Zebra ZD420 Series Desktop Printers
If you need fast 4-inch thermal printers that are easy to use, easy to deploy and easy to manage, then choose the ZD420. Building on the legacy of the industry-leading GK Series printers, the ZD420 Series printers deliver features and functionality that take deployment and management simplicity to a new level. The ZD420's faster, higher-quality printing keeps your business moving, along with application flexibility and a low total cost of ownership (TCO).
ZD420 Ribbon Cartridge Printer
EASY-TO-REPLACE CARTRIDGE
In addition to the innovative ribbon cartridge, on-site upgrades and just about every modern wired and wireless connectivity option, the ZD420 also comes with Link-OS. This unique software platform greatly reduces time spent integrating, managing and troubleshooting all of your printers — making your thermal printers more cost-effective than ever.
ZD420 Ribbon Cartridge Printer - Healthcare Model
The ZD420 is also available as a healthcare model. The ZD420 Healthcare comes with all the features included with the standard ZD420, plus disinfectant-ready plastics and a sealed button interface that make it easy to clean and disinfect. And, the power supply is IEC 60601-1 compliant for use in healthcare facilities.
ZD420 Thermal Transfer Printer
EASE OF USE, FLEXIBLITY AND MANAGEMENT IN THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING
Faster, higher-quality printing keeps your business moving. You get an intuitive interface and wireless connections typically found in higher end models. Plus field-installable connectivity and media handling options allow you to purchase what you need today, yet easily add new features on site to meet tomorrow’s needs.
ZD420 Direct Thermal Printer
EASE OF USE, FLEXIBLITY AND MANAGEMENT IN DIRECT TRANSFER PRINTING
Faster, higher-quality printing keeps your business moving. You get an intuitive interface and wireless connections typically found in higher end models. Plus, field-installable connectivity and media handling options allow you to purchase what you need today, yet easily add new features on site to meet tomorrow’s needs.
ZD420 Healthcare Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printers
EASE OF USE, FLEXIBLITY AND MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE
ZD420-HC printers deliver features and functionality that take deployment and management simplicity, ease-of-use and application flexibility to a new level. Available in both direct thermal and thermal transfer models, the ZD420-HC is designed specifically for healthcare with disinfectant-ready plastics, a sealed button interface and a healthcare-compliant power supply. The ZD420-HC brings reliability and accuracy for critical healthcare environments.
Building on the legacy of Zebra’s popular GK Series, ZD421 printers add advanced features, forward flexibility and security measures to set you up for years of use. Available in thermal transfer and direct thermal models, it features five LED icons to instantly see what’s needed to keep your printers up and running, from replenishing media to resolving printer issues. Increased remote management capabilities help you optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security.
The ZD421 ribbon cartridge model is loaded with features that make it the easiest printer to use in its class. It’s the only thermal printer to offer a ribbon cartridge that takes just a few seconds to insert with fool-proof, one-way, first-time every-time, instant loading. The smart chip in the ribbon lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing. The ZD421 ribbon cartridge printer includes the forward flexibility, remote management and security measures you need for years of use.
Zebra’s ZD421-HC advanced desktop printers are built specifically for healthcare environments. Available in the preferred healthcare white color, they feature disinfectant-ready plastics, UV-resistant housing and a sealed-button interface that make them easy to sanitize. They include a medical-grade power supply that's IEC 60601-1 compliant. See printer status at a glance with the five LED icons. Use the advanced three-button user interface for added functionality and control. And, enjoy peace-of-mind with Zebra's unmatched printer security to help safeguard your sensitive data, including patient information.
Zebra’s ZD421-HC ribbon cartridge printers are built specifically for healthcare environments and offer groundbreakingly simple ribbon loading. Available in the preferred healthcare white color, they feature disinfectant-ready plastics, UV-resistant housing and a sealed-button interface that make them easy to sanitize. They include a medical-grade power supply that's IEC 60601-1 compliant. Insert ribbon in a snap with fool-proof, one-way, first-time every-time, instant loading. And, enjoy peace-of-mind with Zebra's unmatched printer security to help safeguard your sensitive data, including patient information.
Scope:
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige
- transportation
- manufacturing
- retail
ZD420-HC Ribbon Catrige
- healthcare
ZD420 TT & ZD420 DT
- transportation
- manufacturing
- retail
ZD420-HC TT & ZD420-HC DT
- healthcare
ZD421 TT & ZD421 DT
- transportation
- manufacturing
- retail
- warehouse management
- hospitality
ZD421 Ribbon Catrige
- transportation
- manufacturing
- retail
- hospitality
ZD421-HC TT & DT
- healthcare
ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
- healthcare
Technical specifications
Print Width
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
ZD420-HC Ribbon Catrige
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
ZD420 TT & DT
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi
ZD420-HC TT & DT
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi
ZD421 Ribbon Catrige
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
ZD421 TT & DT
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi
ZD421-HC TT & DT
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi
Maximum print speed
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige
6”/152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4”/102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD420-HC Ribbon Catrige
6”/152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4”/102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD420 TT & DT
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD420-HC TT & DT
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD421 Ribbon Catrige
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD421 TT & DT
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
ZD421-HC TT & DT
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
Communication methods
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige/ZD421 Ribbon Catrige
USB v2.0
RS-232 Serial (Option)
10/100 Ethernet (Option)
Wireless: 802.11ac with Bluetooth 4.1 (Factory installed option)
ZD420-HC Ribbon Catrige/ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
USB v2.0
RS-232 Serial (Option)
10/100 Ethernet (Option)
Wireless: 802.11ac with Bluetooth 4.1 (Factory installed option)
ZD420 TT & DT/ZD421 TT & DT
USB v2.0 (Standard)
RS-232 Serial (Option)
10/100 Ethernet (Option)
Wireless: 802.11ac with Bluetooth 4.1 (Factory installed option)
ZD420-HC TT & DT/ZD421-HC TT & DT
USB v2.0 (Standard)
Bluetooth Low Energy (Standard on network connected models)
RS-232 Serial (Option)
10/100 Ethernet (Option)
Wireless: 802.11ac with Bluetooth 4.1 (Factory installed option)
Print Resolution
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige/ZD421 Ribbon Catrige
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm
ZD420-HC Ribbon Catrige/ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Optional 300 dpi/12 dots per mm
ZD420 TT & DT/ZD421 TT & DT
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (Option)
ZD420-HC TT & DT/ ZD421-HC TT & DT
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (Option)
Media Sensors
ZD420 Ribbon Catrige
Multi-position transmissive and full-width reflective sensor
ZD421 Ribbon Catrige /ZD421-HC Ribbon Catrige
Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor;
Multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
ZD421 TT & DT/ZD421-HC TT & DT
Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor;
Multi-position transmissive/gap sensor