ZEBRA QLN420 – Mobile Printer

Description

Standard Features

• A label mobile printer using direct thermal printing technology
• Primary   vertical applications center around manufacturing, transportation & logistics and retail
• New accessories available tailored to meet the needs of the target applications

More Standard Features

• 203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm)
• Print Speed: Up to 4 ips (100mm/s)
• CPCL and ZPL programming languages
• Resident fixed and scalable fonts
• 400 MHz 32-bit ARM processor with 128 MB RAM
• 256 MB Flash supports downloadable programs, receipt formats, fonts, and graphics
• Serial and USB ports
• 5.0 AH removable Li-Ion smart battery
• Easy to use peel and present mode
• Label present sensor for issuing labels one at a time
• Tear bar for easy receipt dispensing
• Supports vertical and horizontal printing
• Printer can be used in any orientation
• Center-loading media locking for variable roll widths
• ” Clamshell ” design for easy loading
• Management: Mirror, SNMP, Web server (with customizable HTML pages), Wavelink Avalanche®
• Large, easy to read LCD control panel 240 x 128 pixels
• Printer alerts on the display, help menus
• 5-way navigation buttons, two software defined keys
• 6′ (1.82 m) drop to concrete (multiple times)
• IP42 rated for dust and water resistance (IP54 with Durability Enhancing Case)
• Label odometer
• Real Time Clock
• Bluetooth™ 3.0
• Print Touch™ via NFC (near field communication)

Validated Handheld Terminals, Smartphones, and Software

• Wireless connectivity was tested with the leading handheld terminals to improve the integration of the complete solution with the QLn420 printers.  If a product is not documented as being interoperable there is no implication it does not work with the printer.
• Honeywell:  Dolphin 6000, Dolphin 6100, Dolphin 7800, Dolphin 99EX, Tecton
• Motorola:  MC909x, MC75A, MC55, ET1
• Intermec:  CK71
• Android: Google Nexus 7, Motorola ET1, Samsung Galaxy Tablet
• A list of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) software applications that have been validated to work with the QLn420 can be found at zebra.com/validation .  Validated applications have gone through the Zebra Validation Program to verify the interoperability of the software applications with Zebra products

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

• 128MB RAM
• 256MB Flash

Print width: 4.1 ” (104 mm)
Print length: Min 0.5 ” / 12.7 mm, Max 32′ / 813 mm
Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)

Options

• Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity
• 802.11 (a/b/n) connectivity

Programming Lanuages

Core programming languages: CPCL and ZPL

Media Characteristics

• Media width: 2.0 ” (51 mm) / 4.4 ” (112 mm)
• Media thickness: 3.2 mil to 7.5 mil
• Max print width: 4.1 ” (104 mm)
• Media roll ID: 0.75 ” (19 mm) or 1.375 ” (34.9 mm
• Media roll OD: 2.6 ” (66 mm)
• Media types: Die-cut, roll-fed, receipt, linerless, black bar, black mark

Related Products

Accessories:

• Spare batteries
• AC adapter (ENERGY STAR R qualified)
• SC2 smart battery single charger (ENERGY STAR qualified)
• Quad battery charger (same as QL Plus)
• Forklift mount accessories:
  • Heavy-dutymount with fanfold tray
  • Plate for RAM-arm mounting
  • Cradle for easy attach/detach
  • DC coverters for powering and charging from forklift batteries
  • Forklift battery eliminator (coming soon)
• Stand for tabletop use
• Shoulder strap
• Hand strap
• Soft case (IP54 rating when using the case)
• Hard case for heavy abrasion environments
• Serial and USB cables with strain relief
• QLn4-EC charging and ethernet cradle
• QLn4-VC vehicle cradle for use with a QLn420 on a forklift for easy removal. Compatible with RAM arm (not included)
• QLn420 Handimount includes plate and RAM arm for fixed mounting of QLn

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• ZebraNet 802.11 a/b/n radio with support for:
  • WEP, TKIP, and AES encryption (802.1x)
  • EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP
  • 802.1x
  • WPA and WPA2
  • 802.11i and 802.11d
• 802.11n (optional):
  • Wi-Fi (802.11n) Certified
  • Cisco CCX v4 ASD Certified
• Bluetooth R 3.0 radio
• Dual radio 802.11 a/b/n & Bluetooth 3.0 radio (coming soon)
• 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking station)
• Cabled Communications Specifications:
  • USB 2.0 full speed interface (12 Mbps)
  • Mini-B connector with optional strain relief
  • Serial interface: 14-pin RS-232C port for communication to terminal or other host up to 115.2 kbps

Operating Characteristics

• Operating temperature: -4°   F   (-20°   C)   to   122°   F   (50°   C)
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage temperatures:   -13°   F   (-25°   C)   to   158°   F   (65°   C)

Agency approvals

• FCC Part 15, Subpart B
• EN55022 Class-B
• EN60950
• EN55024
• VCCI class B
• EN55024
• EN61000-4-2
• EN61000-4-3
• EN61000-4-4
• EN61000-4-5
• CE
• UL
• TUV
• CSA
• CCX certified