Spec Sheet

Retransfer Printing Technology Highlights
Traditional direct-to-card printers use a printhead that prints through a ribbon directly onto the card. Retransfer printers
print onto a flexible, transparent film that is then thermally bonded to the card creating a more durable, scratch-resistant
product. This retransfer technology produces images with optimal quality that are more vibrant and saturated, even on
uneven card surfaces such as key tag or smart cards.
Benefits of Zebra’s Innovative
Retransfer Card Printer
Higher image quality with vibrant, rich colors.
The ability to print on uneven card surfaces
such as smart cards.
True edge-to-edge printing (via over-the-
edge printing). Traditional card printers leave
a white border at the edges of the card.
The ability to print on non-PVC cards. Direct-
to-card printers require a dye-receiving
surface, which is not available on all non-PVC
cards.
More durable and abrasion-resistant cards
that don’t require an additional overlay or
varnish.
Built-in fraud protection with inherently
tamper-evident film.
Advantages of Zebra’s Innovative
Retransfer Card Printer
Outstanding Print Quality: Zebra’s exclusive Color
Predictive Technology based on patented image-processing
algorithms compensates for image errors normally caused
by high printing speeds—enabling photoquality images and
print resolution even at increased print speeds.
Industry-leading Print Speeds: Zebra achieves print speeds
that far exceed any other retransfer printer, and that are
comparable to many of the fastest direct-to-card printers on
the market today. Zebra’s patented image transfer process
applies film to both sides of the card in a single pass,
drastically reducing the print time.
Exceptional Cost Savings: The ZXP Series 9 featuring
Zebra’s wastefree laminate technology gives you an
extremely low cost-per-card operation. Eliminate up to half
the typical waste with our linerless media with a single core
and no carrier.
APPLICATIONS
Government
• U.S. Federal
Government IDs
• Government IDs
• Government-issued IDs
and Cards
• ID and Access Control
Education
• Student and Sta ID
and Access Control
Retail & Hospitality
• ID and Access Control
• Personalized Gift,
Membership and
Loyalty Cards
• Smart Cards in Travel,
Gaming and Entertainment
Transportation & Logistics
• ID and Access Control
Manufacturing
• ID and Access Control
Service Bureaus
• Employee, Student IDs
• Personalized Gift,
Membership and Loyalty
Cards
• Other Customized Cards
PRODUCT SPEC SHEET
ZXP SERIES 9 RETRANSFER CARD PRINTER
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TRANSFER FILM
TRANSFER FILM
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HEATED
TRANSFER
ROLL
TRANSFER FILM
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COLOR RIBBON
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PRINT HEAD
COLOR RIBBON
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