THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER 74/300M ZD421 2

versatile and flexible, and can be used for a variety of applications

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.

Standard Features

• Thermal Transfer print method
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• 5 status icon, 3 button user interface
• USB 2.0, USB Host
• Bluetooth low energy
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• Real Time Clock

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 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: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg

Printer Specifications

• Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm (Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm)
• Memory: 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM
• Maximum Print Width: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 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

Media Characteristics

• Maximum Label Length: 39.0 in./991 mm
• Maximum Label and Media Width: 4.65 in./118 mm
• Media Roll Size: 5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter 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
• Thickness: 0.003 in./0.08 mm - 0.012 in./0.305 mm (tear-off mode only)
• Media Types: Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands

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) 90-265VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified

Options and Accessories

• Media Handling: Field installable dispenser – label peel and present with label present sensor; field installable cutter
• Communications: Field installable RS-232 auto-sensing Serial, DB-9; Ethernet – 10/100 internal; factory installed wireless dual radio: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1
• Healthcare Model: Healthcare model with IEC 60601-1 compliant power supply and healthcare wipeable plastics
• Keyboard Display Unit: ZKDU keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solutions

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 for multi-language, on demand thermal printing

Printer Supplies

Keep your Zebra printer up and running with genuine Zebra printer supplies, available directly from Zebra.

Regulatory

• IEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus
• CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM

Software Tools

• Link-OS: Document Design: Quickly design a customized print solution using your business data and Zebra’s intuitive, plug-and-print design tools.
• Device Integration: Zebra offers apps and products designed to help you integrate Zebra devices into your existing systems.
• Device Management: Manage your print operations locally and globally with Zebra’s suite of device management tools.
• Developer Tools: Provides you the tools you need to create your own apps, including documentation, source code, programming languages, templates and more