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Zebra ZXP Series 3 vs Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra ZXP Series 3 has 722 µm more printing media thickness than the Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided (762 µm vs 40 µm). The Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided has 5 more display characters than the Zebra ZXP Series 3 (21 vs 16). The Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided has 50 sheets more total input capacity than the Zebra ZXP Series 3 (150 sheets vs 100 sheets). Only the Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided has duplex printing. Only the Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided has lamination.

  • Maximum resolution
    • ZXP Series 3:300
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:304 x 304 DPI
  • Duplex printing
    • ZXP Series 3:No
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:Yes
  • Printing media thickness
    • ZXP Series 3:762 µm
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:40 µm
  • Product colour
    • ZXP Series 3:Grey, White
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:Blue, White
  • Display number of characters
    • ZXP Series 3:16
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:21
  • Lamination
    • ZXP Series 3:No
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:Yes
  • Total input capacity
    • ZXP Series 3:100 sheets
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:150 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • ZXP Series 3:32 MB
    • Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided:64 MB

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Comparison of ZXP Series 3, Zebra ZXP Series 8 Dual-Sided
39 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDye-sublimationDye-sublimation
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers300304 x 304 DPI
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Print speed (monochrome)Known for one750 card/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour)180 card/h180 card/h
Card feederYesYes
Card typesDiffersMagnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart cardABS1, ID-1 (ISO 7810), PVC Composite
Card sizeKnown for one54 x 86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessDiffers762 µm40 µm
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 card/h
Features6 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlue, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of charactersDiffers1621
LaminationDiffersNoYes
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneEAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, UPC-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB64 MB
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE, UL, CULISO 7816, AAMVA, ISO 7811 , JIS II , ISO 14443 A & B ISO 7816 EMV, PC/SC,
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 35 °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 requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.53 kg44 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one201 x 368 x 309 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source781 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source518.2 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source335.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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