Evolis Zenius ID Card Printers

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April 27, 2026

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The Evolis Zenius ID card printer is the benchmark for compact and efficient single-sided card issuance. Designed specifically for low-volume printing tasks with professional results, this desktop solution fits perfectly into any office environment. Whether you are creating employee badges, membership cards, or student IDs, the Zenius offers a user-friendly experience that streamlines identification workflows without sacrificing valuable desk space.

Delivering impressive performance, the Zenius produces high-resolution, edge-to-edge graphics in both vivid color and crisp monochrome. Its advanced print head technology ensures every detail, from complex barcodes to high-quality portraits, is rendered with absolute precision. With fast output speeds, you can issue a personalized color card in seconds, making it an ideal choice for organizations requiring immediate card delivery at the point of service.

Built for versatility, the Zenius features a modular architecture allowing for field upgrades like magnetic stripe or smart card encoding. The Evolis High Trust ribbons simplify maintenance, as the printer automatically detects the ribbon type and configures settings for optimal results. Its eco-friendly design and quiet operation ensure a seamless integration into any professional front-desk or reception setting with minimal disruption.

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KEY FEATURES

Compact design fits easily on any desk or workstation, saving valuable office space.
User-friendly interface with front-loading cards and ribbons for quick operation and minimal training.
High-quality, single-sided color or monochrome printing for employee badges, loyalty cards, and student IDs.
ENERGY STAR certified with efficient standby modes to reduce environmental impact and lower power consumption.
Modular design allows for on-site integration of multiple encoders, including magnetic stripe and smart card technologies.

Evolis Zenius ID Card Printers Technical Specifications

General Features:Single-sided printing module, edge-to-edge printing, color dye sublimation, monochrome thermal transfer, 300 dpi print head (11.8 dots/mm), 16 million colors, 16 MB memory (RAM).
Printing Performances:Color (YMCKO): 120 – 150 cards/hour; Monochrome: 400 – 500 cards/hour.
Interfaces:USB (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0), cable supplied; Ethernet TCP-IP 10BaseT, 100BaseT (Traffic Led) available on the Expert version.
Card Management and Specifications:Automatic or manual feeding; Feeder capacity: 50 cards (0.76 mm – 30 mil); Output hopper capacity: 20 cards (0.76 mm – 30 mil); Card thickness: 0.25 to 0.76 mm (10 to 30 mil), gauge adjustment.
Card Types:PVC cards, composite PVC cards, PET cards, ABS cards, special varnished cards.
Card Format:ISO CR80 – ISO 7810 (53.98 mm x 85.60 mm).
Evolis High Trust Ribbons:Automatic identification and setting; Delivered in a drop-in cassette for easy handling; Ribbon saver for monochrome printing.
Ribbon Capacities:YMCKO: 200 prints/roll; 1/2 YMCKO: 400 prints/roll; KO: 600 prints/roll; Black monochrome ribbon: 2000 prints/roll; Other monochrome ribbons: 1000 prints/roll; BlackWax monochrome ribbon (for ABS & special varnished cards): 1000 prints/roll; Hologram varnish: 400 prints/roll.
Expert Version Encoding Options:Magnetic stripe encoder ISO 7811 HiCo/LoCo, JIS2; Smart contact station ISO 7816-2; Contact smart card encoder – PC/SC, EMV 2000-1; Contactless smart card encoder – ISO 14443A, B, ISO15693, MIFARE, DESFire, HID iCLASS; Other specific encoders upon request.
Software:Evolis Premium Suite for Windows (Printer manager, Print Center, Printer settings and notifications, SDK available); cardPresso XXS for designing and editing badges; Evolis Print Service for Android and iOS mobile devices; Support for Mac OS and Linux upon request.
Operating Systems:Windows (32/64-bit): XP SP3, Vista, W7, W8, W10, W11; Mac OS X (from 10.6 onwards); Linux (upon request).
Eco-Friendly Design, Certifications, and Conformity:Standby, sleep modes & low energy consumption; CE, FCC, ICES, VCCI, CCC, KC, BIS, EAC; RoHS compliant.
Power Supply:100-240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.8 A; Printer: 24 Volts DC, 3 A.
Operating Environment:Min/max operating temperature: 15° / 30° C (59° / 86° F); Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing; Min/max storage temperature: -5° / +70° C (23° / 158° F); Storage humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing; Operating ventilation: open air.
Sound Level (evaluated according to the ISO 7779 standard):Sound pressure in assistant positions LpAm (color mode YMCKO): 46 dB (A); In sleep mode: background noise level.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:Size (H x W x D): 195 x 205 x 315 mm (7.68’’ x 8.07’’ x 12.40’’); Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs).
Warranty:2-year warranty for printer and print head.