Product Description
Elevate your expectations: the advanced desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need
You need a reliable printer that delivers quality performance, now and for years to come. It needs to offer key features, and be easy to setup, operate, manage and maintain - onsite or remotely. It needs to be secure, whether it is integrated onto your network or not, to prevent downtime and costly cyberattacks. You need it. Zebra delivers it, for more than 50 years. We design our printers to match your workflows, ensuring they are hassle-free and ready to work. Day in and day out. We're always innovating to deliver the best to help you advance your business and be ready for what's next. Building on the legacy of Zebra's popular GK Series, ZD421 printers add even more capabilities and security measures to set you up for years of use.
It's Time to Advance
Migrate from G to Z
The ZD421 builds on the legacy of Zebra's GK Series printers, offering you the functions and capabilities of its predecessor -and much more. The next-generation ZD421 leverages this heritage to deliver advanced features for a new era of intelligence and forward flexibility.
Simple to Use
Intuitive and Powerful Operation
The ZD421 offers new, advanced features that make it stand apart. It includes a new, more intuitive user interface, powerful architecture and field-upgradeable wireless kit. It also has new media guide and media handling designs that make daily operation even easier
Flexible to Support Nearly Every Use Case
Multiple Models to Match Your Needs
Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare and ribbon cartridge models, the ZD421 meets a wide variety of application requirements.
Ready for Now and What's Next
Get Years of Printing Performance
The ZD421 is designed to handle advancing technology. Featuring an innovative architecture, it's engineered to power future printing. In comparison, it's 30% more powerful than the ZD420 Series and 700% more than the GK Series. This lets you run more tasks, perform more operations simultaneously, maintain security and be ready for what's next.
Technical Specs
Memory
Standard Memory 256 MB
Network & Communication
Bluetooth Yes
Interfaces/Ports
USB Yes
USB Host Yes
Power Description
Input Voltage 120 V AC
230 V AC
Power Source AC Supply
Environmental Conditions
Storage Relative Humidity 5% - 95%
Storage Temperature -40°C - 60°C
Operating Temperature 4.4°C - 40.6°C
Operating Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Technical Information
Application/Usage Desktop
Barcode Symbology Supported Code 11
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 39
Codabar
UPC-E
Micro PDF
Codablock
Code 93
MSI
Data Matrix
Standard 2 of 5
UPC 2 or 5 Digit Extension
Industrial 2 of 5
Plessey
Maxi Code
Planet Code
ISBT-128
LOGMARS
PDF417
Code 128
POSTNET
UPC-A
AZTEC
EAN-8
Code 49
EAN-13
QR Code
Maximum Print Width 104 mm (4.09")
Recommended Use Label/Receipt Print
Features Dual Wall Frame
Status Indicator
Maximum Mono Print Speed 152 mm/s
Mobile Device Printing Yes
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Optional Connectivity Wireless LAN
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Ethernet
Serial (RS-232)
Real-Time Clock Yes
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 203
Physical Characteristics
Weight (Approximate) 2.05 kg
Form Factor Portable
Height 189 mm
Width 203.2 mm
Depth 266.7 mm
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation EPL2
EPL
ZPL II
XML
ZBI
ZPL
General Information
Product Type Thermal Transfer Printer
Manufacturer Part Number ZD4A042-30PM00EZ
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html
Manufacturer Zebra Technologies Corporation
Product Model ZD421
Product Name ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
Brand Name Zebra
Miscellaneous
Platform Supported PC
iOS
Android
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Cables Included AC
USB
Energy Star Yes
Power Cable Localization UK
EU
JP
AUS
Media Types & Handling
Media Thickness 4826 µm
Maximum Roll Diameter 127 mm
Media Type Continuous Label
Tag Stock
Label
Reflective
Wristband
Fanfold
Gap
Black Mark
Roll Fed
Continuous Receipt
Receipt
Die-cut Label
Media Sensor Full Width Sensor
Multi-position Transmissive/Gap Sensor
Moveable Reflective/Black Mark Sensor
Maximum Label Width 112 mm
Maximum Label Length 991 mm
What's in the box?
Printer
empty ribbon take-up cores (1 in. and 0.5 in.)*
300 m ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon (2)*
AC power supply, power cord(s)
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Guide
* Empty ribbon take-up cores and ribbon core adapters included with ZD421 thermal transfer models only
Product Specifications
Max. Mono Print Speed 152mm/s
Max. Print Resolution 203 dpi
256MB Standard Memory
Mobile Device Printing
ZPL & EPL Programming Language
USB & Bluetooth Interface
2 Years Standard Warranty