Zebra ZC10L Large Format DTC Printer (Single-Sided)

The Zebra ZC10L ID Card Printer is a professional, large-format direct-to-card solution tailored for on-demand production of PVC badges, event passes and oversized credentials. Designed for event, hospitality, education and corporate security environments, the ZC10L delivers single-sided, full‑color YMCO printing at 300 dpi with edge‑to‑edge capability to produce crisp photos, barcodes and branded IDs on 3.5 x 5.5 in or 5.5 x 3.46 in cards. With USB and Ethernet connectivity options and robust input/output hopper capacities, this model streamlines high-volume badge issuance at registration desks or service counters, reducing turnaround time while preserving print quality and operational reliability.

Key Features

• High-resolution output: 300 dpi dye‑sublimation/direct-to-card printing produces sharp photos, text and barcodes for professional IDs and passes.
• Edge-to-edge color: Full‑bleed YMCO single‑side printing enables immersive, full‑color badge designs with a small protective border.
• Capacity for events: Large input and output hoppers support continuous issuance workflows—minimizing refill interruptions during peak registration.
• Flexible connectivity: USB 2.0 with optional or integrated Ethernet provides easy integration into Windows-based PC environments for on-site issuance.
• Fast throughput: Competitive color and monochrome print speeds support rapid single‑pass production for conferences, festivals and visitor management.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Model family / reference: ZC10L (examples: ZC10L-00QT0US00, ZC10L-00Q00US00)
• Print resolution: 300 dpi
• Print technology: Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / thermal transfer (dye diffusion)
• Print type: Full-color (YMCO) single-sided; optional monochrome black on reverse
• Printable sides: Single-sided
• Edge-to-edge printing: true
• Color output speed: 195 cards/hour (example figure)
• Monochrome output speed: 360–410 cards/hour (example figure)
• Full-color print time (example): ~18 s per card
• Monochrome print time (example): ~9 s per card
• Input hopper capacity: 200–400 cards (variant dependent)
• Output hopper capacity: 100 cards
• Card size (example): 5.5 x 3.46 in; example card dimensions reported 3.5 x 5.5 in
• Card material: PVC
• Connectivity: USB 2.0; Ethernet (integrated or optional)
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 10
• Printer dimensions (examples): 11.5 x 27.5 x 9.1 in; alternate listing 11.42 x 10.94 x 19.09 in
• Weight (examples): ~39 lb; alternate listing ~41.9 lb
• Max ribbon yield (single-sided): Color YMCO ~400 prints; Monochrome black up to ~2,000 prints