Zebra ZC100 Single-Sided ID Card Printer

The Zebra ZC100 Single-Sided ID Card Printer is a compact direct-to-card printer designed for organizations that need to produce professional single-sided identification cards, membership cards, visitor badges and other CR80-format cards. It uses dye-sublimation thermal transfer printing for full-colour or monochrome card production, provides 300 dpi print resolution, and has a 100-card input hopper with automatic card-thickness adjustment. Standard USB 2.0 connectivity makes it suitable for straightforward desktop card-printing deployments, while optional Ethernet, wireless and magnetic-stripe encoding configurations are available depending on the specific printer configuration.

Product Features

Single-Sided ID Card Printing

The ZC100 is designed specifically for single-sided card printing, making it suitable where the required card information is placed on one side. This is particularly practical for employee identification cards, visitor badges, membership cards, event passes and similar applications.

Full-Colour and Monochrome Printing

The printer supports both full-colour and monochrome printing, allowing organizations to select the appropriate ribbon and printing approach for their card requirements. Zebra specifies a printing throughput of up to 150 cards per hour for YMCKO colour printing and up to 700 cards per hour for monochrome printing under its stated batch-printing conditions. Actual results can vary with computer configuration and print-job conditions.

300 dpi Print Resolution

With a 300 dpi print resolution, the ZC100 is designed for producing detailed card layouts containing information such as photographs, names, identification details, logos and other card artwork.

Automatic Card Thickness Adjustment

The input hopper automatically adjusts to different supported card thicknesses, reducing the need for manual adjustment when loading compatible cards. Zebra specifies support for card thicknesses from 10 to 40 mil.

100-Card Input and Output Capacity

The ZC100 has a 100-card input hopper and 100-card output hopper when using 30-mil cards. This allows users to load a batch of cards for printing without manually feeding every card individually.

Edge-to-Edge Printing

The ZC100 supports edge-to-edge printing on standard CR80 media, making it suitable for card designs that use the available card surface extensively.

Easy Ribbon Loading

Zebra uses cartridge-based ribbons for the ZC100, making ribbon installation straightforward. The printer is designed for use with genuine Zebra ribbons, with options including YMCKO colour and several monochrome ribbon types.

USB 2.0 Connectivity

USB 2.0 is provided as the standard connection interface, making the printer suitable for direct connection to a compatible computer. Optional networking configurations are also available depending on the model configuration.

Optional Network Connectivity

The ZC100 can be configured with 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11ac wireless connectivity as optional interfaces. These options should be confirmed against the exact printer configuration before purchase.

Optional Magnetic Stripe Encoding

A magnetic stripe encoder is available as an option for compatible configurations. Zebra specifies ISO 7811 support for tracks 1, 2 and 3, with the option applying to 30-mil cards.

Compact Desktop Design

The ZC100 measures 258 mm high × 157 mm wide × 383 mm deep and weighs approximately 3.9 kg, making it practical for installations where desk or counter space needs to be considered.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Model: ZC100
• Product type: Single-sided ID card printer
• Printing technology: Dye-sublimation thermal transfer direct-to-card printing
• Printing: Single-sided
• Print mode: Full colour or monochrome
• Print resolution: 300 dpi
• Colour printing throughput: Up to 150 cards per hour with YMCKO under Zebra’s stated batch-printing conditions
• Monochrome printing throughput: Up to 700 cards per hour under Zebra’s stated batch-printing conditions
• Standard card format: CR80 / ISO 7810 ID-1
• Additional supported card format: CR79
• Supported card material: PVC and PVC composite
• Supported card thickness: 10–40 mil
• Input hopper capacity: Up to 100 cards with 30-mil cards
• Output hopper capacity: Up to 100 cards with 30-mil cards
• Standard connectivity: USB 2.0
• Optional connectivity: 10/100 Ethernet
• Optional wireless connectivity: 802.11ac
• Optional encoding: Magnetic stripe encoder, ISO 7811, tracks 1, 2 and 3
• Dimensions: 258 mm H × 157 mm W × 383 mm D
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Operating temperature: 15°C to 35°C
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
• Power: Auto-switching single-phase AC
• Power input range: 90–132 VAC and 190–264 VAC RMS
• Frequency: 47–63 Hz
• Standard ribbon options: YMCKO and supported monochrome ribbons
• Security features: Printer host authentication and data encryption
• Status indicators: Three tricolour printer status indicator lights
• Additional interface: Zebra Print Touch NFC tag and Quick Help QR code
• Security slot: Kensington security lock slot
• Optional enclosure: Lockable enclosure available as a field-upgradeable option
• Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies