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# Badge Types

EventX supports three badge printer types for on-site check-in name badge printing. Each printer type has different capabilities for badge size, colour support, and paper type.

## Badge Type Comparison

| Feature                  | Brother                      | Zebra                   | Epson                                   |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------- | ----------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Print technology**     | Thermal label                | Direct thermal          | Inkjet                                  |
| **Colour support**       | Black only                   | Black only              | Full colour                             |
| **Typical badge size**   | Label rolls (various widths) | 4" × 6" double-sided    | 152.4 × 101.6 mm                        |
| **Paper type**           | Adhesive labels              | Thermal paper card      | Teslin paper (waterproof)               |
| **Self-setup supported** | Yes                          | Yes                     | No (contact EventX)                     |
| **Photo badge support**  | No                           | No                      | Yes                                     |
| **Platform**             | iPad (iOS)                   | iPad (iOS)              | iOS only                                |
| **Best for**             | Simple label printing        | Large events (500+ pax) | Premium events with colour/photo badges |

## Badge Type Guides

* [**Brother Label Badge Types**](/knowledge-base/badge/badge-types/brother-label-badge-type.md) — Supported label roll types, badge dimensions, and samples.
* [**Zebra Badge Guide**](/knowledge-base/badge/badge-types/zebra-badge-guide.md) — Specifications, production lead time, design templates, and ordering process.
* [**EPSON Badge Type**](/knowledge-base/badge/badge-types/epson-badge-type.md) — Photo badge support, full-colour printing, Teslin paper, and sample print times.

## Common Questions

* **Which badge type should I use for my event?** — Brother for simple label badges, Zebra for large conferences (500+), Epson for premium events with colour and photo badges. See the comparison table above.
* **Can I print colour badges with Brother or Zebra?** — No. Only [Epson badges](/knowledge-base/badge/badge-types/epson-badge-type.md) support full-colour printing.
* **How long does Zebra badge production take?** — 15 working days from design file submission. Minimum order: 500 sets. See [Zebra Badge Guide](/knowledge-base/badge/badge-types/zebra-badge-guide.md).
* **Do Epson printers support self-setup?** — No. Contact your Project Manager or EventX support for Epson setup assistance.