The Zebra ZC300 Dual-Sided Card Printer is a robust computing and electronics printer designed for efficient, high-quality card production. This printer offers duplex printing with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi and utilizes dye and thermal printing technology for edge-to-edge results. It supports various card types, including CR-79 and CR-80 PVC cards, with a thickness range of 10 to 40 mil, and boasts impressive speeds of up to 450 monochrome cards per hour (double-sided) or 140 YMCKO cards per hour (single-sided). With a 100-card input and output tray capacity, USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity, and compatibility with Linux, Windows, and Windows Server operating systems, the ZC300 is ideal for businesses requiring reliable, on-demand printing of identification, access, or membership cards.
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 $1,599.99.
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 ZC300 Dual-Sided Card Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,599.99.
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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