Description
Zebra Eltron P420-CE Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer Parallel Serial 110-230V
The Zebra Eltron P420-CE is a desktop dual-sided, edge-to-edge color ID card printer designed to print full-color graphics, text, and photos on standard CR-80 PVC cards in a single pass. It uses dye-sublimation and thermal transfer technology to produce professional-quality identification cards. This unit carries a very low print count of under 400, indicating minimal use relative to the printer's typical lifespan.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make: Zebra Technologies Corporation (marketed under the Eltron brand)
- Model: P420-CE
- Print type: Dual-sided, edge-to-edge full color
- Printing technology: Dye sublimation / thermal transfer
- Card size: CR-80 standard PVC ID cards
- Input power: 110–230 VAC, 800mA–400mA, 50–60 Hz (universal voltage)
- Interfaces: Centronics parallel port; 9-pin DB-9 serial port
- Front panel: LCD display, power and warning indicators, Menu/Next and Clear/Select buttons
- Card print count: Less than 400 (very low use)
- Manufacture date: June 28, 2001
- Includes: Power cord
- Missing: Plastic card catcher on side
- No ribbon or blank cards included
Applications
The Zebra Eltron P420-CE belongs to the P-series line of desktop ID card printers that were widely adopted in corporate, government, healthcare, and educational environments throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s for producing employee badges, access control cards, student IDs, and membership cards. The dual-sided printing capability allows both faces of a card to be printed in a single pass, making it efficient for layouts that carry a photo and personal data on one side and a barcode, logo, or magnetic stripe graphic on the other. The universal 110–230V power supply made this model suitable for deployment in North American and international settings alike. The parallel and serial interfaces reflect the connectivity standards of the era; modern systems would typically use a USB or network adapter. These printers remain in use today at organizations that maintain legacy card issuance software configured for parallel or serial communication, and they are also sought after as cost-effective standalone badge printers for low-volume card production.
This Zebra Eltron P420-CE Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer is in used condition and has been visually inspected. It has a parallel port and a 9-pin serial port. The plastic card catcher on the side is missing. The card print count is under 400, indicating very low use. The unit shows light cosmetic wear consistent with normal handling and storage. A power cord is included. Please review our photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Zebra Technologies (Eltron) |
Model: |
P420-CE |
MPN: |
P420-CE |
Type: |
Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer |
SKU: |
40335 |
Seller Notes: |
Printer only with power cord; missing plastic card catcher on side; no ribbon or blank cards included. |
Input Power: |
110-230 VAC, 800mA-400mA, 50-60 Hz |
Interface: |
Parallel (Centronics), 9-Pin Serial (DB-9) |
Print Type: |
Dual-Sided, Edge-to-Edge Color |
Print Count: |
Less than 400 |
Manufacture Date: |
06/28/2001 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Compatible With: |
CR-80 standard PVC ID cards |
Printing Technology: |
Dye Sublimation / Thermal Transfer |
Condition Notes: |
This Zebra Eltron P420-CE Dual-Sided Color ID Card Printer is in used condition. Interfaces: parallel and 9-pin serial. Missing the plastic card catcher on the side. Print count under 400 (very low use). Power cord included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |