Description
Genuine Evolis Zenius 2 Single-Sided ID Card Printer - Compact & Efficient
Evolis Zenius 2: The "Little Genius" of On-Demand, Single-Sided Professional ID Printing
Streamline your low-to-medium volume badge production with the Evolis Zenius 2, an ingenious desktop card printer designed to deliver premium quality without the premium footprint. Combining a small, whisper-quiet design with high-end features like 1200 dpi monochrome printing, rewrite technology, and digital data erasure, the Zenius 2 is the most competitive, secure, and user-friendly entry-level single-sided solution on the market.
Why Choose the Evolis Zenius 2?
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Ultra-Compact Footprint: Barely larger than a standard sheet of paper and whisper-quiet (only 46 decibels). The Zenius 2 fits perfectly on a crowded office desk, reception counter, or retail checkout station.
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Blazing Entry-Level Speeds: Don't let its size fool you. It cranks out up to 180 full-color single-sided cards per hour (or an incredible 700 cards per hour in crisp black monochrome) to keep your lines moving.
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Next-Gen Resolution Options: While it prints standard 300 dpi photos, you can scale it up to 600 dpi in color and an ultra-sharp 1200 dpi in monochrome. This ensures micro-text, fine logos, and intricate QR codes are impeccably clear.
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Cost-Saving Rewrite Technology: Go green and reduce your overhead. The built-in rewrite function lets you heat-erase and reprint on specialized rewritable cards up to 500 times—perfect for temporary visitor badges, student passes, or loyalty cards.
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Built-in Digital Privacy: Protect sensitive customer and company data. The Zenius 2 features advanced digital data erasing from the printer's memory immediately after a job finishes, keeping your organization compliant with data security standards.
Item specifics:
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Model: Zenius 2 (Classic / Expert base)
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Brand: EVOLIS
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Printing Technology: Dye-Sublimation / Resin Thermal Transfer / Rewrite Technology
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Print Capabilities: Edge-to-Edge Single-Sided Printing
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Print Resolution: 300 dpi standard (Up to 300 x 600 dpi color / 300 x 1200 dpi monochrome)
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Print Speed: Up to 180 cards/hour (Color YMCKO) / Up to 700 cards/hour (Monochrome)
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Input Feeder Capacity: 50 cards (30 mil standard)
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Output Hopper Capacity: Front 25 cards / Rear 50 cards (plus manual single-card insertion slot)
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Connectivity: USB Standard (Ethernet & Wi-Fi available on Expert versions)
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Compatible Card Types: PVC, Composite PVC, PET, Paper Cards, Rewritable Cards
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Card Thickness: 0.25 mm to 0.76 mm (10 mil to 30 mil with manual gauge selection)
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Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 11, 10, macOS, Linux, Mobile Printing (Expert version)
Ideal for:
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Small Businesses: Quick, on-demand printing of employee badges.
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Gyms & Fitness Centers: Custom photo membership cards printed instantly at registration.
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Boutique Retailers: Personalized loyalty and gift cards that stand out.
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Schools & Summer Camps: Safe, affordable student and counselor IDs.
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Hotels & Hospitality: Temporary visitor passes and access key cards.
FAQ
Q: What makes the Zenius 2 different from the original Zenius? A: The Zenius 2 is built with updated architecture. It offers higher print speeds, next-gen print resolution options (up to 1200 dpi), built-in digital data erasing for privacy, and native support for eco-friendly rewritable cards.
Q: Can I upgrade this to a dual-sided printer later? A: No. The Zenius 2 is strictly a single-sided (Simplex) printer. If you know you will eventually need automated double-sided printing, we recommend looking at the Evolis Primacy 2 Duplex.
Q: What is "Rewrite" technology and do I need a ribbon for it? A: Rewrite technology does not use a ribbon! When you use specialized rewritable PVC cards, the printer uses targeted heat to erase old data and print new text or graphics. You can reuse a single card up to 500 times, making it incredibly cost-effective for rotating visitor badges.
Q: Can I use older Zenius 1 ribbons in the Zenius 2? A: The Zenius 2 is optimized to work with the updated Evolis High Trust® ribbon lineup. To ensure perfect color matching and chip compatibility, always match your ribbons to the exact Zenius 2 part numbers.
Q: Does it connect to a Mac? A: Yes! The Zenius 2 features full native support for both Microsoft Windows and macOS, allowing you to easily print from your preferred operating system.
Q: How do I load a single card if I don't want to use the 50-card hopper? A: The Zenius 2 features an intuitive single-card insertion slot right on the front face, allowing you to drop in a single card for an immediate, custom on-demand print
