Zebra ZT400 Series

Zebra ZT400 Series

Keep your critical operations running efficiently with Zebra’s durable ZT400 Series printers. Building on the field-proven reliability of the Z Series, the ZT400 adds advanced technology that drives versatility, ease of use and performance to a new level. Available in three print resolutions and two print widths, the ZT400 Series addresses a broad array of applications throughout manufacturing, T&L, retail and more. An optional large color display takes all the guesswork out of printer status. Field-installable connectivity and media handling options let you easily add new features as your needs evolve. And your IT department will find ZT400 printers easy to integrate and manage, thanks to Zebra’s Link-OS® operating system and powerful Print DNA suite of applications, utilities and developer tools. The result? The ZT400 offers the versatility, reliability and performance to meet your industrial printing needs — today and tomorrow. 

Versatile to meet today and tomorrow’s needs

Multiple connectivity options, including the latest Wi-Fi
The ZT400 comes standard with Ethernet, USB, USB Host, and Bluetooth 2.1. Add the optional dual-band wireless card with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and its latest security protocols, plus Bluetooth 4.1, for blazing fast and reliable wireless connections.

Built to handle a wide range of media and applications
You can count on the ZT400 to print a variety of different label formats on a variety of different media types. The printer is offered in both 4 in. and 6 in. models, with 203 dpi, 300 dpi and 600 dpi* (600 dpi available on 4 in. ZT410 only). 

Dual USB Host ports for added flexibility
Configure your ZT400 with one or two USB Host ports to directly connect a wide range of USB device types. Use a memory stick to replicate firmware, files and configurations, or easily print and transfer formats. Simplify data entry by simultaneously connecting a scanner and keyboard — with two host ports, there’s no need to plug and unplug peripherals.

Designed to evolve with your needs
You can customize the ZT400 with a range of media handling options that can be installed in minutes. Two open media slots to accommodate additional communication options. Easily add RFID capabilities in the field to gain greater tracking abilities and deeper visibility. And the robust processing power and memory can support firmware upgrades and new Print DNA tools for years to come. 

Effortless to integrate and operate

Large color display makes operation a snap
It’s easy to set up and use the ZT400 with its intuitive icon-based interface. An optional color LCD shows color-coded alerts when the printer is paused or in an error state, so users instantly know what the printer needs to stay up and running. And since the ZT400 Series is based on Zebra’s Link-OS menu system, you’ll get a common user experience across other Zebra Link-OS printers to lower the learning curve.

Backward compatible with virtually any existing printer
Whether you are using a Zebra or competitive printer, you can use the same label formats and applications with the ZT400. Support for both EPL and ZPL makes it easy to migrate from another Zebra desktop printer. And with the Virtual Devices app, the ZT400 can use languages normally associated with other printer brands.

Easy media and ribbon loading
The side-loading supplies path makes loading simpler, faster and more intuitive. The color-coded media path guides the user on how to thread the media and ribbon through the printer, while lighted paths make it easy to see, even in poorly lit environments. 

Zebra ZT400 Series

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, multi-line graphic LCD display with intuitive menu and easy-to-use keypad for quick operation
• Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status
• ENERGY STAR qualified

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions (closed)
• ZT410: 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
• ZT420: 19.5 in. L x 13.25 in. W x 12.75 H 495 mm L x 336 mm W x 324 mm H 

Weight
• ZT410: 36 lbs./16.33 kg
• ZT420: 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 ZT410 only)

Memory
• 256 MB SDRAM memory, 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory

Maximum Print Width
• ZT410: 4.09 in./104 mm
• ZT420: 6.6 in./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 in./3988 mm ; 300 dpi: 73 in./1854 mm ; 600 dpi: 39 in./991 mm
• ZT420: 203 dpi: 102 in./2591 mm ; 300 dpi: 45 in./1143 mm

MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Media Width
• ZT410: 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
• ZT420: 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

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

RIBBON CHARACTERISTICS (Thermal-transfer option only)
• Standard Length: 1476 ft./450 m
• Width: ZT410: 2.00 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm ; ZT420: 2.00 in./51 mm to 6.85 in./174 mm
• Core: 1.0 in./25 mm I.D.

ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature: 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

FIRMWARE
• 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 with Line Mode available on direct thermal models only; EPL available on 203 dpi models only.)

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
User Interface
• Color LCD

Communication
• Parallel (Bi-directional interface)
• Wireless dual radio with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1
• Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Dual USB Host ports
• 10/100 Ethernet

Media Handling
• Rewind: Internally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on 3” 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 (ZT410 only)
• Ink-side in ribbon supply (ZT410 only)

RFID
• Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, 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

Keyboard Display Unit
• ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications

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
• 4 MB user-available SDRAM