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Zebra ZT411: the 4-inch industrial printer for demanding environments
356 mm/s print speed, color touchscreen, industrial durability: the ZT411 is designed for high-volume production lines. Direct thermal, thermal transfer, or RFID—configure and integrate your fleet with CIPAM, a Zebra Premier Partner.
Zebra ZT411 — general overview
The ZT411 is the 4-inch industrial printer in the ZT400 series, the successor to the Z4M, Z4000, and 110Xi series. It is designed for high-demand production environments where reliability, throughput, and durability are priorities.
What distinguishes the ZT411 from a desktop printer like the ZD421:
- Throughput 2.3 times higher — 356 mm/s vs. 152 mm/s on the ZD421
- Rollers up to 203 mm in diameter — vs 127 mm on the ZD421, so fewer roller changes
- 4.3-inch color touchscreen on all versions — monitoring and settings directly on the printer
- 1 GB of flash memory and 512 MB of RAM — for complex jobs and batch printing
- Resolution up to 600 dpi — for dense 2D codes on small surfaces
- Metal chassis designed to withstand vibration, shock and extreme temperatures
Available in three configurations: direct thermal, thermal transfer, and UHF RFID.
The 3 configurations of the Zebra ZT411
ZT411 Direct Thermal
Tape-free — high-speed shipping and logistics
- Max. width: 104 mm — 203 / 300 / 600 dpi
- Speed: 356 mm/s
- Rollers up to 203 mm in diameter
- USB, USB Host, Serial, Standard Ethernet
- Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 4.3″ color touchscreen
ZT411 Thermal Transfer
With ribbon — durable labels on an industrial production line
- Max. width: 104 mm — 203 / 300 / 600 dpi
- Speed: 356 mm/s
- Wax, wax-resin, and resin ribbons up to 450 m
- USB, USB Host, Serial, Standard Ethernet
- Ideal for industrial applications, part marking, and long-lasting barcodes
ZT411 RFID
Printing + UHF RFID Encoding — Industrial-Scale Production
- Integrated UHF RFID encoding (860–960 MHz)
- Automatic Post-Encoding Verification
- Speed: 305 mm/s
- USB, USB Host, Serial, Standard Ethernet
- Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Complete technical specifications
| ZT411 Direct Thermal | Feature | ZT411Thermal Transfer | ZT411 RFID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print width | 104 mm (4 inches) | 104 mm (4 inches) | 104 mm (4 inches) |
| Resolution | 203, 300 or 600 dpi | 203, 300 or 600 dpi | 203 or 300 dpi |
| Speed max | 356 mm/s | 356 mm/s | 305 mm/s |
| Ribbon | ❌ No✅ | Wax / Wax-Resin / Resin | ❌ No (Direct Thermal) |
| UHF RFID | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ 860–960 MHz |
| Screen | Color touch | 4.3" Color touch 4.3 | "Color touch 4.3 | "
| Standard connectivity | USB + USB Host + Serial + Ethernet | USB + USB Host + Serial + Ethernet | USB + USB Host + Serial + Ethernet |
| Optionnal connectivity | Wi-Fi, BT 4.1 | Wi-Fi, BT 4.1 | Wi-Fi, BT 4.1 |
| Max. roll diameter | 203 mm (8 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) |
| Mandrel diameter | 25 or 76 mm | 25 or 76 mm | 25 or 76 mm |
| Flash memory | 1 Go | 1 Go | 1 Go |
| RAM memory | 512 Mo | 512 Mo | 512 Mo |
| Languages | ZPL, EPL, CPCL | ZPL, EPL, CPCL | ZPL, EPL, CPCL |
| SDK / API | Link-OS SDK | Link-OS SDK | Link-OS SDK |
| Logiciels | Print DNA, ZBI 2.0 | Print DNA, ZBI 2.0 | Print DNA, ZBI 2.0 |
| Power supply | 100–240V AC | 100–240V AC | 100–240V AC |
| Dimensions (L×P×H) | 559×273×368 mm | 559×273×368 mm | 559×273×368 mm |
| Weight | ~9,3 kg | ~9,5 kg | ~9,5 kg |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer's warranty | 1-year manufacturer's warranty | 1-year manufacturer's warranty |
ZD421 or ZT411 : How do you choose?
The question comes up often. Here are the decisive criteria:
Choose ZD421 if:
- Print volume of less than 2,000 labels/day per workstation
- Limited workspace (desk, counter, mobile workstation)
- Tight budget or multi-station deployment
- Linerless applications (ZD421 DT)
- Office environment or light workshop
Choose ZT411 if:
- Volume exceeding 2,000–5,000 labels/day per station
- Industrial environment: heat, vibration, dust, shocks
- High-density 2D codes requiring 600 dpi
- Large rolls (fewer changes)
- Local supervision via touchscreen required
- Industrial-rate RFID flow
Use cases by sector
📪 Supply Chain and Logistics
Labeling of pallets, packages, and containers on high-speed packaging lines. The ZT411 TT with resin ribbon produces labels that remain legible throughout the entire supply chain. Native WMS integration via ZPL.
✈️ Aviation and Industry
The 600 dpi ZT411 TT prints dense Data Matrix codes compliant with ATA Spec 2000 on small parts. The ZT411 RFID simultaneously encodes chips on wide labels for tracking critical parts and MRO tools.
💊 Pharmacy and medical devices
High-speed batch serialization, UDI and GS1 code printing, and RFID encoding for lifecycle tracking. The ZT411 TT or RFID handles the most demanding pharmaceutical workflows with guaranteed readability.
🛤️ Rail and defense
Marking of rolling parts in accordance with EN Rail / ID Rail. The ZT411 TT produces labels resistant to outdoor environments, vibrations and cleaning products. Compatible with GS1 and UID MIL-STD-130 standards.
Why buy your ZT411 from CIPAM?
A Zebra Premier Solution Partner and Authorized Service Center for 30 years
CIPAM is authorized to repair and maintain Zebra ZT411 printers using genuine parts, in accordance with manufacturer standards. What you get beyond what a standard reseller offers:
- Advice on the right DT, TT, or RFID configuration based on your workflow and on-site constraints.
- ZPL configuration of your label templates prior to delivery
- Selection of consumables (substrates and ribbons) tested on your materials
- IS integration via ZPL, Link-OS SDK, or CIPAM middleware
- After-sales service and maintenance with defined SLAs, genuine parts, and buffer stock.
- Operator training included upon request
FAQ — Zebra ZT411
The ZT411 prints up to 104 mm (4 inches) wide. The ZT421 is the wide-format version: up to 168 mm (6.6 inches). If your labels are 104 mm or narrower, the ZT411 is sufficient. The ZT421 is intended for applications requiring greater width (pallets, large industrial labels, large-format food industry applications).
Yes—the ZT411 is the official successor to the 4-inch Z4M, Z4000, 105SL, and 110Xi4 series. It is ZPL and EPL compatible, making migration seamless for existing applications. CIPAM can audit your printer fleet and verify compatibility prior to migration.
Yes—the ZT411 features a modular connectivity slot. The 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 module can be installed on-site. CIPAM handles the installation and network reconfiguration.
Via ZPL (commands sent by your IT system), the Link-OS SDK REST API, or CIPAM middleware. Validated ERP and WMS systems: SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage X3, Reflex WMS, Hardis Solochain, Generix. CIPAM can develop a connector tailored to your specific architecture.
The ZT411 TT starts at around 1,500–2,000 € (excluding tax) in its standard configuration (USB + Ethernet). The Wi-Fi version is priced at around 2,000–2,500 € excluding tax. The RFID version (ZT411R) starts at around 2,500–3,200 € excluding tax. CIPAM offers preferential rates for fleet purchases and framework agreements.
Standard 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. CIPAM offers the Zebra OneCare Essential (in-house repairs) and OneCare Select (advanced replacement, 2-day SLA) service contracts with genuine parts. As an Authorized Service Center, our technicians are Zebra-certified.
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Setup, supplies, ERP/WMS integration, and maintenance—CIPAM supports you every step of the way.