Product comparison · 2 plastic card printers

Zebra ZXP S3 vs Zebra ZXP8 DS

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra ZXP8 DS has 8 more display characters than the Zebra ZXP S3 (24 vs 16). The Zebra ZXP8 DS has 32 MB more internal memory than the Zebra ZXP S3 (64 MB vs 32 MB). The Zebra ZXP8 DS has 6.97 kg more weight than the Zebra ZXP S3 (12.5 kg vs 5.53 kg). Only the Zebra ZXP8 DS has lamination. Maximum resolution: 300 x 300 DPI on the Zebra ZXP S3, 304 x 304 DPI on the Zebra ZXP8 DS.

  • Maximum resolution
    • ZXP S3:300 x 300 DPI
    • ZXP8 DS:304 x 304 DPI
  • Display number of characters
    • ZXP S3:16
    • ZXP8 DS:24
  • Lamination
    • ZXP S3:No
    • ZXP8 DS:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • ZXP S3:32 MB
    • ZXP8 DS:64 MB
  • Interface
    • ZXP S3:USB
    • ZXP8 DS:USB & Ethernet
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • ZXP S3:15 - 30 °C
    • ZXP8 DS:15 - 25 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • ZXP S3:-5 - 70 °C
    • ZXP8 DS:-5 - 55 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • ZXP S3:20 - 65%
    • ZXP8 DS:20 - 80%

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Comparison of ZXP S3, ZXP8 DS
37 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneDye-sublimation/Thermal transferUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers300 x 300 DPI304 x 304 DPI
Duplex printingYesYes
Print speed (colour)Known for one140 card/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Card typesDiffersMagnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart cardPVC, PVC Composite
Card sizeKnown for one54 x 86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 card/h
Card feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Printing media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 1016 µm
Features3 differ
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of charactersDiffers1624
LaminationDiffersNoYes
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCode 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB64 MB
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, UL, cULUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersUSBUSB & Ethernet
Poweridentical
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 25 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-5 - 70 °C-5 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 65%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 70%10 - 90%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 ViUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers5.53 kg12.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs201 x 368 x 236 mm356 x 519 x 303 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes

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