Zebra ZD421

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ZD421 Desktop Printer


This product replaces the older Zebra GK420 Series.

Elevate your expectations with the advanced desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need – today and tomorrow. Featuring Zebra’s exclusive Print DNA software suite, the ZD421 is easy to setup, operate, manage and maintain – onsite or remotely. Direct thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare and ribbon cartridge models support a wide variety of applications.

Unlike other brands, Zebra’s printers give you peace-of-mind security with PrintSecure, part of Print DNA, to prevent downtime and costly cyberattacks.

Advancing the legacy of Zebra’s popular GK Series, ZD421 printers offer added features, capabilities and security for years of outstanding, hassle-free performance.

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 & iOS via BLE
  • Real Time Clock (RTC)
  • OpenAccess for easy media loading

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Product Specifications
Dimensions Direct Thermal: 8.69 in L x 6.98 in W x 5.93 in H Thermal Transfer Roll: 10.5 in L x 8.0 in W x 7.44 in H Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 10.0 in L x 8.0 in W x 7.0 in H
Weight Direct: 2.98 lbs Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs
Operating System Link-OS
Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm
Memory 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM
Maximum Print Width 4.09 in for 203 dpi 4.27 in for 300 dpi Cartridge: 4.09 in for 203 & 300 dpi
MAXIMUM PRINT SPEED 6 ips for 203 dpi 4 ips for 300 dpi
Media Sensors Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
Media Width Direct: 0.585 in to 4.25 in Thermal: 0.585 in to 4.41 in Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 0.585 in to 4.65in
Ribbon Core Width Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Cartidge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon Core Inner Diameter 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.5 mm
74 meter ribbon .5 in./12.7 mm

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Accessories

4" Ribbon Take-Up Core For 4" Thermal Transfer Printers. 0.5" OD. (Three Pack)
OneCare, Essential, Purchased within 30 days of Device, ZD411, ZD421d, ZD421t, ZD421c, 3 Years, Comprehensive
Replacement Power Supply for Zebra Desktop Printer. 75W/24V with US & EU AC cords. Compatible with: ZD410, ZD411, ZD420, ZD421, ZD620, ZD621, ZD500.
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Kit, Upgrade, Cutter - Thermal Transfer model Only
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