCKOK*200
½ YMCKO*400
½ YMCKOKO*250
KrO*700
KdO*700
Black Monochrome*2000
Black Monochrome1500
White Monochrome*1500
Red Monochrome1500
Blue Monochrome1500
Gold Monochrome1500
Silver Monochrome1500
Operating Characteristics
Operating Temp.59º F to 95º F/15º C to 35º C
Storage Temp.23º F to 158º F/-5º C to 70º C
Operating Humidity20% to 80% non-condensing
Media Storage— Temperature: 41º F to 77º F/5º C to 25º C
— Humidity: 35% to 65% non-condensing
ElectricalAuto-switching single-phase AC powerOperating range: 90-132VAC and 190-264VAC RMSFrequency range: 47-63 HzFCC Class A
DimensionsSingle Sided
10.2 in. H x 6.2 in. W x 15.1 in. D
258 mm H x 157 mm W x 383 mm D
Dual Sided
10.2 in. H x 6.2 in. W x 18.4 in. D
258 mm H x 157 mm W x 468 mm D
WeightSingle Sided
8.8 lbs (4.0kg)
Dual Sided
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
USB 2.0Standard
Built-in 10/100 EthernetStandard
802.11acOptional
Microsoft Windows CertifiedWindows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
(32 bit and 64 bit compatible)
Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Windows Server 2016
Windows drivers include:
Color coded printer status indicators for the operatorBlack panel extraction and controls for specialty ribbon panels with image previewConfiguration utility to limit access by operators to change image quality and printer settingsAdvanced printer configuration, security settings and diagnostics capabilities
LinuxUbuntu 16..X (64 Bit)
AppleMAC OS X 10.13.X (64 bit)
Physical Characteristics
DimensionsSingle Sided
10.2 in. H x 6.2 in. W x 15.1 in. D
258 mm H x 157 mm W x 383 mm D
Dual Sided
10.2 in. H x 6.2 in. W x 18.4 in. D
258 mm H x 157 mm W x 468 mm D
WeightSingle Sided
8.8 lbs (4.0kg)
Dual Sided
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Communications and Interface Capabilities
USB 2.0Standard
Built-in 10/100 EthernetStandard
802.11acOptional
Printer Drivers
Microsoft Windows CertifiedWindows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
(32 bit and 64 bit compatible)
Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
Windows Server 2016
Windows drivers include:
Color coded printer status indicators for the operatorBlack panel extraction and controls for specialty ribbon panels with image previewConfiguration utility to limit access by operators to change image quality and printer settingsAdvanced printer configuration, security settings and diagnostics capabilities
LinuxUbuntu 16..X (64 Bit)
AppleMAC OS X 10.13.X (64 bit)

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