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Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Table of Contents I. Introduction Product Positioning Features and Benefits of the G-Series Page 4 II. Target Markets and Applications Logistics and Supply Chain Management Healthcare Retail Page 9 III. Product Differentiation Benefits of Upgrading Features Mapping – G-Series vs. 28-Seires Page13 IV. Competitive Analysis Major competitors G-series advantage Throughput testing GK420d vs. Intermec PF8d GX420d vs. Intermec PF8d GK420t vs.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide I. Introduction “Always a perfect fit,” the new Zebra G-Series, available in several models and sizes, and offering a wide array of innovative features and connectivity options, brings a whole new level of speed, performance, and ease of use to the desktop printer marketplace. The printers are available in both direct thermal and a combination of direct thermal/thermal transfer versions.
Zebra Desktop Series • G-Series Product Guide Co-resident native ZPL and EPL programming languages accommodate fit into existing or legacy environments with equal ease. • Wide range of connectivity options include 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless and 10/100 Ethernet for easy network integration of GX printers. LCD display, standard with wireless options, clearly communicates prompts and status.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Product Positioning G Series Positioning: The new G Series Thermal Printers are best in class, offering increased speed and performance for desktop printers. From the feature-rich GX models to the basic GK models, these compact printers support a variety of applications and environments. Standard with both EPL and ZPL programming languages, the G Series is simple to integrate and manage.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Features and Benefits of the G-series Feature Ease of Use Function Benefit/Advantage Easiest ribbon loading Ribbon loading is easier than all other competitors, and easier than previous Zebra desktop printers. Loading of media is greatly simplified with Zebra’s OpenAccess design. By building the printhead into the top lid, access to the media compartment is maximized.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Value Performance – GK models Value per price Basic options Low priced Zebra 4” desktop printer offers Zebra quality and reliability. Options on the GK model include: thermal transfer or direct thermal/thermal transfer; EPL and ZPL; internal 10/100 Ethernet; peeler. Durable printer offers performance at a low cost. This basic printer offers Zebra durability and reliability at a low cost.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide II.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Light Industrial/Manufacturing Area Application Parcel Delivery Postal delivery Public Transportation Shipping/receiving labeling Tracking Ticketing Receipt Printing Application Focus New challenges and opportunities are emerging as aggressive new service providers enter the global parcel and post industry, which was once dominated by national postal authorities.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Healthcare Area Application Hospitals and Clinics Outpatient and day surgery centers Laboratories Pharmacies Back Office Blood bag labels Specimen labeling and tracking Pharmaceutical labels Prescriptions Specimen labeling Document management Application Focus Patient information management: Hospitals and other healthcare facilities can use the G-Series to manage a variety of data labeling and tracking requirements.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Retail A rea Stores & Outlets Superstores Suppliers Grocery Warehouse Food Service Ap p licat io n Coupon Printing Item/Price Marking Shelf Labeling UPC/EAN Labeling Shipping/Receiving Inventory and Asset Management Customer Service Area: Large stores with high returns turnover can benefit from the G-series printer at the customer service area.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide III. Product Differentiation Benefits of Upgrading Upgrade to Greater Productivity Increase productivity by upgrading your older 4-inch printer, Zebra legacy printer, 4-inch 2844, 2844-Z, 3842, 3844-Z printer to the new 4-inch Zebra G-Series GK or GX desktop printer. G-Series printers are easier to integrate with your network and other Zebra printers, deliver increased speed and performance, and offer more flexibility to meet a greater variety of applications.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Features Mapping – G-Series vs. 2800/3800 Series PN: 14543L-001 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide IV. Competitive Analysis* Major US based Competitors: Intermec: Headquartered in Everett, Washington a suburb of Seattle and with over 40 years in business, Intermec provides bar code, RFID, and mobile printers. Products are manufactured in China, and some are OEM products from Godex. http://www.godex.com.tw/Eng/index.asp Web-Site: http://www.intermec.com Datamax: A subsidiary of Dover Corporation is located in Orlando, Florida with 31 years in the business.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Asian based Competitors Sato: Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SATO Corporation was founded in 1940. Their product offering ranges from desktop to industrial barcode printers. Sato has sales offices and branches all over the world. Sato products are manufactured in Malaysia, Vietnam, and UK. Web-Site: http://www.satoworldwide.com TSC: TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide G-Series Advantages: G-Series Advantage Intermec Cognitive PF8d/t DLX Datamax Ex2 Tec B-SV4D/T Sato CX400/410 TSC TDP/TTP245/ TTP343 Plus Smallest footprint in (d) models PF8d is 2% 14% bigger bigger 40% bigger 29% bigger 30% bigger TDP245 is 44% bigger Max.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Throughput testing The following pages were compiled from the latest manufacturer’s product information as of the date of this document. In cases where conflicting product specification or functionality information was discovered between a given manufacturer’s printed or on-line material, the manufacturer was contacted directly for clarification.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Test Results: The following charts (Figures 1 & 2) show performance timing results (in seconds) for the G-series USB port communications were used in obtaining these timings. Figure 1: First label out - Kmart and AIAG (All printers) Throughput Testing via USB @ 5 ips Printer GK420d 5ips EPL GK420d 5ips ZPL GX420d 6ips EPL GX420d 6ips ZPL GX430 4ips EPL GX430 4ips ZPL First Label Out Kmart Label (Secs) First Label Out AIAG Label (Secs) 2.43 2.20 2.12 1.87 2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Intermec PF8t data: Figure 3: First label out - Kmart and AIAG labels (GK420t and Intermec) Throughput Testing via USB Port Printer Zebra GK420t (5 ips, max speed. EPL) Intermec PF8t (4 ips, max speed. EPL) First Label Out Kmart Label 2.43 2.98 First Label Out AIAG Label 2.32 2.94 Measured in seconds, for completion of one label.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GK420d vs. Intermec PF8d Price & Warranty Model # Zebra Intermec GK420d PF8d Retail Price: Printer Warranty: $595 $495 1 year 1 year Printer Type: Direct Direct 5 ips ( 127 mm/sec) 4 ips (102 mm/sec) 203 203 Print Features Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 4 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL Esim & EPL 8.25”X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 8.58”X6.61”X4.56” (218X168X116mm) 3.0 lbs 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420d vs. Intermec PF8d Price & Warranty Model # Zebra Intermec GX420d PF8d Retail Price: Printer Warranty: $695 $495 1 year 1 year Printer Type: Direct Direct 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 4 ips (102 mm/sec) Print Features Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: SRAM: Firmware 203 203 4 MB 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL Esim & EPL 8.25”X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 8.58”X6.61”X4.56” (218X168X116mm) 3.0 lbs 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GK420t vs. Intermec PF8t Zebra Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Intermec GK420t PF8t $695 $595 1 year 1 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer 5 ips ( 127 mm/sec) 4 ips (102 mm/sec) 203 203 Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 4 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL Esim & EPL 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) 11.2X8.9X6.77” (285X226X172mm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 5.07 lbs (2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420t vs. Intermec PF8t Zebra Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Intermec GX420t PF8t $795 $595 1 year 1 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer GX420t: 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 203 dpi: 4ips (102 mm/sec) 203 dpi 203 dpi 4 MB 4 MB Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: SRAM: Firmware 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL Esim & EPL 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) 11.2X8.9X6.77” (285X226X172mm) 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX430t vs. Intermec PF8t ( 300dpi option) Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra Intermec GX430t PF8t(300 dpi option) $850 $745 1 year 1 year Printer Type: Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer Max. Print Speed: 4ips (102 mm/sec) 2 ips (51 mm/sec) 300 dpi 300 dpi Print Features Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 4 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL Esim & EPL 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) 11.2X8.9X6.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420d vs. TSC- TDP245 plus Price & Warranty Model # Zebra TSC GX420d TDP245 plus Retail Price: Printer Warranty: $695 $445 1 year 2 year Printer Type: Direct Direct 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5 ips (127 mm/sec) 203 203 Print Features Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 2 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL TSPL-EZ 8.25X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 9.45.X7.87X6.46” (240X200X164 mm) 3.0 lbs 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420t vs. TSC –TTP245 Plus Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra TSC GX420t TTP245Plus $795 $525 1 year 2 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5ips (127 mm/sec) 203 dpi 203 dpi Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 2 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL TSPL-EZ 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) (314X213X188 mm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 5.07 lbs (2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX430t vs. TSC- TTP343 plus Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra TSC GX430t TTP343 Plus $850 $695 1 year 2 year Printer Type: Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer Max. Print Speed: 4ips (102 mm/sec) 3ips (76 mm/sec) 300 dpi 300 dpi Print Features Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 2 MB SRAM: 8 MB 8 MB EPL & ZPL TSPL-EZ 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) (314X213X188 mm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 5.07 lbs (2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GK420d vs. Datamax Ex2 Zebra Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Printer Type: Datamax GK420d Ex2 $595 $425 1 year 1 year Direct Direct 5 ips ( 127 mm/sec) 4 ips (102 mm/sec) Print Features Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: 203 203 Flash: 4 MB 4 MB SRAM: 8 MB 4 MB EPL & ZPL DPL 8.25”X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 10.4" x 8.6" x 7.0" (264 x 218 x 178mm) 3.0 lbs 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420d vs. Toshiba Tec B-SV4D Price & Warranty Model # Zebra Toshiba Tec GX420d B-SV4D Retail Price: Printer Warranty: $695 $795 1 year 2 year Printer Type: Direct Direct 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5 ips (127 mm/sec) 203 203 Flash: 4 MB 1 MB SRAM: 8 MB 2MB EPL & ZPL EPL, ZPL, and TSPL 8.25X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 9.1" x 7.9" x 6.7" (232 x 200 x 169mm) 3.0 lbs 4.4 lbs Yes Yes Print Features Max.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420t vs. Toshiba TEC B-SV4T Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra TEC GX420t B-SV4T $795 $845 1 year 2 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5ips (127 mm/sec) 203 dpi 203 dpi Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 2 MB SRAM: 8 MB 2 MB EPL & ZPL TSPL-EZ 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) (314X213X188 mm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 5.07 lbs (2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420t vs. Cognitive Advantage DLX DBT42 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra Cognitive GX420t DLXDBT42 $795 $795 1 year 2 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5ips (127 mm/sec) 203 dpi 203 dpi 4 MB 8MB Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: SRAM: Firmware 8 MB 16 MB EPL & ZPL CPL/EcPL/ZcPL 10.0X7.6X7.5” (254X193X191 mm) (238X173X155 mm) 4.6 lbs (2.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX430t vs. Cognitive Advantage DLX DBT42 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra Cognitive GX320t DLXDBT4-2805( 300 dpi) $850 $845 1 year 2 year Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer 4 ips (100 mm/sec) 5ips (127 mm/sec) 300 dpi 300 dpi 4 MB 8MB Print Features Printer Type: Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: SRAM: Firmware 8 MB 16 MB EPL & ZPL CPL/EcPL/ZcPL 10.0X7.6X7.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Zebra GX420d vs. Samsung SRP-770ii Price & Warranty Model # Zebra Samsung GX420d SRP-770ii Retail Price: Printer Warranty: $695 $489 1 year 1year Printer Type: Direct Direct 6 ips (152 mm/sec) 5 ips (127 mm/sec) 203 203 Print Features Max. Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4 MB 2MB SRAM: 8 MB 512KB EPL & ZPL EPL, ZPL, and SLCS 8.25X6.75X6.0” (210X171X152 mm) 8.7" x 7.2" x 6.7" (221x 184 x 171mm) 3.0 lbs 7.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide V. Preventative Maintenance and Warranty Information Cleaning: The Zebra G-series exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth, and if necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner can be used. Interior components (print head, platen, media path, and label dispenser bar) are cleaned with alcohol or blown air. Lubrication All mechanical parts of the G-series printer are self-lubricating and do not require additional lubrication.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VI. Zebra Supplies for G-Series For maximum performance and reliability of the G-series, use of Genuine Zebra supplies is strongly recommended. No other supplies brand is specifically engineered for Zebra printers to provide optimum print quality and the best performance. Zebra offers a variety of labels, tags, and paper to meet specific demands of any application.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Overview Price list GK420d GK420t GX420d GX420t GX430t Print Speed (inches per second) 5" (127mm) 5" (127mm) 6" (152mm) 6" (152mm) 4" (102mm) Print Width 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Price List Cont. GK420 ─ Configurations 203 dpi GK420d/t printers include a 4" (102mm) printhead, up to 5" (127mm) print speed per second, 203 dpi resolution, 5.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Price List Cont. GX420 ─ Configurations 203/300 dpi GX420d/t printers include a 4" (102mm) printhead, up to 6" (152mm) print speed per second, 203 dpi resolution(GX430t is 300 dpi), 5.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Price List Cont.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Price List Cont. Zebra Keyboards Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (KDU) Part Number: 120182G-001 List Price (USD): $379.00 The Zebra KDU Plus eliminates the need for bulky host computers – creating a stand-alone printing solution. When connected to a Zebra printer, you simply retrieve stored forms, enter variable data, and print the label, Use in a variety of applications to save valuable work space. Features/Specifications: • Dimensions: 11.8" x 8.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VII. G-Series Price List Cont. Software for G-series ZebraDesigner Pro Model/Part Number: 13831-001 List Price (USD): $250.00 Description: This label design software easily creates complex bar code labels with the Windows-based interface. An unlicensed version with limited functionality, ZebraDesigner, ships free with the printer CD.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide VIII. Zebra G-Series Printer Specifications Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand ribbons and labels. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing. • Zebra GK420d and GK420t • Zebra GX420d, GX420t and GX430t PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide ZEBRA GK420d™ & GK420t™ PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand ribbons and labels. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.
Zebra Desktop Series • • • • • • • • • G-Series Product Guide • Printing Specifications Resolution: 203 dots/inch (dpi) (8 dots/mm) Dot Pitch: 0.0049” (0.125mm) Maximum print length: 39.0" (991mm) Minimum print length: 0.005" (0.127mm – one dot) Print length in line mode: Unlimited (GK420d) Maximum print width: 4.09" (104mm) Minimum print width: 0.005" (0.
Zebra Desktop Series • G-Series Product Guide GS1 DataBar™ (formerly RSS) 2-dimensional bar codes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, and Aztec • 2-dimensional bar codes: Maxicode (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417, MacroPDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, and Aztec EPL Programming Language (EPL2) • • • • • • • • ASCII EPL2 programming language (Page Mode) Field Rotations Variable field support (up to 100) Counter support (up to 10) Variable field addition and subtraction Status
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide ZEBRA GX420d™, GX420t™, and GX430t™ PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand ribbons and labels. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Networking Options Ethernet - ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server- Offered in combination with USB & Serial interface (replaces Parallel port) Wireless- 802.11 b/g with LCD display (replaces Parallel port) Wireless- Bluetooth™ with LCD display (replaces Parallel port) Media Specifications NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra genuine supplies is recommended. • Media Width: 0.75” (19 mm) - 4.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide EPL Programming Language (EPL2) ZPL Font Specifications • • • • • • • • • • 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Font Matrix (in dots) (H x W) Type* Minimum Char. Size (H x W) Maximum C.P.I. A B C,D E F G H GS P-V 9x5 11 x 7 18 x 10 28 x 15 26 x 13 60 x 40 21 x 13 24 x 24 U-L-D U U-L-D OCR-B U-L-D U-L-D OCR-A SYMBOL U-L-D 33.3 22.7 16.9 10.2 12.7 4.2 10.8 8.5 Ø 15 x 12 U-L-D .044" x .030" .054" x .044" .089" x .059" .138" x .098" .128" x .079" .295" x .236" .
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Communications Specifications • • • • • • Physical Specifications (no options installed) RS-232 Serial interface, DB-9 USB V1.1, bi-directional Internal 10/100 Ethernet – optional (replaces Parallel port) Bi-directional Parallel with DB-25 female connector Wireless- 802.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide IX. G-series Spare parts Spare Parts Listing – GK420d PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Spare Parts Listing – GK420t PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Spare Parts Listing – GX420d PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Spare Parts Listing – GX420t PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Spare Parts Listing – GX430t PN: 14543L-001 6/18/2008 G-series product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series X. G-Series Product Guide Questions & Answers How does the G-series differ from my 4-inch 28-series printer? Mechanically the printer is similar. It provides a dual-walled, robust construction; however, the OpenAccess design has been improved upon to provide a more compact, easier media and ribbon loading system. Electronically, the printer is very different.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide I need support of EPL Line Mode. Does the G-series support this? Yes. Direct Thermal G-series; GK420d and GX420d, support the legacy Line Mode of operation. Can the G-Series printers support Asian fonts? Yes. The GX printers with extended memory options have various font packs available to them, including Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Please refer to the printer price list.
Zebra Desktop Series G-Series Product Guide Is the 10/100 Ethernet option field upgradeable? No. The internal 10/100 ZebraNet print server is not a field upgradeable options. This configuration must be chosen at the time of purchase. Can I use my older external ZebraNet 10Base-T print server on the G-series? No. The parallel port enabled GX printers will not support the external PrintServer II. The recommended migration path would be a GK or GX printer with the faster 10/100 print server option.
