Description

Elevate your expectations with the advanced desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need. Featuring Zebra’s exclusive Print DNA software suite, the ZD421 is easy to setup, operate, manage and maintain – onsite or remotely. Direct thermal and thermal transfer models support a wide variety of applications.

Unlike other brands, Zebra’s printers give you peace-of-mind security with PrintSecure, part of Print DNA, to prevent downtime and costly cyberattacks. Advancing the legacy of Zebra’s popular GK Series, ZD421 printers offer added features, capabilities and security for years of outstanding, hassle-free performance.

 

FEATURES

  • Operate with Ease and See Status At-A-Glance
  • Groundbreaking Cartridge for Instant Ribbon Changes
  • Turn Your ZD421 Into a Portable Printer
  • Movable Sensor for Comprehensive Media Compatibility
  • Print Securely and Confidently, Without Hassles
  • Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor – All From a Single Location
  • Unparalleled, Peace-of-Mind Printer Security

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Characteristics

 
DimensionDirect 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
WeightDirect 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 SystemLink-OS
Resolution203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM
64 MB user available non-volatile memory
8 MB user available SDRAM
Maximum Print Width4.09 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 Speed6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
Media SensorsFull width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
FirmwareZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct
 

Media, Ribbon and Cartridge Characteristics

 
Label LengthMinimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm
Media WidthDirect 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 SizeMaximum 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 Thickness0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max.
Media TypesRoll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside Diameter2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard LengthRoll: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m)
Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio1:4 ribbon to media (300 m)
1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon WidthRoll: 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 Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
ElectricalAuto-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 HandlingDispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (field installable)
Cutter (field installable)
CommunicationsField 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 Case1Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application
Keyboard Display UnitZebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) unit for stand-alone printing solutions
Enclosed Power Supply

Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation

Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies

 

Bar Code Ratios

2:1 and 3:1
1D Bar CodesCode 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D Bar CodesCodablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Fonts and Graphics16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two resident scalable ZPL fonts, five resident expandable EPL2 fonts, native open-type font support, Unicode compliant. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font
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