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Zebra ZD421 Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Government, Business, Transportation & Logistic, Shelf Labeling Thermal Transfer Printer - Monochrome - Portable, Desktop - Label/Receipt Print - USB - USB Host - Bluetooth 5.3 - IEEE 802.11ax Wireless LAN - Near Field Communication (NFC) - US

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Zebra ZD421 Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Government, Business, Transportation & Logistic, Shelf Labeling Thermal Transfer Printer - Monochrome - Portable, Desktop - Label/Receipt Print - USB - USB Host - Bluetooth 5.3 - IEEE 802.11ax Wireless LAN - Near Field Communication (NFC) - US

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About the Zebra ZD400 ZD421

Elevate your expectations with advanced, compact printers, built for enduring performance

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 set up, 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.

Simple to Setup, Use and Manage Today | Ready to Evolve for Tomorrow

Featuring Zebra's Print DNA software suite, ZD411 printers are easy to integrate, simple to operate and can be managed onsite or remotely via a web-based dashboard. They're designed to evolve with technology with an innovative architecture that powers future printing and emerging applications to keep your workflows at peak performance.

Change Media Easily

Color-coded touch points and a new media-handling design guide you through speedy media changes to keep printers operational and workers on task. Replace ribbon intuitively and quickly with less mess, hassle and training time - and fewer calls into IT.

Multiple Models to Match Your Needs | Flexibility for Nearly Every Use Case

Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer and healthcare models, ZD411 printers support supports nearly any 2-inch printing application.

It's Time to Advance | Powerful Printing with Intuitive Operation

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are your business needs. Printers support ZD411 printers are ready to grow with you. Incorporating a powerful new processor, you can run more tasks and perform more operations simultaneously. Advanced features and connectivity options, including field-upgradeable media handling and wireless kits, make them stand apart.

Smart Design for Smarter Operations | Backwards Compatible with Virtually any Existing Printer

Integrate your ZD411 into your existing printer fleet seamlessly. Continue to use the same label formats and applications you're using today. These printers support EPL and ZPL printer languages and can emulate other languages associated with other printer brands using Zebra's Print DNA Printer Emulations.

Communication to Connect Your Way

ZD400 Series printers can connect to your existing wired and wireless networks, or directly to any PC. Every ZD411 and ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth®. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network with the 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 dual radio option or choose 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 dual radio. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Set up your ZD400 Series printer easily with Zebra's printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The included Print Touch tag (NFC) allows you to simply tap to pair and print.

Advanced Flexibility and Features | Moveable Sensor Means More Flexibility

The ZD400's moveable media sensor allows for almost any media use, which means greater flexibility across a variety of applications.

Elevate your expectations with advanced, compact printers, built for enduring performance

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 set up, 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.

Simple to Setup, Use and Manage Today | Ready to Evolve for Tomorrow

Featuring Zebra's Print DNA software suite, ZD411 printers are easy to integrate, simple to operate and can be managed onsite or remotely via a web-based dashboard. They're designed to evolve with technology with an innovative architecture that powers future printing and emerging applications to keep your workflows at peak performance.

Change Media Easily

Color-coded touch points and a new media-handling design guide you through speedy media changes to keep printers operational and workers on task. Replace ribbon intuitively and quickly with less mess, hassle and training time - and fewer calls into IT.

Multiple Models to Match Your Needs | Flexibility for Nearly Every Use Case

Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer and healthcare models, ZD411 printers support supports nearly any 2-inch printing application.

It's Time to Advance | Powerful Printing with Intuitive Operation

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are your business needs. Printers support ZD411 printers are ready to grow with you. Incorporating a powerful new processor, you can run more tasks and perform more operations simultaneously. Advanced features and connectivity options, including field-upgradeable media handling and wireless kits, make them stand apart.

Smart Design for Smarter Operations | Backwards Compatible with Virtually any Existing Printer

Integrate your ZD411 into your existing printer fleet seamlessly. Continue to use the same label formats and applications you're using today. These printers support EPL and ZPL printer languages and can emulate other languages associated with other printer brands using Zebra's Print DNA Printer Emulations.

Communication to Connect Your Way

ZD400 Series printers can connect to your existing wired and wireless networks, or directly to any PC. Every ZD411 and ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth®. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network with the 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 dual radio option or choose 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 dual radio. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Set up your ZD400 Series printer easily with Zebra's printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The included Print Touch tag (NFC) allows you to simply tap to pair and print.

Advanced Flexibility and Features | Moveable Sensor Means More Flexibility

The ZD400's moveable media sensor allows for almost any media use, which means greater flexibility across a variety of applications.

Technical Specifications of the Zebra ZD400 ZD421

General Information


Manufacturer Zebra Technologies Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number ZD4AH42-301X01EZ
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.zebra.com
Brand Name Zebra
Product Series ZD400
Product Model ZD421
Product Name ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
Product Type Thermal Transfer Printer

Technical Information


Recommended Use Label/Receipt Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed 5.98 in/s
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 203
Maximum Print Width 4.09"
Bar Code Symbology Supported 1DCode 93Code 11Code 39Code 128UPC-EISBT-128UPC-AEAN-8EAN With 2 or 5 Digit ExtensionEAN-13UPCPlesseyIndustrial 2 of 5POSTNETStandard 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5CodabarLOGMARSMSIPlanet CodePDF4172DCodablockCode 49QR CodeData MatrixMaxi CodeMicro PDFAZTEC
Real Time Clock Yes
Application / Usage GovernmentHospitalityRetailHealthcareBusinessTransportation & LogisticShelf Labeling
Features Dual Wall FrameCompact
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
Print Technology Thermal Transfer
Optional Connectivity Serial (RS-232)Ethernet
Printing Color Black
Fonts Included Swiss

Memory


Standard Memory 256 MB
Flash Memory 512 MB

Interfaces/Ports


USB Host Yes
USB Yes
USB Standard USB 2.0

Network & Communication


Bluetooth Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ax
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes

Media Types & Handling


Media Type Tag StockContinuous ReceiptFanfoldRoll FedLabelDie-cut LabelWristbandContinuous PaperReceipt
Media Sensor Full Width SensorMoveable Reflective/Black Mark SensorMulti-position Transmissive/Gap Sensor
Media Thickness 7.48 mil
Maximum Roll Diameter 5"
Maximum Label Width 2.24"
Maximum Label Length 39.02"

Fonts & Emulation


Language Emulation EPLEPL IIZPL IIZPLZBIXMLEZPL

Power Description


Power Source AC Supply
Frequency 60 Hz50 Hz

Physical Characteristics


Form Factor DesktopPortable
Height 7"
Width 8"
Depth 10"
Weight (Approximate) 5 lb

Software


Operating System Supported

Zebra Link - OS

Miscellaneous


Power Cable Localization US
Package Contents
  • ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
  • AC power supply
  • Power cord(s)
  • USB cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Regulatory Guide
  • 2 x 300 m Ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon and additional empty ribbon take-up core (1 in.)
Cables Included USB
Power Adapter Included Yes
Platform Supported iOSPCWindowsAndroid
Certifications & Standards

cTUVus CE Marking

Energy Star Yes
Environmental Compliance Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Warranty


Limited Warranty 2 Year

Environmental Conditions


Operating Temperature 40°F (4.4°C) - 105°F (40.6°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Storage Temperature -40°F (-40°C) - 140°F (60°C)
Storage Relative Humidity 5% - 95%

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