Zebra GC420

desktop printer

Affordability meets highquality fast label throughput with a Ideal for:

Built with Zebra durability and large memory for more graphics Healthcare
reliability, the GC420 printer offers storage, longer label formats, Patient identification
the same mechanical design as the and faster processing on media Sample and specimen identification
legacy LP2844 and TLP2844 upto104mmwide. Sterile services labelling
models. This familiarity allows Pharmacy prescription labelling
Retail
customers to easily migrate to Media handling is extended further
Product labelling
the new printer, but the enhanced with an optional peel dispenser, Price mark-down
feature set means the industry and plus the printers native EPL and Shelf-edge labelling
application support is greater. ZPL programming languages Voucher and receipt printing
provide easy integration with Travel
Compact design with other Zebra printers. With its three Boarding passes
powerfulfeatures standard interfaces and optional Bag tags
The GC420 printers compact, 10/100Ethernet, the GC420 printer Hospitality, service and leisure
Event and exhibition ticketing
space-saving design contains offers flexibility inconnecting with
Fast-food labelling
a powerful 32-bit processor for your local ornetworked system. Gaming and betting slips
Supply chain
Process, product and shipping
labelling
Get the most out of your Zebra printer: put genuine Zebra supplies in!
Post and parcel
Zebra offers a wide range of supplies for desktop printers, all made Electronic franking
to a high standard and suitable for a variety of applications. Address labelling
Manufactured exclusively forZebraprinters
Laboratory-tested for optimumperformance
Proven to minimise wear and tear on printheads
For more information, visit www.zebra.com

Zebra GC420 desktop printer datasheet 1

Specifications at a glance*
Zebra GC420 desktop printer
Standard features Operating characteristics EPL2 Eltron Programming Language
simplifies label formatting and enables format
32-bit RISC processor Environmental compatibility with legacy applications
Co-resident EPL and ZPL Operating temp.: 5C/40F to 41C/105F EPL Line Mode support (GC420d printer)
programminglanguages enables format compatibility with legacy
Storage temp.: -40C/-40F to 60C/140F
Triple connectivity: serial, USB and parallel applications
Operating humidity: 10% to 90%
Print methods: non-condensing R.H.
GC420d printer direct-thermal only Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Storage humidity: 5% to 95%
GC420t printer thermal-transfer and non-condensing R.H. 16 resident expandable ZPL fonts
direct-thermal
Agency approvals One resident scalable ZPL font
Construction: dual-wall frame, reinforced plastic
TV-R NRTL, TV-R CB, NOM, KCC, CE, Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
OpenACCESS for easy media and
FCCClass-B Supports user-defined fonts and graphics
ribbonloading
including custom logos
Certified Microsoft Windows drivers
Physical characteristics Barcode symbologies
Printer specifications GC420d printer Barcode ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
Resolution Width: 201mm/7.9" Linear barcodes: Codabar, Code 11 (ZPL),
Code39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-
203dpi/8 dots per mm Height: 170mm/6.7"
13, EAN-14 (ZPL), German Post Code (EPL),
Memory Depth: 208mm/8.2"
GS1Databar (formerly RSS), GS1 DataBar
Weight: 1.4kg/3lb (RSS-14), Industrial 2-of-5 (ZPL), Interleaved
8MB flash, 8MB SDRAM
GC420t printer 2-of-5, ISBT-128 (ZPL), Japanese Postnet
Print width
Width: 201mm/7.9" (EPL), Logmars (ZPL), MSI, Plessey, Postnet,
104mm/4.09" Standard 2-of-5 (ZPL), UCC/EAN-128 (EPL),
Height: 173mm/6.8"
Maximum print length UPC-A, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit
Depth: 239mm/9.4" extensions, UPC-E, UPC andEAN 2 or 5 digit
990mm/39" Weight: 1.5kg/3.2lb extensions(ZPL)
Maximum print speed Two-dimensional: Aztec Code, Codablock
ZebraLink Solutions (ZPL), Code 49 (ZPL), Data Matrix, MaxiCode,
102mm/4" per second
Media sensors Software MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code (For both EPL
andZPL except where noted)
Fixed position reflective and transmissive sensors Zebra Setup Utilities Windows utility drivers to
set up and configure your Zebra printer Communication and interfacecapabilities
Media characteristics ZebraDesigner Pro an intuitive, easy-to-use
software program for creating complex label Centronics parallel (36-pin) connector ports
Media width RS-232 serial interface
designs (option)
25.4mm/1.00" to 108mm/4.24" ZebraDesigner offers basic features for simple USB V1.1 interface, bi-directional
Media length label design
Options and accessories
9.6mm/0.38" to 990mm/39" ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise centrally
manage Zebra printers from a single PC screen Label dispenser with label-present sensor
Maximum media roll size
anywhere on your global network ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server external Ethernet
127mm/5" O.D. on a 25.4mm/1.00" ZebraNet Utilities v7.0 provides enhanced option for network communication and printing
or 38mm/1.5" I.D.core printing, conversion and administration Font packs Asian and other international
Media thickness capabilities, message management and more fontkits
0.08mm/0.003" to 0.18mm/0.007" ZebraDesigner Driver the most powerful KDU Plus and KDU keyboard display units for
driver available from Zebra standalone printing solutions
Media types
Web View connect and control Zebra barcode
Roll-fed or fan-fed, die-cut or continuous direct- printers via the printers Web interface using a
thermal labels with or without black mark, tag common Web browser using ZPL II
stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands and
Alert printers equipped with ZebraNet Print
optional liner-free direct-thermal media
Servers will notify you via any email-enabled,
Ribbon characteristics wired or wireless device to minimise downtime
Firmware
Outside diameter
ZBI 2.0 powerful programming language
34mm/1.34" that lets printers run standalone applications,
Standard length connect to peripherals, and much more (option)
74m/244' ZBI-Developer programming utility makes
it dramatically easier for programmers to
Ratio
create and test complex ZBI 2.0 programs and
1:1 media-roll to ribbon distribute them to the printer (standard with
Width ZBI 2.0)
33.8mm/1.33" to 110mm/4.3" ZPL II Zebra Programming Language provides
sophisticated label formatting and printer
Core I.D.
control and is compatible with tabletop and
12.7mm/0.5" mobile Zebraprinters

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Zebra Technologies EMEA Headquarters & Sales Office

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited, Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1628 556000 Fax: +44 (0)1628 556001 Email: mseurope@zebra.com Web: www.zebra.com

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