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*
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* 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 |