TSC T4204 / T4304 vs Zebra ZT610
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.
ZT600 series flagship 4-inch industrial printer with all-metal chassis and 4.3-inch color touchscreen, built for high-volume 24/7 printing. Up to 14 ips print speed with multiple resolution options for demanding manufacturing and logistics environments.
Which one should you pick?
Both TSC T4204 / T4304 and Zebra ZT610 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 ZT610 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 ZT610 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | T4204: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm); T4304: 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | 8 dots/mm |
| Print Speed | T4204: 305 mm/s (12 ips) @ 203 dpi; T4304: 203 mm/s (8 ips) @ 300 dpi | 14 ips / 12 ips / 6 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) | 2 GB Flash / 1 GB RAM |
| Media Types | Continuous paper / die-cut label / folding, supports metal tag thickness up to 1.2 mm | Continuous, punched, indented, black mark, folded, thermal/thermal transfer labels, wristbands |
| Media Width | Max 120 mm (4.72") | 20–114 mm (0.79–4.5") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 203.2 mm (8") | Max 203 mm (8.0") |
| Media Core | 25.4 / 76.2 mm (1" / 3") | 76 mm (3.0") inner diameter |
| Ribbon Length | Max 450 m | Maximum 450 m (1,476') |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.3") | 51–110 mm (2.0–4.33") |
| 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 | USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, USB Host x2, Bluetooth 4.0 standard; optional Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/BT 5.3 or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/BT 4.2, parallel port, application connector |
| Programming Language | Supports 9 competitive printer language simulations (including TSPL, PGL, ZPL, etc.) | ZPL、ZPL II、XML、EPL2、ZBI 2.0、Virtual Devices |
| Display | 3.5" color LCD + 9 buttons | 4.3" color touch screen |
| Construction | bi-fold side panel | Full metal die-cast body |
| MTBF | Up to 12,000 hours | — |
| Operating Temp | 0 – 40°C | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 3,988 mm (157"); 300 dpi: 1,854 mm (73"); 600 dpi: 991 mm (39") |
| Sensors | — | Transmissive and reflective media sensors (adjustable position), ribbon sensor, print head open sensor, print head temperature sensor |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR |
| Weight | — | 22.7 kg (50 lb) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).