Zebra ZT111 — 4-inch industrial thermal transfer label printer, 203 dpi, 254 mm/s
Industrial 4-inch203 dpi · thermal transfer254 mm/s450 m ribbon
The Zebra ZT111 (ZT11142-T0E000FZ) is Zebra’s entry-level industrial label printer: a metal-cased 4-inch thermal transfer printer at 203 dpi and up to 254 mm per second, built for warehouses, logistics, manufacturing and retail back offices that have outgrown desktop printers.
It takes large 203 mm label rolls and 450 m ribbons, so it runs for long periods between media changes, and it connects over USB, USB Host, RS-232 serial, Ethernet and Bluetooth Low Energy. It speaks ZPL and EPL, so it replaces older Zebra industrial and desktop printers without changing label formats.
Before you order: The ZT111 uses ink-out (coated side out) ribbons only, up to 450 m and 110 mm wide. It has no display — setup is via three buttons, five status LEDs and Zebra’s setup tools.
What's in the Box
- Zebra ZT111 printer (ZT11142-T0E000FZ)
- Full box contents are not published by Zebra — ask us to confirm cables and power cords for your order
What It Means in Practice
- Large rolls and 450 m ribbons mean fewer stops on shipping or production lines compared with desktop printers.
- Thermal transfer gives labels that survive heat, abrasion and long storage — use direct thermal labels only for short-life labels.
- Ethernet lets the WMS, ERP or several PCs share the printer.
- ZPL/EPL compatibility keeps your existing label templates.
What Will Not Work
- Ink-in ribbons will not work — ink-out only.
- No cutter or peeler as supplied — both are optional, field-installable upgrades.
- No Wi-Fi on this configuration (an optional 802.11ac card is available; only one option card fits).
- Ribbons longer than 450 m or media wider than 114 mm do not fit.
Key Features
Industrial build
Metal case and media cover for demanding environments.
High capacity
203 mm OD label rolls and 450 m ribbons.
Wired + BLE
USB, USB Host, RS-232, Ethernet 10/100, Bluetooth LE.
Drop-in replacement
ZPL and EPL, Link-OS and Print DNA tools.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
ZT11142-T0E000FZ |
| EAN / GTIN |
5715063320822 |
| MPN |
ZT11142-T0E000FZ |
| Brand |
Zebra Technologies |
| Model |
ZT111 |
| Printing |
| Print method |
Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution |
203 dpi |
| Max print width |
104 mm |
| Max print speed |
254 mm/s (10 ips) |
| Memory |
256 MB SDRAM / 256 MB flash |
| Languages |
ZPL / ZPL II, EPL / EPL2 |
| Media & Ribbon |
| Media width |
19.4 – 114 mm |
| Max roll diameter |
203 mm OD on 76 mm core; 152 mm on 25 mm core |
| Ribbon |
40 – 110 mm wide, up to 450 m, ink side out, 25.4 mm core |
| Media handling |
Tear-off |
| Connectivity |
| Interfaces |
USB 2.0, USB Host, RS-232 serial, Ethernet 10/100, Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Display |
None (3 buttons, 5 status icons) |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
279 x 241 x 432 mm (H x W x L) |
| Weight |
7.7 kg |
| Operating temperature |
5 °C to 40 °C (thermal transfer) |
| Power |
100 – 240 VAC auto-ranging |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Zebra (EMEA): 24 months on the printer; cutter and wear parts 12 months — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my existing ribbons?
Only ink-out ribbons up to 110 mm wide and 450 m long on a 25.4 mm core. Send us your ribbon code and we will check it.
Can it replace my old Zebra industrial printer?
In most cases yes — it supports ZPL and EPL. Tell us your current model and label formats.
Can I add a cutter later?
Yes, a front guillotine cutter and a peel option are available as field-installable upgrades.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The ZT111 is the step up from desktop printers when volume, roll size and durability start to matter, without the cost of a ZT400-class printer. Put it on a solid wired network — we also supply
network switches.
✓ Buy it if you print hundreds or thousands of shipping or product labels a day and need large rolls and long ribbons.
✕ Skip it if you need a display, RFID, 300 dpi or Wi-Fi built in — look at the ZT231 or ZT411.
→ Also consider Zebra 450 m ink-out wax or wax/resin ribbons and the ZT111 cutter option.
Send us your label sizes, ribbon type and software — we will confirm the configuration and consumables before you order.