ZT400 Series Industrial Printers

Overview

Zebra's durable ZT400™ Series printers are designed for years of performance in a wide array of applications. Building on the field-proven reliability of the Z Series™, ZT400 Series printers feature advancements in print speed, print quality, and connectivity options.

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Key Features

Rugged. Loaded with Features. Simple to Operate.

• Intuitive icon-based LCD graphical user interface and easy supplies loading.
• Standard USB, Serial, Ethernet, and Bluetooth® connectivity.
• Expanded RFID capacities for enhanced tracking and visibility.
• Offered in 4" and 6" models.
• All-metal frame and bi-fold door for durability and space efficiency.
• ENERGY STAR® qualified for cost savings.

Ease of Integration and Management

Easy to Integrate and Manage

Featuring Zebra's Link-OS® environment, an innovative operating system combining a powerful Multiplatform Software Development Kit (SDK) and software applications, ZT400 Series printers are easy to integrate, manage, and maintain from any location.

Designed to Grow With Your Evolving Business Needs

ZT400 Series printers feature increased processing capabilities and an open operating architecture, providing flexibility to support evolving application requirements.

Cloud Technology

The Link-OS Cloud Connect application allows printers to connect to the cloud directly and securely, forwarding data from any port.

Access Information at a Touch

The Link-OS Print Touch™ app enables pairing ZT400 Series printers to NFC-enabled devices with a simple tap, providing immediate access to data, including Zebra how-to videos and product support.

Service and Supplies

Zebra OneCare Services

Increase printer uptime and reduce lost productivity and unbudgeted repair costs with a Zebra® OneCare service agreement. This cost-effective planning tool ensures trained Zebra technicians will bring your printer back to factory specifications. Zebra offers a variety of plans.

Genuine Zebra Supplies

Ensure consistent print quality, reduce downtime, and increase productivity with genuine Zebra supplies. Manufactured with the same materials every time for crisp, readable, and scannable output without needing to adjust darkness settings.

Models and Specifications

The ZT400 Series offers two models: the ZT410 and the ZT420. Compare the features to see which printer best suits your needs.

Detailed 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 2.1, USB Host.
• Back-lit, multiline graphic LCD display with intuitive menu and easy-to-use keypad.
• Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status.
• ENERGY STAR qualified.

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional); 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT410 only).

Memory: 256 MB SDRAM; 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory.

Maximum Print Width: ZT410: 4.09"/104 mm; ZT420: 6.6"/168 mm.

Maximum Print Speed: ZT410: 14 ips/356 mm per second; ZT420: 12 ips/305 mm per second.

Media Sensors: Dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective.

Print Length:

• ZT410: 203 dpi: 157"/3988 mm; 300 dpi: 73"/1854 mm; 600 dpi: 39"/991 mm.
• ZT420: 203 dpi: 102"/2591 mm; 300 dpi: 45"/1143 mm.

Media Characteristics

Maximum Media Width:

• ZT410: 1.00"/25.4 mm to 4.5"/114 mm (tear/cutter); 1.00"/25.4 mm to 4.25"/108 mm (peel/rewind).
• ZT420: 2.00"/51 mm to 7.0"/178 mm (tear/cutter); 2.00"/51 mm to 6.75"/171 mm (peel/rewind).

Maximum Media Roll Size: 8.0"/203 mm O.D. on a 3"/76 mm I.D. core.

Thickness: 0.0023"/0.058 mm to 0.010"/0.25 mm.

Media Types: Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark.

Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-transfer option only)

Standard Length: 1476'/450 m.

Width: ZT410: 2.00"/51 mm to 4.33"/110 mm; ZT420: 2.00"/51 mm to 6.85"/174 mm.

Core: 1.0"/25.4 mm I.D.

Operating Characteristics

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: Thermal transfer = 40°F to 104°F/5°C to 40°C; Direct thermal = 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C.
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing.
• Storage/Transportation Temperature: -40°F to 140°F/-40°C to 60°C.
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing.

Electrical: Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, rated at 100 Watts. ENERGY STAR qualified.

Agency Approvals: IEC 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3; cTUVus, CE Marking, FCC-B, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, S-Mark (Arg), CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro.

Physical Characteristics

Software and Firmware

Link-OS Solutions

• Document Design: Quickly design customized print solutions using business data and Zebra's tools.
• Device Integration: Apps and products to integrate Zebra devices into existing systems.
• Device Management: Monitor, manage, and maintain print operations locally and globally.
• Developer Tools: Tools for creating custom apps, including documentation and source code.
• Web View: Control Zebra printers via their web interface using common browsers.
• Alert: Receive notifications via email for any enabled device to minimize downtime.

Firmware

• ZBI 2.0™: Optional programming language for standalone applications and peripheral connectivity.
• ZPL and ZPL II®: Zebra Programming Language for sophisticated label formatting and printer control.
• EPL and EPL2™: Eltron® Programming Language for simplified label formatting and legacy application compatibility (EPL with Line Mode on direct thermal models; EPL on 203 dpi models only).

Barcode Symbologies

Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes), ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2- or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code.

2D Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec.

Fonts and Graphics

• 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap and two resident scalable ZPL fonts.
• Asian and other international scalable and smooth bitmapped fonts.
• Unicode™ support for multi-language printing.
• Downloadable objects: graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates, and formats.
• IBM Code Page 850 international character sets available.
• Code Page 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255 support with font 0.
• 64 MB user available non-volatile memory; 4 MB user-available SDRAM.

Options and Accessories

Communication

• Parallel (Bi-directional interface).
• Wireless: ZebraNet® Printer Server (supports 802.11 a/b/g/n networks), enabling Web View and Alert features.

Media Handling

• Rewind: Internally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on a 3" core, or peels and rewinds liner (factory installed).
• Peel: Front-mount, passive peel option.
• Peel: Liner take-up option (additional full-roll liner take-up spindle).
• Cutter: Front-mount guillotine cutter and catch tray.
• 1" I.D. Core media supply hanger.
• Ink-side in ribbon supply spindle.

RFID

• Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63, and RAIN RFID protocols.
• Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable and available on both 4" and 6" models.
• Adaptive Encoding Technology for automatic optimum encode settings.

Keyboard Display Unit

• ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications.

Ideal Applications

Manufacturing

• Work-in-process
• Product ID / serial numbers
• Package labeling
• Receiving / put-away labeling

Transportation and Logistics

• Order picking / packing
• Shipping / receiving
• Cross-docking
• Compliance labeling

Retail

• Distribution centers
• Back-of-store operations

Healthcare

• Laboratory labeling
• Blood bank labeling
• Asset tracking
• Pharmacy labeling