The P520i laminating card printer by Zebra offers dual sided color card printing and is ideal for many enterprise applications. Custom laminating and security features make this printer the right choice for any company concerned with tampering and card longevity issues. By leveraging the capabilities of an enhanced 4th generation laminator, companies add card security and improve the life span of a card by 2-5 years. The Zebra P520i also has advanced features such as magnetic stripe encoding, smart card encoding, and holographic image capabilities. The P520i’s superior design allows it to handle high volume card printing applications in almost any work environment. 

The indestructible metal frame houses built-in Ethernet, allowing the printer to accept print jobs from multiple computers. The P520i’s automatic color optimization process ensures vibrant, high quality printed cards. Zebra's P520i is perfect for access control cards, driver's licenses, government/military IDs, law enforcement, and transit passes.

Enhanced Capabilities:

Password protected security feature ensures only authorized personnel can access the device.
Magnetic stripe encoding (HiCo/LoCo) for added security benefits
Smart card encoding included
Clear and Holographic images (OVI and UV images)
Lamination allows for the creation of more durable cards

Intelligent Design Features:

Indestructible metal frame
Factory built-in Ethernet
Easy set up – plug and play
Configuration of the driver is automatic as well as the synchronization of the laminate
Life-like color output due to enhanced ribbon formulation and automatic color optimization
Card cleaning cartridge
Advanced RFID technology
2 line LCD screen for exceptional readability
Clear card cover allows for the status of the printing job to be seen so more blank cards can be added
High speed printer – 36 sec/card – high quality results
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) print resolution

Zebra P520i Printer 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 1.0mil laminate
300dpi (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 (30mil)
Card feeder capacity: 100 cards (30mil)
Card output hopper capacity: 100 cards (30mil)

Ribbons

iSeries 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
0.6mil laminate capacity: 170 cards per roll
1.0mil 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: 32.75" (832mm)*
Depth: 9.25" (235mm)
Height: 10.43" (265mm)
Weight: 47lbs (21.45kg)

Electrical

100 ~ 240 Volts AC, 50 ~ 60 Hz (auto switching)
4MB 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 (30mil cards only)
Magnetic encoder
Extended warranty program
On-Site warranty program and Depot warranty programs
Cleaning supplies