Product Model: ZD421
Brand: Zebra
Category: Barcode Printer
The ZD421 is a 4-inch desktop label printer from Zebra that uses direct thermal or thermal transfer technology to print labels at high speeds. It features an intuitive user interface, powerful processing, and field-upgradeable wireless options like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. It is designed for easy operation with media-handling designs and a cartridge model (ZD421C) for simple ribbon loading
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Print Method | Direct Thermal (no ribbon needed) or Thermal Transfer (requires ribbon) |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Max. Speed | 6 ips (inches per second) at 203 dpi; 4 ips at 300 dpi |
| Max. Print Width | 4.09 inches (104 mm) for 203 dpi; 4.27 inches (108 mm) for 300 dpi |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM (Note: 128 MB SDRAM in some configurations) |
| Ribbon Capacity | 300 meters (984 ft) standard length for rolls; 74 meters (243 ft) for smaller rolls or cartridges |
(Note: Cutting through labels and liner is not supported)
- ZD421t - 0.585 - 4.41 in. (15 - 112 mm)
- ZD421c - 0.585 - 4.65 in. (15 - 118 mm)
- ZD421d - 0.585 - 4.25 in. (15 - 108 mm)
o Standard - 0.5 in./12.7 mm, 1.0 in./25 mm.
o With optional adaptor kit - 1.5 in./37.1 mm,
2.0 in./50.8 mm, 3 in./76 mm
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Resolution |
203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm) |
300 dpi resolution (12 dots/mm) |
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Speed inch/Sec - ips (mm/sec) |
Programmable 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 max. (51, 76, 102, 127 with max. 152) |
Programmable 2, 3 or 4 max. (51, 76, with max. 102) |
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Dot PItch |
0.0049 in. (0.13 mm) |
0.0033 in. (0.085 mm) |
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Min. Print Length |
One Dot |
One Dot |
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Max. Print Length |
39.0 in. (991 mm) |
39.0 in. (991 mm) |
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Min. Print Width |
One Dot |
One Dot |
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Max. Print Width |
4.09 in. (104 mm) |
4.27 in. (108 mm) |
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ZD421 thermal transfer only |
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Ribbon Outside Diameter |
2.6 in./66 mm (300 m) 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) |
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Ribbon Standard Length |
Roll: 984 ft. (300 m); 244 ft. (74 m) Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m) |
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Ribbon Ratio |
4:1 media to ribbon (300 m) 1:1 media to ribbon (74 m) |
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Ribbon Width |
Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm - 4.3 in./109.2 mm Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm |
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Ribbon Core I.D. |
300 m ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 m ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm |
14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
o baud rate (default 9600)
o parity (default none)
o data length (default 8)
o stop bit (default 1)
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Dimensions |
ZD421 thermal transfer model • 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H • 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H ZD421 direct thermal model • 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H • 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H ZD421 ribbon cartridge model • 10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H • 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H |
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Weight |
ZD421 thermal transfer model • 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg ZD421 direct thermal model • 3.98 lbs./1.35 kg ZD421 ribbon cartridge model • 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg |
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Operational Temperature |
40° to 105°F (4.4° to 41°C) |
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Non-Operational Temperature |
-40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C) |
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Operational Humidity |
10 to 90% non-condensing |
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Non-Operational Humidity |
5 to 95% non-condensing |
One (01) Year Limited Warranty
