Zebra ZC350 ID Card Printer (Single-Sided)

Zebra ZC350 ID Card Printer Overview

The ZC350 is Zebra's top-of-the-line printer in the ZC series, built for organisations that want everything: fast, professional card printing with genuine security features, and an easy-to-use interface.

Key Features:

• Direct-to-card printing, edge-to-edge, 300dpi resolution
• Print speeds up to 225 full-colour cards/hour (single-sided) and 1,000 monochrome cards an hour
• Dual-sided model: up to 150 full-colour cards/hour, up to 500 monochrome cards/hour
• Reworked card hopper for smoother, uninterrupted batch printing
• Suitable for photo ID, access control, membership, gift, loyalty, and payment cards
• AES data encryption and printer-to-host authentication
• Kensington lock point on printer cover
• Optional magnetic stripe encoding (high and low coercivity)
• Optional contactless encoding
• USB and Ethernet connectivity, standard
• SDK available for custom application integration
• On-screen design preview, no test cards needed
• Saloon-style output doors for easy card removal
• Easy-change ribbon cassette
• Compact footprint, suited to counters and reception desks
• 3-year manufacturer warranty on printer and printhead
• Dimensions:
  • Single-sided: 258mm (H) x 157mm (W) x 383mm (D), weight 4.0kg (8.8 lbs)
  • Dual-sided: 258mm (H) x 157mm (W) x 468mm (D), weight 4.4kg (9.7 lbs)

Speed and Card Handling

Single-sided, it prints up to 225 full-colour cards an hour and 1,000 monochrome cards at 300dpi, edge-to-edge. The dual-sided version manages up to 150 full-colour cards an hour, or 500 in monochrome, printing both sides in the same pass. A completely reworked card hopper keeps a badging programme running smoothly rather than needing constant attention, and it handles more than standard photo ID, with employee badges, membership cards, gift cards and loyalty cards all possible.

Built-In Security

AES data encryption protects card data as it's sent to the printer, and printer-to-host authentication stops unauthorised devices sending print jobs to it over a network. A Kensington lock point on the printer cover protects both the printer and any card stock or rejected cards inside it from being taken, which is useful when it's sitting in a public-facing space rather than a locked office.

Encoding and Connectivity

Magnetic stripe encoding (high and low coercivity) and contactless encoding are both available, so the ZC350 can produce access control cards alongside standard photo ID. USB and Ethernet come as standard, and it's built for easy integration, with an SDK available for custom applications if your organisation needs one.

Day-to-Day Use

An on-screen preview shows your design before it prints, cutting out the need for physical test cards. Saloon-style output doors and easy-change ribbons make daily operation straightforward, and the ZC350's compact size means it fits easily on a counter in retail, leisure, or hospitality settings without dominating the space.

Please note: this printer is supplied without ribbon or blank cards. Add compatible consumables to your order before checking out.

Compatible Ribbons:

• Zebra 800300-350EM ZC YMCKO Ribbon (200 Prints)
• Zebra 800300-550EM YMCKO (300 Prints)
• Zebra 800300-301EM ZC Monochrome Black Ribbon (2000 Prints)
• Zebra 800300-321EM ZC Black KrO Ribbon (700 Prints)
• Zebra 800300-370EM ZC Half-Panel YMCKO Ribbon (400 Prints)