

The Zebra ZC100 ZC11-0M00000EM00 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 700 monochrome or 150 full-colour cards per hour and connects via USB 2.0. A built-in magnetic stripe encoder writes ISO tracks 1–3 (HiCo and LoCo) while the card is printed. Ideal for employee and visitor badges, membership, loyalty and event cards.
📦 What's in the box – ZC11-0M00000EM00
- ✅ Zebra ZC100 card printer – single-sided, 300 dpi, magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811)
- ✅ Power supply (100 W) – external power adapter (P1031925-149), 100–240 V AC
- ✅ Power cords – EU (Schuko) and UK plug – both included
- ✅ USB cable – connects the printer directly to your PC
- ❌ Ribbon – NOT included – the printer works only with genuine Zebra ZC ribbons – each ribbon comes with a cleaning roller
- ❌ Blank cards – NOT included – CR80 PVC cards – for encoding, 30 mil cards with a HiCo or LoCo magnetic stripe
- ❌ Card design software – NOT included – the Windows driver is free – add CardStudio 2.0 to design your cards
- ✅ Documentation – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Zebra
- ❌ Cleaning card kit – NOT included – recommended for regular cleaning of the card path – see the accessories below
⚠️ Please note: no ribbon and no blank cards are in the box. To print cards, please also order a genuine Zebra ZC ribbon – e.g. the Zebra 800300-250EM YMCKO full-colour ribbon or the Zebra 800300-301 black monochrome ribbon – and blank PVC cards such as Zebra 104523-111. For magnetic encoding, choose cards with a magnetic stripe: Zebra 104523-113 (HiCo) or Zebra 104523-112 (LoCo).
💡 Useful extras: card design software CardStudio 2.0 Standard, CardStudio 2.0 Professional; cleaning cards (Zebra 105999-310-01, Zebra 105999-311-01); a Zebra OneCare service plan (OneCare Essential Z1AE-ZC1X-3C0, OneCare Select Z1AS-ZC1X-3C0).
Key Features
- 300 dpi dye-sublimation printing in full colour or monochrome, edge to edge on CR80 cards
- Single-sided printing – compact, simple and fast for everyday badges
- Magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811): tracks 1, 2 and 3, HiCo and LoCo, stripe down, 30 mil cards
- Auto-adjusting card feeder handles 10–40 mil cards without manual settings; 100-card input and output hoppers
- Intuitive status icons with three tri-colour LED indicators
- Fool-proof drop-in ribbon cartridge with smart chip – automatic ribbon detection and calibration
- Ribbon choice: YMCKO, ½ YMCKO and monochrome black, white, red, blue, gold and silver
- USB 2.0 for a stand-alone badge station; optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade
- 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
All Zebra ZC100 Versions
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| Part Number | Encoder | Interfaces | Supplies in the box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZC11-0000000EM00 | – | USB | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-000C000EM00 | – | USB, Ethernet | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-0M00000EM00 (this version) | Magnetic stripe | USB | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | Viewing |
| ZC11-0M0C000EM00 | Magnetic stripe | USB, Ethernet | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-0000Q00EM00 | – | USB | Ribbon + 200 cards + CardStudio | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ZC11-0M00000EM00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ZC100 |
| Printer Type | Desktop ID card printer |
| Print Technology | Dye-sublimation thermal transfer, direct to card; full colour or monochrome |
| Printing | Single-sided, edge to edge on CR80 cards |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 700 cards/h monochrome, 150 cards/h YMCKO (single-sided) |
| Image Size | 1006 × 640 pixels |
| Card Size | CR80 (ISO 7810 ID-1, 85.6 × 54 mm), CR79 |
| Card Thickness | 10–40 mil (0.25–1.0 mm), auto-adjusting – spot colour / monochrome recommended for cards under 20 mil and CR79 |
| Card Material | PVC and PVC composite; adhesive-back and writable-back cards |
| Card Hoppers | Input 100 cards (30 mil), auto-adjusting; output 100 cards (30 mil), saloon-style doors; manual single-card feed with LED bezel |
| Encoding | Magnetic stripe encoder ISO 7811 (factory fitted): new and pre-encoded cards, tracks 1, 2 and 3, high and low coercivity, stripe down, 30 mil cards only |
| Ribbons | YMCKO (200 images), ½ YMCKO (400), monochrome black (2000 / 1500), white, red, blue, gold, silver (1500) – genuine Zebra ZC ribbons only, smart-chip cartridge with cleaning roller |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Wireless | None as standard – optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi (field upgrade) |
| Display | No LCD – 3 tri-colour status LEDs with icons |
| Memory | 2 GB flash |
| Security | Printer / host authentication, AES data encryption, Kensington® lock slot |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver with graphical card preview (Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Server 2008–2016), Linux (Ubuntu), macOS; card design software (e.g. CardStudio 2.0) sold separately |
| Power Supply | External 100 W power supply (P1031925-149), auto-switching 90–132 / 190–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz – EU and UK power cords included |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 157 × 383 × 258 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Operating Temperature | +15 °C to +35 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −5 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 20–80% RH, non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3 years (printer and printhead) |
| In the Box | Zebra ZC100 card printer (single-sided, 300 dpi, magnetic stripe encoder), 100 W external power supply (P1031925-149), power cords EU (Schuko) + UK, USB cable, documentation – ribbon, blank cards, card design software and cleaning cards NOT included (order separately) |
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.
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