Physical Characteristics 
Dimensions10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H
254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H
Weight5.0 lbs./2.3 kg
Printer Specifications 
Resolution203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm
Resolution can be factory installed or changed on site via accessory kits. Resolution can be changed from 300 dpi to 203 dpi, as well as from 203 dpi to 300 dpi.
Memory512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM
Max. Print Width4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi and 300 dpi
Max. Print Speed6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
Media SensorsFull width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
FirmwareZPL II; EPL 2; EPL Line Mode; XML; ZBI
Media Characteristics 
Maximum Label Length39.0 in./991 mm
Maximum Label and Media Width4.65 in./118 mm
Media Roll Size5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter
Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in. (50.8mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2mm) using optional adapters
Thickness0.003” (0.08mm) min.; 0.0075 (.1905mm) max. (tearoff mode only)
Media TypesRoll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Operating Characteristics 
Operating Temp.40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temp.-40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
ElectricalAuto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified; optional 2750 mAh battery
Options and Accessories 
Media HandlingField installable dispenser – label peel and present with label present sensor; field installable cutter
CommunicationsField installable RS-232 auto-sensing Serial, DB-9; factory installed or field installable Ethernet – 10/100 internal; factory installed wireless radio: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1
BatteryProvides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all media handling options
Keyboard Display UnitZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solutions
Mounting PlateOptional accessory to secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves
Enclosed Power SupplyAttached power supply accessory for cord-free installation
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies 
Barcode Ratios2:1 and 3:1
1D BarcodesCode 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D BarbcodesCodablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Fonts and Graphics16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two resident scalable ZPL fonts, five resident expandable EPL2 fonts, native open-type font support, Unicode compliant. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font 64 MB user available non-volatile memory, 8 MB user available SDRAM
Printer SuppliesKeep your Zebra printer up and running with genuine Zebra printer supplies, available directly from Zebra
RegulatoryIEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus
CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM