Plastic printer ZC300 Series

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Overview
Print on demand from nearly any location. The ZC300 Series card printers deliver secure, connected on‑demand issuance of identity, access, membership, event and payment cards in a compact form factor. The series supports single‑ and dual‑sided edge‑to‑edge printing, specialty ribbons, optional encoders and multiple connectivity options for integration into diverse environments.

Key capabilities

• Direct‑to‑card printing technology
• Edge‑to‑edge single‑ and dual‑sided printing
• 300 dpi (12 dot/mm) print resolution for clear photos, text and barcodes
• Optional Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity and standard wired interfaces
• Optional integrated encoders for magnetic stripe, contact and contactless smart cards (model dependent)
• User‑oriented design: graphical user interface, easy ribbon replacement, accessible card hopper and cover lock for card security
• Compatibility with Zebra software and supplies (CardStudio, Zebra Card SDK, Zebra PVC cards, True Colors™ ribbons, laminates/overlays)

Models in the series

• ZC300 NA: Flexible card printing for office and front‑desk environments. Print technology: Direct‑to‑Card. Resolution: 300 dpi. Example speeds: Mono up to 900 CPH (single‑sided); Color up to 200 CPH (single‑sided); Mono 450 CPH, Color 140 CPH (dual‑sided).
• ZC350: Higher throughput and optional integrated encoders. Print technology: Direct‑to‑Card. Resolution: 300 dpi. Example speeds: Color 225 CPH (single‑sided), Mono 1000 CPH (single‑sided); Color 150 CPH, Mono 500 CPH (dual‑sided). Supports specialty ribbons for colors, durability and effects.

Additional product notes
The ZC300 Series is compatible with Zebra‑certified PVC cards, True Colors™ ribbons and optional laminates/overlays to extend card life and security. Zebra QuikCard ID solution kits bundle printers with CardStudio design software and starter supplies for rapid deployment.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Print technology: Direct‑to‑Card
• Print resolution: 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
• Typical print speeds (model/configuration dependent): ZC300 NA — Mono up to 900 CPH (1‑side), Color up to 200 CPH (1‑side); ZC350 — Mono up to 1000 CPH (1‑side), Color up to 225 CPH (1‑side). Dual‑sided speeds are lower (examples above).
• Connectivity: USB standard; Ethernet and optional Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) depending on model
• Optional encoders: magnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card (model dependent)
• User interface: graphical display with intuitive icons; easy ribbon and card hopper access; printer cover lock for security
• Supplies compatibility: Zebra PVC cards, True Colors™ ribbons, laminates/overlays and cleaning supplies
• Warranty: 3 years on printer and printhead against manufacturing defects (manufacturer warranty terms apply)