ZXP Series 3 Printers
Have Questions About Single-Sided Card Printers? We have answers!
What are the main features and benefits of the Zebra ZXP 3?
Zebra ZXP Series 3 printers feature fast prints speeds and a high print quality. They combine ease-of-use with advanced features at an affordable price point.
ZXP Series 3 card printers offer a number of user-friendly features including:
- Single- or dual-sided printing capabilities
- Zebra's eco-friendly, high capacity ribbons
- Fast print speeds with ZRaster™ image processing technology and landscape printing
- Dye-sublimation printing for vivid images and thermal resin printing for sharp black text and barcodes
- Optional lockable enclosure and card feeder and obscured output hopper for added security
- A standard USB connection with an Ethernet option for printing over a network
- Encoding options for writing electronic data to your cards
Should I choose the single-sided ZXP Series 3 or the dual-sided ZXP Series 3?
It depends on how much information you need to put on your cards. For example, if you will only be placing the cardholder's photo and name on your cards, the single-sided ZXP Series 3 may be ideal for you. However, if you need to place more information on your cards, we recommend the dual-sided ZXP Series 3 so that you can print to both sides of the card in one, simple process.
Many customers ask if it is possible to print on both sides of the card with a single-sided printer by manually flipping the cards and sending them back through the printer. While technically it is possible, it's not recommended. Printing on both sides of the card with a single-sided ZXP Series 3 printer will expose the printhead to dust, debris, and oil from your fingertips, which can cause expensive printhead damage. Plus, damage to a printhead from non-standard use will void the warranty coverage, costing you more in the long run.
If you will be creating ID cards with limited cardholder information, choose the single-sided Zebra ZXP Series 3.
If you will be printing more information on your cards and want the ability to print on both sides of the card, choose the dual-sided Zebra ZXP Series 3.