Zebra ZT100 Series Industrial Printers

The Zebra ZT100 Series, represented in the supplied material by the ZT111 Industrial Printer, is an entry-level industrial printer designed for businesses that need more durability and performance than a desktop printer can provide, but still need to control investment cost. It offers a practical balance of industrial construction, essential connectivity, fast printing, software support and upgradeability in a compact industrial format. The ZT111 is positioned for organisations that are new to industrial printing or want to move up from desktop printers without overinvesting in a higher-end industrial platform. It is suitable for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, retail and general operational labelling where a reliable 4-inch industrial printer is needed for daily barcode label production. Typical applications include work-in-process labels, product identification, serial number labels, packaging labels, receiving and put-away labels, order picking and packing, shipping and receiving, cross-docking, compliance labelling, laboratory labels, blood bank labels, asset tracking, unit-dose labels, pharmacy labels, buy-online-pick-up-in-store labelling, return tags, price labels and shipping labels. A key strength of the ZT111 is that it delivers more capability than many budget printers while staying cost-conscious. It includes built-in Zebra software tools for setup, security, integration and visibility. Zebra Printer Emulations help replace printers from other brands without changing label formats or rewriting code, which can reduce IT effort during migration. The printer is built with a metal frame and plastic enclosures. It includes a bi-fold media door with a large clear window, helping reduce the vertical space required to open the printer. This compact industrial design makes the ZT111 suitable for workstations, packing areas, production cells and warehouse locations where space is limited but desktop-class durability is not enough. Daily operation is kept simple. The ZT111 uses a three-button keypad and five colour LEDs for quick printer status visibility. This gives operators an easy way to understand printer state without a complex interface. Colour-coded touch points and a side-loading supplies path simplify media and ribbon loading, helping reduce training time and operator errors. The ZT111 supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. Direct thermal mode is suitable for shorter-life labels where no ribbon is required, while thermal transfer mode supports more durable label output when used with the correct media and ribbon. The thin-film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer supports consistent print quality across supported applications. Print performance is strong for an entry-level industrial printer. The ZT111 supports 203 dpi resolution as standard, with 300 dpi available as an option. Maximum print width is 104 mm. Maximum print speed is up to 10 ips at standard resolution and 6 ips at 300 dpi. This makes the printer suitable for operational label workflows that require higher productivity than typical desktop printers. The maximum print length is 3988 mm at 203 dpi and 1854 mm at 300 dpi. Media width ranges from 19.4 mm to 114 mm. Minimum label and liner length depends on the selected mode: 18 mm in tear mode, 25 mm in cutter mode and 13 mm in peel mode. These values make the printer flexible enough for standard industrial labels, shipping labels and smaller operational labels. The media system supports continuous, die-cut, notch and black mark media. Maximum media roll size is 203 mm outside diameter on a 76 mm core, or 152 mm outside diameter on a 25 mm core. Supported media thickness ranges from 0.076 mm to 0.25 mm. Transmissive and reflective media sensors are included for handling common industrial label formats. Thermal transfer models support 450 m ribbon length, which is a major practical advantage over many desktop printers. Supported ribbon width ranges from 51 mm to 110 mm, with a 25.4 mm core. This longer ribbon capacity helps reduce ribbon replacement frequency and supports more efficient operation in higher-volume labelling workflows. Connectivity is stronger than expected for a budget industrial printer. Standard communications include USB 2.0, RS-232 serial, 10/100 Ethernet and USB Host. Bluetooth Low Energy is also included. The ZT111 supports Print Touch NFC, allowing compatible mobile devices to tap to pair and print. Optional communication upgrades include an 802.11ac Wi-Fi option card and a 10/100 Ethernet option card, allowing the printer to adapt as network requirements change. The ZT111 is designed to protect data and infrastructure with built-in security capabilities. Secure Boot helps protect the printer during startup, while Protected Mode helps prevent unwanted setting changes during operation. Simplified Printer Decommissioning allows user settings and files to be removed when the printer is relocated or retired. Zebra Secure Service Commands, part of PrintSecure, help protect networks from unauthorized or risky service-level actions. The printer is supported by Print DNA Basic software capabilities. These tools help get the printer running quickly, support dependable printing and allow the printer to evolve with changing business needs. Some Print DNA features may vary by model or require licensing, so exact software availability should be confirmed during configuration. Firmware support includes ZPL and ZPL II. EPL and EPL2 are available on 203 dpi models. Optional ZBI 2.0 enables the printer to run standalone applications, connect to peripherals and support more advanced workflow logic. This can be useful in environments where the printer needs to operate with less dependency on a host system. Media handling options include a front-mount passive peel option with no take-up spindle and a front-mount guillotine cutter. ZKDU keyboard display units are also available for standalone printing applications. These options help adapt the ZT111 to different workflows without moving into a higher-end printer class. The ZT111 supports a wide range of barcode symbologies. Linear barcodes include Code 39, Code 128, UPC, EAN, ISBT-128, Interleaved 2-of-5, MSI, Codabar and others. Supported 2D barcodes include Aztec, PDF417, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF417, TLC 39 and RSS-14 with composite support. Font and graphics support includes bitmapped fonts, a smooth scalable font, Unicode-compliant scalable fonts for EMEA character sets, user-defined fonts and graphics, custom logos and ZPL II drawing commands. The ZT111 measures 432 mm × 241 mm × 279 mm and weighs 7.7 kg. Operating temperature depends on print method: thermal transfer operation is specified from 5°C to 40°C, while direct thermal operation is specified from 0°C to 40°C. Storage and transportation temperature is -40°C to 60°C. Operating humidity is 20% to 85% non-condensing, and storage humidity is 5% to 85% non-condensing. The printer uses a universal auto-ranging PFC-compliant 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power supply and is ENERGY STAR certified. Zebra Certified Supplies are recommended for consistent, optimized print performance, and Zebra OneCare maintenance plans are available to support service coverage and uptime depending on the selected plan and region. Overall, the Zebra ZT111 is a smart entry-level industrial printer for businesses that need more than a desktop printer but do not require the advanced industrial feature set of the ZT400 or ZT6 Series. Its strongest value lies in its 4-inch industrial print capability, compact footprint, 10 ips standard-resolution speed, 450 m ribbon capacity, standard Ethernet and USB Host, Print DNA Basic support, built-in security tools and upgrade options.

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Product Features

• Connection: USB, Ethernet, Serial
• Resolution: 203 dpi, 300 dpi

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