The Evolis Zenius 2 Classic Single-Sided ID Card Printer is a compact, professional card printing solution designed for organizations that need high-quality employee badges, photo IDs, visitor credentials, student cards, membership cards, and other personalized plastic cards on demand.
Combining reliable direct-to-card printing technology with an intuitive software environment, the Zenius 2 Classic delivers full-color printing at speeds of up to 180 cards per hour and monochrome printing at up to 700 cards per hour. Its compact desktop design makes it an excellent choice for offices, reception areas, enrollment stations, and other locations where space is limited and cards need to be issued quickly.
The Zenius 2 Classic supports single-sided, edge-to-edge printing on standard CR80 ID cards. It features automatic or manual card feeding, a 50-card input feeder, and front and rear card output options for convenient operation. Print resolution can be configured up to 600 dpi for enhanced color and monochrome output, or up to 1200 dpi for monochrome printing.
Every Zenius 2 includes ID-ALL Starter Edition card design software from CARDPRESSO, along with Evolis Premium Suite 2 printer management software for simplified installation, monitoring, and maintenance. The printer is compatible with Windows and macOS, making it easy to integrate into many existing desktop environments.
The Zenius 2 also supports rewritable cards, allowing compatible temporary credentials to be printed, erased, and reused. This can help reduce consumable costs for visitor badges, temporary identification, and other applications where card information changes frequently.
The Classic model is designed for straightforward USB-connected card printing. Organizations requiring Ethernet connectivity, magnetic stripe encoding, or contact and contactless smart card encoding should consider the Zenius 2 Expert configurations.
With its compact footprint, efficient printing performance, intuitive software, and three-year manufacturer’s warranty, the Evolis Zenius 2 Classic is a practical solution for small and medium-sized organizations looking for dependable, on-demand ID card production.
Evolis Zenius 2 Classic Printer Specifications
Printing technology
- Direct-to-card dye-sublimation color printing and resin thermal transfer
- Rewritable card printing capability
- Single-sided, edge-to-edge printing
- 300 dpi standard print resolution
- Enhanced resolution up to 300 × 600 dpi for color and monochrome printing
- Enhanced monochrome resolution up to 300 × 1200 dpi
Printing performance
- Full-color printing: up to 180 cards per hour
- Monochrome printing: up to 700 cards per hour
Card handling
- Automatic or manual card feeding
- Input feeder capacity: 50 cards (30 mil)
- Front output hopper capacity: 25 cards (30 mil)
- Rear output hopper capacity: 50 cards (30 mil)
- Accepted card size: CR80 / ISO 7810 ID-1
- Card dimensions: 85.6 × 53.98 mm (3.370 × 2.125 inches)
- Supported card thickness: 10–30 mil, with manual adjustment
- Compatible card materials include PVC, composite PVC, and compatible rewritable cards; additional material compatibility depends on the printing mode
Connectivity
- USB connectivity
- USB cable included
- Ethernet connectivity and card encoding are available on applicable Zenius 2 Expert configurations, not the standard Classic model
Software
- ID-ALL Starter Edition card design software included
- Evolis Premium Suite 2 printer driver and management software
- Windows and macOS compatibility
- Evolis Print Service mobile printing application available for iOS and Android
Physical specifications
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 196 × 205 × 310 mm (7.68 × 8.07 × 12.2 inches)
- Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
Warranty
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty on the printer, subject to Evolis warranty terms and conditions.
Included accessories
- ID-ALL Starter Edition software license
- USB cable
- Power supply and region-specific power cord
- Starter cleaning kit
- Quick Start Guide
Choosing Between the Zenius 2 Classic and Expert
The Evolis Zenius 2 family offers configurations for different card issuance requirements.
- Zenius 2 Classic: A straightforward, USB-connected printer for single-sided graphic card personalization. Ideal for employee IDs, visitor badges, student cards, and other applications that do not require electronic card encoding.
- Zenius 2 Expert: Adds USB and Ethernet connectivity and supports optional magnetic stripe, contact smart card, and contactless smart card encoding configurations. Certain advanced ribbon and security features are also specific to the Expert model.
If your organization plans to integrate printed IDs with an access control system, encode smart cards, or connect the printer over a network, ADVANTIDGE can help identify the appropriate configuration before you purchase.
