Dye sublimation printer ZC100

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Overview
Zebra ZC100 is a compact single-sided card printer designed for on-demand issuance of employee badges, membership and event cards. Its slim, customer-facing design and simplified operation make it suitable for offices, retail counters, campuses and reception areas.

Key benefits

• Easy deployment and operation: plug-and-play setup, intuitive icons and driver interface, instant card feeder adjustment and simplified ribbon change to reduce setup time.
• Fit‑everywhere design: consumer-friendly enclosure with a small footprint for placement in customer-facing locations.
• Security features: printer-to-host authentication and government-grade encryption to help protect against unauthorized printing and secure sensitive data during printing.

Software & developer resources

• Compatible with CardStudio™ for card design and issuance workflows.
• Zebra Card SDK available for developer integration to control printer commands and features.

Print & media

• Optimized for single-sided ID badge, membership and guest card printing.
• Works with Zebra-certified PVC cards, ribbons, laminates and overlays to improve card durability and security.

Support & warranty
Zebra provides a 3-year warranty on the ZC100 printer and printhead against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of shipment.

Technical specifications

• Model: ZC100
• Print technology: Direct-to-card
• Print resolution: 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
• Print speed: Color up to 150 cards/hour; Monochrome up to 700 cards/hour
• Connectivity: USB standard; optional Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Design: slim, compact desktop enclosure for customer-facing deployment
• Operational features: plug-and-play, instant card feeder adjustment, intuitive interface, easy ribbon change, redesigned hopper for easier card loading/unloading
• Security: printer-to-host authentication; government-grade encryption
• Software compatibility: CardStudio; Zebra Card SDK
• Warranty: 3 years (printer and printhead)