Zebra ZD421T Advanced Thermal Transfer Compact Label Printer

Zebra ZD421T Thermal Transfer Desktop Label Printers 

Engineered to be Easy and Secure

The Zebra ZD421T Advanced Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer is intuitive and frustration-free, for every user. With Print DNA and setup wizards, it's easy to install and start printing quickly. Manage onsite or remotely using the robust, web-based management tool. Use Print Touch with NFC to pair and print or access how-to-videos. Plus, PrintSecure provides unmatched security for peace-of-mind protection. 

Flexibility to Add Features Later

The ZD421T Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer provides field upgradeable connectivity and media handling options to grow with your customer's business. This includes 802.11ac + Bluetooth, Ethernet and serial, peeler and cutter. Also, the battery and carrying case make these printers a transportable printing solution. 

Includes All the Right Features

The Zebra ZD421 Advanced Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer offers advanced features to set it apart, including five status LED icons and a 3-button user interface, movable sensor for greater media flexibility, fast print speeds, 300 or 74 meter ribbon capacity, PDF Direct, ZebraDesigner Essentials label designer, and optional 300 dpi resolution. The ZD421 is available in thermal transfer, direct thermal, healthcare and ribbon cartridge models, all backed by 2-year warranty. 

Speaks Your Language

Deploy the Zebra ZD421T Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer into existing printer fleets with confidence. It supports both EPL and ZPL printer languages and can even emulate other printer languages using the Virtual Devices on-printer app, part of Zebra's Print DNA. And, customers can keep using their current label formats and applications—no modification needed. 

Groundbreaking Cartridge for Instant Ribbon Changes

The Zebra ZD421T Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer is the only thermal transfer printer to offer a ribbon cartridge that takes just a few seconds to load with fool-proof instant loading. The smart chip in the ribbon lets the customer know when to replace the cartridge.

Ready for Tomorrow's Technology

Technology is constantly and rapidly advancing. Replacing outdated equipment is costly. Be ready for what's next with the intelligent printer that's engineered to evolve. The ZD421 Advanced Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer includes a new innovative architecture to power ever-expanding printer capabilities.

Print Width

4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi

4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi

Print Resolution

203 dpi/8 dots per mm

Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)

Maximum 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

Communication Methods

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)

Key Features

• Supports Zebra Print DNA tools
• Compatible with any Windows, Android or iOS device
• 3 control buttons, 5 status LEDs, movable media sensor
• Max. print speed: 152 mm/sec. (203 dpi) or 102 mm/sec. (300 dpi)
• Innovative 4 Inch desktop label printer in a variety of model options