Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card Printer
The Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card Printer is a modern, easy-to-use direct-to-card printing solution designed for organizations that need professional-quality single-sided ID cards with minimal setup and operation complexity. Compact enough to fit into tight office environments while still delivering enterprise-grade performance, the ZC100 is ideal for schools, healthcare facilities, retail stores, hospitality businesses, membership organizations, and corporate offices issuing employee badges, visitor passes, event credentials, and membership cards.
The ZC100 uses dye-sublimation and thermal transfer printing technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge full-color cards at 300 dpi resolution. Its advanced print engine is engineered for ease of use and consistent image quality, delivering sharp text, detailed graphics, and clean barcodes suitable for everyday credential issuance. The printer supports both color and monochrome card printing with fast output speeds for efficient operation in front-desk and office environments.
One of the ZC100’s defining features is its redesigned industrial styling and simplified user experience. Zebra engineered the printer with an ultra-slim profile, intuitive LED interface, and an easy-open card feeder and ribbon-loading system to minimize user training and reduce downtime. The printer also includes automatic card thickness adjustment, helping simplify card handling across different credential types.
The ZC100 supports USB connectivity as standard and offers optional Ethernet networking for shared printing environments. Optional encoding configurations are available for organizations using magnetic stripe cards or contactless RFID credentials for access control and authentication applications. The printer also incorporates multiple security features, including printer-to-host authentication and AES data encryption support, helping protect sensitive credential data during the printing process.
Designed for flexibility and everyday reliability, the ZC100 supports a variety of card types including PVC, composite PVC, and specialty cards used in access control, retail, hospitality, and identification programs. Its compact footprint and quiet operation make it especially well-suited for customer-facing environments where appearance and ease of use are important.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
- Encoding Options: Optional magnetic stripe encoding and contactless smart card encoding depending on configuration
- Lamination: Lamination not supported on the ZC100 platform
- Modularity & Upgrade Path: Optional Ethernet connectivity and encoding modules available depending on model selection
- Connectivity & System Integration: USB connectivity standard with optional Ethernet networking support
The Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card Printer is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a sleek, easy-to-use, and reliable single-sided ID card printer with professional print quality and streamlined operation.
Also available under manufacturer part numbers: ZC11-0000000US00, ZC11-000C000US00, ZC11-000W000US00, ZC11-0M00000US00, ZC11-0M0C000US00
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