Product comparison · 2 plastic card printers

Zebra ZXP S8 vs Zebra ZXP Series 8

23specifications compared
5differ
18identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Only the Zebra ZXP S8 has duplex printing. Print technology: Dye-sublimation on the Zebra ZXP S8, Thermal transfer on the Zebra ZXP Series 8. Maximum resolution: 304 x 304 DPI on the Zebra ZXP S8, 304 on the Zebra ZXP Series 8. Compatible operating systems: Windows Server 2003 on the Zebra ZXP S8, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7 on the Zebra ZXP Series 8. Dimensions (WxDxH): 476 x 519 x 334 mm on the Zebra ZXP S8, 356 x 519 x 303 mm on the Zebra ZXP Series 8.

Print technology
- ZXP S8:Dye-sublimation
- ZXP Series 8:Thermal transfer
Maximum resolution
- ZXP S8:304 x 304 DPI
- ZXP Series 8:304
Duplex printing
- ZXP S8:Yes
- ZXP Series 8:No
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- ZXP S8:476 x 519 x 334 mm
- ZXP Series 8:356 x 519 x 303 mm

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Comparison of ZXP S8, ZXP Series 8
37 specifications	A Zebra ZXP S8 View product	B Zebra ZXP Series 8 View product
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Dye-sublimation	Thermal transfer
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolutionDiffers	304 x 304 DPI	304
Duplex printingDiffers	Yes	No
Print speed (colour)Known for one	190 card/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for one	180 card/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card feeder	Yes	Yes
Card types	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Blue, White	Blue, White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display number of characters	21	21
Total input capacity	150 sheets	150 sheets
Internal memory	64 MB	64 MB
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LaminationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface	USB & Ethernet	USB & Ethernet
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless LAN
Poweridentical
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 25 °C	15 - 25 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-5 - 55 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	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 Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Wi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2003	XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	12.5 kg	12.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 519 x 334 mm	356 x 519 x 303 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	Yes	Yes

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