Zebra ZT400 Series Industrial Printers

Keep your critical operations running efficiently with Zebra's durable ZT400 Series printers, designed for years of performance in a wide array of applications.

The ZT400 Series builds on the field-proven reliability of the Z Series™ with advancements in print speed, print quality, and connectivity options. Designed for ease of use, the ZT400 Series printers offer an intuitive icon-based LCD graphical user interface and easy-loaded supplies. They also include standard USB, Serial, Ethernet, and Bluetooth® capabilities. Expanded RFID capacities deliver greater tracking abilities, deeper visibility, and enterprise insights.

The ZT400 Series is offered in both 104mm (4") and 168mm (6") models and comes standard with an extensive set of advanced features that ensure your printer investment will always meet your needs, now and in the future. Constructed using an all-metal frame and bi-fold door, this printer is designed to fit well in space-constrained environments.

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 around the globe.

Ideal for These Applications

Advanced Industrial Printing. Rugged Durability. Loaded with Features.

Designed to grow with your evolving business needs, the ZT400 features increased processing capabilities and an open operating architecture providing flexibility to support your ever-growing and changing application requirements.

Application Flexibility

  • Expand your printing readiness through an exceptional range of media capabilities and media delivery options.
  • Customise your printer to match your current and future business needs with end-user-installable media handling options.
  • Standard Serial, USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth features – as well as two open media slots – allow you to utilise optional connectivity options.
  • Expanded RFID capabilities are easy to install and simple to use.
  • Ensure quality output for small-label applications with high-resolution printing capabilities.

Effortless to Integrate

  • USB host port enables simple printer configuration by easily transferring data from a USB flash drive via mirroring and expanded mapped-drive memory capabilities.
  • Virtual Devices apps enable Link-OS printers to support well-known legacy and competitor printer languages – in addition to ZPL® and EPL™ – for a future-proofed investment.

Easy to Operate

  • Dynamic QR codes provide on-demand, web-based support to resolve printer errors quickly.
  • Print Touch-enabled Link-OS printers offer web page launching features using Near Field Communication (NFC), making it easy to access Zebra's extensive knowledge base of how-to videos and product support.
  • Lighted media and ribbon paths make it easy to see inside the printer, even in poorly lit environments.

Simple to Manage

  • Zebra's Link-OS environment delivers enhanced capabilities to monitor, manage, and maintain your printer from any location.
  • Cloud Connect allows Link-OS printers to securely and directly interact with the Cloud for printing and device management.
  • Profile Manager enables you to edit and manage one printer, batches of printers, or all Link-OS printers across your network anywhere in the world.

Comparing the ZT410™ and ZT420™

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

FeatureZT410ZT420
Maximum print width104mm168mm
Maximum ribbon length450 m450 m
Maximum print speed356mm/s305mm/s
User InterfaceLCDLCD
Print resolution203, 300, 600 dpi203 and 300 dpi
Printer control languageZPL, EPL, othersZPL, EPL, others

ZebraCare™ Services

Increase printer uptime and reduce lost productivity and unbudgeted repair costs by selecting a ZebraCare service agreement. A cost-effective means of planning and budgeting for your annual maintenance expenditures, your agreement ensures that trained Zebra technicians will bring your printer back to factory specifications. Zebra offers a variety of plans to fit your budget and business needs.

Genuine Zebra™ Supplies

Zebra provides high-quality supplies solutions for virtually any application:

  • The largest selection of pre-tested labels, tags, and ribbons for your ZT400 printer.
  • Ability to create custom labels in any size with pre-printed text, graphics, and logos.
  • Supplies extensively tested to ensure print quality, chemical resistance, and adhesive strength.
  • ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Specifications at a Glance*

SpecificationZT410ZT420
Printer NameZT410ZT420
Standard Features
Print MethodsThermal transfer and direct thermal printing
ConstructionMetal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear viewing window
Media PathSide-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading
Print Quality EnhancementElement Energy Equalizer™ (E3®) for superior print quality
CommunicationsUSB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1, USB Host
DisplayBack-lit, multiline graphic LCD display with intuitive menu and easy-to-use keypad for quick operation
Status IndicatorsBi-coloured status LEDs for quick printer status
Energy CertificationENERGY STAR® qualified
Printer Specifications
Resolution203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional); 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT410 only)
Memory256 MB RAM memory (4 MB user available); 512 MB Flash memory (64 MB user available)
Maximum Print Width104mm/4.09" (ZT410)168mm/6.6" (ZT420)
Maximum Print Speed356mm per second/14 ips (ZT410)305mm per second/12 ips/ (ZT420)
Media SensorsDual media sensors: transmissive and reflective
Media Characteristics (Width)ZT410: 25.4mm/1.00" to 114mm/4.5" (tear/cutter); 25.4mm/1.00" to 108mm/4.25" (peel/rewind)ZT420: 51mm/2.00" to 178mm/7.0" (tear/cutter); 51mm/2.00" to 171mm/6.75" (peel/rewind)
Maximum non-continuous label length991mm/39"
Print Length203 dpi: 3988mm/157"; 300 dpi: 1854mm/73"; 600 dpi: 991mm/39"
Maximum Media Roll Size203mm/8.0" O.D. on a 76mm/3" I.D. core
Media Thickness0.058mm/0.0023" to 0.25mm/0.010"
Media TypesContinuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark
Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-transfer option only)
Outside Diameter81.3mm/3.2" O.D. on a 25.4mm/1.0" core
Standard Length450 m/1476'
Width51mm/2.00" to 110mm/4.33"/
Ribbon SetupRibbon wound ink-side out; ribbon wound ink-side in can be used with the optional ribbon spindle
Operating Characteristics
Environmental
Operating EnvironmentThermal transfer: 5° to 40°C /40° to 104°F; Thermal direct: 0° to 40°C /32° to 104°F; 20% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
Storage/Transportation Environment-40° to 60°C/-40° to 140°F/; 5% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
Electrical
ElectricalAuto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, rated at 100 Watts; ENERGY STAR qualified
Agency Approvals
Agency ApprovalsIEC 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN55024, 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
WidthZT410 closed: 269mm/10.6"ZT420 closed: 336.55mm/13.25"
Height324mm/12.75"
Depth495mm/19.50"
Weight16.33 kg/36 lb.18.14 kg/40 lb.
Options and Accessories
Communication
ParallelBi-directional interface
WirelessZebraNet® Printer Server – supports 802.11 a/b/g/n networks via an internally integrated option that enables the use of Webview and Alert features
Media Handling
RewindInternally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on 76mm (3") core, or peels and rewinds liner (Factory installed only)
PeelFront mount, passive peel option; Liner take-up option – additional full roll liner take-up spindle accommodates standard printer base
CutterFront mount guillotine cutter and catch tray
Media Supply Hanger25.4mm (1") I.D. Core media supply hanger
Ribbon SpindleInk-side in ribbon supply spindle
RFID
RFID SupportSupports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V1.2/ISO 18000-6C
RFID SystemIntegrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field and available on both 104mm and 168mm models
Encoding TechnologyAdaptive Encoding Technology automatically selects optimum encode settings
Keyboard Display Unit
KDU SupportSupports KDU Plus™ and ZKDU: Enter variable data and retrieve stored forms for standalone applications
Link-OS Solutions
Software Tools
Document DesignQuickly design a customized print solution using your business data and Zebra's intuitive, plug-and-print design tools.
Device IntegrationZebra offers apps and products designed to help you integrate Zebra devices into your existing systems.
Device ManagementManage your print operations locally and globally with Zebra's suite of device management tools.
Developer ToolsProvides you the tools you need to create your own apps, including documentation, source code, programming languages, templates and more.
Firmware
Programming LanguagesResident ZPL, ZPL II® and EPL programming languages, selectable through software or front panel.
XML SupportXML-enabled Printing – allows XML communications for barcode label printing.
Barcode Symbologies
Linear BarcodesCode 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
2-Dimensional BarcodesCodablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec
Fonts and Graphics
Resident Fonts16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap and two resident scalable ZPL fonts
International FontsAsian and other international scalable and smooth bitmapped fonts
Unicode SupportUnicode: For multi-language printing
Downloadable ObjectsDownloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates and formats
Code Page SupportIBM Code Page 850 international character sets are available in the fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G and 0 through software control; Code Page 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255 Support with font 0

Contact Information:

Zebra Technologies - EMEA Headquarters & Sales Office
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited, Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1628 556000
Fax: +44 (0)1628 556001
Email: mseurope@zebra.com
Web: www.zebra.com

Other EMEA Locations
Europe: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
Middle East & Africa: Dubai, South Africa

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