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Zebra ZD421 Desktop Printer

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FloatOr as low as R24,999,999.75 / month interest-free, using your existing credit card. For orders over R4,000.00.How it works

Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
• 3 button user interface
• USB 2.0, Ethernet
• Open ACCESS™ for easy media loading
• ENERGY STAR® certified

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Physical Characteristics

Dimensions:
Direct Thermal:
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
Thermal Transfer Roll:
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
Thermal Transfer Cartridge:
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
Weight:
Direct Thermal: 
1.35 kg
Thermal Transfer Roll:
02.05 kg
Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 
2.3 kg

Printer Specifications

Operating System: Link-OS
Resolution:
203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory:
512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM
64 MB user available non-volatile memory
8 MB user available SDRAM
Maximum Print Width:
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi
4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi
Cartridge: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 and 300 dpi
Maximum Print Speed:
6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi)
4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi)
Media Sensors:
Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor
Firmware: ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct

Media, Ribbon and Cartridge Characteristics

Label Length:
Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm
Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Media Width:
Direct Thermal:
0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm
Thermal Transfer Roll:
0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./
112 mm
Thermal Transfer Cartridge:
0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm
Media Roll Size:
Maximum outer diameter:
5.00 in./127 mm
Core inner diameter:
0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in.
(25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm)
and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters
Media Thickness: 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max.
Media Types: Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside Diameter: 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length:
Roll:
984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m)
Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio:
1:4 ribbon to media (300 m)
1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width:
Roll:
1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon Core I.D.:
300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm
74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp.: 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temp.: -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Electrical:
Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC,
50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; Healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply

Fonts / Graphics / Symbology

Bar Code Ratios: 2:1 and 3:1
1D Bar Codes:
Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D Bar Codes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Fonts and Graphics:
16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two resident scalable ZPL fonts, five resident expandable EPL2 fonts, native open-type font support, Unicode compliant. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font

Print DNA Software Solutions

N/A

Options and Accessories

Options
Media Handling:
Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (field installable)
Cutter (field installable)
Communications:
Field installable: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio); Serial RS-232 auto-sensing, DB-9
Factory installed: Ethernet 10/100, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio)

Accessories
Battery:
Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all connectivity and media handling options
Carrying Case:
Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application
Keyboard Display Unit:
Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) unit for stand-alone printing solutions
Mounting Plate: Secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves
Enclosed Power Supply: Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation

warranty:

2 Year Standard Warranty

1x Zebra ZD421 Desktop Printer
1x AC Power Supply
1x Power Cord
1x User Manual

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