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Evolis Zenius 2 Single-Sided ID Card Printer

Evolis Zenius 2 Single-Sided ID Card Printer

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Overview

Professional credentials, printed at your desk

The Evolis Zenius 2 is a compact single-sided ID card printer built to do the essentials well: sharp, edge-to-edge dye-sublimation printing at 300 dpi for small and medium card runs, from a desktop footprint of just 7.3 pounds. Load a ribbon cassette, drop in up to 50 cards, and print professional photo IDs at up to 180 color cards per hour.

Easy for any operator

Everything happens from the front of the printer: graphical notifications for cleaning alerts and low ribbon or card levels, one-button operation, manual or automatic card feeding, and a drop-in ribbon cassette with automatic identification. The print head is operator-replaceable, and the printer supports both the standard High Trust ribbon range and the Easy4pro cardboard-cassette range that cuts plastic waste.

Software included

Every Zenius 2 ships with an ID-ALL Starter Edition license for designing and printing badges on Windows and macOS, plus Evolis Premium Suite 2 drivers with Windows certification. Upgrades to higher ID-ALL editions are sold separately, and a free SDK supports custom integrations.

Specialist ID is an authorized Evolis dealer. The Zenius 2 carries a 3-year printer warranty and a 3-year warranty on the original print head when genuine Evolis High Trust ribbons are used.

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Consumables

A complete list of compatible consumables for the Evolis Zenius 2. Click any part number for details.

Part NumberDescription and Yield
R5F202A100 Evolis Zenius 2 YMCKO Ribbon
N5F202A100 Evolis Easy4pro YMCKO, 200 Prints
R5H204A100 Evolis Zenius 2 1/2 YMCKO Ribbon
N5H204A100 Evolis Easy4pro 1/2 YMCKO Ribbon
R6F207NAAA Evolis Primacy 2 YMCKOO Ribbon
R2F210NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 KO Black Ribbon
N2F210NAAA Evolis Easy4pro KO Ribbon
RCT223NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Black Ribbon
Part NumberDescription and Yield
NCT223NAAA Evolis Easy4pro Black Ribbon
RCT219NAAA Evolis Primacy 2 BlackFlex
RCT215NAAA Evolis Primacy 2 White Ribbon
NCT215NAAA Evolis Easy4pro White Ribbon
RCT213NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Red Ribbon
RCT212NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Blue Ribbon
RCT214NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Green Ribbon
RCT216NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Gold Ribbon
RCT217NAAA Evolis Zenius 2 Silver Ribbon
RCT221NAAA Evolis Primacy 2 Signature
RVA222NAAA Evolis Primacy 2 Holo Varnish
Part NumberDescription
SPID-9630 Specialist ID Blank White PVC Cards, CR-80 30mil
Part NumberDescription
ACL001 Zenius Regular Cleaning Kit
ACL002 Zenius Advanced Cleaning Kit
ACL003 Zenius Adhesive Cleaning Cards
ACL004 Zenius T-Card Cleaning Kit
ACL005 Evolis Printhead Cleaning Pens
A5003 Evolis HeadClean Kit, 25 Swabs
A5024 Evolis DustClean Kit, 40 Wipes
The detail

Technical Specifications

Print method
Direct-to-card dye-sublimation / resin thermal transfer
Print resolution
300 x 300 dpi (300 x 600 for enhanced color; 300 x 1200 for enhanced monochrome)
Print sides
Single-sided (edge-to-edge)
Print speed
Up to 180 color (YMCKO) or 700 monochrome cards per hour
Card input
50-card input hopper; manual or automatic feeding
Card output
50-card back output hopper (25-card front)
Accepted cards
ISO CR-80; 0.25 to 0.76 mm (10 to 30 mil); PVC and composite PVC; PET, paper, and rewritable cards with the matching ribbon
Connectivity
USB (Classic)
Software
ID-ALL Starter Edition license included (Windows and macOS); Evolis Premium Suite 2 drivers; Evolis SDK
Display
LED control panel with graphical notifications
Dimensions
7.68 in H x 8.07 in W x 12.2 in D (196 x 205 x 310 mm)
Weight
7.3 lb (3.3 kg)
Warranty
3 years printer and original print head (with Evolis High Trust ribbons)
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Compatible Supplies

Genuine Evolis ribbons and supplies matched to the Evolis Zenius 2.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Zenius 2 Classic and the Zenius 2 Expert?
The Classic version connects over USB only and does not accept encoding options. The Expert version adds 10/100 Ethernet networking and supports the factory encoding options (magnetic stripe and smart card encoders) plus the YMCKOO high-durability ribbon. Use the connectivity selector above to switch between them.
Can the Zenius 2 print on both sides of a card?
The Zenius 2 is a single-sided printer. You can print card backs by manually re-feeding cards, but if you need automatic dual-sided printing, look at the Evolis Primacy 2.
Which ribbons does the Zenius 2 use?
The Zenius 2 uses Evolis High Trust ribbons made for the Zenius 2 and Primacy 2 generation, in both the standard cassette range and the Easy4pro cardboard-cassette range (for example R5F202A100 or N5F202A100 YMCKO, 200 prints). Ribbons for the original Zenius do not fit. The YMCKOO ribbon is supported on the Expert version only. See Compatible Supplies below for the exact list.
What software comes with the Zenius 2?
Every Zenius 2 includes a license for ID-ALL Starter Edition badge design software (Windows and macOS) plus Evolis Premium Suite 2 drivers. Upgrades to ID-ALL Standard, Advanced, and Expert editions are sold separately.
Can I add magnetic stripe or smart card encoding later?
Encoding options are available factory-installed on the Expert platform, and most encoder kits can also be installed on-site on an Expert printer. The Classic (USB) version does not support encoding options. If you know you will need encoding, choose the configuration with the encoder built in.
What warranty does the Zenius 2 carry?
Evolis covers the Zenius 2 with a 3-year printer warranty and a 3-year warranty on the original print head, conditioned on the use of genuine Evolis High Trust ribbons. A 1-year extension (EWZN112SD) is available.
What cards does the Zenius 2 accept?
ISO CR-80 cards from 10 to 30 mil (0.25 to 0.76 mm): PVC and composite PVC for color printing, plus PET, paper, and rewritable cards with the matching monochrome ribbon. 10 mil cards are for monochrome printing only.