Zebra ZD421d Direct Thermal Printer
FLEXIBLE, ADVANCED PRINTING
Product Code : ZD4A042-D0EE00EZ
Building on the legacy of Zebra’s popular GK Series, ZD421 printers add advanced features, forward flexibility and security measures to set you up for years of use. Available in thermal transfer and direct thermal models, it features five LED icons to instantly see what’s needed to keep your printers up and running, from replenishing media to resolving printer issues. Increased remote management capabilities help you optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security.
Elevate Your Expectations: The Advanced Desktop Printer That Delivers The Features, Flexibility, Reliability And Security You Need
Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare and ribbon cartridge models, the ZD421 meets a wide variety of application requirements.
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.
• 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
Backwards Compatible with Virtually Any Existing Printer
Deploy your ZD421 into your existing printer fleet with confidence. Use the same label formats and applications you’re using today. It supports both EPL and ZPL printer languages, and can emulate languages normally associated with other printer brands using Zebra’s Print DNA tool, Virtual Devices.
Print Dna Software Suite, Your Built-in Advantage
Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor – All From a Single Location
With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, part of Print DNA, you have the ability to easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked printers from one remote location. Manage one printer, a group of specific printers or all printers anywhere in the world.
Advanced Flexibility And Features
Groundbreaking Cartridge for Instant Ribbon Changes
The ZD421 is the only thermal printer to offer a ribbon cartridge that takes just a few seconds to load with fool-proof, one-way, first-time and every-time instant loading. The smart chip in the ribbon lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing.
Turn Your ZD421 Into a Portable Printer
Easily transport your ZD421 printer on a cart or with Zebra’s optional carrying case, using the battery option. Print on the spot to reduce steps and increase productivity. Power through a full shift with the high-capacity battery.
| Communcation | WiFi + BT | ||
| Has Keyboard | No | ||
| RAM/ROM | 512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM | ||
| Working On Temperature | 40° to 105° F | ||
| Store Temperature | -40° to 140° F | ||
| Moisture | Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing. Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing | ||
| Dimensions | 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 | ||
| Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi | ||
| Print Speed | 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi) 4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi) | ||
| Print Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (Option) | ||
| Communication Method | USB v2.0, USB Host (Standard) Bluetooth Low Energy 5* (Standard) RS-232 Serial (Field-installable option) 10/100 Ethernet (Factory- or field-installed option) Wireless: 802.11ac with Bluetooth 4.1 (Factory- or field-installed option) * BLE intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only | ||
| Consumable Sensors | Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; Multi-position transmissive/gap sensor | ||
| Media Roll Outer Diameter | Maximum outer diameter: 5.00 in./127 mm |