Zebra ZC300, 300dpi, single sided, USB, Ethernet, RFID - Magnetic Stripe - Contactless

The Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer is a professional, compact desktop card printing platform designed for on-demand issuance of PVC and PVC-composite cards across corporate, education, healthcare and membership environments. Available in single- and dual-sided configurations and offered with encoding options including RFID, contact/contactless smartcard and magnetic stripe, the ZC300 family delivers 300 dpi dye-sublimation thermal transfer print quality, fast throughput and flexible connectivity. Its compact footprint, intuitive display and 100-card input/output capacity streamline front-desk, reception and small-to-medium volume issuance workflows while minimizing operator training and simplifying integration into existing ID systems.

Key Features

• High-resolution printing: 300 dpi dye-sublimation thermal transfer produces sharp, durable color and monochrome card images suitable for IDs, membership and access badges.
• Multi-encoder support: Configurations with RFID reader/writer, contact smartcard station and magnetic stripe encoder enable secure, versatile card personalization in one device.
• Flexible connectivity: USB, Ethernet (10/100) and optional Wi‑Fi (802.11ac on select models) simplify deployment at counters, kiosks and networked workstations.
• Compact, user-friendly design: Small footprint with LCD display, status indicators and straightforward media loading reduces training and fits tight workspaces.
• Efficient media handling: 100-card input (and on dual-sided models 100-card output) capacity and automatic ribbon calibration maintain steady throughput and reduce operator intervention.

Specifications

• Product name: Zebra ZC300 ID Card Printer
• Brand: Zebra
• Print resolution: 300 dpi
• Print technology: Thermal transfer (dye sublimation)
• Color capability: 4-color / YMCKO (full color)
• Maximum print speed (full-color, single-sided): 200 cards/hour
• Maximum print speed (monochrome, single-sided): 900 cards/hour
• Maximum print speed (maximum): 900 cards/hour
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100, optional Wi‑Fi (802.11ac on select models)
• RFID / NFC: RFID reader/writer and Print Touch NFC available on supported SKUs
• Smartcard encoder: Contact smartcard station (PC/SC) supported on encoded models
• Contactless standard: MIFARE (contactless) where equipped
• Magnetic stripe writer: Tracks 1, 2, 3 (ISO 7811; HiCo/LoCo where supported)
• Card feeder / hopper capacity: 100 cards (input); output hopper 100 cards on dual-sided models
• Card thickness supported: 30 mil (indicative supported thickness on select models)
• Flash memory: 2 GB (select models)
• Dimensions (mm): 157 x 468 x 258 mm (one reported variant)
• Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 6.2 x 15.1 in (one reported variant)
• Weight: 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs (reported variant)
• Ethernet speed: 10/100 Mbit/s
• Wi‑Fi standard: 802.11ac (on Wi‑Fi enabled SKUs)
• AC input voltage: 90 - 264 V
• AC input frequency: 47 - 63 Hz (variants report 47–60 and 47–63 ranges)
• Operating temperature: 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 °C where specified)
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing