Zebra ZD421 & ZD421-HC
Label & Wristband Printers
Compact desktop label printer
Versatile 4-inch label printer for labels, barcodes and wristbands in diverse applications.
High print speed and resolution
Prints up to 152 mm/s with 203 or 300 dpi for sharp, highly readable labels.
Healthcare variant with medical housing
ZD421-HC offers disinfectant-resistant, UV-resistant housing and IEC 60601-1 certified power supply for healthcare environments.
Product information
Product information
The Zebra ZD421 is an advanced desktop label printer for printing labels, barcode labels and wristbands in logistics, retail, office environments and healthcare. The printer is available as direct thermal and thermal transfer version, so you can choose between simple printing without ribbon or durable labels with ribbon. With a maximum print speed up to 6 inches (152 mm) per second and a resolution of 203 or 300 dpi the ZD421 produces sharp labels with scannable barcodes.
The ZD421 uses Zebra Print DNA and Link-OS, making management, monitoring and integration with existing systems much easier. Via USB and USB Host as standard, and optional Ethernet, serial port and wireless connections like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the printer can be flexibly integrated into wired and wireless networks.
For healthcare environments there is the ZD421-HC, with disinfectant-resistant, UV-resistant housing, a sealed keypad and medical power supply compliant with IEC 60601-1, ideal for use in hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies. The Zebra ZD421 and ZD421-HC are supplied by Codipack as partner solutions within the Codipack assortment.
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Specifications
Print methods: Direct thermal and thermal transfer, depending on the selected model.
Max. print width: Approx. 104 mm (4.09 inches) at 203 dpi, up to 108 mm at 300 dpi (model dependent).
Max. print speed: Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips) at 203 dpi, 102 mm/s (4 ips) at 300 dpi.
Resolution: 203 dpi standard, 300 dpi optional.
Memory: 512 MB Flash and 256 MB SDRAM, with user memory for formats and fonts.
Supported languages: ZPL II and EPL2, plus options like XML, ZBI and PDF Direct.
Connections: Standard USB 2.0 and USB Host; optional Ethernet, serial port and dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth.
Operating system: Zebra Link-OS with Print DNA tools for management, security and integration.
Media sensors: Multi-position transmissive/gap sensor and full-width reflective sensor.
ZD421-HC: Disinfectant-resistant, UV-resistant housing, sealed keypad and IEC 60601-1 certified medical power supply for healthcare applications.
Frequently asked questions
Coding and labeling is our core business. We have 5000 customers in very diverse sectors: from the local cheese shop to the multinational.
What is the difference between the Zebra ZD421 and the ZD421-HC?
The ZD421 is a general desktop label printer for diverse sectors, while the ZD421-HC is specifically designed for healthcare with disinfectant-resistant, UV-resistant housing and an IEC 60601-1 certified medical power supply.
Does the Zebra ZD421 support both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing?
The ZD421 series supports direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, where you choose based on the configuration whether to print with or without ribbon.
Which connectivity options are available for the ZD421 and ZD421-HC?
Standard the printers have USB and USB Host, with optional Ethernet, serial port and dual wireless radio with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for flexible network integration.
For which applications is the ZD421-HC suitable in healthcare?
The ZD421-HC is suitable for among others prescription labels, laboratory and sample labels and patient wristbands in hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies and other healthcare environments.
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