Zebra Technologies Industrial Color Card Printer ZXP Series

The following is a detailed introduction to the ZEBRA ZXP Series printer, covering specifications, functions, functions, advantages and features. This series is a mid-to-high-end single-sided/double-sided color card printer launched by Zebra Technologies, which is mainly used to print high-security ID cards, membership cards, access control cards, etc.

1. Main models

ZXP Series contains multiple sub-models, common ones include:

ZXP Series 1: Basic, single-sided printing, suitable for entry-level needs.

ZXP Series 3: Mid-range model, supports single-sided/double-sided printing, higher resolution.

ZXP Series 7/8/9: High-end model, supports double-sided printing, smart coding (such as magnetic stripes, contact/contactless chips) and advanced safety features.

2. Core specifications

Parameters ZXP Series 1 ZXP Series 3 ZXP Series 7/8/9

Printing technology Dye sublimation/resin Thermal Transfer Dye sublimation/resin Thermal Transfer Dye sublimation/resin Thermal Transfer Dye sublimation/resin Thermal Transfer

Resolution 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi (some support 600 dpi)

Printing speed: About 100-200 sheets per hour Single-sided/double-sided, similar to double-sided printing, faster

Card capacity: 100-200 pieces (input/output box) Expandable multi-box Large capacity card input box (500+ pieces)

Card thickness 0.18-0.84 mm 0.18-0.84 mm Supports thicker materials (such as composite cards)

Coding function Optional magnetic stripe, contact chip Magnetic stripe, contact/contactless chip Full-function encoding (RFID, smart card)

Connection method USB 2.0, Ethernet, wireless (optional) Same as left Support more industrial protocols

3. Core functions

High-quality color printing:

It adopts dye sublimation technology, supports gradient colors, photo-level images and text, and is suitable for portrait cards, anti-counterfeiting patterns, etc.

Double-sided printing (some models):

Complete double-sided printing at one time to improve efficiency (such as Series 3/7/8/9).

Intelligent coding integration:

Magnetic stripes, contact (ISO 7816) or contactless chips (RFID/NFC) can be printed and encoded simultaneously.

Safety features:

Watermark/UV Invisible Ink (optional): Anti-counterfeiting mark.

** holographic overlay**: Prevent tampering.

Supports personalized PIN code printing.

Batch printing and automation:

It supports large-capacity card entry boxes and online systems, and is suitable for centralized card issuance scenarios (such as enterprise employee cards and campus cards).

4. Main application scenarios (functions)

Certificate card production: ID card, driver's license, employee card, student card.

Access control and payment: Encrypted access control card, membership card, prepaid card.

Brand marketing: VIP card, promotional card (with QR code or variable data).

Government and medical: social security card, medical insurance card, and high security certificate.

5. Advantages and Characteristics

Advantages

High reliability: Industrial-grade design, supports 7x24-hour continuous printing.

Modular design: Upgradable coding modules or security suites to meet future needs.

Ease of use:

Zebra Card Designer software provides drag-and-drop design templates.

Real-time status monitoring and early warning (such as missing card or insufficient ribbon).

Compatibility: Supports Windows, Linux and mainstream card management systems (such as Fargo, Entrust).

Features

Energy-saving and environmentally friendly: low-power mode, compliant with Energy Star certification.

Networked deployment: Supports centralized management of multiple printers (via Zebra Link-OS).

Anti-wear: The printing surface is covered with protective layers to extend the service life of the card.

6. Comparison of competitors (such as HID Fargo, Evolis)

Features ZEBRA ZXP Competitive Specific Differences

Cost: mid-to-high-end, outstanding cost-effective HID Fargo is more expensive

Security features Rich optional modules Evolis focuses on basic anti-counterfeiting

Speed Medium-high-end competitors may be faster

Extensibility Modular and flexible upgrade Some competitors need to replace the entire machine

7. Summary

ZEBRA ZXP Series is suitable for users who need to balance quality, safety and cost, especially businesses, government agencies and large card issuers. Its modular design and powerful software support make it better than many competitors in terms of flexibility. For higher resolution or industrial-grade production capacity, consider Zebra's higher-end series (such as the ZD series).

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