Zebra ZD421t Barcode Printer, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), 4.4″ Max Media Width, 152mm/s Print Speed, 256GB RAM + 512GB ROM, USB, USB Host, Bluetooth (BLE), Ethernet Interface, Black | ZD4A042-30EE00EZ

ZD421t
Elevate your expectations: the advanced desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need
You need 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.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
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
Weight
2.98 lbs./1.35 kg
Printer Specifications
Operating System
Link-OS
Resolution
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
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, Ribbon, and Cartridge Characteristics
Label Length
Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm
Media Width
0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 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 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 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
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)
Accessories
Battery
Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all connectivity and media handling options
Carrying Case
Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application
Keyboard Display Unit
Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) unit for stand-alone printing solutions
Enclosed Power Supply
Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Bar Code Ratios
2:1 and 3:1
1D Bar Codes
Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-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 and Planet Code
2D Bar Codes
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 open-type font support, Unicode compliant. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font