Desktop Printers
Zebra ZD421 Advanced Desktop Printer
The ZD421 – Easy to operate. Flexible features. Future-ready.
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Technical Specifications
Zebra ZD421 Advanced Desktop Printer
Print Method
Thermal transfer or direct thermal
Resolution
Maximum Print Speed
6 in (152 mm) per second (203 dpi); 4 in (102 mm) per second (300 dpi)
Maximum Print Width
4,09 in (104 mm) at 203 dpi; 4,27 in/108 mm at 300 dpi
Operating System
Link-OS
Memory
512 MB flash memory; 256 MB SDRAM
Communications
Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual-band radio); RS-232 serial interface, DB-9
Electrical
100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; optional 2750 mAh battery
Operating Temperature
40 °F to 105 °F/4.4 °C to 41 °C
Label Length
Minimum: 0,25 in/6,4 mm; Maximum: 39,0 in/991 mm
Barcodes
1D (Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN) and 2D (PDF417, DataMatrix, QR Code, Aztec)
Total Configurations
29
Key Features
Standard Features
Print methods: thermal transfer or direct thermal, with ZPL and EPL programming languages
Five status icons and a three-button interface
USB 2.0, USB Host and a mobile printer setup app for Android and iOS over a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5) connection
Real-time clock (RTC) and OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
Double-wall frame construction and ENERGY STAR™ certification
ZebraDesigner Essentials: a simple label-design tool available free of charge
Healthcare models in white, with an IEC 60601-1 certified power supply
Easy-to-clean, disinfectant-ready plastics with a sealed button interface and UV-resistant housing that supports UV-light cleaning protocols
All Configurations
29 configurations
29 items
Full Specifications
Zebra ZD421 Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Direct thermal: 8,69 in L x 6,98 in W x 5,93 in H (220,8 mm x 177,5 mm x 150,7 mm). Thermal transfer with roll: 10,5 in L x 8,0 in W x 7,44 in H (267 mm x 202 mm x 189 mm). Thermal transfer with cartridge: 10,0 in L x 8,0 in W x 7,0 in H (254 mm x 202 mm x 177 mm) |
| Weight | Direct thermal: 2,98 lb/1,35 kg. Thermal transfer with roll: 4,52 lb/2,05 kg. Thermal transfer with roll: 5,0 lb/2,3 kg |
| Operating system | Link-OS |
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi (12 dots per mm), optional |
| Memory | 512 MB flash memory; 256 MB SDRAM; 64 MB non-volatile memory available to the user; 8 MB SDRAM available to the user |
| Maximum print width | 4,09 in (104 mm) at 203 dpi; 4,27 in/108 mm at 300 dpi; cartridge: 4,09 in/104 mm at 203 dpi and 300 dpi |
| Maximum print speed | 6 in (152 mm) per second (203 dpi); 4 in (102 mm) per second (300 dpi) |
| Media sensors | Full-width movable reflective sensor; multi-position gap/transmissive sensor |
| Firmware | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct |
| Label length | Minimum: 0,25 in/6,4 mm; Maximum: 39,0 in/991 mm |
| Media width | Direct thermal: from 0,585 in/15 mm to 4,25 in/108 mm. Thermal transfer with roll: from 0,585 in/15 mm to 4,41 in/112 mm. Thermal transfer with roll: from 0,585 in/15 mm to 4,65 in/118 mm |
| Media roll size | Maximum outer diameter: 5,00 in/127 mm. Inner core diameter: 0,5 in (12,7 mm) and 1,0 in (25,4 mm) standard; 1,5 in (38,1 mm); 2,0 in (50,8 mm) and 3,0 in (76,2 mm) with optional adapters |
| Media thickness | 0,003 in (0,08 mm) min.; 0,0075 in (0,19 mm) max. |
| Media types | Roll-fed or fanfold die-cut or continuous media with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper and wristbands |
| Ribbon outer diameter | 2,6 in/66 mm (300 m); 1,34 in/34 mm (74 m) |
| Standard ribbon length | Roll: 984 ft (300 m); 243 ft (74 m). Cartridge: 243 ft (74 m) |
| Ribbon ratio | 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m); 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m) |
| Ribbon width | Roll: 1,33 in/33,8 mm — 4,3 in/109,2 mm. Cartridge: 4,3 in/109,2 mm |
| Ribbon core inner diameter | 300-meter ribbon: 1 in/25,4 mm. 74-meter ribbon: 0,5 in/12,7 mm |
| Operating temperature | 40 °F to 105 °F/4.4 °C to 41 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 °F to 140 °F/-40 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Auto-detecting (PFC compliant) 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Level VI energy-efficiency certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; healthcare models include an IEC60601-1 certified power supply |
| Media handling | Dispenser/peeler: label peel and present with label-present sensor (field-installable); cutter (field-installable) |
| Communications | Field-installable: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual-band radio); auto-detecting RS-232 serial interface, DB-9. Factory-installed: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual-band radio) |
| Battery | Powers the printer to print at maximum speed for full shifts; compatible with all connectivity and media-handling options |
| Carrying case | Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles to transport the desktop printer and battery to the installation site |
| Standalone keyboard display | Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) for standalone printing solutions |
| Enclosed power supply | Included accessory for the power supply that conceals the cables |
| Barcode ratios | 2:1 and 3:1 |
| 1D barcodes | Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN with 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, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec |
| Fonts and graphics | 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two resident scalable ZPL fonts, five resident expandable EPL2 fonts, native OpenType font support and Unicode compatible. China units include the SimSun simplified Chinese font |
| Agency 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 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus, CE Mark, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM |
| In the box | Printer, empty ribbon take-up cores (1 in. and 0,5 in.), third-party 300 m ribbon spindle adapters (2), AC power supply, power cord(s), USB cable, quick-start guide, regulatory guide |
| Warranty | ZD400 Series printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. Warranty varies by region. |
Overview
About the Zebra ZD421
Raise your expectations with Zebra's advanced healthcare desktop printers. The ZD421 is easy to operate, offers flexible features and is future-ready, helping to power your healthcare workflows and support virtually any use case.
Ready for the challenges ahead, the ZD421 combines flexibility and advanced features with the Print DNA™ software suite — a built-in advantage that gets your printer up and running quickly and securely. As an authorized Zebra partner, Barrdega supplies the ZD421 with expert deployment guidance — request a quote for project pricing.