Model: ZC11-0M00000US00
from $2,457.82
Color: USB, Magnetic Stripe Encoder
2 configurations available
The Zebra ZC100 Single-Sided Card Printer is a compact and efficient solution for creating personalized cards. This printer utilizes dye and thermal printing technology to produce edge-to-edge designs at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, supporting CR-79 and CR-80 PVC cards with thicknesses from 10 to 40 mil. With a print speed of up to 150 YMCKO cards per hour and an integrated magnetic stripe encoder, it's ideal for businesses needing to produce membership cards, access badges, or loyalty cards with both visual and encoded data.
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 $2,457.82.
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, Magnetic Stripe Encoder) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,457.82.
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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