Zebra ZT421 Series Industrial
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 4.2, Dual USB Host
- 4.3-in. 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
Description
Physical Characteristics
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Dimensions (closed)
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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 | |
| ZT411 with Full Rewind: | |
| 19.7 in. L x 10.8 in. W x 16.7 in. H | |
| 500 mm L x 274 mm W x 425 mm H | |
| ZT421 with Full Rewind: | |
| 19.7 in. L x 13.3 in. W x 16.7 in. H | |
| 500 mm L x 338 mm W x 425 mm H | |
| Note: Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your sales representative for specifics regarding other configurations. | |
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Weight
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ZT411: 36 lbs./16.33 kg |
| ZT421: 40 lbs./18.14 kg | |
| ZT411 with Full Rewind: 48.7 lbs./22.09 kg | |
| ZT421 with Full Rewind: 55.3 lbs./25.08 kg | |
| Printer Specifications | |
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Resolution
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203 dpi/8 dots per mm |
| 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) | |
| 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT411 only) | |
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Memory
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256 MB SDRAM memory |
| 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory | |
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Maximum Print Width
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ZT411: 4.09 in./104 mm |
| ZT421: 6.6 in./168 mm | |
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Maximum Print Speed
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ZT411: 14 ips/356 mm per second |
| ZT421: 12 ips/305 mm per second | |
| Media Sensors | Adjustable dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective |
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Print Length
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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 | |
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Maximum Media Width
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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 |
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Media Types
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Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark, linerless media* |
| *For use only with linerless printer model | |
| Ribbon Characteristics | |
| Standard Length | 1476 ft./450 M |
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Width
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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 | 1.0 in./25 mm I.D. |
| Environmental | |
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Operating Temperature
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Thermal 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 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 stand-alone 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 | |
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Communication
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Two 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 | |
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Media Handling
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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 (ZT411 only) | |
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Linerless*
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There are two options for linerless capability: |
| Factory-installed linerless model (available as Direct Thermal only) | |
| Field installable linerless upgrade kit | |
| *Available on ZT411 only | |
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RFID
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Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, 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* | |
| *ZT411 only (not available on the 600 dpi model) | |
| Keyboard Display Unit | ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications |
| 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 |
| Agency Approvals | |
| Safety and EMC | IEC 62368, Class B, EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 |
| Product Markings | Including, not limited to, cTUVus, CE, FCC, ICES-003(B), VCCI, RCM, NOM, S-Mark, CCC, EAC, BSMI, KCC, SABS, In-Metro, BIS |
| 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 | |
| Recommended Services | |
| Zebra OneCare™ maintenance plans provide peak performance and device uptime while protecting your critical operations and your printers with defined service levels. For more information go to | |
| www.zebra.com/zebraonecare | |
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Zebra OneCare Select
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Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage |
| Priority access 24×7 live technical support and software updates | |
| Advance Replacement and Express Shipping (Next Day Device Replacement) | |
| Standard Commissioning | |
| Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support | |
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Zebra OneCare Essential
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Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage |
| Priority access 8×5 live technical support and software updates | |
| Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping | |
| Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support | |
| Note: Service availability may vary by region. | |
| Zebra DNA for Printers | This printer is supported by our powerful Zebra DNA suite of applications, utilities and developer tools that give our printers better performance, simplified remote manageability, and easier integration. Zebra DNA features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required. For more information, please visit: |
| www.zebra.com/zebradna |
