Spec Sheet
Specifications at a Glance*
PT400 Thermal Transfer Printer
Maximum Print Area
Width: 4.1”/104mm
Length: 10”/254mm
Resolution
203dpi/8dots per mm
Maximum Print Speed
2”/51mm per second
Memory
1MB Flash, 512K DRAM
Physical Characteristics
Width: 9.2”/233mm
Depth: 2.9”/72mm
Height: 7.9”/200mm
Weight (without battery): 3.5lbs./1.59kg
Media Specifications
Label and liner width:
1”/25mm to 4.25”/109mm
Ribbon cartridge:
See Specifications at a Glance
PA400 Direct Thermal Printer
Maximum Print Area
Width: 4.1”/104mm
Length: 10”/254mm
Resolution
203dpi/8dots per mm
Maximum Print Speed
2”/51mm per second
Memory
1MB Flash, 512K DRAM
Physical Characteristics
Width: 9.2”/233mm
Depth: 2.9”/72mm
Height: 7.9”/200mm
Weight (without battery): 3lbs/1.4kg
Media Specifications
Label and liner width:
1”/25mm to 4.25”/109mm
• IrDA communication
• 13.2V 1400mAh long life battery
• Wall charger adaptor
• Bay-charger (selectable up to five bays)
• Flash font package (includes international fonts)
• Vehicle mounting kit
• 12V battery eliminator
• Fanfold bin
Options and Accessories
Environment
• Operating Temp. 32°F/0°C to 122°F/50°C
• Storage/Environ. -40°F/-40°C to 140°F/60°C
• Operating Humidity 10-90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity 10-90% non-condensing
Electrical
• 14.4V 700mAh
• 210+ (4x6 labels) at 18% density (PT400)
• 160+ (4x6 labels) at 30% density (PA400)
• 120/230V VAC/47-63Hz battery charger brick
• Shock mounted internal components
Communication Interface Capabilities
• RS-232 RJ-45 connector serial port, configuration
baud rate 110-19,200bps, parity, data bits; software
(XON/XOFF) or hardware (DTR/DSR) communicaion
handshake protocols; error detection CRC protocol
• IrDA (optional)
Agency Approvals
• UL 1950; CISPR 22 (Class B); CSA 22.2 No. 950-95;
IEC 950 EN 60950 EN 50082-1:1997; Canadian Doc.
(Class A); FCC (Part 15 Subpart B/Class A); CE compli-
ance (Class B); CE compliance
Labels
Max. Roll Size
• 2.1”/53mm O.D. on a 1”/25mm I.D.core
Thickness (label & liner)
• .003”/.076mm–.0106”/.269mm
Media Types
• Continuous, die-cut, black mark, perforated, tag stock
Ribbon Cartridge
• Zebra designs its snap-in ribbon cartridge for easy
one-handed loading.The cartridge can handle a wide
variety of media formulations and colors. Consult
your Zebra supplies specialist for details on ribbon
suppliers, options and specifications.
For optimum print quality and printer performance, use
Genuine Zebra supplies.
Fonts and Character Sets
• Standard Fonts: 9 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable
(CG Triumvirate™ Bold)
• Sets: IBM
®
Code Page 850 International character set
Graphic Features
• Supports user-defined fonts and graphics—including
custom logos
Bar Code Symbologies
• Linear Bar Codes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code
128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case C Codes,
ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and
EAN 2 or 5 digital extensions, Plessey, Postnet,
Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5,
LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar
• 2-Dimensional: CODABLOCK, PDF-417, Code 49,
DataMatrix, Maxi Code, QR, Micro PDF-417
Operating Characteristics
Standard Features
Media Characteristics
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
• Print methods:Thermal transfer or direct thermal
• Construction: Polycarbonate ABS plastic housing
with permanent rubber overmolding (four foot
drop protection)
• Smart battery management (monitors battery for
longer life and performance)
• Resident scalable fonts
• Transmissive and reflective media sensors
• 32-bit RISC processor
• Ribbon-out sensor (PT400 only)
• BAR-ONE software
• Auto-synchronization of serial ports
Programming Language
• ZPL
®
& ZPLII
®
—Universal language for Zebra printers.
Simplifies label formatting and enables compatibility
with other Zebra printers.
Both the PT400 and PA400 are perfect for moderate volume printing needs in
indoor/outdoor, industrial manufacturing applications, including:
• Shelf labeling • Product identification
• Price marking • Forklift mounting
• Bin labeling • Route accounting
*Specifications listed are for base model printers with standard features only unless otherwise noted. Specifications subject to change
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