Evolis Zenius Plastic ID Card Printer
Compact, Flexible, and Professional Card Printing
Key Features
Card Specifications
- Single-sided printing with 300 dpi resolution
- Card lifespan of up to 3 years
- Encoding options: Magnetic stripes, smart contact, smart contactless
- Capable of producing between 500 and 5,000 cards per year
- Standard security level
User Experience
- Zenius is user-friendly, designed for simplicity and ease of use.
- Comes with Evolis Premium Suite® software for easy printer management.
In-Depth Overview
Compact and Efficient
Zenius offers professional-quality printing within a small footprint. At only 46 decibels, it’s unobtrusive, fitting seamlessly into various settings such as offices or customer service counters. The design aims to be eco-friendly by using recycled materials, minimizing transportation emissions, and reducing power consumption through an efficient hibernation mode.
Versatile Card Production
Whether it’s employee badges, access control badges, membership cards, or even gift cards, Zenius handles them all. The printer supports on-demand printing, producing cards as you need them, either individually or in small runs. A color card takes just 30 seconds to print, with a capability to print up to 150 color cards per hour.
Scalable and Future-Proof
Zenius is built with a long-term vision in mind. The “Expert” version allows for expandability by offering combinable encoding options—magnetic stripes, smart contact, and contactless chips. This flexibility ensures that the printer can adapt to a variety of applications.
Software and Consumables
The Zenius GO Pack is a complete, all-in-one package that includes the Zenius printer, cardPresso XS card design software, a YMCKO color ribbon for 200 prints, and 100 PVC cards. The cardPresso software even allows for database connectivity in various formats such as Excel, .csv, and .txt. This package offers great value, especially for those looking to implement card printing from existing databases.
Summary
Zenius is a compact and versatile card printer designed for professional, single-sided card printing. With its user-friendly interface, eco-conscious design, and flexibility for future upgrades, it’s an excellent investment for a variety of card-printing needs. Coupled with the Zenius GO Pack, it provides an all-in-one solution, making it easy to start printing high-quality cards right away.