Product comparison · 2 plastic card printers

Zebra ZXP Series 8 vs Zebra ZXP3 DS STD

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- ZXP Series 8:Thermal transfer
- ZXP3 DS STD:Dye-sublimation
Maximum resolution
- ZXP Series 8:304
- ZXP3 DS STD:300 x 300 DPI
Duplex printing
- ZXP Series 8:No
- ZXP3 DS STD:Yes
Product colour
- ZXP Series 8:Blue, White
- ZXP3 DS STD:Grey, White
Display number of characters
- ZXP Series 8:21
- ZXP3 DS STD:16
Lamination
- ZXP Series 8:Yes
- ZXP3 DS STD:No
Internal memory
- ZXP Series 8:64 MB
- ZXP3 DS STD:32 MB
Interface
- ZXP Series 8:USB & Ethernet
- ZXP3 DS STD:USB

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Comparison of ZXP Series 8, ZXP3 DS STD
34 specifications	A Zebra ZXP Series 8 View product	B Zebra ZXP3 DS STD View product
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Thermal transfer	Dye-sublimation
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolutionDiffers	304	300 x 300 DPI
Duplex printingDiffers	No	Yes
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 card/h
Card feeder	Yes	Yes
Card types	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card
Card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 x 86 mm
Printing media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 µm
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	Grey, White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display number of charactersDiffers	21	16
LaminationDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1D, 2D, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A
Internal memoryDiffers	64 MB	32 MB
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC Class A, CE, UL, CUL
Total input capacityKnown for one	150 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB & Ethernet	USB
Optional connectivityDiffers	Wireless LAN	Ethernet
Poweridentical
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	15 - 25 °C	15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-5 - 55 °C	-5 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	20 - 65%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 70%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	12.5 kg	5.53 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	356 x 519 x 303 mm	201 x 368 x 309 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source

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