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 set up, 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 adds 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.
Features
Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
ZPL and EPL programming languages
5 status icons, 3 button user interface
USB 2.0, USB Host
Printer setup mobile app for Android & iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection
Real-Time Clock (RTC)
Dual-wall frame construction
ENERGY STAR® certified
PDF Direct
Two-year standard warranty
Technical Specs
Memory
Standard Memory 256 MB
Warranty
Limited Warranty 2 Year
Interfaces/Ports
USB Yes
USB Host Yes
Network & Communication
Bluetooth Yes
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Technology Ethernet
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 LOGMARS
Plessey
UPC 2 or 5 Digit Extension
EAN-13
Code 11
Codablock
Maxi Code
Code 39
UPC-E
Interleaved 2 of 5
AZTEC
QR Code
Planet Code
Code 128
UPC-A
ISBT-128
Codabar
Industrial 2 of 5
MSI
Code 93
Code 49
EAN-8
Data Matrix
Standard 2 of 5
PDF417
POSTNET
Micro PDF
Maximum Print Width 104 mm (4.09")
Recommended Use Label/Receipt Print
Connectivity Technology Wired
Features Dual Wall Frame
Status Indicator
Maximum Mono Print Speed 152 mm/s
Mobile Device Printing Yes
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Optional Connectivity Serial (RS-232)
Wireless LAN
Near Field Communication (NFC)
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 ZPL
XML
EPL
ZBI
ZPL II
EPL2
General Information
Product Type Thermal Transfer Printer
Manufacturer Part Number ZD4A042-C0PE00EZ
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
Package Contents
ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
Empty Ribbon Take-UP Cores (1 in. and 0.5 in.)
2 x 300 m Ribbon Core Adapters for Non-Zebra Ribbon
AC Power Supply
Power Cord(s)
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Guide
Platform Supported PC
iOS
Android
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Environmental Certification RoHS
Cables Included USB
AC
Energy Star Yes
Power Cable Localization UK
JP
AUS
EU
Media Types & Handling
Media Thickness 4826 µm
Maximum Roll Diameter 127 mm
Media Type Wristband
Tag Stock
Label
Continuous Label
Receipt
Black Mark
Gap
Continuous Receipt
Fanfold
Roll Fed
Reflective
Die-cut Label
Media Sensor Moveable Reflective/Black Mark Sensor
Multi-position Transmissive/Gap Sensor
Full-Width Sensor
Maximum Label Width 112 mm
Maximum Label Length 991 mm
What's in the box?
ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
Empty Ribbon Take-UP Cores (1 in. and 0.5 in.)
2 x 300 m Ribbon Core Adapters for Non-Zebra Ribbon
AC Power Supply
Power Cord(s)
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Guide
Product Specifications
Max. Mono Print Speed 152mm/s
Max. Print Resolution 203 dpi
256MB Standard Memory
Dual-wall frame construction
ZPL, XML, EPL & ZPL II
USB, Ethernet & Bluetooth
2 Years Standard Warranty