The Evolis Zenius Classic (ZN1U0000TS) is a compact single-sided card printer for colour and monochrome plastic cards – employee and visitor badges, membership, loyalty and access cards. It prints edge-to-edge at 300 dpi by dye sublimation (YMCKO, up to 150 cards/hour) or resin thermal transfer (up to 500 cards/hour in monochrome), takes cards one by one or from the 50-card feeder, and is hardly larger than an A4 sheet. This Classic version connects via USB and comes in a grey-brown housing.
📦 What's in the box – ZN1U0000TS
- ✅ Evolis Zenius Classic card printer – single-sided, 300 dpi – 50-card feeder and 20-card output hopper
- ✅ Power supply – external power adapter
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- ✅ USB cable – USB A to B – plug and print
- ✅ cardPresso XXS card design software – design badges with text, photos and barcodes; Evolis Premium Suite drivers
- ❌ Print ribbon – NOT included – choose a colour or monochrome ribbon for your cards (see accessories)
- ❌ Blank cards – NOT included – order white or coloured PVC cards separately
- ❌ Cleaning kit – NOT included – recommended for regular maintenance – see accessories
⚠️ Please note: no ribbon and no blank cards are included. To print your first cards, please order a colour ribbon – e.g. the Evolis R5F002EAA – and blank PVC cards such as the Evolis C4001.
💡 Useful extras: the Evolis Zenius ZN1U-GP1 GO PACK if you prefer to start with ribbon, 100 cards and software in the box; the Evolis RCT023NAA black ribbon for low-cost text and barcode cards; the Evolis ACL002 cleaning kit for regular maintenance; a warranty extension (Evolis EWZN112SD, Evolis EWZN124SD).
Key Features
- Compact – hardly larger than an A4 sheet (195 × 205 × 315 mm, 3.3 kg), it fits on any desk or service counter.
- Edge-to-edge quality – 300 dpi dye-sublimation colour printing (16 million colours) and sharp resin thermal transfer for text and barcodes.
- Manual or automatic feeding – insert single cards by hand or load up to 50 cards in the feeder; 20-card output hopper.
- Simple USB set-up – connect via USB and print from Windows, macOS or Linux; Evolis Print Service for Android devices.
- Evolis High Trust® ribbons – drop-in cassette with automatic recognition and set-up; ribbon saver for monochrome printing.
- Wide choice of cards – PVC, composite PVC, PET and ABS cards from 0.25 to 0.76 mm (10–30 mil) with gauge adjustment.
- Eco-designed – efficient sleep mode, low energy consumption and a Kensington® lock slot.
Ideal Applications
- Employee ID badges and visitor passes
- Membership, loyalty and gift cards
- Student, school and library cards
- Event badges and small card runs at a reception desk
- Access-control and time-attendance cards
All Evolis Zenius Versions
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| Part Number | Edition | Interfaces | Encoder | Colour | Ribbon + cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZN1U0000RS | Classic | USB | None | Red | Not included | View product |
| ZN1U0000TS (this version) | Classic | USB | None | Grey brown | Not included | Viewing |
| ZN1U-GP1 | Classic GO PACK | USB | None | Red | Included (GO PACK) | View product |
| ZN1H0000RS | Expert | USB, Ethernet | None | Red | Not included | View product |
| ZN1HB000RS | Expert Mag ISO | USB, Ethernet | Magnetic stripe (ISO HiCo/LoCo) | Red | Not included | View product |
| ZN1H00HSRS | Expert Contactless | USB, Ethernet | Contactless (SpringCard HSP) | Red | Not included | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ZN1U0000TS |
|---|---|
| Model | Evolis Zenius Classic |
| Printer Type | Single-sided ID card printer |
| Print Technology | Direct-to-card dye sublimation (colour) / resin thermal transfer (monochrome) |
| Printing | Single-sided, edge-to-edge |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm), 16 million colours |
| Print Speed | Colour (YMCKO): 120–150 cards/hour; monochrome: 400–500 cards/hour |
| Card Types | PVC, composite PVC, PET, ABS and special varnished cards |
| Card Format | ISO CR80 – ISO 7810 (85.60 × 53.98 mm) |
| Card Thickness | 0.25–0.76 mm (10–30 mil), gauge adjustment |
| Card Feeder / Output Hopper | Manual or automatic feeding; feeder 50 cards, output hopper 20 cards (0.76 mm) |
| Encoding Options | Not available on the Classic version (encoders are an Expert option) |
| Ribbons | Evolis High Trust® drop-in cassettes, automatic recognition: YMCKO (200 prints), ½ YMCKO (400), KO (600), black monochrome (2,000), coloured, scratch-off and hologram ribbons; ribbon saver |
| Interfaces | USB (1.0–3.0), cable supplied |
| Display | LEDs; graphical notifications on the PC (cleaning, ribbon and card alerts) |
| Drivers & Software | cardPresso XXS; Evolis Premium Suite (Windows); drivers for macOS and Linux; Evolis Print Service (Android); Evolis SDK |
| Memory | 16 MB RAM |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 205 × 315 × 195 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Color | Grey brown |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IEC, VCCI, CCC, KC, BIS, EAC, RoHS |
| Warranty | 2 years (printer and print head) |
| In the Box | Evolis Zenius Classic printer (single-sided, 300 dpi, USB, 50-card feeder), external power supply, power cord (EU plug), USB cable, cardPresso XXS software – ribbon and blank cards NOT included (order separately) |
Matching ribbons, blank cards and cleaning kits are listed in the accessories on this page. Compare other models in our Plastic Card Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
Available Versions
ZN1H0000RS
Wired Interfaces
USB, Ethernet
Color
Red
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, USB, Ethernet, incl.: card feeding, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), colour: red
ZN1H00HSRS
Wired Interfaces
USB, Ethernet
Color
Red
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, USB, Ethernet, incl.: card feeding, contactless station, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), colour: red
ZN1HB000RS
Wired Interfaces
USB, Ethernet
Color
Red
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, USB, Ethernet, incl.: magnetic stripe writer, magnetic stripe reader, card feeding, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), colour: red
ZN1U-GP1
Wired Interfaces
USB
Color
Red
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, USB, incl.: card feeding, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), CardPresso (XS), 100 cards, ribbon, colour: red
ZN1U0000RS
Wired Interfaces
USB
Color
Red
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, card feeding, USB, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), CardPresso, colour: red
ZN1U0000TS
Selected
Wired Interfaces
USB
Color
Grey brown
card printer, single sided card printing, thermal transfer (dye sublimation, 4-colour, monochrome), resolution: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi), speed (max.): 150 cards/hour, USB, incl.: card feeding, cable (USB), power supply unit, power cable (EU), colour: grey/brown
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