Overview
Affordable, easy to use and compact, the ZXP Series 3 printer provides high-quality direct-to-card printing and encoding. Using ZRaster™ host-based image-processing technology and True Colors ix Series™ high-performance ribbons, the ZXP Series 3 printer achieves fast print speeds and great image quality. With attributes like the Load-N-Go™ ribbon cartridge and LCD operating prompts, it requires little training and optimizes uptime.
The printer offers a full suite of encoding options, including PC/SC and EMV-certified smart-card encoding, over USB and Ethernet. Print one or both sides of the card with high-quality color or monochrome images for a variety of applications including ID and access control cards; personalized gift, membership and loyalty cards; and instant issuance financial cards.
- ZRaster™ host-based image-processing technology for increased throughput and image quality
- Single-or dual-sided direct-to-card printing
- Smart card and magnetic stripe encoding
- High-performance and eco-friendly ribbons designed for high-speed, high-quality image printing
- Intuitive design for ease of use and simplified training
- Optional lockable enclosure to secure media from unauthorized access
- Easy card feeder accepts multiple card sizes, from 10-40mm
General Features
- Single-or double-sided direct-to-card printing
- Fast print speeds:
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- up to 750 cards/ hour monochrome,
- 180 cards/hour full-colour YMCKO and
- 140 cards/hour full-colour YMCKOK
- Full encoding capabilities to meet a variety of markets and applications
- Excellent print quality with vibrant colours, and clear photos, text and bar codes
- Intuitive design for ease of use: simplifies training requirements
- Optional security features for instant-issuance card printing
Specifications
Printing Specifications:
- Dye-sublimation thermal transfer direct to card
- Full color or monochrome printing
- Single- or dual-sided printing
- 700 cph monochrome single-sided
- 195 cph single-sided YMCKO
- 140 cph dual-sided YMCKOK
- Edge-to-edge printing on standard CR-80 media
Standard Features:
- True Colours® ix Series™ ZXP 3 high-performance ribbons with intelligent media technology
- High capacity, eco-friendly Load-N-Go™ drop-in ribbon cartridges
- ZRaster™ host-based image processing
- Auto calibration of ribbon
- USB connectivity
- Microsoft® Certified Windows® drivers
- Print Touch NFC tag for online printer documentation and tools
- 100 card covered feeder (30 mil)
- 45 card capacity output hopper (30 mil)
- 16-character LCD operator control display
- 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) print resolution
- Two-year warranty on printer
- Two-year (unlimited passes) original printhead
- One-year hot swap (U.S. only)
- Kensington® secure lock slot
Optional Features:
- Built-in 10/100 Ethernet connectivity**
- Manual card feeder bezel
- ZebraCare™ extended product warranty programs
- Lockable enclosure with opaque output bin**
Encoding Options and Specifications:
- Magnetic stripe encoder—ISO 7811 (new and pre-encoded); tracks 1, 2 and 3; high and low coercivity; stripe down; 30 mil cards only
- ISO 7816 smart card contact station for third-party external contact encoders**
- Combined MIFARE® ISO 14443 (13.56 MHz) contactless and ISO 7816 Contact Encoder with EMV level 1 certification and PC/SC compliance (includes 50 card capacity [30 mil] output hopper)**
- Encoding over USB and Ethernet
Drivers Supported:
- Windows® XP (32 bit), Windows Vista® (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server® 2003 (32 bit), Windows 7® (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 8® and Win 8 Pro (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
Please see www.zebra.com for up to-date listing of supported systems.
Media Specifications:
NOTE: The ZXP Series 3 printer is designed to work only with Zebra True Colours ix Series high-performance ribbons
- Zebra intelligent technology automatically detects and authenticates ribbon
- Integrated cleaning roller included with each ribbon
- Media Starter Kit (single-sided): 1 YMCKO ribbon, 200 30-mil PVC cards
- Specially designed cleaning supplies simplify preventive maintenance
True Colours ix Series ZXP 3 Ribbon:
- YMCKO: 280 images/roll
- ½ YMCKO: 400 images/roll
- YMCKOK: 230 images/roll
- KdO: 700 images/roll
- KrO: 700 images/roll
- Black Monochrome: 2000 images/roll
- Red Monochrome: 1700 images/roll
- Blue Monochrome: 1700 images/roll
- Gold Monochrome: 1600 images/roll
- Silver Monochrome: 1600 images/roll
- White Monochrome: 1400 images/roll
Card Compatibility:
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Genuine Zebra™ supplies is recommended.
- Card Thickness: 10-40 mil
- Card Size: CR-80, ISO 7810 format, Type ID-1
- Card Material: PVC and PVC composite
- Smart Card Contact – ISO 7816-1,2,3,4
- Smart Card Contactless MIFARE® ISO 14443A/B
- Spot color or monochrome print only on < 20 mil card thickness
Communications Interfaces:
- USB V2.0 (cable included) - standard
- Built-in 10/100 Ethernet - optional**
Electrical Specifications:
- Auto-switching single-phase AC power
- Operating range: 90-132VAC and 190-264VAC RMS
- Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
- FCC Class A
Physical Specifications (standard model):
- Height: 9.3” (236 mm)
- Width: 7.9” (200 mm)
- Depth: 14.5” (368 mm)
- Weight: 11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)
Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature: 60º F to 86º F (15º C to 30º C)
- Storage Temperature: 23º F to 131º F (-5º C to 55º C)
- Operating Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing
- Storage Humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing
- Media Storage:
- - Temperature: 41º F to 77º F (5º C to 25º C)
- - Humidity: 35% to 65% non-condensing
- - Do not store in direct sunlight