Zebra ZC10L Large-Format Card and Badge Printer

The Zebra ZC10L is a large-format direct-to-card printer designed for producing oversized full-colour cards, badges, event passes and tickets on demand. Unlike standard ID card printers, the ZC10L is built specifically for larger 140 mm × 88 mm PVC cards, making it especially relevant for hospitality, sporting events, concerts, conferences, festivals and other guest access applications where visual impact and personalisation matter. The key advantage of the ZC10L is its ability to print full-colour, edge-to-edge oversized cards in a single printing process. This allows event organisers to produce customised guest badges, tickets, passes and access cards directly at the point of entry, without relying on partially pre-printed stock. Cards can include graphics, text, barcodes, photos, guest information, sponsor logos and advertising placements. For event operations, this on-demand printing model can reduce waste and simplify logistics. Instead of ordering and storing multiple versions of pre-printed badges for different access levels, event types or guest categories, organisers can print the required card design when needed. This reduces the risk of running out of a specific badge type, avoids leftover unusable stock after an event and makes last-minute design changes easier. The ZC10L is particularly well suited for creating more memorable guest experiences. Oversized, photo-quality badges and passes can function not only as access tools, but also as visual souvenirs. For sporting events, concerts, festivals and conferences, the card can become part of the overall event experience, combining identification, branding, sponsor visibility and guest personalisation in one durable printed item. The printer uses direct-to-card dye diffusion printing and supports full-colour or monochrome printing. It is specified for single-sided printing, with 300 dpi print resolution and photo-quality output. The supplied material highlights strong performance for background graphics, photos, rich colours and crisp text. Maximum print speed is listed at 195 cards per hour for single-sided colour printing and 360–410 cards per hour for single-sided black monochrome printing, excluding data transfer time. The ZC10L is designed around Zebra’s large-format PVC cards. The specified card size is 5.5 inches × 3.46 inches, or 140 mm × 88 mm, with 24 mil card thickness. The supplied specifications also list HF, UHF and dual HF / UHF smart card types. These should be treated as card compatibility details from the supplied material, and any smart card encoding workflow should be confirmed before final project specification. The printer includes a 200-card feeder for 24 mil cards and a 70-card output hopper. This makes it practical for event environments where batches of guest badges or passes need to be produced quickly and consistently. The printer’s physical size is 290 mm high, 278 mm wide and 485 mm deep, with a printer-only weight of 21 kg, so it is better suited to controlled event production points than handheld or mobile badge printing. The ZC10L connects through USB 2.0, with plug-and-play printer identification support. Ethernet connectivity is available through an external print server option, listed as 10/100 Ethernet in the communications section and as an external Ethernet print server option in the accessories section. Exact external print server details should be confirmed for the selected configuration. The standard feature set includes a multi-status LED operator display, 64 MB memory and Microsoft Windows drivers. The supplied material references Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 support. Zebra CardStudio 2.0 card design and issuance software is listed for card design; the supplied text includes both a 30-day trial reference and a single-user license key reference, so the exact licensing package should be checked for the specific SKU or supply bundle. Zebra CardStudio allows users to create card designs with graphics, text, barcodes and images, then print them on demand with the ZC10L. This supports last-minute changes to guest passes, access badges or event designs. Guest photos can also be captured at the point of entry to further personalise the printed card, depending on the surrounding workflow and software setup. Zebra supplies are an important part of the ZC10L system. Zebra PVC cards are specifically designed for the ZC10L to support durability and print quality. Zebra also offers synced ribbon and card kits with 400 cards and matching colour ribbon, helping operators exhaust cards and ribbon at the same time. This reduces leftover stock, supply mismatches and operator effort. Monochrome black ribbon is also listed for fine-print or black-only content. The supply system uses intelligent technology with RFID tags to authenticate and automate colour and monochrome ribbon handling. The YMCO 4-panel ribbon is specified for 400 images per roll, while monochrome black ribbon is specified for 2,000 images per roll. Genuine Zebra supplies are recommended for consistent output and reduced wear on critical printer parts. The operating environment is specified from 10°C to 35°C, with operating humidity from 20% to 80% inclusive, non-condensing. Storage temperature is -20°C to 55°C, and shipping temperature is -40°C to 60°C. Electrical input is auto-switching AC power from 90 V to 264 V AC, 48–62 Hz. The ZC10L is best positioned for hospitality and event organisations that need high-impact oversized passes and badges rather than standard CR80 ID cards. It can help reduce pre-printing complexity, support personalised card production, create premium-looking event credentials and open opportunities for sponsor branding or advertising placement. Overall, the Zebra ZC10L is a specialised large-format card printer for on-demand event badge and pass production. Its strongest value lies in oversized 140 mm × 88 mm card support, full-colour edge-to-edge direct-to-card printing, 300 dpi photo-quality output, event-focused personalisation, Zebra CardStudio design support and matched Zebra card / ribbon supply kits.

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Product Features

• Connection: USB
• Resolution: 300 dpi

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