Zenius ID Card Printer
The Zenius ID Card Printer delivers exceptional speed and high-resolution printing, making it one of the most efficient card printers available today. Ideal for producing PVC photo ID badges, student identification cards, loyalty program cards, and access control credentials, it offers versatile functionality for a wide range of applications. Compatible with both Windows and macOS systems, the Zenius pairs seamlessly with Cardpresso software to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly ID card printing solution.
Plastic Badge ID Card Printer
The Evolis Zenius is a compact ID card printer engineered for high-quality, single-sided printing and encoding of plastic cards. Whether you’re printing in full color or monochrome, it ensures sharp reproduction of logos, photos, barcodes, and text with precision.
Ideal for on-demand and short-run printing, the Zenius is perfect for creating cards one at a time or in small batches. With a fast print speed—delivering a full-color card in just 30 seconds and up to 150 cards per hour—it offers the flexibility to print exactly what you need, when you need it, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.
Easy to use
Zenius makes it easy for you every step of the way! Discover a wealth of advanced features loaded in a contemporary yet compact design.

Is there a Travel Bag available for Zenius?
For professionals who need to travel to various events or locations to issue plastic cards, a specially designed Zenius Travel Bag offers a convenient and secure solution.
Which Plastic Card Printer is best for low card volumes?
If you need to print a relatively small number of cards each year—say, 500 or fewer—but still want high-quality, full-bleed professional results, the Zenius card printer is a perfect choice. Compact, quiet, and efficient, the Zenius delivers crisp, edge-to-edge prints with impressive speed.
Start Printing with Zenius Classic Pack!
Zenius Classic Starter Bundles has everything you need to start printing your plastic ID, membership, giftcards and more!
- Zenius Classic Printer
- YMCKO Colour Ribbon
- 0 Blank White Cards
- Cardpresso XXS Software

Technical specifications
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Card printers
PRODUCT CODE | COLOUR | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
ZN1U0000RS | Fire Red | Zenius Classic Classic printer without option, USB |
ZN1H0000RS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Expert printer without option, USB & Ethernet |
ZN1HB000RS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Mag ISO Printer with Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, USB & Ethernet |
ZN1H0G00RS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Smart Printer with Evolis Elyctis Smart smart card Encoder, USB & Ethernet |
ZN1H00HSRS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Contactless Printer Contactless with SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP encoding module, USB & Ethernet |
ZN1H0HLBRS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Smart & Contactless Printer with Evolis Elyctis Dual Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet |
ZN1H0OMNRS | Fire Red | Zenius Expert Smart & Contactless Printer with Omnikey 5122 Smart Card and Contactless Encoder, USB & Ethernet |
Options
Below are listed various encoding options that can be field upgraded into Zenius Expert printers
PRODUCT CODE | DESCRIPTION |
S10107 | Smart Contact station (DB9) kit* Incl. Smart Contact Station, daughter board and DB9 cable |
S10108 | Magnetic ISO encoding kit Incl. Mag ISO Dual HiCo/LoCo 3-track magnetic stripe encoder, flywheel |
S10281 | Evolis Elyctis Smart encoding kit* Incl. Evolis Elyctis Smart encoder, smart contact station, daughter board and cables |
S10170 | SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP encoding kit* Incl. SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP encoder, antenna bracket, daughter board and cable |
S10175 | SAM extension board kit for SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP Incl. 3 SAM slots board for SpringCard Crazy Writer HSP, screws and spacers |
S10169 | Evolis Elyctis Dual encoding kit* Incl. Evolis Elyctis Dual encoder, smart contact station, antenna bracket, daughter board and cables |
S10176 | SAM extension board kit for Evolis Elyctis Dual Incl. 2 SAM slots board for Evolis Elyctis Dual, screws and spacers |
S10168 | Evolis Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC encoding kit Incl. Evolis Elatec TWN4 Legic® NFC encoder, antenna bracket, daughter board and cable |
S10112 | Encoder’s mounting plate kit Incl. Encoder’s mounting plate and screws and rivets |
S10280 | Omnikey 5122 Incl. smart contact station, antenna bancket and connecting board |
* For these encoding options, it is necessary to order the encoder’s mounting plate kit to finalize the installation of the options, only one plate per printer.
Accessories for card printer
S10149 | Travel Bag Carry and protect your printer and its accessories |
S10151 | Dust cover Protect your printer from the dust |
Zenius Quick Installation Guide
Zenius - How to perform routine printer cleaning
Zenius - How to conduct regular clean of the print head
Zenius - How to conduct advanced cleaning of the print head
Zenius - How to conduct advanced cleaning of the print head
Zenius - How to clean the dust filter
Eco-design
Evolis demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability by thoroughly assessing the ecological impact of its products throughout their entire lifecycle — from initial design to end-of-life disposal. As part of its comprehensive eco-design initiative, which focuses on minimizing environmental impact, Evolis:
- Incorporates recycled materials into the production of card printers and related consumables whenever feasible,
- Develops space-efficient and lightweight printer models to lower carbon emissions linked to transport and packaging,
- Implements energy-saving features, including an ultra-efficient hibernation mode, to significantly reduce power usage in compliance with the ErP Directive 2009.


Transport your card printer safely, anywhere!
The Evolis travel bag offers a secure and convenient way to transport your Primacy or Zenius card printer, along with all necessary supplies and cables. Ideal for professionals on the move, it’s the perfect companion for on-site badge printing at educational institutions, corporate campuses, and live events.
Code: S10149