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The Zenius card printer from Evolis is the ideal solution for organizations looking for an affordable, user-friendly, and compact printer to produce personalized plastic cards.

Whether you need ID badges, membership cards, access passes, or customer loyalty cards – Zenius combines quality, speed, and scalability in one sleek device.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Detail
Print Technology	Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Print Mode	Single-sided, edge-to-edge
Print Resolution	300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
Print Speed	Up to 150 cards/hour (YMCKO, color), up to 500 cards/hour (monochrome)
Card Format	ISO CR80 (85.6 x 53.98 mm)
Card Thickness	0.25 mm to 0.76 mm
Card Material	PVC, composite PVC, PET, ABS
Card Input	Automatic (50 cards) or manual (1 card)
Card Output	20 cards
Interface	USB standard / Ethernet optional (Expert model)
Memory	Classic: 16 MB / Expert: 32 MB
Dimensions	195 mm x 205 mm x 315 mm
Weight	3.3 kg
Noise Level	Only 46 dB during operation
Power Consumption	Low consumption + energy-saving standby mode

Application Domains

Employee badges
Customer / loyalty cards
Membership cards
Student cards
Visitor passes
Public transport or access control cards

Models & Upgrades

Zenius Classic

Base model with USB connection
Not upgradeable with encoding modules

Zenius Expert

USB + Ethernet
Expansion slot for:
- Magnetic stripe encoder
- Contact smart card encoder
- Contactless smart card encoder (RFID)
Modules can be easily added post-purchase

Design & Color Options

Compact, modern design suitable for any office environment
Available colors: Fire Red and Grey Brown

Accessories & Options

Cleaning kits for optimal maintenance
Color and monochrome ribbons
Additional input/output hoppers
Encoding modules (Expert model only)
Software upgrades

cardPresso Software Included

Every Zenius printer comes standard with cardPresso XXS Lite, an intuitive card design and printing software:

Pre-designed templates for ID cards and badges
Drag-and-drop interface
Integration of photos and barcodes