P520i Card Printer

Translucent card cover
Allows you to see when supplies are low.
Angled card feeder
Revolutionary design means fewer rejected cards.
Printhead bracket
Opens wide for easy ribbon access
Overview
  • Ideal for
    • Access Control
    • Driver Licensing
    • National Identification
    • Secure Identification
    • Staff Identification
  • Robust Printing and Laminating Speed
    • Full color printing (YMCK_K) and single sided carrier-based lamination (1.0 mil or 0.6 mil) at 36 seconds per card.
  • Easy to Use
    • User friendly operation with two line LCD display indicates printer and laminator status, settings and maintenance functions, patented card cleaning cartridge, and Windows® based printer drivers.
  • 1st In Class with Built-In Ethernet Option
    • Networking feature provides efficiency, minimal downtime, and ability to locate printer anywhere.
  • Zebra i Series Intelligent Printing System
    • Enhanced i Series functionality makes high image quality card printing a simple function for all users.
    • The system features:
      • Advanced RFID Technology
      • Automatic Driver Configuration
      • Intelligent Color Optimization
      • Ribbon Image Counter & Ribbon Low Notification
      • Enhanced Ribbon Formulation
Specs
  • General Specifications
    • High speed printing with built in laminator
    • 100 cards/hour, color front, black back 1.0 mil laminate
    • Windows® drivers for 98, NT, 2000, XP
    • One year printer warranty
    • One year (unlimited passes) printhead warranty
  • Color Printing and Laminating
    • Color dye sublimation or monochrome thermal transfer printing
    • Under 36 seconds/card, color front, black back 1.0 mil laminate
    • 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) print resolution
    • Enhanced fourth generation laminator with auto laminate synchronization
  • Bar Codes
    • Code 39, Code 128 B & C with & without check digit
    • 2 of 5 & 2 of 5 Interleaved
    • UPC-A, EAN 8 & EAN 13
    • PDF-417 2D bar code and other symbologies available via Windows™ drivers
  • Fonts
    • True Type fonts available via Windows™ drivers.
  • Card Specifications
    • Types: PVC, composite PVC (use composite cards when laminating)
    • Card width/length: ISO CR-80-ISO 7810, 2.12"" (54mm) x 3.38"" (86mm)
    • Magnetic Stripe-ISO 7811
    • Smart Card-ISO 7816-2
    • Card thickness: .76mm (30 mil)
    • Card feeder capacity: 100 cards (30 mil)
    • Card output hopper capacity: 100 cards (30 mil)
  • Ribbons
    • i Series Printers require the use of i Series ribbons for full color printing
    • Monochrome: 1500 & 1000 cards/roll
    • Monochrome colors: black, red, blue, green, silver, gold, white
    • K Resin + O: 500 cards/roll
    • K DyeSub + O: 500 cards/roll
    • YMCK: 250 cards/roll
    • YMCK/K: 200 cards/roll
    • Note: For optimum printer performance use Genuine Zebra Supplies.
  • Lamination Specifications
    • Laminate for full coverage, magnetic stripe cards, and smart cards
    • Clear and holographic options available
    • 0.6 mil laminate capacity: 170 cards per roll
    • 1.0 mil laminate capacity: 100 cards per roll
    • Clear laminate for dual-sided cards (front full coverage and back 1/2 patch for magnetic stripe cards-50 cards)
    • Optional Custom Security Features
    • Holographic images, OVI and UV images
    • Note: For optimum laminator performance use Genuine Zebra Supplies.
  • Communications Interface
    • USB with Centronics Parallel
    • Built-in Ethernet Option
  • Mechanical
    • Full metal enclosure with viewing window
    • Width: 32.75in (832mm)*
    • Depth: 9.25in (235mm)
    • Height: 10.43in (265mm)
    • Weight: 47lbs (21.45kg)
  • Electrical
    • 100 ~ 240 Volts AC, 50 ~ 60 Hz (auto switching)
    • 4 MB image memory standard
    • FCC Class A, CE, UL and CUL approved
  • Environmental
    • Operating Temperature: 60°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C)
    • Operating Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing
    • Storage Temperature: 23°F to 158°F (-5°C to 70°C)
    • Storage Humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing
    • Ventilation: Free air
  • Options
    • Built-in Ethernet
    • Smart card contact station (30 mil cards only)
    • Magnetic encoder
    • Extended warranty program
    • On-Site warranty program and Depot warranty programs
    • Cleaning supplies
  • *Without output hopper
Drivers

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