Zebra ZD421 Advanced Desktop 4-inch Wide

Zebra ZD421 Advanced Desktop 4-inch Wide

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Flexible, advanced printing, fool-proof ribbon loading

In the Box
Printer
Power supply and power cord
USB cable
Quick start guide
Empty ribbon take-up cores (thermal transfer only)

Key Features
Print Width: 4 in.
Print Technology: Direct Thermal, Thermal Transfer Roll, Thermal Transfer Cartridge
Print Speed: 4 ips (102 mm/s), 6 ips (152 mm/s)
Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dot/mm), 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3 (optional), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.1 (optional), Bluetooth Low Energy

Specifications

Standard Features

Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
ZPL and EPL programming languages
5 status icon, 3 button user interface
USB 2.0, USB Host
Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection*
* BLE is provided for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only
Real Time Clock (RTC)
OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
Dual-wall frame construction
ENERGY STAR® certified
ZebraDesigner Essentials–easy label design tool free at
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

ZD411 Direct Thermal:
8.6 in. L x 4.5 in. W x 6.0 in. H
220 mm L x 115 mm W x 151 mm H
ZD411 Thermal Transfer:
9.56 in. L x 5.46 in. W x 6.66 in. H
242.9 mm L x 138.7 mm W x 169.2 mm H
ZD421 Direct Thermal:
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 Thermal Transfer Roll:
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 Thermal Transfer Cartridge:
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

Weight

ZD411 Direct Thermal:
2.2 lb./1.0 kg
ZD411 Thermal Transfer:
3.59 lb./1.629 kg
ZD421 Direct Thermal:
2.98 lbs./1.35 kg
ZD421 Thermal Transfer Roll:
4.52 lbs./2.05 kg
ZD421 Thermal Transfer Cartridge:
5.0 lbs./2.3 kg

Printer Specifications

Operating System	Link-OS
Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory	512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM
Maximum Print Width	ZD411: 2.2 in./56 mm for 203 dpi 2.13 in./54 mm for 300 dpi ZD421: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.16 in./106 mm for 300 dpi ZD421 Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 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, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
Programming Languages	ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct

Media and Ribbon Characteristics

Label Length	Minimum: 0.25 in./6.35 mm Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm
Media Width	ZD411: 0.585 in./15 mm to 2.36 in./60 mm ZD421 Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm ZD421 Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./112 mm ZD421 Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm
Media Roll Size	Maximum outer diameter: 5.00 in./127 mm Core inner diameter: 0.5 in./12.7 mm and 1.0 in./25.4 mm standard, 1.5 in./38.1, 2.0 in./50.8 mm and 3.0 in./76.2 mm using optional adapters
Media Thickness	ZD411: 0.0024 in./0.06 mm min; 0.0075 in./0.1905 mm max. (tear-off mode only) ZD421: 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max.
Media Types	Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside Diameter	ZD411: 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) ZD421: 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length	ZD411: 243 ft./74 m ZD421 Roll: 984 ft. /300 m; 243 ft. /74 m ZD421 Cartridge: 243 ft. /74 m
Ribbon Ratio	1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width	ZD411: 1.3 in./33 mm–2.24 in./58 mm ZD421 Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm–4.3 in./109.2 mm ZD421 Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon Core I.D.	300 m ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 m ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp.	40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temp.	-40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Electrical	Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; Healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply

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Category:Desktop Printers

The ZD421 offers advanced features that make it stand apart, including an intuitive user interface, powerful architecture and field-upgradeable wireless. It has new media guide and media handling designs that make daily operation even easier. It is available in Direct Thermal and thermal transfer models as well as a ribbon cartridge model, the ZD421C, which is loaded with features that make it the easiest printer to use in its class, including a cartridge for fast, fool-proof ribbon loading.

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