Running a small warehouse or a retail counter often means you need to print bar-code labels, shipping tags, or price stickers quickly. When a printer jams or prints blurry text, orders are delayed and customers become unhappy. The Zebra ZD421 offers a fast, dependable way to create clear, durable labels so you can keep the line moving without extra downtime. It works with both wired and wireless connections, letting you place it wherever you need it.
Zebra ZD421, Thermal transfer, 203 x 203 DPI, 152 mm/sec, Wired/Wireless Printer with Zebra
Meet the Zebra ZD421, a compact 4-inch thermal-transfer printer built for everyday label jobs. It prints at 152 mm per second with 203 dpi resolution, giving you sharp barcodes and crisp text every time. If you struggle with slow, unreliable printers that lose data, this model solves the issue with built-in security and easy-setup software. You can connect it by USB or Bluetooth, so you never have to run a cable to every workstation.
Benefits
- Fast 152 mm/sec speed reduces wait time for each label.
- Sharp 203 dpi output prevents scanning errors.
- Wired and Bluetooth options give flexible placement.
- Secure PrintSecure feature protects data from cyber threats.
- Easy-install Print DNA software gets you printing in minutes.
Key Features
- Thermal-transfer technology for long-lasting labels.
- Maximum printable width of 10.4 cm.
- Supports label lengths up to 0.991 m.
- USB 2.0 port for reliable wired connection.
- Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for quick wireless pairing.
- 512 MB flash memory stores print jobs safely.
- LCD display shows status at a glance.
- Rugged grey housing works in tough environments.
- Compatible with EPL2, XML, ZBI, and ZPL II languages.
- Operating temperature range from 4.4 C to 41 C.
Specifications
| Printing |
| Maximum printing width |
10.4 cm |
| Print speed |
152 mm/sec |
| Print speed |
152 mm/sec |
| Print speed |
152 mm/sec |
| Number of printable dots |
8 dot |
| Maximum resolution |
203 x 203 DPI |
| Print technology |
Thermal transfer |
| Paper handling |
| Maximum label length |
0.991 m |
| Maximum roll diameter |
12.7 cm |
| Media thickness |
0.08 - 0.19 mm |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.0 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ethernet LAN |
No |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired & Wireless |
| Performance |
| Flash memory |
512 MB |
| Internal memory |
256 MB |
| Page description languages |
EPL2, XML, ZBI, ZPL II |
| Design |
| Display |
LCD |
| Built-in display |
Yes |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Power |
| AC input frequency |
50-60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| System requirements |
| Mobile operating systems supported |
Android, iOS |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
4.4 - 41 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
4.4 - 41 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
202 mm |
| Other features |
| Maximum resolution |
203 x 203 DPI |
