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Zebra ZD421t Thermal Transfer Desktop Label Printer, 4-Inch, 203 dpi, USB (ZD4A042-301M00EZ)
Zebra ZD421t Thermal Transfer Desktop Label Printer, 4-Inch, 203 dpi, USB (ZD4A042-301M00EZ)
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Product Description
The Zebra ZD421t, part number ZD4A042-301M00EZ, is a 4-inch thermal transfer desktop label printer from Zebra's ZD421 line. This configuration prints at 203 dpi, connects by USB with a USB Host port, includes Bluetooth Low Energy 5 for printer setup and a modular connectivity slot, and comes with a US power cord and the ZPL and EPL printer languages. It takes 74 m or 300 m ribbon rolls.
Key features
- Thermal transfer printing at 203 dpi with a 4.09 in. (104 mm) maximum print width and speeds up to 6 in. per second.
- Two ribbon roll sizes: 74 m ribbons on a 0.5 in. core or 300 m ribbons on a 1 in. core.
- ZPL II and EPL2 printer languages for format compatibility with existing Zebra label applications.
- Modular connectivity slot: Zebra lists field-installable 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 serial options for the ZD421.
- Printer setup app: Bluetooth Low Energy connection to Zebra's printer setup app for Android and iOS.
- Five status icons and three buttons, Link-OS operating system and ENERGY STAR certification.
Specifications
| Print method | Thermal transfer (ribbon roll) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Maximum print width | 4.09 in. (104 mm) |
| Maximum print speed | 6 in. (152 mm) per second |
| Media width | 0.585 to 4.41 in. (15 to 112 mm) |
| Label length | 0.25 in. minimum (tear-off) to 39 in. maximum |
| Media roll | 5.00 in. (127 mm) max. OD; 0.5 and 1.0 in. cores (1.5 to 3.0 in. with optional adapters) |
| Ribbon | 300 m on a 1 in. core or 74 m on a 0.5 in. core; 1.33 to 4.3 in. wide |
| Interfaces (this configuration) | USB 2.0, USB Host, Bluetooth Low Energy 5, modular connectivity slot |
| Printer languages | ZPL II, EPL2, XML, PDF Direct |
| Dimensions / weight | 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H; 4.52 lb (thermal transfer roll model) |
What's in the box
- Printer, AC power supply and power cord
- USB cable
- Empty ribbon take-up cores (0.5 in. and 1 in.)
- Two 300 m ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon
- Quick Start Guide and Regulatory Guide
Typical applications
- Shipping and receiving labels and packing slips
- Product, asset and shelf labels
- Document and evidence tracking labels
Compatibility
The ZD421 runs Zebra's Link-OS operating system and supports ZPL II and EPL2 for existing Zebra label formats and applications. Zebra provides Windows drivers and printer utilities, and ZebraDesigner Essentials label design software is free from Zebra.
How it compares
- This part number (ZD4A042-301M00EZ): thermal transfer ribbon roll, 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Bluetooth LE 5, modular connectivity slot.
- ZD421d direct thermal models: no ribbon; media width 0.585 to 4.25 in.
- ZD421c ribbon cartridge models: 74 m ribbon cartridge; media width up to 4.65 in.
- 300 dpi models: 12 dots/mm, 4.16 in. print width and up to 4 in. per second.
- ZD421-HC healthcare models: white housing, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply and disinfectant-ready plastics.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Zebra ZD421t need a ribbon?
Yes, for thermal transfer printing. This model takes ribbon rolls: 74 m ribbons on a 0.5 in. core or 300 m ribbons on a 1 in. core, 1.33 to 4.3 in. wide. Zebra's in-box list does not include ribbon or labels.
Can the ZD421t print 4 x 6 shipping labels?
Yes. Its 4.09 in. maximum print width and 0.585 to 4.41 in. media width cover 4-inch-wide labels, and Zebra lists shipping labels, receiving labels and packing slips among ZD400 Series applications.
Can I print to it over Bluetooth from a phone?
No. On this configuration, Bluetooth Low Energy is provided for Zebra's printer setup app on Android and iOS; Zebra recommends a printer with Bluetooth Classic for Bluetooth printing.
Can I add Ethernet, serial or Wi-Fi later?
Zebra lists field-installable 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232 auto-sensing serial and dual-radio Wi-Fi with Bluetooth options for the ZD421. None of these is part of this configuration's description.
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