ZD421 Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Printers

Direct Thermal
Thermal Transfer Roll
Thermal Transfer Cartridge

The ZD421 builds on the popular GK series, adding advanced features, flexibility and safety measures. Available in thermal transfer and direct thermal models, they feature five LED icons to instantly see what’s needed to keep your machine running properly, from replenishing media to troubleshooting machine issues. Enhanced remote management capabilities help you optimize your printer, track and automatically replenish supplies, and ensure security.

Multiple models to suit needs : The ZD421 is available in thermal, thermal transfer, healthcare and ribbon cassette models to meet a variety of application requirements.

Breakthrough ease of use : a thermal printer using a ribbon cartridge, an encryption chip that instantly reminds you to replace the ribbon

ZPL and EPL languages : 5 status icons at a glance

Detachable modular design : USB, auto-sensing interface, 10/100 network and optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1

Zebra Link-OS : Cloud management via NFCenabled mobile devices at any time

OpenACCESS™ Design

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Physical properties
Dimensions (LxWxH)	Direct Thermal: 220.8 x 177.5 x 150.7 mm
	Thermal Transfer Roll: 267 x 202 x 189 mm
	Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 254 x 202 x 177 mm
Weight	Direct Thermal: 1.35 Kg
	Thermal Transfer Roll: 2.05 Kg
	Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 2.3 Kg
Memory	512MB Flash / 256MB SDRAM
Print Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Resolution	300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Print Length	991 mm
Print Width	104 mm for 203 dpi
	108 mm for 300 dpi
	Cartridge: 104 mm for 203 and 300 dpi
Printing Speed	152 mm/s (203 dpi)
Printing Speed	102 mm/s (300 dpi)
Programming Language	ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct
Sensing Paper Properties	Maximum label and liner width: 118 mm
	Maximum label and liner length: 991 mm
	Maximum sensor paper roll outer diameter: 127 mm
	Core inner diameter: 12.7 mm/25.4 mm
	Sensor paper thickness: 0.08 ~ 0.19 mm

User environment
Operating Temperature	4.4°C ~ 41°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ +60°C
Humidity	Operation: 10% ~ 90%
Humidity	Storage: 5% ~ 95%

Communication/interface functions
Communication Interface Function	Field installable: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio); Serial RS-232 auto-sensing, DB-9
Communication Interface Function	Factory installed: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio)

Barcode
One Dimensional	Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, IS BT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code
Two Dimensional	Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec

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Technical specifications

User Guide (Traditional Chinese)

ZD421 English catalog