Zebra ZC300 300 DPI Single & Dual-Sided Direct-to-Card ID Card Printer (Color LCD, USB & Ethernet)

Engineered for high-security enterprise badges, higher education campus access credentials, financial payment cards, and premium retail loyalty cards, the Zebra ZC300 300 DPI Single & Dual-Sided Direct-to-Card (DTC) ID Card Printer delivers ground-breaking design simplicity, versatile color and metallic specialty printing, and high-speed throughput in an ultra-slim footprint.

The ZC300 transforms card printing from a complicated chore into an effortless, push-button experience. Featuring a brilliant full-color graphical LCD interface with animated visual status prompts, it allows any operator to instantly manage printing jobs. Operating at 300 DPI (11.8 dots/mm), the ZC300 outputs up to 200 full-color single-sided (YMCKO) cards/hour and up to 140 dual-sided (YMCKOK) cards/hour, while delivering exceptional monochrome speeds up to 900 cards/hour. With automatic 10 to 40 mil card-thickness adjustment, fool-proof ribbon loading with embedded smart RFID authentication, and advanced data encryption, the ZC300 sets a new benchmark in desktop card production.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Single & Dual-Sided High-Throughput Printing:
  • Single-Sided Color (YMCKO): Up to 200 cards per hour (cph).
  • Dual-Sided Color (YMCKOK): Up to 140 cards per hour (cph) with integrated card flipper.
  • Single-Sided Monochrome: Blistering speeds up to 900 cards per hour.
  • Dual-Sided Monochrome: Up to 450 cards per hour.
• Brilliant Graphical Color LCD Display: Intuitive icon-based and animated visual screen provides instant status updates, card preview diagnostics, and step-by-step guidance in multiple languages.
• Pioneering Specialty Ribbon Effects: Beyond standard full-color, the ZC300 supports innovative specialty ribbons including pearlescent color-shifting security marks (anti-counterfeiting watermark effects), metallic silver and gold inks, and durable long-life protective overlay ribbons.
• Zero-Adjustment Auto Card Feeder: 100-card input hopper automatically adjusts to card thicknesses ranging from 10 mil to 40 mil without manual calibration.
• One-Motion Ribbon Cartridge Loading: Redesigned door latch lets users drop in the ribbon cartridge in a single motion. Integrated smart RFID chips automatically detect ribbon type and track remaining prints.
• Enterprise-Grade Security Architecture: Built-in AES-128 host encryption, government-level security architecture, Kensington physical lock slot, and optional lockable chassis enclosure to safeguard blank card stock and sensitive personal data.
• Comprehensive Dual Connectivity: Both single-sided (ZC31-000C000CN00) and dual-sided (ZC32-000C000CN00) models feature standard High-Speed USB 2.0 plus built-in 10/100 M Fast Ethernet for network workgroup deployment.

Target Industries & Card Applications

• Corporate & Government: High-security employee access badges, government agency credentials, contractor passes.
• Education & Universities: Dual-sided student photo IDs, campus meal-plan cards, library access credentials.
• Financial Services: Instant-issuance personalized credit, debit, and ATM payment cards.
• Retail & Entertainment: High-end VIP membership cards, season passes, gift cards, food safety display tags.

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