Product comparison · 2 plastic card printers

Zebra ZXP3 SS STD vs Zebra ZXP8 DS

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum resolution
- ZXP3 SS STD:300 x 300 DPI
- ZXP8 DS:304 x 304 DPI
Duplex printing
- ZXP3 SS STD:No
- ZXP8 DS:Yes
Printing media thickness
- ZXP3 SS STD:762 µm
- ZXP8 DS:762 - 1016 µm
Display number of characters
- ZXP3 SS STD:16
- ZXP8 DS:24
Lamination
- ZXP3 SS STD:No
- ZXP8 DS:Yes
Internal memory
- ZXP3 SS STD:32 MB
- ZXP8 DS:64 MB
Interface
- ZXP3 SS STD:USB
- ZXP8 DS:USB & Ethernet
Operating temperature (T-T)
- ZXP3 SS STD:15 - 30 °C
- ZXP8 DS:15 - 25 °C

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Comparison of ZXP3 SS STD, ZXP8 DS
35 specifications	A Zebra ZXP3 SS STD View product	B Zebra ZXP8 DS View product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyKnown for one	Dye-sublimation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolutionDiffers	300 x 300 DPI	304 x 304 DPI
Duplex printingDiffers	No	Yes
Print speed (monochrome)Known for one	750 card/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour)Known for one	180 card/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card feeder	Yes	Yes
Card typesDiffers	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card	PVC, PVC Composite
Card sizeKnown for one	54 x 86 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing media thicknessDiffers	762 µm	762 - 1016 µm
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for one	100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one	45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 card/h
Features3 differ
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display number of charactersDiffers	16	24
LaminationDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	1D, 2D, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, UPC-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers	32 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	FCC Class A, CE, UL, CUL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB	USB & Ethernet
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 - 30 °C	15 - 25 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-5 - 70 °C	-5 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 65%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 70%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	5.53 kg	12.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	201 x 368 x 309 mm	356 x 519 x 303 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	XP, Vista, Server 2003, Windows 7

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