Zebra ZC100 ZC300 ZC350 Printhead Compatibility Guide

 

Yes. Zebra ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 can use the same printhead assembly in most standard replacement scenarios. The commonly referenced replacement printhead part number is:

Zebra P1094879-020 - Printhead Assembly

Zebra's official ZC100 Series / ZC300 Series spare parts catalog lists "Kit, Printhead Assembly - P1094879-020" under the ZC100/ZC300 Series parts system, while the same catalog also includes ZC350-related parts and upgrade kits within this series platform. Third-party Zebra parts suppliers also list P1094879-020 as suitable for ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 printers.

 

In practical terms, for purchasing and maintenance, ZC100 / ZC300 / ZC350 printhead can generally be treated as the same replacement printhead, but buyers should still confirm the exact printer model, serial number and part number before ordering.

 

Zebra ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 belong to Zebra's ZC card printer family. They are designed for direct-to-card ID card printing, widely used for employee badges, membership cards, access cards, visitor cards and student ID cards.

The ZC300 and ZC350 series are officially listed by Zebra as 300 dpi direct-to-card printers, and Zebra's official product pages show both models using 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm print resolution. This shared print platform is one reason why many key spare parts, including the printhead assembly, are listed across the same ZC100/ZC300/ZC350 replacement ecosystem.

From a technical replacement perspective, printhead compatibility is mainly determined by:

• Part number
• Print resolution
• Printhead cable/interface
• Mechanical mounting structure
• Printer firmware recognition
• Thermal control parameters

For the ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350, the commonly used replacement printhead part number P1094879-020 indicates that these models share the same core printhead assembly for replacement purposes.

Conclusion:
If the replacement printhead is marked P1094879-020, it is generally suitable for Zebra ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 card printers.

No. This is the key point many buyers misunderstand.

The printhead may be the same, but the printers are not exactly the same.

ZC100 is usually positioned as a simpler single-sided card printer, while ZC300 and ZC350 support more advanced configurations, such as dual-sided printing options, encoding options and higher-level card personalization functions. Zebra's ZC300/ZC350 product pages show that these models share the ZC300 Series platform but differ in configuration and application level.

ZC100 printer

 

ZC300 printer

ZC350 Printer

So the correct judgment is:

Same printhead assembly? Usually yes.
Same printer? No.
Can all other parts be exchanged freely? No.

For example, side panels, main logic boards, encoder upgrade kits, wireless kits and mechanical modules may have different part numbers depending on the model and configuration. Zebra's official spare parts catalog lists separate part numbers for items such as ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 side panels and logic boards.

The Zebra ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 printhead can generally be considered the same replacement product when the part number is P1094879-020.

However, buyers should remember:

• ZC100, ZC300 and ZC350 are not completely identical printers.
• The printhead assembly is commonly shared.
• Other spare parts may not be interchangeable.
• Always verify the part number before ordering.
• For repair cases, confirm whether the fault is really caused by the printhead.

For wholesalers, repair centers and card printer service companies, keeping P1094879-020 Zebra ZC100/ZC300/ZC350 printhead in stock can help cover multiple customer needs with one SKU.