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 Maxi Code
Code 11
UPC-E
Planet Code
UPC-A
Codablock
Code 128
Code 93
ISBT-128
EAN-8
Codabar
Code 39
PDF417
UPC 2 or 5 Digit Extension
LOGMARS
Data Matrix
Standard 2 of 5
MSI
Micro PDF
QR Code
EAN-13
Interleaved 2 of 5
AZTEC
Code 49
Plessey
Industrial 2 of 5
POSTNET
Maximum Print Width 108 mm (4.25")
Recommended Use Label/Receipt Print
Connectivity Technology Wired
Features Status Indicator
Dual Wall Frame
Maximum Mono Print Speed 102 mm/s
Mobile Device Printing Yes
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Optional Connectivity Near Field Communication (NFC)
Wireless LAN
Serial (RS-232)
Real-Time Clock Yes
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 300
Physical Characteristics
Weight (Approximate) 1.35 kg
Form Factor Portable
Height 150.6 mm
Width 177.3 mm
Depth 220.7 mm
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation ZPL
EPL2
EPL
XML
ZBI
ZPL II
General Information
Product Type Direct Thermal Printer
Manufacturer Part Number ZD4A043-D0PM00EZ
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html
Manufacturer Zebra Technologies Corporation
Product Model ZD421
Product Name ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer
Brand Name Zebra
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer
AC Power Supply
Power Cord(s)
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Guide
Platform Supported Android
PC
iOS
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Environmental Certification RoHS
Cables Included USB
AC
Energy Star Yes
Power Cable Localization JP
EU
UK
AUS
Media Types & Handling
Media Thickness 4826 µm
Maximum Roll Diameter 127 mm
Media Type Black Mark
Wristband
Fanfold
Continuous Receipt
Label
Tag Stock
Roll Fed
Gap
Receipt
Reflective
Die-cut Label
Continuous Label
Media Sensor Full Width Sensor
Multi-position Transmissive/Gap Sensor
Moveable Reflective/Black Mark Sensor
Maximum Label Width 108 mm
Maximum Label Length 991 mm