

The Zebra ZC300 ZC32-000CQ00EM00 is a dual-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 both sides in one run with its built-in card flipper – up to 450 monochrome or 140 full-colour (YMCKOK) dual-sided 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.
📦 What's in the box – ZC32-000CQ00EM00
- ✅ Zebra ZC300 card printer – dual-sided, 300 dpi
- ✅ 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 to your PC; for the network use a standard RJ45 patch cable (not included)
- ✅ YMCKO colour ribbon – approx. 200 full-colour card prints, cleaning roller included
- ✅ 200 blank white PVC cards – CR80 format, ready to print
- ✅ CardStudio 2.0 Standard – card design software licence – badges with photos, barcodes and database fields
- ✅ 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
💡 Useful extras: spare ribbons (Zebra 800300-250EM YMCKO, Zebra 800300-255EM YMCKO (300 images), Zebra 800300-301) and blank cards (Zebra 104523-111) for refills; cleaning cards (Zebra 105999-310-01, Zebra 105999-311-01); a Zebra OneCare service plan (OneCare Essential Z1AE-ZC30-3C0, OneCare Select Z1AS-ZC30-3C0).
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Key Features
- 300 dpi dye-sublimation printing in full colour or monochrome, edge to edge on CR80 cards
- Dual-sided printing with built-in card flipper and a 10-card reject bin
- 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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| Part Number | Printing | Encoder | Supplies in the box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZC31-000C000EM00 | Single-sided | – | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC31-0M0C000EM00 | Single-sided | Magnetic stripe | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC31-000CQ00EM00 | Single-sided | – | Ribbon + 200 cards + CardStudio | View product |
| ZC32-000C000EM00 | Dual-sided | – | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC32-0M0C000EM00 | Dual-sided | Magnetic stripe | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC32-000CQ00EM00 (this version) | Dual-sided | – | Ribbon + 200 cards + CardStudio | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ZC32-000CQ00EM00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ZC300 |
| Printer Type | Desktop ID card printer |
| Print Technology | Dye-sublimation thermal transfer, direct to card; full colour or monochrome |
| Printing | Dual-sided (automatic card flipper), edge to edge on CR80 cards |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Single-sided: up to 900 cards/h monochrome, 200 cards/h YMCKO; dual-sided: up to 450 cards/h monochrome, 140 cards/h YMCKOK |
| 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; 10-card reject bin |
| Encoding | None fitted – field-upgradeable: magnetic stripe ISO 7811, MIFARE ISO 14443 A/B contactless + ISO 7816 contact combination encoder (EMV level 1, 1 SAM slot), ISO 7816 contact station for external encoders, EPC Gen 2 UHF RFID |
| Ribbons | YMCKO (200 / 300 images), ½ YMCKO (400), YMCKOK (200, dual-sided), YMCKLL, YMCPKO, SrDYMCKO (200), KdO / KrO (700), 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, built-in 10/100 Ethernet |
| Wireless | None as standard – optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi (field upgrade) |
| Display | Graphical colour LCD + 3 tri-colour status LEDs; multilingual messages |
| Memory | 2 GB flash |
| Security | Printer / host authentication, AES data encryption, Kensington® lock slot, printer cover lock (option) |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver with graphical card preview (Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Server 2008–2016), Linux (Ubuntu), macOS; CardStudio 2.0 Standard included |
| 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 × 468 × 258 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 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 ZC300 card printer (dual-sided, 300 dpi), 100 W external power supply (P1031925-149), power cords EU (Schuko) + UK, USB cable, YMCKO colour ribbon (approx. 200 images, with cleaning roller), 200 blank white PVC cards (CR80), CardStudio 2.0 Standard licence, documentation – Ethernet patch cable, cleaning cards NOT included |
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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