Specifications:
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | ZD4A042-30EE00EZ |
| 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 | |
| Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE | |
| (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection* | |
| * BLE is intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only | |
| Real Time Clock (RTC) | |
| OpenACCESS for easy media loading | |
| Dual-wall frame construction | |
| ENERGY STAR certified | |
| PDF Direct | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimension | Direct Thermal: |
| 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H | |
| 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H | |
| Thermal Transfer Roll: | |
| 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H | |
| 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H | |
| Thermal Transfer Cartridge: | |
| 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 | Direct Thermal: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg |
| Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg | |
| Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg | |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Operating System | Link-OS |
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm |
| 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) | |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash, 256MB SDRAM |
| 64 MB user available non-volatile memory | |
| 8 MB user available SDRAM | |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi |
| 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi | |
| Cartridge: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 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, PDF Direct |
| Media, Ribbon and Cartridge Characteristics | |
| Label Length | Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm |
| Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm | |
| Media Width | Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm |
| Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./ 112 mm | |
| Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 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. (0.19 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) |
| Ribbon Standard Length | Roll: 984 ft. (300 m), 243 ft. (74 m) |
| Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m) | |
| Ribbon Ratio | 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) |
| 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m) | |
| Ribbon Width | Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm - 4.3 in./109.2 mm |
| Cartridge: 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. | 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) 100-240VAC |
| 50-60Hz, ENERGY STAR certified, Energy Efficiency Level VI certified, optional 2750 mAh battery, Healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply | |
| Options | |
| Media Handling | Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (field installable) |
| Cutter (field installable) | |
| Communications | Field installable: Ethernet 10 / / / 100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio), Serial RS-232 auto-sensing, DB-9 |
| Factory installed: Ethernet 10 / / / 100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio) | |
| Accessories | |
| Battery | Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed, supports all connectivity and media handling options |
| Carrying Case | Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application |
| Keyboard Display Unit | Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) unit for stand-alone printing solutions |
| Mounting Plate | Secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves |
| Enclosed Power Supply | Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation |
| Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies | |
| Bar Code Ratios | 2:1 and 3:1 |
| 1D Bar Codes | 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 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. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font |
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