Zebra ZD421

Specifications are provided for reference and are based on testing the ZT421™ printer using genuine Zebra® 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 ll and EPL2″ programming languages
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB Host
  • Printer setup mobile app for Android”” & iOSvia Bluetoothe Low Energy (BLE) connection
  • BLE is best used for printer setup and lightdata transfer events.
  • For bestperformance when printing, use a printerwith 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 cartridgel 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-OSe operating system
  • Print Touch-enabled
  • Unicode compliant for multi-language printing
  • 16 resident expandable ZPL Il bitmap fonts
  • Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
  • Multiple DOS and Windowse codepagesupport
  • Windows drivers
  • Printer utilities
  • Linear & 2-D barcode symbologies
  • PDF Direct

Healthcare Models – Standard Features

  • Healthcare-preferred white color scheme
  • Healthcare-compliant power supply, IEC 60601-1 certified
  • Disinfectant-ready, easy-to-clean plastics with sealedbutton 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 supportedMaximum thickness 0.0075 in. (01905 mm)
  • Field-installable dispenser (peeler) – label peel and presentwith label taken sensor

Connectivity Options

  • Field-installable 10/100 Ethernet
  • Field-installable RS-232 auto-sensing Serial interface, DB-9Field-installable wireless – Wi-Fi certified 802.11ac andBluetooth 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.D core sizes
  • Attached power supply

Software

  • Zebra Print DNA software -includes a full suiteof applications, utilities and developer tools.For more information, visit here
  • Zebra Basic Interpreter 2.0 (ZBl) allowsprograms to run directly on the printer
  • Set-Get-Do commands to set and get printerconfiguration details
  • ZPL Il – Universal language for Zebra printers.Simplifies label formatting and enables formatcompatibility with existing systems that runZebra printers
  • EPL2 – Eltron Programming Languagesimplifies label formatting and enables formatcompatibility with legacy applications
  • EPL1 – Line Mode available on directthermal.203 dpi model only
  • Web View – Connect and control Zebrabarcode printers via the printer’s web interfaceusing a common Web browser (ZPL mode)

Media Specifications

  • Media Width:ZD421t – 0.585 – 4.41 in. (15 – 112 mm)ZD421c – 0.585- 4.65 in. (15 – 118 mm)ZD421d – 0.585 – 4.25 in.(15 – 108 mm)
  • LabelLength:Minimum 0.25 in. (64 mm – tear)Minimum 0.5 in.(12.7 mm – with cutterMinimum 0.5 in.(12.7 mm – with peeler)Maximum 39 in (991 mm)
    Core inner diameter: Standard 0.5 in/12.7 mm, 1.0 in./25 mmo With optional adaptor kit – 1.5 n./371 mm2.0 in/50.8 mm, 3 in/76 mm
  • Max Roll Outer Diameter: 5.00 in. (127 mm)Media Thickness: 0.003 in. (0.08mm) min,0.0075 in.(01905mm) max
  • Media Sensing: gap, black line, notch
  • Media Type:Roll-fed or fan-foldLabel stock (die cut or continuous, directthermal or thermal transfer)Tag stock (die cut or continuous, directthermal or thermal transfer)Receipt paper (continuous, direct thermalWristband stock (direct thermal or thermatransfer) (Z-Band 4000)

ZPL Programming Language (ZPL/ZPL Il)

  • Communicates in printable ASCll characters
  • Compatible with mainframe, mini and PC hosts
  • Downloadable objects include graphics and bitmap fonts, label templatesand formats
    Automatic memory allocation for format while printing
  • Automatic serialization of fields
  • Format inversion (white on black)
  • Mirror-image printing
  • Four position field rotation (0°, 90 180%, 270)
  • Slew command
  • Programmable label quantities with print, pause.Status messages to host upon request

ZPL Barcode Symbologies

  • Barcode ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
  • Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93.Code 128,UPC-A,UPC-E,EAN-8,EAN-13,EAN-14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digitextensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5.Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARSMSl, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
  • 2-dimensional barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417Code 49,Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix.QR code, and Aztec