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Zebra ZD421 Series Dekstop Printer

A reliable printer that delivers quality performance, now and for years to come. It needs to offer key features, and be easy to setup, operate, manage and maintain – onsite or remotely. It needs to be secure, whether it is integrated onto your network or not, to prevent downtime and costly cyberattacks. You need it. Zebra delivers it, for more than 50 years. We design our printers to match your workflows, ensuring they are hassle-free and ready to work. Day in and day out. We’re always innovating to deliver the best to help you advance your business and be ready for what’s next. Building on the legacy of Zebra’s popular GK Series, ZD421 printers add even more capabilities and security measures to set you up for years of use.

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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 intended 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
• PDF Direct

Physical Characteristics

Dimension	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 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 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	Direct Thermal: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg

Printer Specification

Operating System	Link-OS®
Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory	512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM
Maximum Print Width	4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi 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
Firmware	ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct

Media and Ribbon Characteristics

Label Length	Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Media Width	Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./ 112 mm 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	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	2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length	Roll: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m) Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio	1:4 media to ribbon (300 m) 1:1 media to ribbon (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 I.D.	300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 meter 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

Options and Accesories

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 radio); Serial RS-232 auto-sensing, DB-9 Factory installed: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio)
Battery	Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all media handling options.
Keyboard Display Unit	ZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solutions
Carrying Case	Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application
Mounting Plate	Optional accessory to secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves
Enclosed Power Supply	Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation

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