from $2,334.09
Color: USB / Ethernet
2 configurations available
The Zebra ZC100 Single-Sided Card Printer is a compact and efficient solution for on-demand card printing. This printer utilizes dye and thermal printing technology to produce edge-to-edge designs on CR-79 and CR-80 PVC cards, supporting various ribbon types including YMCKO and monochrome options. With print speeds of up to 150 YMCKO cards per hour or 700 monochrome cards per hour, and a 100-card input tray, it's ideal for creating ID badges, membership cards, or loyalty cards with ease. Connectivity options include both USB and Ethernet, ensuring versatile integration into your existing systems.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $2,334.09.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Zebra ZC100 Single-Sided Card Printer (USB / Ethernet) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,334.09.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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