Zebra ZD420

Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.Specifications are provided for reference and are based on testing the ZT421™ printer using genuine Zebra® supplies.Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other-than-recommended Zebra supplies.

 Standard Features

  • 6 ips maximum print speed
  • ZPL ll and EPL2″ programming languagesConnectivity: USB 2.0, USB Host. ZD420calso includes Bluetooth Low Energy
  • OpenACCESS” design for easy media loading
  • 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm)
  • 4.09”(104 mm) print width
  • Direct thermal and thermal transfer printingof barcodes, text and graphics
  • 512 MB of Flash memory
  • 256 MB SDRAM
  • Head-up sensor
  • Multi-position transmissive and full-widthreflective sensor
  • 5” outside diameter media capability
  • Fan-fold media feed slot
  • Link-OS-enabled
  • Print Touch -enabled (standard on ribboncartridge model only).Included on ZD420twith thernet or dual-Wireless SKUs only.
  • Unicode compliant for multi-language printing16 resident expandable ZPL ll bitmap fonts
  • Two resident scalable ZPL fontsMultiple DOS and Windows codepagesupport
    Windows drivers
    Printer utilities
    Linear & 2-D barcode symbologiesENERGY STAR Certified, meets EnergyEfficiency Level Vl

OPTIONAL FEATURES

  • 300 dpi print resolution (12 dots per mm) fieldupgradable
  • Field installable cutter:Continuous paper, linered label and tag stockNote: Cutting through labels and liner is notsupported Maximum thickness 0.0075”(0.1905 mm)
  • Field installable dispenser (peeler) – Label peeland present with label taken sensor

Connectivity Options

  • Field installable Ethernet – 10/100 internal
  • Field installable RS-232 auto-sensing Seriainterface, DB-9
  • Factory installed wireless – Wi-Fi certified802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1; MFi-certified (Apple)

ACCESSORIES

  • ZKDU” – keyboard display unit for ZPL
  • Mounting adapter plate
  • Optional media core adapters are available toaccommodate 1.5”, 2” and 3” ID core sizes
  • Attached power supply

 

MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

  • Media Width:ZD420t – 0.585″ – 4.65″ (15 – 118 mm)ZD420c – 0.585″ – 4.65″ (15 – 118 mm)ZD420d – 0.585 – 4.25″ (15 – 108 mm)
  • Label Length:
    Minimum 0.25”(6.4 mm – tear)
    Minimum 1”(25.4 mm – with cutter)
    Minimum 0.5”(12.7 mm – with peeler
    Maximum 39”(991 mm)
    Core inner diameter: Standard -0.5”/12.7 mm, 1.0”/25 mm.
    With optional adaptor kit – 1.5”/371 mm 2.0”/50.8 mm3”/76 mm
  • Max Roll Outer Diameter: 5.00”(127 mm0)
  • Media Thickness: 0.003″ (0.08mm) min,0.0075 (0.1905mm) max
  • Media Sensing: gap, black line, notch
  • Media Type:Roll-fed or fan-fold Label stock (die cut or continuous, directthermal or thermal transfer)Tag stock (die cut or continuous, directthermal or thermal transfer) Receipt paper (continuous, direct thermalWristband stock (direct thermal or thermatransfer)(Z-Band 4000)

SOFTWARE

  • Zebra Print DNA software, powered by LinkOS. For a full list of applications, utilities anddeveloper tools, visit www.zebra.com/printdna
  • Zebra Basic Interpreter 2.0 (ZBl) allowsprograms to run directly on the printer
  • Set-Get-Do commands to set and get printerconfiguration details
  • ZPL Il – Universal language for Zebra printers.Simplifies label formatting and enables formatcompatibility with existing systems that runZebra printers
  • EPL2 – Eltron Programming Languagesimplifies label formatting and enables formatcompatibility with legacy applications
  • EPL1 – Line Mode available on ZD420dWeb View – Connect and control Zebrabarcode printers via the printer’s Webinterface using a common Web browser(ZPL mode)

ZPL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE(ZPL/ZPL II)

  • Communicates in printable ASCll characters
  • Compatible with mainframe, mini and PC hosts
  • Downloadable objects include graphics and bitmap fonts, label templatesand formats
  • Automatic memory allocation for format while printing
  • Automatic serialization of fields
    Format inversion (white on black)
    Mirror-image printing
    Four position field rotation (0% 90%180 270
    Slew command
    Programmable label quantities with print, pause
    Status messages to host upon request

ZPL BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES

  • Barcode ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
  • Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93.Code 128,UPC-A,UPC-E,EAN-8,EAN-13, EAN14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digitextensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARSMSl, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
  • 2-dimensional barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417.Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix.QR code, and Aztec

INTERFACE/CONNECTIVITY TYPES

  • Auto-sensing Serial- RS232:Software selectable
    o baud rate (default 9600
    o parity (default none)
    o data length default 8
    o stop bit (default 1)
  • Flow control – hardware and software Connector: DB-9 Type: 9 pin D Sub connector female (standard) Includes +5 VDC- 160 mA power output capability
  • Wireless – factory installed option Wi-Fl 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1: MFicertified (Apple)
  • UsB:Version 2.0 full speed , bi-directional
    Supported in Win98 and Win98SE. Win Meand Windows 2000 platformsConnector – Type B Female
  • Internal 10/100 Ethernet – factory or fieldinstallable option

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Auto-ranging exteral power supply with C13type connector
  • Output: 24 VDC,3.125A
  • Input: 100-240 VAC,50-60 Hz
  • ENERGY STAR 2.0 qualified; Energy Efficiency Level Vl certified
  • Healthcare models include IEC 60601-1certified power supply

AGENCY APPROVALS

  • IEC 60950-1EN55022 Cass BEN55024.EN61000-3-2.EN61000-3-3,FCC Cass BICES-003,FCC 15.209:15.247(d),IC RSS 247EN 300 328,EN 301893,EN 62311,CTUVus
  • CE Marking,VcCl, C-Tick, S-Mark, ccc,CU.BSMI,KCC,SABS,IN-Metro, BIS,NOM

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEZ

Zebra recommends cleaning the printer on aregular basis using standard Zebra cleaningsupplies. Refer to the User’s Guide for moredetails.
CLEANING
The exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth, andif necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktopcleaner can be used.Interior components(printhead, platen, media path, and dispenser barare cleaned with alcohol or blown air.
For healthcare models refer to Zebra Guide toDisinfe cting and Cleaning for a full list of Zebraapproved cleaning agents.
MEDIA REGISTRATION
TMedia registration and minimum labellength areaffected by media type, width and print speed.Performance improves as these factors areoptimized. Zebra recommends always qualifyingany application with prior testing.