Zebra ZC300 Plastic Card Printer (ZC31-000CQ00EM00)

The Zebra ZC300 ZC31-000CQ00EM00 is a single-sided ID card printer for sharp 300 dpi full-colour or monochrome cards – dye-sublimation printing, edge to edge on standard CR80 cards. It prints up to 900 monochrome or 200 full-colour cards per hour and connects via USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet. This Quick Start Kit already includes a YMCKO colour ribbon, 200 blank PVC cards and CardStudio 2.0 Standard software – print your first badges straight out of the box. Ideal for employee and visitor badges, membership, loyalty and event cards.

Key Features

• 300 dpi dye-sublimation printing in full colour or monochrome, edge to edge on CR80 cards
• Single-sided model – can be upgraded to dual-sided printing in the field (P1094879-110)
• Quick Start Kit: YMCKO ribbon, 200 blank cards and CardStudio 2.0 Standard included
• Auto-adjusting card feeder handles 10–40 mil cards without manual settings; 100-card input and output hoppers
• Graphical colour LCD with icons and animations, plus three tri-colour status lights
• Fool-proof drop-in ribbon cartridge with smart chip – automatic ribbon detection and calibration
• Wide ribbon choice: YMCKO, ½ YMCKO, YMCKOK, KdO / KrO and monochrome black, white, red, blue, gold and silver
• Field-upgradeable encoding: magnetic stripe, MIFARE contactless + contact combination, contact station or UHF RFID
• USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet as standard – share the printer across the network; optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Printer and host authentication, AES data encryption and a Kensington® lock slot
• Slim “fits-everywhere” design that fits under counters and shelves; LED-guided manual card feed

Ideal Applications

• Employee and visitor ID badges
• Membership, loyalty and gift cards
• Event passes, season tickets and guest cards
• Student and campus cards in schools and universities
• Access-control cards with magnetic stripe or (after upgrade) contactless chip
• Instant issuance of credit and debit cards (with contact / contactless encoder upgrade)

All Zebra ZC300 Versions

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Technical Specifications

Ribbons, blank cards, cleaning kits and service plans for this printer are listed in the accessories below. Compare other models in our Plastic Card Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.