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ZD420 4-Inch Thermal Transfer Printer Unique and intelligent time-saving ribbon cartridge for fool-proof instant loading If you need a fast 4-inch printer that is easy to use, easy to deploy and easy to manage, choose the leader of the class — the ZD420. A new ribbon cartridge and more status icons maximize uptime by making using the printer easier than ever to use. With virtually every modern wired and wireless connectivity option and support for many printer languages, deployment is always fast and easy — just unplug your existing printer, plug in the ZD420 and you’re back up and running. Add new connectivity and media handling options whenever you need them, right on site. Monitor and manage all your ZD420 printers from the cloud, for unsurpassed management simplicity. And our optional Zebra OneCare service will help you maximize the availability and productivity of your ZD420 printers with unmatched from-the-manufacturer support that covers everything — from worn out printheads to normal wear and tear. The ZD420 — when ease of use, flexibility and management simplicity matter.
Groundbreaking ease of use The ZD420 is loaded with features that make it the easiest printer to use in its class. The ZD420 is the only thermal printer to offer a ribbon cartridge, which takes just a few seconds to load, with fool-proof installation — the ribbon cartridge can only be loaded one way for first-time every-time instant loading. The crypto chip in the ribbon lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing. And with five intuitive status icons — status, pause, data, supplies and network — your workers can see at a glance what is needed to keep your Zebra printer up, running and available.
Get all the features you need today — and easily add the features you need tomorrow The movable media sensor gives you more media options, including media with off-center black marks, die-cut notches or multiple labels across the width. With virtually every modern connectivity option, the ZD420 fits into your technology environment now and in the future. Choose from USB, auto-sensing serial or 10/100 Ethernet, as well as the very latest wireless options: Wi-Fi certified 802.11ac WLAN and Bluetooth 4.1. And you can support wired and wireless users simultaneously. If you need new communication or media handling options in the future, no problem. Add serial or Ethernet connectivity, plus a peeler or a cutter, right on site — without taking the ZD420 out of service. The result? Maximum functionality and uptime. The ZD420 offers backwards compatibility with existing applications and formats, plus support for Zebra ZPL and EPL printer languages and many non-Zebra languages, making it easy to upgrade your aging Zebra or competitive printers — just plug in the ZD420 and you’re back up and running.
Thermal Transfer print method ZPL and EPL programming languages 5 status icon, 3 button user interface USB 2.0, USB Host Bluetooth low energy OpenACCESS ™ for easy media loading Dual-wall frame construction ENER GY STAR qualified Real Time Clock
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H Weight 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg
Printer Specifications
Resolution* 203 dpi/8 dots per mm Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm Resolution can be factory installed or changed on site via accessory kits. Resolution can be changed from 300 dpi to 203 dpi, as well as from 203 dpi to 300 dpi. Memory 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM Maximum Print Width 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi and 300 dpi Maximum Print Speed 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi) 4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi) Media Sensors Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/ gap sensor Firmware ZPL II ; EPL 2; XML ; ZBI
Media Characteristics
Maximum Label Length 39.0 in./991 mm Maximum Label and Media Width 4.65 in./118 mm Media Roll Size 5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters Thickness 0.003” (0.08mm) min.; 0.0075 (.1905mm) max. (tear-off mode only) Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Operating Characteristics
Operating Temp. 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41°C Storage Temp. -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60°C Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240V
Options and Accessories
Media Handling Field installable dispenser – label peel and present with label present sensor; field installable cutter Communications Field installable RS -232 auto-sensing Serial, DB-9; Ethernet – 10/100 internal; factory installed wireless dual radio: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 Healthcare Model Healthcare model with IE C 60601-1 compliant power supply and healthcare wipeable plastics Keyboard Display Unit ZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solutions
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Bar Code Ratios 2:1 and 3:1 1D Bar Codes Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, IS BT- 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 and Planet Code 2D Bar Codes Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec Fonts and Graphics 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts Two resident scalable ZPL fonts Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts Native open-type font support Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand thermal printing China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font 64 MB user available non-volatile memory, 8 MB user available SDRAM
Printer Supplies
Keep your Zebra printer up and running with genuine Zebra printer supplies, available directly from Zebra.
Regulatory
• IE C 60950-1, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES -003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus • CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SA BS, IN -Metro, BIS, NOM
Software Tools
• Link-OS: Document Design: Quickly design a customized print solution using your business data and Zebra’s intuitive, plug-and-print design tools. • Device Integration: Zebra offers apps and products designed to help you integrate Zebra devices into your existing systems. • Device Management: Manage your print operations locally and globally with Zebra’s suite of device management tools. • Developer Tools: Provides you the tools you need to create your own apps, including documentation, source code, programming languages, templates and more.
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