Zebra (ZD4A042-30PX02EZ) THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER 74/300M ZD421

Elevate your expectations: the advanced desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need

You need a reliable printer that delivers quality performance, now and for years to come. It needs to offer key features, and be easy to set up, operate, manage and maintain-onsite or remotely. It needs to be secure, whether it is integrated onto your network or not, to prevent downtime and costly cyberattacks. You need it. Zebra delivers it, for more than 50 years. We design our printers to match your workflows, ensuring they are hassle-free and ready to work. Day in and day out. We're always innovating to deliver the best to help you advance your business and be ready for what's next. 

It's Time to Advance | Powerful Printing with Intuitive Operation

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are your business needs. ZD400 Series printers are ready to grow with you. Incorporating a powerful new processor, you can run more tasks and perform more operations simultaneously. Advanced features and connectivity options, including field-upgradeable media handling and wireless kits, make them stand apart. Five LED icons that allow you to instantly see what's needed to keep your printers up and running, from replenishing media to resolving printer issues. The advanced three-button user interface replaces the typical single-button/single-light interface common in desktop printers.

Simple to Setup, Use and Manage Today | Ready to Evolve for Tomorrow 

Featuring Zebra DNA™, the ZD400 Series is easy to integrate, simple to operate and can be managed onsite or remotely via a web-based dashboard. Designed to evolve with technology and your business needs, the ZD400 Series features an innovative architecture that powers future printing and emerging applications, keeping your workflows at peak performance.

Change Media Easily

Color-coded touch points and a new media-handling design guide you through speedy media changes to keep printers operational and workers on task. Replace ribbon intuitively and quickly with less mess, hassle and training time-and fewer calls into IT. 

Multiple Models to Match Your Needs | Flexibility for Nearly Every Use Case

Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, and healthcare models, the ZD400 meets a wide variety of application requirements. Both the 4-inch ZD421 and 2-inch ZD411 are available in two resolutions, offering numerous configurations and the ability to fit in virtually any workspace.

Groundbreaking Cartridge for Instant Ribbon Changes

The ZD421 is the only thermal printer to offer a ribbon cartridge that takes just a few seconds to load with fool-proof, one-way, first-time and every-time instant loading. The smart chip in the ribbon lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing

Smart Design for Smarter Operations | Backwards Compatible with Virtually any Existing Printer

Integrate your ZD400 Series printers into your existing printer fleet seamlessly. Continue to use the same label formats and applications you're using today. These printers support EPL and ZPL printer languages and can emulate other languages associated with other printer brands using Zebra's Printer Emulations.

• Code 11
• Code 39
• Code 93
• Code 128
• ISBT-128
• UPC-E
• UPC-A
• EAN-8
• EAN-13
• UPC
• EAN 2 or 5 Digit Extension
• Plessey
• POSTNET
• Standard 2 of 5
• LOGMARS
• MSI
• Codabar
• Planet Code
• Codablock
• PDF-417
• Code 49
• Data Matrix
• Maxi Code
• QR Code
• Micro PDF
• AZTEC
• 1D
• Industrial 2 of 5
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• 2D

• Transportation & Logistic
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Government
• Hospitality
• Ticketing
• Light Manufacturing
• Lab
• Shelf Labeling
• Pharmacy

• Dual Wall Frame
• Status Indicator

• 16 Resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts
• Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
• Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
• China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font
• Unicode compliant
• Native open-type font

• Roll Fed
• Fanfold
• Die-cut Label
• Continuous Label
• Black Mark
• Tag Stock
• Continuous Receipt
• Wristband
• Label
• Receipt
• Roll Paper
• Ticket

• Full Width Sensor
• Moveable Reflective/Black Mark Sensor
• Multi-position Transmissive/Gap Sensor

• EPL2
• XML
• ZBI
• PDF
• ZPL
• EPL
• EZPL

• Link-OS
• Windows

• 50 Hz
• 60 Hz

• EU
• UK

• USB
• AC

• PC
• iOS
• Android

IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM

• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
• Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)