Zebra ZXP Series 9, dual sided, 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), USB, Ethernet, MSR

The Zebra PhotoMax Secure Printer, part of the Zebra ZXP9 family, is a high-performance retransfer card printer designed for professional ID issuance, access control, membership and credentialing environments. Built for reliable, dual-sided printing, this platform supports edge-to-edge photo-quality output and a range of secure encoding options to meet enterprise, education, government and healthcare demands. Variants deliver resolutions from 300 to 600 dpi, integrated mag‑stripe encoding, optional RFID and smartcard writing, and single-sided lamination capability, enabling crisp color imagery, durable cards and efficient throughput for medium to high-volume card production workflows.

Key Features

• Retransfer printing: Reverse thermal retransfer technology provides edge-to-edge, photo‑quality images with durable, consistent color and text reproduction.
• Flexible connectivity: USB and Ethernet interfaces are standard across variants, with selected models offering wireless connectivity for versatile deployment.
• Secure encoding options: Built‑in magnetic stripe encoding with variants that include RFID and smartcard writers supports secure credential issuance and multi‑technology cards.
• High productivity: Models reach up to 180 cards per hour and include up to 150‑card feed capacity to support medium and high volume issuance with reduced user intervention.
• Lamination support: Single‑sided lamination options improve card durability and resistance to wear, ideal for long‑lifecycle ID and access cards.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Product Reference: Zebra ZXP9 Card Printer
• Printing Technology: Retransfer (reverse thermal image transfer)
• Sidedness: Dual-sided / double-sided
• Resolution: 300 dpi to 600 dpi (variant dependent)
• Color Modes: 4-color, monochrome
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet; wireless available on select variants
• Maximum Print Speed: 180 cards/hour
• Card Feed Capacity (max): 150 cards
• Magnetic Encoder Included: true (variant dependent)
• RFID Writer: true (available on some variants)
• Smartcard Writer: true (available on some variants)
• Lamination Support: Single-sided lamination (variant dependent)
• Supported Card Types: ABS1, ID-1 (ISO 7810), PVC, chip card