Spec Sheet

Printer Name
QLn420
For information about other printers in the QLn
family, please visit our web site.
Standard Features
• Apple iOS, Android, Windows Mobile and
BlackBerry connectivity
• Direct thermal printing of barcodes, text
and graphics
• CPCL, EPL™ and ZPL
®
programming languages
• 256 MB Flash memory supports downloadable
programs, receipt formats, fonts and graphics
(64 MB available for user storage)
• 5.0 AH removable Li-Ion smart battery
• Built-in battery charger
• Serial and USB ports (both support strain relief)
• Belt clip for unobtrusive and convenient printing
• Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed
center-position sensors
• Easy-to-use peel and present mode
• Label present sensor for issuing labels one at a time
• Tear bar for easy dispensing
• Center-loading media locking for variable roll widths
• "Clamshell" design for easy media loading
• Management: Mirror, SNMP, Web server, Profile
Manager, AirWatch and Wavelink Avalanche
®
• Large, easy-to-read LCD control panel
(240 x 128 pixels)
• LCD can be customized using WML
(text and icons)
• Printer alerts on the display, help menus
• Tolerance of multiple drops from 6'/1829 mm
to concrete
• IP43 dust- and water-resistance rating
(IP54 with soft case)
• 400 MHz 32-bit ARM processor
• XML support
• Supports vertical and horizontal printing
• Printers can be used in any orientation
• QR barcode links to web-based help pages
• Zebra Print Touch simplifies Bluetooth pairing
and launches web-based help pages with NFC-
enabled devices
• Label odometer
• Real-time clock
Printer Specifications
Resolution
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Memory
128 MB RAM; 256 MB Flash (standard)
Print Width
4.1"/104 mm
Print Length
• Min.: 0.5"/12.7 mm
• Max.: 32"/813 mm
Print Speed
Up to 4"/102 mm per second
Media Sensors
Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed
center-position sensors; label present sensor for
issuing labels one at a time
Operating Characteristics
Environment
• Operating temperature: -4° F/-20° C to 122° F/50° C
• Storage/Transport temperature: -13° F/-25° C to
158° F/65° C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Agency Approvals
• Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, EN55022
Class-B, EN60950, EN55024 and VCCI class B
• Susceptibility: EN55024, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-
4-3, EN61000-4-4, and EN61000-4-5
• Safety: CE, UL, TÜV, CSA
Media Characteristics
Media Width
2.0"/51 mm to 4.4"/112 mm
Media Length
0.5"/12.7 mm to 32"/813 mm or continuous
Maximum Media Roll Size
2.6"/66 mm O.D. on a 0.75"/19 mm or
1.375"/34.9 mm I.D. core
Media Thickness
3.2 mil to 7.5 mil
Media Types
Die-cut labels and tags, linerless labels, receipt
paper, black bar and gap sensing
Physical Characteristics
• Width: 6.5"/165 mm
• Height: 7.35"/187 mm with beltclip
• Depth: 3.25"/82.5 mm
• Weight: 2.45 lbs/1.1 kg with battery
Link-OS Solutions
Software Tools
• Document Design: Quickly design a customized
print solution using your business data and
Zebra's intuitive, plug-and-print design tools.
• Device Integration: Zebra offers apps and
products designed to help you integrate Zebra
devices into your existing systems.
• Device Management: Manage your print
operations locally and globally with Zebra's suite
of device management tools.
• Developer Tools: Provides you the tools
you need to create your own apps, including
documentation, source code, programming
languages, templates and more.
Firmware
• CPCL, EPL and ZPL programming languages
• ZBI 2.x™—powerful programming language that
lets printers run standalone applications, connect
to peripherals, and much more
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Fonts and Character Sets
• Standard Fonts: 25 bitmapped, 1 smooth,
scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed**)
• Optional Fonts: downloadable bitmapped/
scalable fonts
• International Character Sets (optional): Chinese
16 x 16 (traditional), 16 x 16 (simplified);
Japanese 16 x 16, 24 x 24; Korean Mincho
CPCL Barcode Symbologies
• Barcode ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.5:1
• Linear barcodes: Codabar (NW-7), Code 39,
Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, 2 and 5 digit
add-on, Interleaved 2-of-5, UCC/EAN128, UPC-A,
UPC-E, 2 and 5 digit add-on
• Two-Dimensional: Aztec, MSI/Plessey, FIM
Postnet, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar™ (RSS) family,
MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code,
TLC39
Communication and Interface Capabilities
• ZebraNet 802.11a/b/g/n radio with support for:
– WEP (PSK only), TKIP and AES encryption
– WPA and WPA2
– 802.1x (with WPA or WPA2 only)
– EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP
– 802.11d and 802.11i
– Simultaneous Bluetooth 3.0 dual radio
– Wi-Fi Certification
– Fast roaming using PMK caching, CCKM or
Fast Session resumption
• Bluetooth 3.0 radio
– Security modes 1 – 4
– "Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad" certified
– Key Bonding
– 10/100 Ethernet support (via charging
cradle)
Cabled Communications Specifications
• USB 2.0 full-speed interface (12Mbps)
• Mini-B connector with optional strain relief
• Serial interface: 14-pin RS-232C port for
communication to terminal or other host up to
115.2Kbps
Options and Accessories
Charging Options
• Charge the battery inside the printer using:
– AC adapter
– Charging and Ethernet cradle
– Vehicle cradle (DC power)
• Charge the battery outside the printer using:
– Smart charger
– Quad charger
Optional Features and Accessories
• Linerless printing (with silicone platen roller only)
• 8-18VDC power supply with cigarette lighter
adapter
• ZBI 2.x
• Spare batteries
• AC adapter
• SC2 smart battery single charger
• Quad battery charger
• QLn4-EC charging and Ethernet cradle
• Shoulder strap
• Forklift mount accessories
– Heavy-duty mount with fanfold tray
– Plate for RAM-arm mounting
– Cradle for easy attach/detach
– DC converters for powering and charging
from forklift batteries
• Hand strap
• Soft case (IP54 rating when used)
• Serial and USB cables with strain relief
• Forklift battery eliminator
SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE
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*Specifications subject to change without notice. **Contains UFST
®
from Agfa Monotype Corporation.
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and numbers are Zebra trademarks. All rights reserved. Android and the Android Robot are trademarks of Google Inc. iPad, iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
US and other countries. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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