Dye sublimation printer ZC300 Series

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Overview
The ZC300 Series (including ZC300 and ZC350) are compact direct-to-card ID card printers for on-demand issuance of identity, access, membership, event and financial cards. The series combines a slim, customer-facing design with simplified operation, advanced connectivity options and security features suitable for front-office deployments.

Key features

• Print technology: Direct-to-Card (dye-sublimation / thermal transfer)
• Resolution: 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
• Print modes: edge-to-edge single- or dual-sided printing
• Performance examples: ZC300 single-sided mono up to 900 CPH; ZC300 single-sided colour ~200 CPH; ZC350 single-sided mono ~1000 CPH; ZC350 single-sided colour ~225 CPH (dual-sided speeds vary by model)
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet; optional Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Optional encoders: magnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card (model/configuration dependent)

Benefits

• Fast, intuitive deployment and operation with plug-and-play setup, graphical icons and easy ribbon/card handling
• Flexible card design options: full-colour and monochrome printing, specialty ribbons and edge-to-edge output
• Slim, customer-friendly design for point-of-service placement; cover lock to secure cards and supplies

Software and developer tools

• Card design and issuance via CardStudio software
• Developer integration via Zebra Card SDK for printer control and automation

Supplies & accessories

• Zebra-certified PVC cards and compatible card types for accurate printing and barcode readability
• True Colours™ and specialty ribbons (including long-life options) and laminates/overlays for durability and security
• Cleaning kits and consumables to maintain print quality

Use cases

• Identity and access badges for corporate, education and healthcare
• Membership, loyalty and retail cards
• Event badges and on-site issuance
• Banking and financial card issuance with appropriate encoders and configuration

Warranty
The ZC300/ZC350 printer and its printhead are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for 3 years from date of shipment.

Technical specifications

• Model family: ZC300 Series (ZC300, ZC350)
• Print resolution: 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
• Print speeds (examples): ZC300 single-sided mono up to 900 CPH; ZC300 single-sided colour ~200 CPH; ZC350 single-sided mono ~1000 CPH; ZC350 single-sided colour ~225 CPH; dual-sided speeds vary by model and mode
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, optional Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Card handling: single- and dual-sided edge-to-edge printing; easy-load hopper and output
• Optional encoders: magnetic stripe, contact and contactless (model/configuration dependent)
• Supported supplies: Zebra PVC cards, ribbons, laminates/overlays
• Warranty: 3 years for printer and printhead