The Zebra ZC100 ZC11-0000Q00EM00 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. This Quick Start Kit already includes a YMCKO colour ribbon, 200 blank PVC cards and CardStudio 2.0 Standard software – print your first badges straight out of the box. Ideal for employee and visitor badges, membership, loyalty and event cards.
📦 What's in the box – ZC11-0000Q00EM00
- ✅ Zebra ZC100 card printer – single-sided, 300 dpi
- ✅ Power supply (100 W) – external power adapter (P1031925-149), 100–240 V AC
- ✅ Power cords – EU (Schuko) and UK plug – both included
- ✅ USB cable – connects the printer directly to your PC
- ✅ YMCKO colour ribbon – approx. 200 full-colour card prints, cleaning roller included
- ✅ 200 blank white PVC cards – CR80 format, ready to print
- ✅ CardStudio 2.0 Standard – card design software licence – badges with photos, barcodes and database fields
- ✅ Documentation – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Zebra
- ❌ Cleaning card kit – NOT included – recommended for regular cleaning of the card path – see the accessories below
💡 Useful extras: spare ribbons (Zebra 800300-250EM YMCKO, Zebra 800300-301) and blank cards (Zebra 104523-111) for refills; cleaning cards (Zebra 105999-310-01, Zebra 105999-311-01); a Zebra OneCare service plan (OneCare Essential Z1AE-ZC1X-3C0, OneCare Select Z1AS-ZC1X-3C0).
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
- Quick Start Kit: YMCKO ribbon, 200 blank cards and CardStudio 2.0 Standard included
- 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
- Field-upgradeable magnetic stripe encoder
- 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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| Part Number | Encoder | Interfaces | Supplies in the box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZC11-0000000EM00 | – | USB | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-000C000EM00 | – | USB, Ethernet | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-0M00000EM00 | Magnetic stripe | USB | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-0M0C000EM00 | Magnetic stripe | USB, Ethernet | Printer only (no ribbon / cards) | View product |
| ZC11-0000Q00EM00 (this version) | – | USB | Ribbon + 200 cards + CardStudio | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ZC11-0000Q00EM00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ZC100 |
| Printer Type | Desktop ID card printer |
| Print Technology | Dye-sublimation thermal transfer, direct to card; full colour or monochrome |
| Printing | Single-sided, edge to edge on CR80 cards |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 700 cards/h monochrome, 150 cards/h YMCKO (single-sided) |
| Image Size | 1006 × 640 pixels |
| Card Size | CR80 (ISO 7810 ID-1, 85.6 × 54 mm), CR79 |
| Card Thickness | 10–40 mil (0.25–1.0 mm), auto-adjusting – spot colour / monochrome recommended for cards under 20 mil and CR79 |
| Card Material | PVC and PVC composite; adhesive-back and writable-back cards |
| Card Hoppers | Input 100 cards (30 mil), auto-adjusting; output 100 cards (30 mil), saloon-style doors; manual single-card feed with LED bezel |
| Encoding | None fitted – magnetic stripe encoder ISO 7811 available as a field upgrade |
| Ribbons | YMCKO (200 images), ½ YMCKO (400), monochrome black (2000 / 1500), white, red, blue, gold, silver (1500) – genuine Zebra ZC ribbons only, smart-chip cartridge with cleaning roller |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Wireless | None as standard – optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi (field upgrade) |
| Display | No LCD – 3 tri-colour status LEDs with icons |
| Memory | 2 GB flash |
| Security | Printer / host authentication, AES data encryption, Kensington® lock slot |
| Drivers & Software | Windows driver with graphical card preview (Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Server 2008–2016), Linux (Ubuntu), macOS; CardStudio 2.0 Standard included |
| Power Supply | External 100 W power supply (P1031925-149), auto-switching 90–132 / 190–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz – EU and UK power cords included |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 157 × 383 × 258 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Operating Temperature | +15 °C to +35 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −5 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 20–80% RH, non-condensing |
| Warranty | 3 years (printer and printhead) |
| In the Box | Zebra ZC100 card printer (single-sided, 300 dpi), 100 W external power supply (P1031925-149), power cords EU (Schuko) + UK, USB cable, YMCKO colour ribbon (approx. 200 images, with cleaning roller), 200 blank white PVC cards (CR80), CardStudio 2.0 Standard licence, documentation – cleaning cards NOT included |
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.
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