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Description

Zebra ZD4A043-C01E00EZ Thermal Transfer Cartridge Printer

Overview

The Zebra ZD4A043-C01E00EZ is a 4-inch desktop thermal transfer printer designed for high-volume label printing. It builds on the legacy of Zebra's GK Series, offering enhanced features, security, and ease of operation for applications requiring durable, high-resolution labels. This model is equipped with USB, USB Host, Ethernet, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE5) connectivity, making it adaptable to various IT infrastructures and mobile workflows. Its 300 dpi resolution ensures crisp text and barcodes, critical for inventory management, shipping, and asset tracking in warehouse automation and enterprise environments.

Compatibility

This printer is part of the ZD421 Series, designed as a direct replacement and upgrade for Zebra's GK Series printers. It supports EZPL (Zebra Programming Language) and is intended for integration with Zebra's ecosystem of label design software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Specific compatibility should be verified against your existing WMS or ERP software, but it is engineered to integrate into workflows previously managed by GK Series printers.

Installation Notes

The ZD421 features new media guide and media handling designs for simplified daily operation. It supports field-upgradeable wireless kits, allowing for easy network integration. The printer's architecture is designed to power future printing advancements, ensuring long-term usability. Its 300 dpi print resolution is ideal for detailed graphics and small text, reducing misreads in automated scanning processes.

What's in the Box

  • 1x Zebra ZD4A043-C01E00EZ Printer
  • 1x US Power Cord
  • 1x Swiss Font Cartridge
Specifications
Printer Resolution: 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm, 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm (optional)
Print Speed: 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi), 4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
Maximum Print Width: 4.09 in./104 mm (203 dpi), 4.27 in./108 mm (300 dpi), 4.09 in./104 mm (Cartridge)
Memory: 512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM
User Available Memory: 64 MB non-volatile, 8 MB SDRAM
Media Thickness: 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max.
Media Roll Size: 5.00 in./127 mm max. outer diameter
Ribbon Diameter: 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Operating Temperature: 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temperature: -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Direct Thermal Dimensions: 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H
Thermal Transfer Roll Dimensions: 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H
Thermal Transfer Cartridge Dimensions: 10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H
Direct Thermal Weight: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg
Thermal Transfer Roll Weight: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg
Thermal Transfer Cartridge Weight: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg
Electrical: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio), Serial RS-232
Print Methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Programming Languages: ZPL II, EPL 2
Warranty: Two-year standard
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