Zebra ZT400 Series RFID Industrial Printers

Pairing rugged quality with UHF RFID capabilities, the ZT400 Series RFID printers/encoders help keep your critical operations running efficiently. Known as price-performance leaders in RFID labeling, these printers offer factory- or field-installable UHF RFID encoders to support a broad range of applications.

UHF RFID Encoding 4.3-inch Touch Display Metal Frame Construction Multiple Connectivity Options

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Zebra ZT400 Series RFID Industrial Printer

Quick Specification Overview

Print Method Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing

Resolution Options 203 dpi, 300 dpi (optional), 600 dpi (optional for ZT411 only)

Max Print Speed ZT411: 14 ips; ZT421: 12 ips

Max Print Width ZT411: 4.09 in. / 104 mm; ZT421: 6.6 in. / 168 mm

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

Connectivity USB 2.0, RS-232, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host

User Interface 4.3-inch color touch display

Physical Durability Durable metal frame, bi-fold metal media cover

RFID

Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field
Optional field-upgradeable on-metal version available (ZT411 only)
Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 0.6 in. / 16 mm
Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols
Compliant with Global RFID radio to support multinational deployments
Automatically eliminate complex RFID placement guidelines with adaptive encoding technology
Variable inlay placement supports a range of inlay positions for maximum media flexibility
Track performance with RFID job-monitoring tools
Support for industry standard multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS)
Supports block permalocking of user memory compatible with ATA Spec 2000
Integrated RFID reader/encoder

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

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 in. H (495 mm L x 336 mm W x 324 mm H)
Weight	ZT411: 36 lbs. / 16.33 kg ZT421: 40 lbs. / 18.14 kg

Printer Specifications

Resolution	203 dpi / 8 dots per mm 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm (optional) 600 dpi / 24 dots per mm (optional for ZT411 only)
Memory	256 MB SDRAM memory 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory
Maximum Print Width	ZT411: 4.09 in. / 104 mm ZT421: 6.6 in. / 168 mm
Maximum Print Speed	ZT411: 14 ips / 356 mm per second ZT421: 12 ips / 305 mm per second
Media Sensors	Adjustable dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective
Print Length	ZT411: 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

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 Size	8.0 in. / 203 mm O.D. on a 3 in. / 76 mm I.D. core
Thickness	0.0023 in. / 0.058 mm to 0.010 in. / 0.25 mm On-metal option: up to 0.059 in. / 1.5 mm
Media Types	Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark

Ribbon Characteristics

Standard Length	1476 ft. / 450 M
Width	ZT411: 2.00 in. / 51 mm to 4.33 in. / 110 mm ZT421: 2.00 in. / 51 mm to 6.85 in. / 174 mm
Core I.D.	1.0 in. / 25 mm

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
Storage/Transportation Temperature	-40 F to 140 F / -40 C to 60 C
Operating Humidity	20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5% to 85% non-condensing

Programming Languages

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 & Agency Approvals

Electrical	Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. ENERGY STAR qualified.
Safety and EMC	IEC 62368, Class B, EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Product Markings	Including, but not limited to, cTUVus, CE, FCC, ICES-003(B), VCCI, RCM, NOM, S-Mark, CCC, EAC, BSMI, KCC, SABS, In-Metro, BIS.

Options and Accessories

On-metal RFID	Field-installable on-metal RFID kit available (ZT411 only, not available on the 600 dpi model)
Connectivity	Two open communication slots to add internal cards for: Dual band 802.11ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Parallel (bi-directional interface) 10/100 Ethernet Applicator interface
Media Handling	Rewind: Internally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on 3 in. core, or peels and rewinds liner (factory installed only) Peel: Front-mount, passive peel option Peel: Liner take-up - additional full-roll liner take-up 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 spindle (ZT411 only)
Keyboard Display Unit	ZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications
Automation	Field-installable kit for the ZT411 for use with automatic labeling system. Includes: Extended peel mechanism Captured media spindle Applicator interface card

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: For multi-language printing
Downloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates and formats
IBM 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
64 MB user-available non-volatile memory storage for downloadable objects
8 MB user-available SDRAM

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
Two Dimensional Barcodes	Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec

Recommended Services & Software

Zebra OneCare Select	Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage. Priority access 24x7 live technical support and software updates. Advance Replacement and Express Shipping (Next Day Device Replacement). Standard Commissioning. Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support.
Zebra OneCare Essential	Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage. Priority access 8x5 live technical support and software updates. Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping. Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support.
Zebra DNA for Printers	This printer is supported by the Zebra DNA suite of applications, utilities and developer tools that give printers better performance, simplified remote manageability, and easier integration. Zebra DNA features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required.

Note: Service availability may vary by region.

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