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Zebra ZD421 Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistic, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Desktop, Hospitality, Ticketing, Shelf Labeling, Pharmacy, Food Service Direct Thermal Printer - Monochrome - Label/Receipt Print - USB - USB Host - Serial - Bluetooth 4.1 - IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN - Near Field Communication (NFC) - Battery Included

Part #: 1-2734142

Zebra ZD421 Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistic, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Desktop, Hospitality, Ticketing, Shelf Labeling, Pharmacy, Food Service Direct Thermal Printer - Monochrome - Label/Receipt Print - USB - USB Host - Serial - Bluetooth 4.1 - IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN - Near Field Communication (NFC) - Battery Included

Part #: 1-2734142 MFG Part #: ZD4AH42-D01E00GA
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About the Zebra ZD420 ZD421

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.

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 and forward flexibility.

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 models, the ZD421 meets a wide variety of application requirements.

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.

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.

Connect it Your Way

Integrate your ZD421 onto your existing wired and wireless networks, or connect it directly to any PC. Every ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth® 4.1. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Get your ZD421 up and running with Zebra's printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Use the included Print Touch tag (NFC) to simply tap to pair and print.

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.

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 and forward flexibility.

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 models, the ZD421 meets a wide variety of application requirements.

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.

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.

Connect it Your Way

Integrate your ZD421 onto your existing wired and wireless networks, or connect it directly to any PC. Every ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth® 4.1. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Get your ZD421 up and running with Zebra's printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Use the included Print Touch tag (NFC) to simply tap to pair and print.

Technical Specifications of the Zebra ZD420 ZD421

General Information


Manufacturer Zebra Technologies Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number ZD4AH42-D01E00GA
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.zebra.com
Brand Name Zebra
Product Series ZD420
Product Model ZD421
Product Name ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
Product Type Direct Thermal 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 Maxi CodeEAN-8UPC-EUPCCode 93ISBT-128CodablockPOSTNETCode 49Standard 2 of 5CodabarLOGMARSPlanet CodeEAN 2 or 5 Digit ExtensionQR CodeData MatrixMicro PDFPlesseyUPC-AAZTECMSICode 11PDF-417Code 39Code 128EAN-13
Real Time Clock Yes
Application / Usage HealthcarePharmacyTransportation & LogisticDesktopFood ServiceShelf LabelingHospitalityTicketingRetailGovernmentManufacturing
Features Status IndicatorDual Wall Frame
Mobile Device Printing Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
Print Technology Direct Thermal
Optional Connectivity Wireless LAN

Memory


Standard Memory 256 MB
Flash Memory 512 MB

Interfaces/Ports


Serial Port Yes
USB Host Yes
USB Yes
USB Standard USB 2.0

Network & Communication


Bluetooth Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes

Media Types & Handling


Media Type Tag StockFanfoldReceiptContinuous LabelWristbandLabelContinuous ReceiptBlack MarkDie-cut LabelRoll Fed
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 4.25"
Maximum Label Length 39"

Fonts & Emulation


Language Emulation ZPL IIZPLPDFZBIXMLEZPLEPLEPL2

Power Description


Power Source AC Supply
Frequency 60 Hz50 Hz

Battery Information


Battery Included Yes

Physical Characteristics


Height 5.9"
Width 7"
Depth 8.7"
Weight (Approximate) 2.98 lb

Software


Operating System Supported
  • Link-OS

Miscellaneous


Package Contents
  • ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Empty ribbon take-up cores (1 in. and 0.5 in.)
  • 2 x 300 m ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon
  • AC power supply
  • Power Cord(s)
  • USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Regulatory Guide
  • Empty ribbon take-up cores and ribbon core adapters
Cables Included USB
Platform Supported iOSPC
Energy Star Yes
Environmental Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

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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