Zebra ZC350 300 dpi Duplex ID Card Printer

The Zebra ZC350 (ZC36-000C000US00) is a mid-range ID card printer delivering 300 dpi full-color printing with automatic duplex capability, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and Zebra's advanced ribbon management — designed for corporate, government, and education badge printing environments.

Key Features

• 300 dpi dye-sublimation full-color card printing
• Automatic duplex printing for dual-sided ID cards in a single pass
• USB and Ethernet connectivity for shared network deployment
• Zebra's advanced ribbon management with auto-calibration
• Zebra CardStudio software compatibility for complete card design and issuance

Product Specifications

• Part Number: ZC36-000C000US00
• Manufacturer: Zebra
• Print Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer
• Print Resolution: 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
• Print Speed (Color): Up to 180 cards/hour (single-sided)
• Duplex Printing: Automatic (both sides in one pass)
• Display: LED status indicators

Print Specifications

• Card Size: CR-80 (ISO standard) — 3.375 x 2.125 inches
• Card Thickness: 10–40 mil
• Input Hopper: 100-card capacity
• Output Hopper: 45-card capacity
• Reject Bin: Included
• Ribbon Type: YMCKO (color + overlay) and monochrome options

Connectivity Specifications

• USB: USB 2.0
• Ethernet: 10/100 Base-T
• Optional Encoding: Magnetic stripe, smart card, proximity (model dependent)
• Driver Support: Windows (ZXP Series driver compatible)

Use Cases

• Corporate employee ID and access badge production
• Government and education photo ID card issuance
• Healthcare facility staff and visitor badge printing
• Event credentialing and membership card production

Compatibility

• Compatible with Zebra YMCKO, YMCKOK, and monochrome ribbon cartridges
• Works with Zebra CardStudio Standard and Professional for card design
• Supports Windows operating systems via Zebra ZXP-compatible drivers
• Network-deployable via Ethernet for shared multi-user card issuance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ZC350 support magnetic stripe encoding?

The base ZC36-000C000US00 model does not include magnetic stripe encoding. Optional encoding modules (magnetic stripe, smart card) are available on higher-configured variants.

What ribbon does the Zebra ZC350 use?

The ZC350 uses Zebra True Colours ribbon cartridges — YMCKO for full-color with overlay, monochrome K for single-color printing. Ribbon auto-calibrates on load.

How fast does the ZC350 print duplex cards?

Duplex printing speed is approximately 90–100 dual-sided cards per hour, depending on card complexity and ribbon type used.

Where professional card quality, duplex efficiency, and network shareability are non-negotiable, the Zebra ZC350 ZC36-000C000US00 delivers a complete ID issuance solution — combining crisp 300 dpi dye-sublimation output with automatic dual-sided printing at a throughput suited for mid-to-high volume badge programs.