Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card Systems
The Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card System is a compact and user-friendly credential issuance solution designed for organizations that need professional-quality single-sided ID card printing in an all-in-one package. Built around the Zebra ZC100 direct-to-card printer, this system is ideal for schools, healthcare facilities, retail businesses, corporate offices, hospitality environments, and membership organizations issuing employee badges, visitor credentials, membership cards, and event passes.
At the center of the system is the Zebra ZC100 Simplex ID Card Printer, which uses dye-sublimation and thermal transfer printing technology to produce vibrant, edge-to-edge full-color cards at 300 dpi resolution. The printer delivers sharp text, detailed graphics, and clean barcode reproduction suitable for both visual identification and everyday credential applications. Its compact footprint and modern industrial design make it especially well-suited for front-office and customer-facing environments.
The ZC100 platform is designed for simplicity and ease of use. Zebra engineered the printer with an intuitive LED interface, simplified ribbon loading, and automatic card thickness adjustment to reduce training requirements and minimize downtime. Its streamlined card feeder and low-profile enclosure help simplify operation for organizations with occasional or everyday card issuance needs.
As a complete ID card system, this package is designed to provide the essential components needed to begin producing credentials quickly and efficiently. Depending on the selected system configuration, the package may include ID card software, a USB camera or webcam for photo capture, ribbon, blank PVC cards, cleaning supplies, USB cable, and additional accessories required for complete card issuance workflows. Some configurations may also include upgraded software editions or encoding capabilities for access control applications.
The ZC100 also supports optional magnetic stripe and contactless smart card encoding depending on the selected configuration, allowing organizations to integrate badge printing into access control and authentication systems. Zebra additionally incorporates security features such as printer-to-host authentication and AES data encryption support to help protect sensitive credential data during the printing process.
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 networking 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 System is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a sleek, easy-to-use, and complete ID card printing solution with professional print quality and streamlined deployment.
Actual items included vary based on the selected bundle, system, or package configuration.
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