Standard features | 32-bit RISC processor |
Co-resident EPL and ZPL programming languages | |
Triple connectivity: serial, USB and parallel | |
Print methods: GC420d™ printer – direct-thermal only; GC420t™ printer – thermal-transfer and direct-thermal | |
Construction: dual-wall frame, reinforced plastic | |
OpenACCESS™ for easy media and ribbon loading | |
Certified Microsoft® Windows® drivers | |
Printer specifications | Resolution: 203dpi/8 dots per mm |
Memory: 8MB flash, 8MB SDRAM | |
Print width: 104mm/4.09″ | |
Maximum print length: 990mm/39″ | |
Maximum print speed: 102mm/4″ per second | |
Media sensors: Fixed position reflective and transmissive sensors | |
Media characteristics | Media width: 25.4mm/1.00″ to 108mm/4.24″ |
Media length: 9.6mm/0.38″ to 990mm/39″ | |
Maximum media roll size: 127mm/5″ O.D. on a 25.4mm/1.00″ or 38mm/1.5″ I.D. core | |
Media thickness: 0.08mm/0.003″ to 0.18mm/0.007″ | |
Media types: Roll-fed or fan-fed, die-cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands and optional liner-free direct-thermal media | |
Ribbon characteristics | Outside diameter: 34mm/1.34″ |
Standard Length: 74m/244′ | |
Ratio: 1:1 media-roll to ribbon | |
Width: 33.8mm/1.33″ to 110mm/4.3″ | |
Core inner diameter: 12.7mm/0.5″ | |
Operating characteristics | Environmental |
Operating temperature: 5°C/40°F to 41°C/105°F | |
Storage temperature: -40°C/-40°F to 60°C/140°F | |
Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H. | |
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H. | |
GC420 Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer
Affordability Meets High-Quality Zebra’s feature-rich, competitively priced GC420™ desktop printer brings Zebra quality, durability and reliable performance to many low- to medium-volume, direct thermal and thermal transfer printing applications.
Compact Design Filled with Powerful Features The GC420 printer’s compact, space-saving design contains a powerful 32-bit processor for fast label throughput, and 8 MB Flash memory for increased storage of fonts and graphics. The GC420 supports media widths up to 4.25” for standard desktop applications.
It also includes both EPL2™ and powerful ZPL II® programming languages—making it easy to integrate with other Zebra printers. Peeler/dispenser option extends the GC420 printer’s versatility to meet an even greater variety of applications.
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Barcode Printer Model GK420t
• Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal.
• Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm.
• Memory: 4MB Flash, 8MB SDRAM.
• Triple connectivity: USB, Parallel, Serial.
• Print Width: 4.09”/104 mm.
• Print Length: 39”/990 mm.
• Print Speed: 5”/127 mm per second maximum.
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ZM400
- Thermal Transfer Printing – Requires a Ribbon
- 203dpi Print Resolution
- ZPLII and XML Print Languages
- 16mb Sdram with Power Cord/US Plug
- Connectivity: Serial, Parallel & USB 2.0
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ZT410
Features
Printing- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- Thin-film printhead with E3® Element Energy Equalizer™
- 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm)
- Print speed per second up to 14″(356 mm/second)
Communication
- USB 2.0, high speed
- RS-232 Serial (RS-232C with DB9F connector; Configurable baud rate (2400 – 115,200kB), parity, and data bits. Stop bits at 1 or 2; Software (XON/XOFF), hardware (DTR/DSR or RTS/CTS) communication handshake protocols)
- 10/100 Ethernet: ZebraNet® Print Server – supports networks internally integrated option that enables the use of Webview and Alert features
- Bluetooth® 2.1 (including Apple®)
- USB Host
Media Support
- Dual media sensors – transmissive and reflective
- 3″ media-supply hanger
- Auto calibration – printer calibrates when printer is turned on or when printhead is closed
Design
- Easy, side-loading metal print mechanism
- Tool-less printhead and platen replacement
- Metal media cover with enlarged clear viewing window
- Robust-gold user touch points indicating key adjustments
- Bi-fold media door decreasing overall operating space by 35%
Operation
- Back-lit, multiline graphic LCD display with intuitive menu and easy-to-use keypad for quick operation
- Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status
- 32 bit, 400 MHz processor
- 256 MB RAM memory (4 MB User Available)
- 512 MB Flash memory (64 MB User Available)
- Real-time clock (RTC) – date/time for standalone applications
- Print Touch™ application
- Link-OS® -enabled
- Auto-switching 100-240V power supply
- ENERGY STAR® qualified
Firmware
- Resident ZPL®, ZPL II® and EPL™ programming languages, selectable through software or front panel
- XML-enabled Printing – allows XML communications for barcode label printing, eliminating license fees and printer server hardware and lowering customization and programming costs
Optional Features
- Printheads/Resolution
- Printhead 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
- Printhead 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
- Printhead 600 dpi (24 dots/mm)
Communication
- Parallel (Bi-directional interface)
- Wireless: ZebraNet Printer Server – supports 802.11 a/b/g/n networks via an internally integrated option