Zebra RFID Barcode Printer ZT420

Zebra® ZT420 Industrial RFID Barcode Printer (ZT42062-T0100A0Z)

The Zebra® ZT42062-T0100A0Z is a heavy-duty, high-volume industrial thermal label printer featuring integrated, factory-installed UHF RFID encoding technologies. Engineered for wider-format logistics and asset tracking, the ZT420 platform accommodates a maximum print width of 6.6 inches (168 mm), making it ideal for large shipping labels, chemical drum compliance markings (GHS), and multi-part pallet labels. Built with a rugged, all-metal structural frame and a bi-fold media door, this unit runs on Zebra's proprietary Link-OS® environment, enabling seamless backend integration, remote enterprise management, and on-demand serialization of high-density smart tags across global supply chain networks.

Technical Performance & Design

• Integrated UHF RFID Encoder/Reader: Outfitted with Zebra’s field-proven RFID technology to scan, encode, and verify UHF EPC Gen 2 V2 (ISO 18000-63) smart labels. The adaptive encoding algorithms automatically calibrate item placement, minimizing tag waste and streamlining throughput.
• 6-Inch Wide-Format Printing Matrix: Specifically calibrated to handle wide web widths ranging from 2.0 inches up to 7.0 inches ($51\text{ mm}$ to $178\text{ mm}$). This format supports large-scale industrial compliance labels that exceed standard 4-inch desktop print limitations.
• 203 dpi Standard Print Resolution: Features a 203 dots per inch mechanical printhead, optimized for fast barcode scanning, bold text blocks, and heavy graphic elements at line speeds reaching up to 12 inches per second (305 mm/s).
• All-Metal Structural Enclosure: Constructed with a die-cast aluminum base, frame, and printhead mechanism, combined with a clear side window to monitor media inventory levels under harsh warehouse conditions.

Product Specifications

• Model Number / SKU: ZT42062-T0100A0Z (ZT420 Series Platform)
• Primary Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies Corporation
• Print Technology Class: Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal (Ribbon required for thermal transfer loops)
• Printhead Resolution: 203 dpi ($8\text{ dots/mm}$)
• Maximum Print Width: 6.6 inches ($168\text{ mm}$)
• Maximum Print Speed: 12 ips ($305\text{ mm/s}$)
• Standard Media Handling: Continuous, die-cut, notch, and black-mark sensing; includes a factory-installed tear bar.
• Standard Interfaces & Connectivity: High-Speed USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial port, 10/100 Industrial Ethernet (RJ-45), and Bluetooth® 2.1 wireless pairing.
• Memory Architecture: 256 MB RAM / 512 MB Flash storage matrix

Key Benefits & Applications

• Pallet Tracking & Inventory Warehousing: Perfect for printing and encoding smart case labels, pallet routing slips, and cross-docking tags to support real-time inventory visibility across automated material handling systems.
• Compliance & Chemical Drum Marking: Supports the production of larger, multi-hazard GHS labels and ocean freight tracking stickers that resist outdoor exposure when paired with matching resin ribbons.
• Tool-Free Maintenance Cycles: Designed with an intuitive, side-loading media path that simplifies ribbon and label roll replenishment, while toggle-pressure adjustments ensure consistent print quality across varying label thicknesses.
• Enterprise Platform Management: Leverages Zebra's Print DNA application suite via Link-OS, allowing IT teams to securely configure, deploy, and troubleshoot fleets of printers remotely through a single web browser interface.

Zebra®, Link-OS®, and Print DNA® are commercial trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Part number ZT42062-T0100A0Z defines the standard 203 dpi RFID-enabled 6-inch chassis. Please note that the legacy ZT420 series has been updated by the manufacturer to the current [Zebra ZT421 Industrial Printer](http://googleusercontent.com/shopping_content/0_link) product line for current system deployments.