86 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1058486-002
7: Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications
Printing Specifications
• Dye-sublimation thermal transfer direct to card
• Full color or monochrome printing
• Single- or dual-sided printing
• Edge-to-edge printing on standard CR-80 media
Printing Throughput
Printing throughput (cards/hour) based on click-to-drop printing, average print coverage, 
with USB connectivity. Times may vary depending on the computer and configurations.
• 700 cph monochrome single-sided 
• 180 cph single-sided YMCKO 
• 140 cph dual-sided YMCKOK 
Encoding Options and Specifications
• Magnetic stripe encoder – ISO 7811 (new and re-encoded, tracks 1,2, and 3, high 
and low coercivity, stripe down, 30-mil card only
• * Smart card contact station ISO 7816
• * Combined MIFARE
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 ISO 14443 (13.56 MHz) and ISO 7816 Contact Encoder 
Specifications – PC/SC and EMV level 1 certified (50-card capacity [30 mil] 
external output hopper)
• Encoding over USB and Ethernet
Optional Features
• * Built-in 10/100 Ethernet connectivity
• * CardSense™ single-card feed mode
• ZebraCare™ extended product warranty programs
• * Lockable enclosure with obscure output bin 
Communications Interfaces 
• USB V2.0 (cable included) - standard
• * Built-in 10/100 Ethernet - optional
Card Compatibility
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra genuine 
supplies is recommended. 
• Card Thickness: 10-40 mil 
• Card Size: CR-80, ISO 7810 format, Type ID-1, 2.12” (54 mm) x 3.38” (86 mm)
• Card Material: PVC and PVC composite
• Smart Card Contact: ISO 7816-1,2,3,4
• Smart Card Contactless: MIFARE® ISO 14443A/B 
• Spot color/monochrome print image only is supported on < 20 mil card thickness
* Field upgradeable options