TSC T4204 / T4304 vs Zebra ZT411
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
The T4000 is an entry-level, streamlined thermal barcode printer with enterprise-grade productivity and flexible features for high-tech environments. The most labor-saving and affordable industrial printer, capable of printing 5,000 labels per day at 10 ips.
High-performance industrial printer, metal chassis, 24/7 non-stop high-volume printing.
Which one should you pick?
Both TSC T4204 / T4304 and Zebra ZT411 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. TSC T4204 / T4304 suits users who prioritize cost efficiency and Taiwan-local support. Zebra ZT411 is a better fit for large-scale deployments needing vendor parity. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | TSC T4204 / T4304 | Zebra ZT411 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | T4204: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm); T4304: 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) / 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) / 600 dpi (24 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | T4204: 305 mm/s (12 ips) @ 203 dpi; T4304: 203 mm/s (8 ips) @ 300 dpi | 14 ips / 10 ips / 4 ips |
| Print Width | 104 mm (4.1") | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Min Label Length | 6.35 mm (0.25") continuous paper; 25.4 mm (1") tear/peel/cutter | — |
| Memory | 128 MB DDR3 RAM / 128 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) | 256 MB RAM / 512 MB Flash (8 MB RAM + 64 MB Flash available to user) |
| Media Types | Continuous paper / die-cut label / folding, supports metal tag thickness up to 1.2 mm | Continuous / die-cut / notch / black mark / no release paper (optional) |
| Media Width | Max 120 mm (4.72") | 25.4 – 114 mm (1.00 – 4.50") tear/cutter; 25.4 – 108 mm (1.00 – 4.25") peel/rewind |
| Media Roll OD | Max 203.2 mm (8") | 203 mm (8") maximum, 3" (76 mm) spindle |
| Media Core | 25.4 / 76.2 mm (1" / 3") | 76 mm (3") standard; 25.4 mm (1") optional |
| Ribbon Length | Max 450 m | Max 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.3") | 51 – 110 mm (2.00 – 4.33") |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Device + USB 2.0 Host + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.2 | Standard USB 2.0 High Speed + Dual USB Host + RS-232 Serial (DB9F) + 10/100 Ethernet + Bluetooth 4.1; Optional Parallel + Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3 or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2 + Applicator interface |
| Programming Language | Supports 9 competitive printer language simulations (including TSPL, PGL, ZPL, etc.) | ZPL / ZPL II / EPL2 (203 dpi only) / XML / Link-OS |
| Display | 3.5" color LCD + 9 buttons | 4.3" color touch LCD + dual color status LED |
| Construction | bi-fold side panel | Metal casing with side opening design, large metal transparent observation window, gold user adjustment contacts, bi-fold door design saves 35% operating space |
| MTBF | Up to 12,000 hours | — |
| Operating Temp | 0 – 40°C | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 3,988 mm (157"); 300 dpi: 1,857 mm (73"); 600 dpi: 991 mm (39") |
| CPU | — | ARM Cortex A7 |
| Sensors | — | Dual media sensor: transmissive + reflective; print head element failure detection; print head automatic correction when turned on |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR; IEC 62368, FCC Class B, CE, cTUVus, CCC, BSMI, KCC, etc. |
| Power | — | Auto switching 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, PFC compatible |
| Weight | — | Standard 16.33 kg (36 lb); including full roll rewind 22.09 kg (48.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | — | 324 × 269 × 495 mm (H×W×D) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (25 spec rows compared).