Elevate Your Printing Experience
The Zebra ZD421 builds on the legacy of the popular GK Series, offering enhanced functionality and security to ensure years of reliable performance. Designed for seamless operation, this next-generation desktop printer is ideal for retail, healthcare, logistics, and light manufacturing applications.
Key Features
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Multiple Print Methods: Supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing.
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Intuitive Operation: Features a three-button user interface with five LED status icons for quick troubleshooting.
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Flexible Connectivity: Standard USB and USB Host, with optional Ethernet, Serial, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 4.1.
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Fast and Efficient: Prints up to 6 inches per second (152 mm/s) with 203 dpi resolution.
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Future-Ready Performance: 30% more powerful than the ZD420 series and 700% more than the GK series.
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Portable Printing: Optional battery for on-the-go use in mobile applications.
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Ribbon Cartridge Convenience: Easy, fool-proof cartridge loading for quick ribbon replacement.
Built for Seamless Integration
The ZD421 is backwards compatible with virtually any existing printer setup. It supports EPL and ZPL programming languages, and with Zebra’s Print DNA suite, it can emulate other printer brands effortlessly.
Industries & Applications
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Retail: Shelf labels, price markdowns, return tags, and receipts.
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Healthcare: Prescription labels, patient wristbands, and specimen labeling.
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Logistics: Shipping labels, packing slips, and inventory management.
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Manufacturing: Product labeling, work-in-process tracking, and barcode printing.
Why Choose the Zebra ZD421?
With its combination of advanced features, flexible connectivity, and robust security, the ZD421 is designed to keep your business operations running smoothly. Whether you need high-speed barcode printing or an easy-to-use desktop solution, this printer delivers the reliability you can trust.
Zebra ZD421 Printer Specifications
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Specification |
| Standard 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 and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5)
- Real Time Clock (RTC)
- OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
- Dual-wall frame construction
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- ZebraDesigner Essentials – easy label design tool
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| Physical Characteristics |
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Dimensions:
- Direct Thermal: 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H
- Thermal Transfer Roll: 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H
- Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H
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Weight:
- Direct Thermal: 1.35 kg
- Thermal Transfer Roll: 2.05 kg
- Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 2.3 kg
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| Printer Specifications |
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Operating System: Link-OS
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Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm, 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
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Memory: 512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM
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Maximum Print Width: 4.09 in./104 mm (203 dpi)
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Maximum Print Speed: 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
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Firmware: ZPL II, EPL 2, XML, ZBI, PDF Direct
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| Options |
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Media Handling: Label peeler, Cutter (field installable)
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Communications: Ethernet 10/100, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1
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