Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer USB/Ethernet/Bluetooth

 

 

DESCRIPTION

Replaces the legacy GK Series and ZD420 Series, offering more functions and capabilities powered by a new innovative architecture that can run more tasks, perform more operations simultaneously and is ready for what’s next. Operates with ease with the five LED icons to take the guesswork out of printer status, and has a three-button user interface for added functionality and control. Connectivity includes USB and USB Host standard, and optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 – all available as field-upgradeable options.

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.

 

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 model

 

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 andforward flexibility.

 

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.

 

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

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 & 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 www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
• PDF Direct
• Two-year standard warranty

 

SPECIFICATIONS

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 receiptpaper, 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

 

Markets and Applications

Retail

• Shelf labels
• Price markdowns
• Return tags
• Asset and inventory labels
• Food information labels
• Receipts
• Pharmacy labels

 

Healthcare

• Lab and specimen labels
• Prescription labels
• Patient ID wristbands
• Blood and IV bag labels
• Patient record labels
• Asset labels Transportation & Logistics
• Shipping and receiving labels
• Packing slips
• Asset labels
• Light Manufacturing
• Agency labels
• Product labels
• Apparel tags
• Work-in-Process (WIP)
• Inventory labels
• Shipping labels

 

Government

• Asset labels
• Record labels

 

Services/Hospitality

• Service reminder labels
• Ticketing