ZD421 - Label printer, thermal transfer, 203dpi, USB + Bluetooth BLE 5 + 1 free interface

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 provide advanced features for a new era of intelligence and forward flexibility.
The ZD421 offers new, extended features that set it apart. It includes a new, more intuitive user interface, a powerful architecture, and a wirelessly upgradeable kit. It also features new media guide and media handling designs that make daily operations even easier.
The ZD421 is available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare, and ribbon cassette models and meets a wide range of application requirements.


Special features:
- Intuitive and powerful operation
- Easy to use
- Extended flexibility and functions


Application areas:
- Retail
- Transportation and Logistics
- Manufacturing (light industry)
- Services
- Hospitality


Technical specifications:

Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 220.8 x 177.5 x 150.7mm (direct thermal), 267 x 202 x 189mm (thermal transfer), 254 x 202 x 177mm (Cartridge)
- Weight: 1.35kg (direct thermal), 2.05kg (thermal transfer), 2.3kg (Cartridge)

General
- Operating system: Link-OS
- Resolution: 203dpi or 300dpi
- Memory: 512 MB Flash, 256 MB SDRAM
- Print width: max. 104mm for 203dpi, max. 108mm for 300 dpi, 104mm for Cartridge
- Print speed: max. 152mm/sec. (203dpi), max. 102mm/sec. (300dpi)
- Media sensors: Full-width movable reflective/black mark sensor, multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
- Firmware: ZPLII, EPL2, XML, ZBI, PDF Direct

Barcodes
- Barcode ratios: 2:1 and 3:1
- 1D barcodes: Code11, Code39, Code93, Code128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2- or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
- 2D barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR-Code, MicroPDF, Aztec

Consumables
- Media types: Roll-fed or fan-fold, die-cut or continuous with or without black mark, label stock, continuous receipt paper and wristbands
- Label width: 15 - 108mm (direct thermal), 15 - 112mm (thermal transfer), 15 - 118mm (Cartridge)
- Label length: max. 991mm, min. 6.4mm
- Media roll size: max. outer diameter 127mm, core inner diameter: 12.7 and 25.4mm standard, 50.8 and 76.2mm with optional adapters
- Media thickness: min. 0.08mm, max. 0.19mm
- Ribbon outer diameter: 66mm (300m), 34mm (74m)
- Ribbon standard length: 300m and 74m (roll), 74m (Cartridge)
- Ribbon ratio: 1:4 ribbon to media (300m), 1:1 ribbon to media (74m)
- Ribbon width: 33.8 - 109.2mm (roll), 109.2mm (Cartridge)
- Ribbon core: 25.4mm (300m ribbon), 12.7mm (74m ribbon)

Environmental conditions
- Operating temperature: 4.4°C - 41°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C - 60°C
- Humidity: 10% - 90% operating, 5% - 95% storage, non-condensing

Regulatory compliance
- Approval regulations: IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209, 15.247 (d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 62311, cTUV CE mark, VCCI, C-Tick, S-mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, amendment 2015/863