STANDARD FEATURES

• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• 5 status icon, 3 button user interface
• USB 2.0, USB Host
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
• ENERGY STAR qualified

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

               ZD420d                    ZD420t

Length 8.69 in./220.8 mm      10.5 in./267 mm

Width 6.98 in./177.5 mm        8.0 in./202 mm

Height 5.93 in./150.7 mm       7.5 in./ 192 mm

Weight 3.6 lb/ 1.6 kg              5.3 lb/2.4 kg

 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Operating System Link-OS

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 for factory installed  network connectivity
options 512 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM for printers without factory installed network connectivity options

Maximum Print Width

4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi

4.27 in./108 mm for 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 AND RIBBON CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum Label Length  39.0 in./991 mm

Media Width 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm

Media Roll Size

• Maximum outer diameter: 5.00 in./127 mm
• 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

Media Thickness 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.1905 mm) max.

Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or

without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands

Ribbon Outside Diameter

2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)

MEDIA AND RIBBON CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)

Ribbon Standard Length

984 ft. (300 m); 244 ft. (74 m) 

Ribbon Ratio

1:4 media to ribbon (300 m)

1:1 media to ribbon (74 m)

Ribbon Width 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm

Ribbon Core

I.D. 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm

74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Operating Temp. 40⁰ to 105⁰ F/4.4⁰ to 41⁰ C

Storage Temp. -40⁰ to 140⁰ F/-40⁰ to 60⁰ C

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified; optional 2750 MAH battery

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;

Factory installed or field installable Ethernet — 10/100 internal; factory installed wireless dual radio:802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1; Bluetooth Low Energy included as standard on network connected models

Battery Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all media handling options.

Real Time Clock Real time clock included as standard on network connected models 

Keyboard Display Unit ZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solutions

Media Locking Cabinet Mechanical lock with 2 keys; Kensingtonฎ lock slot; available on ZD420d Healthcare only

Mounting Plate Optional accessory to secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves

Enclosed Power Supply Attached power supply accessory for cord-free

installation

FONTS/GRAPHICS/SYMBOLOGIES

Barcode Ratios 2:1 and 3:1

1D Barcodes Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, 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 and Planet Code

2D Barcodes Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode