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Standard Features

• 6 ips maximum print speed

• ZPL II® and EPL2™ programming languages

• Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB Host

• Printer setup mobile app for Android™ & iOS

via Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) connection

– BLE is best used for printer setup and light

data transfer events. For best

performance when printing, use a printer

with Bluetooth Classic.

– For additional information see the

application notes here.

• OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading

• Real Time Clock (RTC)

• 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm)

• 4.09 in. (104 mm) print width

• Direct thermal and thermal transfer

(ribbon roll and ribbon cartridge) printing

of barcodes, text and graphics

• 512 MB of Flash memory

• 256 MB SDRAM

• Head-up sensor

• Multi-position transmissive and full-width

reflective sensor

• 5 in. outside diameter media capability

• Fan-fold media feed slot

• Link-OS® operating system

• Print Touch-enabled

• Unicode compliant for multi-language

printing

• 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts

• Two resident scalable ZPL fonts

• Multiple DOS and Windows® codepage

support

• Windows drivers

• Printer utilities

• Linear & 2-D barcode symbologies

• PDF Direct

• ENERGY STAR® certified, meets Energy Efficiency Level VI

• Two-year standard warranty

Healthcare Models - Standard Features

• Healthcare-preferred white color scheme

• Healthcare-compliant power supply, IEC 60601-1 certified

• Disinfectant-ready, easy-to-clean plastics with sealed

button interface

• UV-resistant housing supports UV cleaning protocols

Optional Features

• 300 dpi print resolution (12 dots per mm)

• Field-installable cutter

– Continuous paper, linered label and tag stock

(Note: Cutting through labels and liner is not supported)

– Maximum thickness 0.0075 in. (0.1905 mm)

• Field-installable dispenser (peeler) – label peel and present

with label taken sensor

Connectivity Options

• Field-installable 10/100 Ethernet

• Field-installable RS-232 auto-sensing Serial interface, DB-9

• Field-installable wireless – Wi-Fi certified 802.11ac and

Bluetooth 4.1; MFi-certified (Apple)

Accessories

• ZKDU™ – Zebra keyboard display unit

• ZD-Series Battery (2750 mAh) for cordless operation

• Carrying case for printer and battery

• Mounting adapter plate

• Media core adapters to accommodate 1.5 in., 2 in. and 3 in.

ID core sizes

• Attached power supply

ZD421 Printer Specifications

Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand

supplies. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended

Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ZD421 PRINTERS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ZD421 PRINTERS ZD421 Printer Specifications Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand supplies. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing. Standard Features • 6 ips maximum print speed • ZPL II® and EPL2™ programming languages • Connectivity: USB 2.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ZD421 PRINTERS Software • Zebra Print DNA software –includes a full suite of applications, utilities and developer tools. For more information, visit here. Printer Specifications Resolution 203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm) 300 dpi resolution (12 dots/mm) • Zebra Basic Interpreter 2.0 (ZBI) allows programs to run directly on the printer Speed inch/Sec ips (mm/sec) • Set-Get-Do commands to set and get printer configuration details Programmable 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 max.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ZD421 PRINTERS Font Specifications: 203 DPI (8 DOT/MM) • Character Fonts: Standard bitmapped Zebra fonts: A, B, C, D, E (OCR-B), F, G, H, (OCR-A), GS, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V & Ø Smooth font (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed*) Font Matrix (in dots) (H × W) Type† Minimum Character Size (H × W) in inches Max CPI A 9×5 U-L-D .044 in. x .030 in. 33.3 B 11 × 7 U .054 in. × .044 in. 22.7 C, D 18 × 10 U-L-D .088 in. × .059 in. 16.9 E 28 × 15 OCR-B .138 in. × .098 in.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ZD421 PRINTERS EPL Programming Language (EPL2) Interface/Connectivity Types • ASCII EPL2 programming language (Page Mode) • Auto-sensing Serial – RS232 field-installable option: – Software selectable o baud rate (default 9600) o parity (default none) o data length (default 8) o stop bit (default 1) – Flow control – hardware and software – Connector: DB-9 Type: 9 pin D Sub connector female (standard) – Includes +5 VDC- 160 mA power output capability • Field
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ZD421 PRINTERS Physical Specifications Preventative Maintenance ZD421 Dimensions Weight ZD421 thermal transfer model • 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H • 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H ZD421 direct thermal model • 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 ZD421 ribbon cartridge model • 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 ZD421 thermal transfer model • 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg ZD421 direct thermal model • 3.98 lbs./1.