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Zebra QuikCard ID Solution vs Zebra ZXP S3

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 18identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra QuikCard ID Solution has 40 card/h more print speed (colour) than the Zebra ZXP S3 (180 card/h vs 140 card/h). Only the Zebra ZXP S3 has duplex printing. Print technology: Dye-sublimation on the Zebra QuikCard ID Solution, Dye-sublimation/Thermal transfer on the Zebra ZXP S3. Maximum resolution: 300 on the Zebra QuikCard ID Solution, 300 x 300 DPI on the Zebra ZXP S3. Product colour: Grey, White on the Zebra QuikCard ID Solution, Black, White on the Zebra ZXP S3.

  • Maximum resolution
    • QuikCard ID Solution:300
    • ZXP S3:300 x 300 DPI
  • Duplex printing
    • QuikCard ID Solution:No
    • ZXP S3:Yes
  • Print speed (colour)
    • QuikCard ID Solution:180 card/h
    • ZXP S3:140 card/h
  • Product colour
    • QuikCard ID Solution:Grey, White
    • ZXP S3:Black, White
  • Certification
    • QuikCard ID Solution:FCC, CE, UL, CUL
    • ZXP S3:FCC, UL, cUL
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • QuikCard ID Solution:201 x 368 x 309 mm
    • ZXP S3:201 x 368 x 236 mm

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Comparison of QuikCard ID Solution, ZXP S3
39 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersDye-sublimationDye-sublimation/Thermal transfer
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers300300 x 300 DPI
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Print speed (colour)Differs180 card/h140 card/h
Card typesMagnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart cardMagnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card
Card size54 x 86 mm54 x 86 mm
Print speed (monochrome)Known for one750 card/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Card feederKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessKnown for one762 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of characters1616
LaminationNoNo
Built-in barcodesDiffersEAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, UPC-ACode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, UPC-A
Total input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Internal memory32 MB32 MB
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE, UL, CULFCC, UL, cUL
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
InterfaceUSBUSB
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-5 - 70 °C-5 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 65%20 - 65%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 70%20 - 70%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindowsWindows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight5.53 kg5.53 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs201 x 368 x 309 mm201 x 368 x 236 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCardStudio StandardUnknown — not stated by the source

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