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Durable construction
A metal frame, bi-fold metal media cover, reinforced gears and protected printhead support demanding industrial environments.
Zebra ZT400 Series Industrial Printers
Product Specifications
Zebra ZT400 Series Industrial Printers
A new level of performance, versatility and ease of use.
The ZT411 and ZT421 combine durable metal construction, high-throughput printing and a 4.3-inch color touch display. Field-installable connectivity, media-handling, linerless and RFID options allow the platform to evolve with manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare workflows.
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal
- Up to 600 dpi
- Up to 14 ips
- 4-inch and 6-inch models
- RFID and linerless options
Designed to Evolve
Industrial performance with flexible upgrades
The ZT400 Series is designed for dependable day-to-day operation, straightforward integration and field upgrades as requirements change.
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Simple operation
The 4.3-inch color touch display, color-coded loading path, status LEDs and dynamic help QR codes make common tasks easier.
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Flexible connectivity
Ethernet, serial, USB, Bluetooth and dual USB host ports are standard, with Wi-Fi 6/6E and other interfaces available.
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Media flexibility
Choose tear, peel, liner take-up, rewind, cutter, RFID and ZT411 linerless options to suit different workflows.
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Fast output
Maximum speeds reach 14 ips on the ZT411 and 12 ips on the ZT421, helping labels stay ready for high-volume operations.
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Remote management
Link-OS and Zebra DNA tools support setup, integration, security, monitoring and management across networked printer fleets.
Model Comparison
ZT411 or ZT421
Select the print width and resolution that match your label format and detail requirements.
ZT411
4-inch industrial printer with the broadest resolution and option range.
- Maximum print width: 4.09 in. / 104 mm
- 203, 300 or 600 dpi
- Maximum speed: 14 ips / 356 mm per second
- Linerless and on-metal RFID options available
- Base weight: 36 lb / 16.33 kg
ZT421
6-inch industrial printer for wider labels and high-volume applications.
- Maximum print width: 6.6 in. / 168 mm
- 203 or 300 dpi
- Maximum speed: 12 ips / 305 mm per second
- RFID and multiple media-handling options
- Base weight: 40 lb / 18.14 kg
Core Specifications
Printer and physical characteristics
| Specification | ZT411 | ZT421 |
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| Print methods | Thermal transfer and direct thermal | |
| Resolution | 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm, optional 600 dpi / 24 dots per mm, optional | 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm, optional |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB onboard linear Flash | |
| Maximum print width | 4.09 in. / 104 mm | 6.6 in. / 168 mm |
| Maximum print speed | 14 ips / 356 mm per second | 12 ips / 305 mm per second |
| Print length | 203 dpi: 157 in. / 3988 mm 300 dpi: 73 in. / 1854 mm 600 dpi: 39 in. / 991 mm | 203 dpi: 102 in. / 2591 mm 300 dpi: 45 in. / 1143 mm |
| Media sensors | Adjustable dual media sensors, transmissive and reflective | |
| Base dimensions, closed | 19.5 in. L x 10.6 in. W x 12.75 in. H 495 x 269 x 324 mm | 19.5 in. L x 13.25 in. W x 12.75 in. H 495 x 336 x 324 mm |
| Full-rewind dimensions | 19.7 x 10.8 x 16.7 in. 500 x 274 x 425 mm | 19.7 x 13.3 x 16.7 in. 500 x 338 x 425 mm |
| Weight | Base: 36 lb / 16.33 kg Full rewind: 48.7 lb / 22.09 kg | Base: 40 lb / 18.14 kg Full rewind: 55.3 lb / 25.08 kg |
Dimensions shown are for the base models unless noted. Other configurations can differ.
Standard Features
Included hardware and connectivity
Construction and operation
- Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged viewing window
- Side-loading media and ribbon path
- Thin-film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer
- 4.3-inch color touch display
- Bi-color status LEDs
- ENERGY STAR qualified
- ZebraDesigner Essentials label-design tool
Standard communications
- High-speed USB 2.0
- RS-232 serial
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Dual USB host ports
- Print Touch NFC pairing
Media and Ribbon
Supported supplies
| Characteristic | Specification |
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| Media width | ZT411 tear/cutter: 1.00 to 4.5 in. / 25.4 to 114 mm ZT411 peel/rewind: 1.00 to 4.25 in. / 25.4 to 108 mm ZT421 tear/cutter: 2.00 to 7.0 in. / 51 to 178 mm ZT421 peel/rewind: 2.00 to 6.75 in. / 51 to 171 mm |
| Maximum media roll | 8.0 in. / 203 mm outside diameter on a 3 in. / 76 mm inside-diameter core |
| Media thickness | 0.0023 to 0.010 in. / 0.058 to 0.25 mm |
| Media types | Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark and linerless media. Linerless media requires the linerless ZT411 configuration. |
| Ribbon | 1476 ft / 450 m standard length; 1.0 in. / 25 mm inside-diameter core |
| Ribbon width | ZT411: 2.00 to 4.33 in. / 51 to 110 mm ZT421: 2.00 to 6.85 in. / 51 to 174 mm |
Options and Accessories
Configure the printer for your workflow
Connectivity cards
- Dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
- Bi-directional parallel interface
- Additional 10/100 Ethernet
- Applicator interface
Media handling
- Factory-installed full-roll rewind or peel and liner rewind
- Front-mounted passive peel option
- Peel with full-roll liner take-up
- Front-mounted guillotine cutter and catch tray
- ZT411 1-inch media hanger and ink-side-in ribbon supply
ZT411 linerless
- Factory-installed direct-thermal linerless model
- Field-installable upgrade kit for existing ZT411 printers
- Designed and tested for Zebra ZeroLiner labels
- Available in all ZT411 dpi options
RFID and automation
- UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID
- Field-upgradeable RFID for 4-inch and 6-inch models
- ZT411 on-metal RFID kit, excluding 600 dpi
- ZT411 automation kit with extended peel, captured-media spindle and applicator interface
- Optional ZKDU keyboard display unit
Operating Characteristics
Environmental, electrical and regulatory specifications
| Characteristic | Specification |
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| Operating temperature | Thermal transfer: 40 to 104 degrees F / 5 to 40 degrees C Direct thermal: 32 to 104 degrees F / 0 to 40 degrees C |
| Storage and transport temperature | -40 to 140 degrees F / -40 to 60 degrees C |
| Operating humidity | 20% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Auto-detectable, PFC-compliant 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Safety and EMC | IEC 62368 Class B, EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3 |
| Product markings | Includes cTUVus, CE, FCC, ICES-003(B), VCCI, RCM, NOM, S-Mark, CCC, EAC, BSMI, KCC, SABS, In-Metro and BIS |
Software and Printing Support
Languages, barcodes, fonts and management
Programming languages
- ZPL and ZPL II
- Optional ZBI 2.0 for standalone applications and peripherals
- EPL and EPL2 with Line Mode on 203 dpi models only
Linear barcodes
Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC/EAN extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code.
2D barcodes
Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 and composite, and Aztec.
Fonts and graphics
Includes 16 expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two scalable ZPL fonts, Unicode support, international fonts, downloadable graphics, label templates and formats, supported IBM and Windows code pages, 64 MB user-available non-volatile storage and 8 MB user-available SDRAM.
Zebra DNA for Printers
Zebra DNA applications, utilities and developer tools support printer performance, deployment, integration, security and remote management. Features can vary by model and may require a support contract.
Markets and Applications
Where the ZT400 Series fits
Manufacturing
- Work-in-process
- Product ID and serial numbers
- Package labeling
- Receiving and put-away
Transportation and Logistics
- Order picking and packing
- Shipping and receiving
- Cross-docking
- Compliance labeling
Retail
- Distribution centers
- Back-of-store operations
Healthcare
- Laboratory labels
- Blood bank labeling
- Asset tracking
- Pharmacy labeling
Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare support options
Service availability may vary by region.
Zebra OneCare Select
- Comprehensive coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
- Priority 24x7 technical support and software updates
- Advance replacement and express shipping
- Standard commissioning and online RMA support
Zebra OneCare Essential
- Comprehensive coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
- Priority 8x5 technical support and software updates
- Three-day depot repair turnaround and free return ground shipping
- Online RMA support
Source note: Specifications are based on Zebra's ZT400 Series Industrial Printers product specification sheet dated February 4, 2025. Options, Zebra DNA features and service availability can vary by model, configuration and region.