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ZT400 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

 

Standard Features

  • Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
  • Construction: Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear
    viewing window
  • Side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading
  • Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer for superior print quality
  • Communications: USB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet,
    Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host
  • 4.3-inch color touch display with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings
    management
  • Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status
  • ENERGY STAR qualified
  • Zebra Designer Essentials: easy label design tool free at
    www.zebra.com/zebradesigner

 

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (closed)*ZT411: 19.5 in. L x 10.6 in. W x 12.75 in. H
495 mm L x 269 mm W x 324 mm H
ZT421: 19.5 in. L x 13.25 in. W x 12.75 H
495 mm L x 336 mm W x 324 mm H
Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your sales representative for specifics regarding other configurations.
WeightZT411: 36 lbs./16.33 kg
ZT421: 40 lbs./18.14 kg

 

Printer Specifications

Resolution203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT411 only)
Memory256 MB SDRAM memory
512 MB on-board linear Flash memory
Maximum Print WidthZT411: 4.09 in./104 mm
ZT421: 6.6 in./168 mm
Maximum Print SpeedZT411: 14 ips/356 mm per second
ZT421: 12 ips/305 mm per second
Media SensorsAdjustable dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective
Print LengthZT411
  • 203 dpi: 157 in./3988 mm
  • 300 dpi: 73 in./1854 mm
  • 600 dpi: 39 in./991 mm

ZT421

  • 203 dpi: 102 in./2591 mm
  • 300 dpi: 45 in./1143 mm

 

Media Characteristics

Maximum Media Width

ZT411

  • 1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.5 in./114 mm tear/cutter
  • 1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm peel/rewind

ZT421

  • 2.00 in./51 mm to 7.0 in./178 mm tear/cutter
  • 2.00 in./51 mm to 6.75 in./171 mm peel/rewind
Maximum Media Roll Size8.0 in./203 mm O.D. on a 3 in./76 mm I.D. core
Thickness0.0023 in./0.058 mm to 0.010 in./0.25 mm
Media TypesContinuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark

 

Ribbon Characteristics

Standard Length1476 ft./450 M
WidthZT411: 2.00 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
ZT421: 2.00 in./51 mm to 6.85 in./174 mm
Core1.0 in./25 mm I.D.

Environmental

Operating TemperatureThermal transfer: 40º F to 104º F/5º C to 40º C
Direct thermal: 32º F to 104º F/0º C to 40º C
Storage/Transportation Temperature-40º F to 140º F/-40º C to 60º C
Operating Humidity20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 85% non-condensing

 

Firmware

ZBI 2.0™ — Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more.
ZPL and ZPL II® — Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra printers.
EPL and EPL2™— Eltron® Programming Language with Line Mode simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications. (EPL available on 203 dpi models only.)

 

Electrical

Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, ENERGY STAR qualified

 

Options and Accessories

CommunicationTwo open communication slots to add internal
cards for:
  • Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Parallel (bi-directional interface)
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • Applicator interface
Media Handling
  • Rewind: Internally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on 3” core, or peels and rewinds liner (factory installed only)
  • Peel: Front-mount, passive peel option
  • Peel: Liner take-up — additional full-roll liner takeup spindle accommodates standard printer base
  • Cutter: Front-mount guillotine cutter and catch tray
  • 1 in. I.D. Core media supply hanger (ZT411 only)
  • Ink-side in ribbon supply (ZT411 only)
RFID
  • Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols
  • Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field and available on both 4 in. and 6 in. models
  • Adaptive Encoding Technology automatically selects optimum encode settings
  • Field installable on-metal RFID kit available*
Keyboard Display UnitZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications

ZT411

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