ZD421 - Label printer, thermal transfer, 300dpi, USB + Bluetooth BLE 5 + 1 free interface + Wi-Fi 802.11ac

The ZD421 builds on Zebra's GK Series legacy printers, providing you with the features 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.
The ZD421 offers new, enhanced features that set it apart. It includes a new, more intuitive user interface, a powerful architecture, and a field-upgradable wireless kit. It also features new media guide and media handling designs that make daily operations even easier.
Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare, and ribbon cartridge models, the ZD421 meets a variety of application needs.


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


Areas of application:
- 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 300dpi, 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, tag 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. outside 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
- Regulatory approvals: 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 Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM
- RoHS Directive 2011/65 / EU, Amendment 2015/863