Product comparison · 2 plastic card printers

Zebra ZXP 8 vs Zebra ZXP Ser 7

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra ZXP Ser 7 has 1,185 card/h more print speed (monochrome) than the Zebra ZXP 8 (1375 card/h vs 190 card/h). The Zebra ZXP Ser 7 has 105 more display characters than the Zebra ZXP 8 (126 vs 21). The Zebra ZXP 8 has 0.3 kg more weight than the Zebra ZXP Ser 7 (12.5 kg vs 12.2 kg). Only the Zebra ZXP Ser 7 has duplex printing. Maximum resolution: 304 x 304 DPI on the Zebra ZXP 8, 300 x 300 DPI on the Zebra ZXP Ser 7.

  • Maximum resolution
    • ZXP 8:304 x 304 DPI
    • ZXP Ser 7:300 x 300 DPI
  • Duplex printing
    • ZXP 8:No
    • ZXP Ser 7:Yes
  • Print speed (monochrome)
    • ZXP 8:190 card/h
    • ZXP Ser 7:1375 card/h
  • Printing media thickness
    • ZXP 8:762 - 1016 µm
    • ZXP Ser 7:10 - 50 µm
  • Display number of characters
    • ZXP 8:21
    • ZXP Ser 7:126
  • AC input voltage
    • ZXP 8:100 - 240 V
    • ZXP Ser 7:90 - 264 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • ZXP 8:15 - 25 °C
    • ZXP Ser 7:15 - 35 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • ZXP 8:-5 - 55 °C
    • ZXP Ser 7:-5 - 70 °C

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Comparison of ZXP 8, ZXP Ser 7
43 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye-sublimation/Thermal transfer
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers304 x 304 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Print speed (monochrome)Differs190 card/h1375 card/h
Print speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 card/h
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 card/h
Card feederYesYes
Card typesDiffersMagnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart cardABS, PVC Composite
Card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 x 54 mm
Printing media thicknessDiffers762 - 1016 µm10 - 50 µm
Card thickness (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.27 mm
Card thickness (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 mm
Features1 differ
Product colourBlack, GreyBlack, Grey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of charactersDiffers21126
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LaminationKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB & EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47/63 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 25 °C15 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-5 - 55 °C-5 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, WiWindows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source699 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source277 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source306 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg12.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one356 x 519 x 303 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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