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The Zebra ZC300 Single-Sided ID Card Printer is a reliable solution for producing high-quality identification cards. This thermal dye printer offers edge-to-edge printing at a maximum resolution of 300 dpi, capable of producing YMCKO cards at 200 per hour or monochrome cards at 900 per hour. With a compact design measuring 6.2 x 10.2 x 15.1 inches and weighing 8.8 lbs, it features a 100-card input and output tray capacity, supporting CR-79 and CR-80 PVC cards with thicknesses from 10 to 40 mil. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu operating systems, it connects via Ethernet or USB, making it ideal for businesses and organizations needing efficient, single-sided ID card creation.
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 $3,135.92.
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 Single-Sided ID Card Printer with 200 Cards is available at bhphoto, starting at $3,135.92.
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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