Zebra ZD421 Thermal Transfer Barcode Printers 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.
Description
Zebra 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.
ZD421 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.
ZD421 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
Zebra 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.
ZD421 SPECIFICATIONS
Zebra ZD421 Standard Features
• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal • ZPL and EPL programming languages • 5 status icon, 3 button user interface • USB 2.0, USB Host • Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection* * BLE is intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only • Real Time Clock (RTC) • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Dual-wall frame construction • ENERGY STAR® certified • ZebraDesigner Essentials – easy label design tool free at |
Physical Characteristics
Dimension | Direct Thermal: 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H Thermal Transfer Roll: 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H |
Weight | Direct Thermal: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg |
Printer Specifications
Operating System | Link-OS® |
Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) |
Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM |
Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi Cartridge: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 and 300 dpi |
Maximum Print Speed | 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi) 4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi) |
Media Sensors | Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor |
Firmware | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct |
Media, Ribbon and Cartridge Characteristics
Label Length | Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm |
Media Width | Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./ 112 mm Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm |
Media Roll Size | Maximum outer diameter: 5.00 in./127 mm Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters |
Media Thickness | 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max. |
Media Types | Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands |
Ribbon Outside Diameter | 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) |
Ribbon Standard Length | Roll: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m) Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m) |
Ribbon Ratio | 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m) |
Ribbon Width | Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm |
Ribbon Core I.D. | 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm |
Operating Characteristics
Operating Temp. | 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C |
Storage Temp. | -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Electrical | Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; Healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply |
Options
Media Handling | Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (field installable) Cutter (field installable) |
Communications | Field installable: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio); Serial RS-232 auto-sensing, DB-9 Factory installed: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio) |
Accessories
Battery | Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all connectivity and media handling options |
Carrying Case | Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application |
Keyboard Display Unit | Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) unit for stand-alone printing solutions |
Mounting Plate | Secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves |
Enclosed Power Supply | Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation |
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