Zebra GK420

Always a Perfect Fit
Zebra’s G-Series compact desktop
printers for print widths up to 4
inches deliver best-in-class speed
and performance. From the basic
GK™model to the feature-rich
GX™model, the G-Series printers
are reliable, durable, and flexible to
fit almost any low- to mid-volume
printing application and budget.
Fitting Choices
Built with Zebra durability and
reliability, the G-Series GK model
provides the best value of all
basic desktop thermal printers,
while the premier GX model
supports a variety of industries and
applications with the widest range
of features.
Choose the space-saving direct
thermal version of either model
for the smallest footprint of any
4-inch desktop printer, or the direct
thermal/thermal transfer version to
save users time with the easiest
ribbon-loading system available.
With both EPL™and ZPL
®
programming languages native on
all models, G-Series printers fit in
perfectly with other Zebra printers.
And a variety of connectivity options
makes them easy to integrate
into existing local or networked
systems. Zebra’s G-Series printers
are a smart investment, and always
a perfect fit.
Ideal for These Applications
Retail / Price marking, Gift registry,
coupon and receipt printing,
Pharmacy prescription labeling
Healthcare / Specimen labeling,
Patient tracking
Manufacturing / Light-industrial
work-in-process and product labeling
Security / Visitor ID, Evidence
tracking, Parking passes
Travel & Hospitality / Boarding
passes, Bag tags, Ski lift tickets
Zebra G-Series Data Sheet 1
Zebra
®
G-Series™
GK420,™ GX420,™ GX430™

Zebra GK420 Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Memory	8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash
Operating Temperature	40°F to 105°F/5°C to 41°C
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F/-40°C to 60°C
Print Method	Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Max Print Width	4.09"/104 mm
Max Print Speed	5"/127 mm per second
Max Print Length	39 in./991 mm
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel
Media Sensors	Reflective and transmissive
Communication Options	USB, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet (optional)
Media Width	1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm
Media Thickness	0.003 in./0.08 mm to 0.0075 in./0.19 mm
Weight	3 lbs/1.4 kg
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Humidity	20 to 85% non-condensing

Summary

Zebra G-Series Printers: Always a Perfect Fit

G-Series GK vs GX Model Comparison

Compares the Zebra G-Series GK and GX models, highlighting durability, reliability, value, and features for various applications.

Zebra G-Series Applications

Lists ideal applications for Zebra G-Series printers, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, security, and hospitality.

Zebra G-Series Specifications Overview

Zebra G-Series Printer Details

Covers printer names, standard features like print methods, programming languages, and physical specifications.

Media and Ribbon Specifications

Details media compatibility, dimensions, thickness, types, and ribbon specifications for Zebra G-Series printers.

Operating and Compliance Information

Includes operating environmental conditions, electrical requirements, and agency approvals for Zebra G-Series printers.

Software, Firmware, and Connectivity

Covers ZebraLink solutions, software options, firmware, and communication/interface capabilities of G-Series printers.

Fonts, Graphics, and Symbologies Support

Details font support, graphic features, and supported barcode symbologies for Zebra G-Series printers.

Optional Accessories and Features

Lists available options and accessories for Zebra G-Series printers, enhancing functionality and usability.