Printing Specifications:
Resolution 203 dots/inch (dpi)(8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (dpi)(12 dots/mm)

Speed inch/sec – ips (mm/sec Programmable 2, 3, 4, 5 with 6 max Programmable 2, 3 with 4 max. (51,
(51, 76, 102, 127 with max.152) 76, with max.102)
Dot pitch 0.0049″ (0.13 mm)0.0033″ (0.08 mm)
Max. print length 39.0″ (991 mm
Min. print length One dot
Max. print width 4.09″ (104 mm
Min. print width One dot
Barcode modulus X dimension 5 mil to 50 mil 3.27 mil to 32.67 mil

Ribbon Specifications:
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, the use of Zebra genuine ribbon is recommended as well as a
notched ribbon core.
Ribbon Width: 1.33″ (33.8 mm) to 4.3″ (109 mm)
Ribbon Capacity: 1 roll of ribbon per 1 roll of 5 OD media
Core ID: 0.5″ (12.7 mm)
Ribbon OD: 1.36″ (35 mm)
Ribbon Length: 244′ (74 m) using 0.000328″ ribbon thickness
Ribbon Type: wax, wax/resin, and resin

Media Specifications:
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, the use of Zebra genuine supplies is recommended.
Media Width: 0.75″ (19 mm) to 4.25″ (108 mm)
Label Length:
– Using tear-off mode:
– Minimum with label present sensor used – 0.50″ (12.7 mm)
– Minimum with cutter – 1.0″ (25.4 mm)
Maximum with standard memory – 39.00″ (990 mm)
Core Inner Diameter: 0.5″ (12.7 mm), 1.0″ (25.4 mm), 1.5 (37.1 mm)
Max Roll Diameter: 5.00″ (127 mm)
Media Thickness: 0.003″ (0.08 mm) – 0.0075″ (0.19 mm)
Media Sensing: fixed reflective and transmissive gap, black line, and notch
Media Types: Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without a black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
The dispenser peeler (optional) may not work with all media types and should be tested for media compatibility

Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 40 to 105F (4.4 to 41C)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 140F (-40 to 60C)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H.
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical Specifications:
Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, rated at 100 Watts

Agency Approvals:
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, VCCI, C-Tick
Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): EN55022 Class-B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN55024
Safety: CB Scheme IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4, TUV NRTL, IRAM, NOM, AAMI, and CCC

Physical Specifications:
(no options installed)

GX420d/GX420t/GX430t
Height 6.0″ (152 mm)7.5″ (191 mm)
Width: 6.75″ (171 mm) 7.6″ (193 mm)
Depth: 8.25″ (210 mm)10.0 (254 mm)
Weight: 3 lbs (1.4 kg) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

Communications Specifications:
Centronics Parallel (36 Pin) connector ports
RS-232 Serial interface, DB-9
USB V1.1
Internal 10/100 Ethernet optional (replaces Parallel port)
Wireless 802.11b/g or Bluetooth with LCD display optional (this configuration eliminates Parallel port)

Software Tools:

Zebra Link Solutions

Zebra Designer Pro An intuitive, easy-to-use software program for creating complex label designs (optional) Zebra Designer Offers basic features for simple label design (standard)
Zebra Net Bridge Enterprise Centrally manages Zebra printer from a single PC screen anywhere on your global network (option)
Zebra Net Utilities v 7.0 Provides enhanced printing, conversion, and administration capabilities; message management, and more (standard)
Zebra Universal Driver is the most powerful driver available from Zebra for Windows 95/98/2000/2003/ME/NT/XP (standard)
Zebra Designer Driver Zebra driver compliant with Windows 95/98/2000/2003/ME/NT/XP and Vista
(downloadable from www.Zebra.com)
ZBI 2.0 Powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more (optional)
ZBI-Developer Programming utility makes it dramatically easier for programmers to create and test complex ZBI 2.0 programs and distribute them to the printer (standard with ZBI 2.0)

Firmware:
EPL2 Eltron Programming Language simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy
applications
EPL Line Mode support (GX420d) enables format compatibility with legacy applications
ZPL II Universal language for Zebra printers. Simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with existing systems that run Zebra printers.
Web View Connect and control Zebra bar code printers with the printer’s Web interface using a common Web browser (ZPL mode)
Alert Printers equipped with Zebra Net print servers will notify users via any email-enabled, wired, or wireless device to minimize downtime (ZPL mode)

ZPL Barcode Symbologies:
Barcode Ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, UPC-A, and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
2-Dimensional: PDF417, MicroPDF-417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec

EPL Barcodes:
Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 128A, B & C (User selectable/Auto), UCC/EAN-128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-A with 2 and 5 add on, UPC-E with 2 and 5 add on, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN 13 with 2 and 5 add on, EAN 8 with 2 and 5 add on, Postnet (5, 9, 11 & 13 digit) Japanese Postnet, Plessey (MSI-1), MSI-3, German Post Code and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
2-Dimensional: Maxicode (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417, MacroPDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix and Aztec

Networking Options:
Ethernet 10/100 internal offered in combination with USB v1.1 & Serial interface (replaces Parallel port)
Wireless 802.11b/g or Bluetooth 2.0 with LCD display (replaces Parallel port)

Optional Features:
64 MB Flash Memory with Real-Time Clock total of 68 MB (65.5 MB available to user) for applications
requiring additional levels of memory, time, and date information
Adjustable Media Sensor full-width reflective black line sensor and multi-position gap sensor
Ethernet 10/100 internal offered in combination with USB v1.1 & Serial interface (replaces Parallel port)
Wireless 802.11b/g or Bluetooth 2.0 with LCD display (replaces Parallel port)
Dispenser (peeler) Label peel and present with the present sensor
Cutter:
– Continuous paper, lingered label & tag stock
– Maximum thickness 0.0069 (0.175 mm)
Font Packs Asian and other international font kits
Power Cord US, Europe, UK, Australia, Argentina, Japan, and China
ZBI 2.0 field installed via activation key

Accessories:
KDU Plus full-size keyboard with LCD for standalone printing applications
KDU Keyboard Display Unit for stand-alone printing
applications where space is limited