•Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols •Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 0.6 in./16 mm •Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines •RFID job monitoring tools track RFID performance •RFID ZPL commands provide compatibility with existing Zebra RFID printers
Standard Features
• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal • ZPL programming languages • 5 status icon • Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0, USB Host • Printer setup mobile app for Android & iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection* * BLE is intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only • Real Time Clock (RTC) • Media dancer for excellent print quality • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Dual-wall frame construction • ENERGY STAR® certified • PDF Direct
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
10.5 in (L)x 8.0 in (W)x 7.5 in (H) 267 mm(L)x 202 mm(W)x 192 mm(H)
Weight
5.5 lbs./2.5 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; 256 MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM
Maximum Print Width
4.09 in/104 mm (203 dpi) 4.27 in/108 mm (300 dpi)
Maximum Print Speed
8 in/203 mm per second (203 dpi) 6 in/152 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 and Ribbon Characteristics
Label Length
Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Media Width
0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm
Media Roll Size
Maximum outer diameter: 5.0 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. (tear-off mode only)
Media Types
Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, label or tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands, linerless media* * For use only with linerless printer model
Ribbon Outside Diameter
2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length
984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio
1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width
1.33 in./33.8 mm — 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 and Accessories
Media Handling
Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (factory installed or field installable) Cutter (factory installed or field installable)
Communications
802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio), (factory installed or field installable)
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 Uni
Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) 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
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