Zebra industrial print solutions

ZT411 Linerless 4-inch Wide Standard

Key Features

  • Print Width: 4 in.
  • Print Technology: Direct Thermal
  • Print Speed: 14 ips (356 mm/s)
  • Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dot/mm), 300 dpi (12 dot/mm), 600 dpi (24 dot/mm)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3 (optional), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.2 (optional)

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 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.
Weight 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

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
Media Types

Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark, linerless media*

*For use only with linerless printer model

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 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

Options and Accessories

Communication

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 (ZT411 only)
Linerless*

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

RFID 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
Automation Field-installable kit for the ZT411 for use with automatic labeling system. Includes:

  • Extended peel mechanism
  • Captured media spindle
  • Applicator interface card

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.)

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

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