Zebra ZC300 plastic card printer Dye-sublimation/Thermal transfer Colour 300 x 300 DPI

The Zebra ZC300 card printer produces high-quality PVC and PVC composite cards using dye-sublimation and thermal transfer printing at 300 x 300 DPI. Designed for secure and efficient on-site card issuance, the ZC300 supports single- or dual-sided printing, magnetic stripe and contactless encoding, and accepts up to 100 cards in its input hopper. Its compact, consumer-friendly design and LCD display make it suitable for placement in customer-facing environments while AES security and Fast Ethernet connectivity support protected networked deployments.

Advantages

The ZC300 combines plug-and-play deployment with intuitive controls and a graphical user interface to simplify operation. Ribbon and card handling are engineered for easy change and minimal user error, and a printer cover lock adds physical security. The printer supports a wide range of encoding technologies and offers edge-to-edge color and monochrome printing, enabling flexible card design options for different applications.

Suitable for

• Identity and access cards for employees or contractors
• Membership and loyalty cards
• Event badges and visitor passes
• Credit/debit-style cards and transportation passes (where local regulation and encoding allow)
• Small to medium on-site card issuance in offices, universities, retail, and service desks

Key specifications

• Print technology: Dye-sublimation / Thermal transfer
• Print resolution: 300 x 300 DPI
• Card material: PVC and PVC composite
• Input capacity: 100 cards
• Display: LCD
• Connectivity: Fast Ethernet (no Wi‑Fi)
• Security: AES encryption support
• Weight: 4.4 kg
• Colours: Silver, Black
• Compatibility: Windows 10, 8, 7

How to use

Connect the ZC300 to a network via Fast Ethernet and install the Zebra drivers on a compatible Windows PC. Load up to 100 PVC or PVC composite cards into the input hopper and install the appropriate ribbon for color or monochrome printing. Use the LCD and graphical interface to configure print jobs, select single- or dual-sided output, and enable required encoding options. For contactless or magnetic stripe encoding, attach the corresponding encoder module or use the integrated encoder if present and configure encoding settings in the driver.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, use genuine Zebra ribbons and approved card stock, keep the printer cover closed during printing, and perform routine cleaning according to the Zebra maintenance guide. Store cards and ribbons in a dry environment and ensure network security settings follow your organisation's IT policies.