Note: This is a discontinued printer and availability is very limited.
The Zebra ZXP Series 7 ID Card Printer was one of Zebra's flagship credential printing platforms, designed for organizations that required fast, reliable, and high-quality card production in demanding issuance environments. Widely deployed across corporate enterprises, universities, healthcare systems, government agencies, casinos, and secure access control applications, the ZXP7 earned a reputation for exceptional print quality, durability, and production efficiency.
Using dye-sublimation and resin thermal transfer printing technology, the ZXP Series 7 delivered vibrant, edge-to-edge credentials at 300 dpi resolution with sharp text, vivid colors, and outstanding photo reproduction. Available in both single-sided and dual-sided configurations, the printer was commonly used to produce employee badges, student IDs, visitor credentials, membership cards, loyalty cards, and secure access control cards.
The ZXP7 was engineered for high-volume card issuance and featured large-capacity card hoppers, high-speed print performance, and advanced media handling capabilities. Its robust construction and enterprise-grade components made it particularly well suited for centralized badge production operations where reliability and throughput were critical.
One of the platform's most popular features was its broad support for credential technologies. The printer could be configured with magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iCLASS®, and other advanced credential technologies used in physical access control, authentication, and identification programs.
For organizations requiring enhanced card durability and visual security, the ZXP Series 7 also supported optional single-sided and dual-sided lamination modules. These modules allowed organizations to apply protective overlays and holographic security laminates to help extend card life and reduce the risk of counterfeiting or tampering.
Although the Zebra ZXP Series 7 has been discontinued by the manufacturer, it remains one of the most searched and sought-after ID card printer platforms in the industry. Many organizations continue to operate ZXP7 printers and seek additional units to expand existing issuance programs, replace aging equipment, or maintain consistency across credentialing operations.
Professionally refurbished and open-box ZXP Series 7 printers provide organizations with an opportunity to acquire enterprise-class printing capabilities at a lower cost while preserving compatibility with existing supplies, software, workflows, and card designs. Supplies, replacement parts, repair services, and technical support remain available for many ZXP7 installations currently in operation.
Printer Options & Configuration Details
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Encoding Options: Available configurations included magnetic stripe encoding, contact smart card encoding, contactless smart card encoding, MIFARE®, DESFire®, HID iCLASS®, and other advanced credential technologies.
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Lamination: Optional single-sided and dual-sided inline lamination modules were available depending on the selected configuration.
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Modularity & Upgrade Path: Available in simplex and duplex models with upgrade options for encoding technologies, Ethernet connectivity, and lamination modules.
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Connectivity & System Integration: USB and Ethernet connectivity supported standalone and networked card issuance environments.
The Zebra ZXP Series 7 remains an excellent choice for organizations seeking enterprise-level credential printing performance, high-volume badge production capabilities, and professionally refurbished or open-box systems that integrate with existing card issuance environments.
