Zebra ZC100 Plastic Card Printer (ZC11-0M00000EM00)

The Zebra ZC100 ZC11-0M00000EM00 is a single-sided ID card printer for sharp 300 dpi full-colour or monochrome cards – dye-sublimation printing, edge to edge on standard CR80 cards. It prints up to 700 monochrome or 150 full-colour cards per hour and connects via USB 2.0. A built-in magnetic stripe encoder writes ISO tracks 1–3 (HiCo and LoCo) while the card is printed. Ideal for employee and visitor badges, membership, loyalty and event cards.

Key Features

• 300 dpi dye-sublimation printing in full colour or monochrome, edge to edge on CR80 cards
• Single-sided printing – compact, simple and fast for everyday badges
• Magnetic stripe encoder (ISO 7811): tracks 1, 2 and 3, HiCo and LoCo, stripe down, 30 mil cards
• Auto-adjusting card feeder handles 10–40 mil cards without manual settings; 100-card input and output hoppers
• Intuitive status icons with three tri-colour LED indicators
• Fool-proof drop-in ribbon cartridge with smart chip – automatic ribbon detection and calibration
• Ribbon choice: YMCKO, ½ YMCKO and monochrome black, white, red, blue, gold and silver
• USB 2.0 for a stand-alone badge station; optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade
• Printer and host authentication, AES data encryption and a Kensington® lock slot
• Slim “fits-everywhere” design that fits under counters and shelves; LED-guided manual card feed

Ideal Applications

• Employee and visitor ID badges
• Membership, loyalty and gift cards
• Event passes, season tickets and guest cards
• Student and campus cards in schools and universities
• Access-control cards with magnetic stripe or (after upgrade) contactless chip

All Zebra ZC100 Versions

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Technical Specifications

Ribbons, blank cards, cleaning kits and service plans for this printer are listed in the accessories below. Compare other models in our Plastic Card Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.