Zebra G33181 Label Rewinder

The Zebra ZT400 Series is a line of industrial thermal printers built on a metal frame with a bi-fold metal media cover, side-loading supplies path and a 4.3-inch full-color touch display. The series comprises two models — the 4-inch ZT411 and the 6-inch ZT421 — each available in 203 dpi, 300 dpi and, on the ZT411 only, 600 dpi resolutions. Both support thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.

The ZT400 Series is used for work-in-process, product ID and serial numbers, and package labeling in manufacturing; order picking, shipping and receiving, cross-docking and compliance labeling in transportation and logistics; distribution center and back-of-store operations in retail; and laboratory, blood bank, asset tracking and pharmacy labeling in healthcare.

Print width and speed are the main differences. The Zebra ZT411 prints up to 4.09 in. (104 mm) wide at up to 14 ips (356 mm/sec), while the ZT421 prints up to 6.6 in. (168 mm) wide at up to 12 ips (305 mm/sec). The 600 dpi resolution option is available on the ZT411 only, as are the 1 in. I.D. core media supply hanger and ink-side-in ribbon supply options.

The ZT421 accepts wider media — 2.00 in. (51 mm) to 7.0 in. (178 mm) in tear/cutter mode versus 1.00 in. (25.4 mm) to 4.5 in. (114 mm) on the ZT411 — and is correspondingly larger at 13.25 in. wide and 40 lbs. (18.14 kg), against 10.6 in. and 36 lbs. (16.33 kg). Choose the ZT421 for wide pallet and shipping labels, and the ZT411 for standard 4-inch work, higher speed, or when 600 dpi is required.

Yes. The Zebra ZT400 Series integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field and available on both the 4-inch ZT411 and 6-inch ZT421, so a printer bought for barcode work can be converted when tracking requirements change. It supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols, and Adaptive Encoding Technology automatically selects the optimum encode settings.

The ZT411 RFID On-metal Tagging Solution is a separate, field-installable kit — Zebra describes it as the only dedicated option for printing and encoding the thicker RFID labels used on metal containers and assets, which defeat standard RFID media. Note that the on-metal kit is available on the ZT411 only, and not on the 600 dpi model.

The Zebra ZT400 Series comes standard with 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232 Serial, USB 2.0 high-speed, dual USB Host ports and Bluetooth 4.1. Two open communication slots accept internal cards for dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth, bi-directional parallel, additional 10/100 Ethernet or an applicator interface.

The dual USB Host ports let you connect a scanner and keyboard simultaneously, or use a memory stick to replicate firmware, files and configurations across printers without unplugging peripherals. The Network Connect option attaches ZT400 printers directly to an Industrial Ethernet network with no additional equipment, and the Print Touch app pairs the printer to NFC-enabled devices with a tap, surfacing dynamic QR codes for support content.

In most cases, yes. The Zebra ZT400 Series supports both ZPL and ZPL II, so label formats and applications built for other Zebra printers transfer directly. It also supports EPL and EPL2 with Line Mode for legacy application compatibility, which eases migration from older Zebra desktop printers — note that EPL is available on 203 dpi models only.

For non-Zebra fleets, the Virtual Devices app lets the ZT400 interpret printer languages normally associated with other brands, so existing formats from a competitive printer can often be used without reauthoring. This makes the ZT400 a practical drop-in replacement across mixed printer estates.

The ZT411R comes standard with Ethernet, USB, dual USB Host ports, and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. You can add an optional dual-band wireless card with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and the latest security protocols for blazing fast and reliable wireless connections. The dual USB Host ports allow you to directly connect multiple USB devices simultaneously, such as a scanner and keyboard, without needing to plug and unplug peripherals.

Yes, the ZT411R is available in an on-metal version, making it the only dedicated option for printing and encoding on-metal RFID labels and tags designed for challenging surfaces like IT assets, tools, equipment, and returnable containers. The on-metal solution features 300 dpi print quality and field-upgradeable technology that's globally available. This gives you greater flexibility for asset tagging applications across diverse environments.

The ZT411R can print up to 600 dpi for extremely crisp resolution and is available in 4-inch and 6-inch print width models with 203 dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi options. When RFID-enabled, the ZT411 can print and encode labels as small as 0.6 inches (16 mm), making it suitable for high-resolution applications and a wide variety of label formats and media types.

The ZT411R features a side-loading supplies path with color-coded media guides and lighted paths that make loading simpler and more intuitive, even in poorly lit environments or for new users. The printer also includes a bi-fold door design that makes it easy to access supplies and fit in space-constrained environments. These design features significantly reduce setup time and operator errors during media changes.

The ZT411R supports UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000-63, and RAIN RFID protocols with globally certified RFID technology on six continents to support multinational supply chains. It features adaptive encoding technology that automatically eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines and supports variable inlay placement for maximum media flexibility. The printer also includes integrated RFID reader/encoder capabilities and supports industry standard multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS).

The ZT411R is powered by Zebra's Link-OS operating system and Print DNA suite, which includes comprehensive remote management tools, developer utilities, and visibility applications. With Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, you can manage one printer or all your printers worldwide from a single browser-based location, and MDM Connectors allow seamless integration into existing AirWatch or SOTI MobiControl device management systems. Contact us today to learn how our team can help you implement these management solutions for your operations.