{"product_id":"zebra-zm400-4in-203dpi-thermal-transfer-label-printer-usb-serial-parallel-wty","title":"Zebra ZM400 4in 203dpi Thermal Transfer Label Printer USB Serial Parallel Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eZebra ZM400 4-Inch Industrial Thermal Label Printer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy-duty industrial label printer supporting both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing, backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. With USB, Serial (RS-232), and Parallel connectivity, the ZM400 integrates with virtually any warehouse, logistics, or healthcare labelling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Print Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports both thermal transfer (ribbon) and direct thermal (no ribbon) — one printer handles all your label media requirements without switching hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, Serial (RS-232), and Parallel ports ensure compatibility with modern computers and legacy WMS, ERP, or POS systems alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts label rolls up to 5-inch outer diameter, reducing downtime from frequent media changes in high-volume print environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Inch Print Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles labels up to 4.09 inches (104mm) wide at 203dpi — ideal for shipping labels, asset tags, barcodes, and compliance labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Build Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rugged metal chassis designed for demanding 24\/7 warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZPL\/ZPL II Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industry-standard Zebra Programming Language ensures compatibility with thousands of label design applications and most WMS platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a busy distribution centre or warehouse, the ZM400 earns its place on the floor. Whether printing shipping labels for outbound freight, asset tags for inventory management, or compliance labels for healthcare packaging, the dual print mode capability means you switch between ribbon-based thermal transfer for durable long-life labels and direct thermal for short-term use — without buying two printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triple interface — USB, RS-232 Serial, and Parallel — slots into virtually any existing IT infrastructure. Modern WMS platforms connect via USB; legacy ERP and POS systems connect through Serial or Parallel, eliminating the need for expensive adapters or system upgrades. Print speeds of up to 12 inches per second keep up with even the busiest pick-and-pack operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-capacity 5-inch OD media bay reduces roll change frequency on busy production lines. ZPL\/ZPL II compatibility means your existing label templates load and print without modification — just plug in and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:40%;\"\u003ePrint Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThermal transfer \u0026amp; direct thermal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePrint Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4.09 inches (104mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e203 dpi (8 dots\/mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 12 inches per second (305mm\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMax Media Roll OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 inches (127mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB, Serial (RS-232), Parallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProgramming Language\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZPL \/ ZPL II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMedia Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLabels, tags, tickets, wristbands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC adapter, auto-switching 100–240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f0f8f0;width:50%;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#fff8f8;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarehouse \u0026amp; logistics shipping labels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow-volume desktop office printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAsset tagging \u0026amp; inventory management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrinting on plain paper or large sheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHealthcare compliance \u0026amp; specimen labelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eColour label printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManufacturing \u0026amp; production line barcode labelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless-only environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #004d8a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #004d8a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #004d8a;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCosmetics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully tested \u0026amp; working\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimal marks or scuffs, near-new appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully tested \u0026amp; working\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight wear, scratches or marks visible on chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:4px;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes the ZM400 support both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYes. The ZM400 supports both modes. Use thermal transfer with a ribbon for durable long-life labels, or switch to direct thermal (no ribbon required) for short-term applications — all from the same printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat connectivity interfaces does the ZM400 have?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe ZM400 includes USB, Serial (RS-232), and Parallel ports, making it compatible with modern computers and legacy systems without needing interface adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat label software works with the ZM400?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe ZM400 uses ZPL\/ZPL II, supported by thousands of label design applications including ZebraDesigner, Bartender, NiceLabel, and most WMS and ERP platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat is the maximum label width and media roll size?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe ZM400 prints labels up to 4.09 inches (104mm) wide and accepts media rolls up to 5 inches outer diameter — supporting extended print runs between roll changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eDoes this printer come with a ribbon and media?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe printer is supplied as a unit only. Compatible Zebra thermal transfer ribbons and label media are available separately from most office supply and label suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eWhat are the shipping costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f6ff;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:14px 18px;margin-top:24px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:0;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty \u0026amp; Reboot IT Assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEvery Zebra ZM400 sold by Reboot IT is professionally inspected, cleaned, and tested before dispatch. Backed by a full 12-month warranty, you can buy with confidence. Reboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001 — visit us at \u003cstrong\u003ereboot-it.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zebra","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51684587340097,"sku":"R-5872-EXC","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/zebra-zm400-thermal-label-printer-front-view-r-5872-exc.jpg?v=1777531802","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/zebra-zm400-4in-203dpi-thermal-transfer-label-printer-usb-serial-parallel-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}