The Zebra ZT411 On-Metal RFID Printer is a rugged, high-performance industrial printer designed for printing and encoding on-metal RFID tags. It offers 600 dpi resolution, flexible connectivity options (Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), and supports a wide range of labels, including on-metal RFID tags used for IT assets and equipment. The printer features an intuitive color touch display and adaptive RFID encoding technology for easy operation. Built for durability with a metal frame and long-life coating to protect printheads, it’s ideal for demanding environments. It also integrates easily into existing device management systems and offers remote management tools through Zebra Print DNA. Read more
The ZT411 On-Metal RFID Printer is a part of the ZT400 Series, designed to provide rugged durability and advanced RFID encoding for a variety of applications. It is particularly notable for its ability to print and encode on-metal RFID tags, making it a versatile solution for industries where labeling on challenging surfaces (such as metal) is crucial.
Key Features:
On-Metal RFID Capability: The ZT411 is specifically designed for printing and encoding on-metal RFID labels. This is ideal for applications such as IT asset tagging, tools, equipment, and returnable containers.
High Resolution: The ZT411 can print at up to 600 dpi, ensuring extremely crisp and clear labels. This is perfect for high-resolution requirements and intricate graphics.
Wide Label Compatibility: The ZT411 supports a broad range of label formats and media types, with the ability to print labels as small as 0.6 inches (16mm).
Flexible Connectivity: Includes standard Ethernet, Serial, USB, dual USB Host, Bluetooth 4.1, and optional dual-band wireless with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for fast and reliable wireless connections.
Adaptive Encoding Technology: Simplifies RFID calibration and ensures high-quality printing with excellent media flexibility, even on challenging media.
Design & Durability:
Rugged Construction: The printer’s metal frame ensures durability in demanding environments, making it reliable for high-volume printing in tough conditions.
Printhead Protection: The printer features a long life coating that helps protect the printheads, reducing the frequency of replacement and extending the printer's lifespan.
Compact & Efficient: The printer’s bi-fold door design makes it easy to fit into space-constrained environments, and its ENERGY STAR® qualification ensures low operational costs.
User Experience:
Intuitive Operation: The 4.3-inch color touch display offers an intuitive interface to manage settings, including RFID configuration, with easy navigation and shortcut creation.
USB Host Ports: The printer has dual USB host ports, which allow for the direct connection of devices like memory sticks, barcode scanners, and keyboards.
Print Touch™: NFC technology for quick pairing with mobile devices and instant access to product support, videos, and resources.
Advanced Management and Integration:
Zebra Print DNA: This suite of applications, utilities, and developer tools, powered by Link-OS®, makes integration, management, and maintenance easier than ever.
Remote Management: Printer Profile Manager Enterprise and other remote management tools help maintain, secure, and troubleshoot your printers from anywhere in the world.
Device Management: Integration with device management systems like AirWatch or SOTI MobiControl is simplified through Zebra’s Print DNA MDM Connectors.
Performance:
On-Metal RFID Labeling: The ZT411 excels at printing on-metal RFID labels like Silverline, which can adhere to surfaces such as metal, IT assets, tools, and containers. It also provides 300 dpi print quality for these specialized labels.
Global Deployment: Zebra’s RFID technology is globally certified for six continents, making the ZT411 suitable for multinational supply chain deployments.
Maximized Uptime: Printhead element out detection and robust durability ensure the printer performs consistently, even in high-demand environments.
Support and Services:
Zebra OneCare: Comprehensive support and repair services, including accidental damage and defined repair turnaround times, ensuring your printer stays operational with minimal downtime.
Visibility Services: Provides real-time printer operational data to increase visibility and optimize printer usage within your workflows.
Specifications
RFID
Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field
Optional field-upgradeable on-metal version available (ZT411 only)
Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 0.6 in./16 mm
Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols
Compliant with Global RFID radio to support multinational deployments
Automatically eliminate complex RFID placement guidelines with adaptive encoding technology
Variable inlay placement supports a range of inlay positions for maximum media flexibility
Track performance with RFID job-monitoring tools
Support for industry standard multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS)
Supports block permalocking of user memory compatible with ATA Spec 2000
Integrated RFID reader/encoder
Standard Features
Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
Construction: Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear viewing window
Side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading
Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer for superior print quality
Communications: USB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host
4.3-inch color touch display with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings management
Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status
ENERGY STAR® qualified
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (closed)
ZT411: 19.5 in. L x 10.6 in. W x 12.75 in. H 495 mm L x 269 mm W x 324 mm H ZT421: 19.5 in. L x 13.25 in. W x 12.75 H 495 mm L x 336 mm W x 324 mm H
Weight
ZT411: 36 lbs./16.33 kg ZT421: 40 lbs./18.14 kg
Printer Specifications
Resolution
203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT411 only)
Memory
256 MB SDRAM memory 512 MB on-board linear Flash memory
Maximum Print Width
ZT411: 4.09 in./104 mm ZT421: 6.6 in./168 mm
Maximum Print Speed
ZT411: 14 ips/356 mm per second ZT421: 12 ips/305 mm per second
Media Sensors
Adjustable dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective
Print Length
ZT411
203 dpi: 157 in./3988 mm
300 dpi: 73 in./1854 mm
600 dpi: 39 in./991 mm
ZT421
203 dpi: 102 in./2591 mm
300 dpi: 45 in./1143 mm
Media Characteristics
Maximum Media Width
ZT411
1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.5 in./114 mm tear/cutter
1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm peel/rewind
ZT421
2.00 in./51 mm to 7.0 in./178 mm tear/cutter
2.00 in./51 mm to 6.75 in./171 mm peel/rewind
Maximum Media Roll Size
8.0 in./203 mm O.D. on a 3 in./76 mm I.D. core
Thickness
0.0023 in./0.058 mm to 0.010 in./0.25 mm On-metal option: up to 0.059 in./1.5 mm
Media Types
Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark
Ribbon Characteristics
Standard Length
1476 ft./450 M
Width
ZT411: 2.00 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm ZT421: 2.00 in./51 mm to 6.85 in./174 mm
Core I.D.
1.0 in./25 mm
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Thermal transfer: 40º F to 104º F/5º C to 40º C
Direct thermal: 32º F to 104º F/0º C to 40º C
Storage/Transportation Temperature
-40º F to 140º F/-40º C to 60º C
Operating Humidity
20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity
5% to 85% non-condensing
Firmware
ZBI 2.0™ — Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more. ZPL and ZPL II® — Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra printers. EPL and EPL2™ — Eltron® Programming Language with Line Mode simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications. (EPL available on 203 dpi models only.)
Electrical
Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz ENERGY STAR qualified
Options and Accessories
RFID
Field-installable on-metal RFID kit available (ZT411 only, not available on the 600 dpi model)
Connectivity
Two open communication slots to add internal cards for:
Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Parallel (bi-directional interface)
10/100 Ethernet
Applicator interface
Media Handling
Rewind: Internally rewinds a full roll of printed labels on 3” core, or peels and rewinds liner (factory installed only)
Peel: Front-mount, passive peel option
Peel: Liner take-up — additional full-roll liner take-up spindle accommodates standard printer base
Cutter: Front-mount guillotine cutter and catch tray
1 in. I.D. Core media supply hanger (ZT411 only)
Ink-side in ribbon supply spindle (ZT411 only)
Keyboard Display Unit
ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications
Fonts and Graphics
16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap and two resident scalable ZPL fonts Asian and other international scalable and smooth bitmapped fonts Unicode™: For multi-language printing Downloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates and formats IBM Code Page 850 international character sets are available in the fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G and 0 through software control Code Page 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255 Support with font 0 64 MB user-available non-volatile memory storage for downloadable objects 8 MB user-available SDRAM
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