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The Zebra Card Printer is an ID badge printer manufacturer that proclaims made in the USA. Even though Zebra Card distributes ID card printers worldwide it manufactures printers close to its Illinois headquarters. The company produces dye sublimation ID card printers in combination with its other business tracking printers including labeling, bar coding and RFID technologies. This brand of printer is found in most all offices in one form or another and has created a reputation for being a quality business process printer.

Zebra cards printer models can print full color on plastic PVC cards or a single color, called a monochrome print. The units have a two year warranty and some have warranty upgrades such as extended coverage or a hot-swap program. The printers offer encoding options to meet the needs of companies wanting more than just an ID card.

P110i and P120i

These entry level printers are perfect for the first time ID card operator. Just 10 pounds, these desk top model printers handle small to medium volume jobs for many industries. The 110i is the single sided printer while the 120i prints both front and back sides of the plastic cards in a single pass. Both printers can print a number of cards in a batch print from continuous feed hoppers or print one card at a time with the CardSense one at a time card feeders. Full color printer ribbon cartridges or monochrome print ribbon cartridges are available for these printers.

The learning curve is easy with the 110i and 120i. The LCD screen provides instructions along the way to make card printing quick and simple. Ribbon and print head replacement are drop in with no additional tools required.

P330i and P430i

The P330i and P430i printers are more advanced level printers that print full color ID cards as well. P330i is a single sided printer while the P430i is a dual sided printer. The printers have additional features not standard on the P110i and P120i printers. The printers have angled card hoppers that help to reduce potential misfeeds. The printers have available encoding options for newer smart cards. Ethernet is built in allowing you to connect this printer to your existing network of printers for ease of use.

Colorful results will be found on cards printed with a P330i and P430i printer. The printers can print on cards with a variety of card thicknesses. Various reasons such as business cards and access card needs may require a different card thickness than the standard ID card of 30 ml.

The print head for these two printers is self aligning and the dye sub ribbons are simple to install for sharp results. Zebra card printers are on the cutting edge of ID card technology and their offerings are definitely something to review prior to badge printer purchase.

Competitor printers that would provide compatible results come from Fargo, Evolis and Datacard printer options.

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