Zebra ZD421 label printer Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 102 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Bluetooth

Elevate your expectations with advanced, compact printers, built for enduring performance
ou 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.

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.

Communication to Connect Your Way
ZD400 Series printers can connect to your existing wired and wireless networks, or directly to any PC. Every ZD411 and ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth®. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network with the 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 dual radio option or choose 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 dual radio. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Set up your ZD400 Series printer easily with Zebra’s printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The included Print Touch tag (NFC) allows you to simply tap to pair and print.

Advanced Flexibility and Features
Moveable Sensor Means More Flexibility
The ZD400’s moveable media sensor allows for almost any media use, which means greater flexibility across a variety of applications.

A Portable Solution to Print Almost Anywhere
Bring the ZD400 Series desktop printers to the point of application with Zebra’s optional battery and carrying case1. Print on the spot and increase accuracy and productivity. Power through a full shift with the high-capacity battery.

Zebra DNA for Printers
Confident and Secure Printing are Yours
Powered by our Link-OS™ operating system, the Zebra DNA suite of software tools gets your printer up and running quickly and securely. Print consistently and without interruption with a solution that’s fully integrated and interoperable, and ready to evolve with your business needs.

Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor, All from a Single Location
With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, part of Zebra DNA, you can easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked printers from one remote location anywhere in the world.

Unmatched Printing Security
Get unparalleled peace-of-mind and protect printers from cyberattacks with Zebra’s PrintSecure, part of Zebra DNA. Easily configure your printers with secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and more.

Explore Managed Print Services (MPS) with Assurance
Zebra’s Thermal Printers with Zebra DNA Make MPS Easy
Looking to gain control and visibility of your printer fleets with MPS? With Zebra DNA tools and applications for printers, your Zebra MPS provider can remotely manage and optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security.

Supplies, Services and Support
Zebra Certified Supplies
Printing supplies provide a digital voice for assets across your supply chain. You rely on them to disseminate critical data throughout your organization. If something goes wrong with your printing supplies, operations are interrupted, productivity suffers and costs rise. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of labels, tags and receipt paper to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer. For industry-leading quality, service and expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.

Backed by Zebra’s Worldwide Service and Support
Access repair support services anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra OneCare™ Maintenance Plans provide enhanced coverage that exceeds standard warranty.

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.

Communication to Connect Your Way
ZD400 Series printers can connect to your existing wired and wireless networks, or directly to any PC. Every ZD411 and ZD421 comes standard with USB and USB Host, and offers optional Ethernet, Serial and dual wireless radio with fast Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth®. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network with the 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 dual radio option or choose 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 dual radio. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device. Set up your ZD400 Series printer easily with Zebra’s printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The included Print Touch tag (NFC) allows you to simply tap to pair and print.

Advanced Flexibility and Features
Moveable Sensor Means More Flexibility
The ZD400’s moveable media sensor allows for almost any media use, which means greater flexibility across a variety of applications.

A Portable Solution to Print Almost Anywhere
Bring the ZD400 Series desktop printers to the point of application with Zebra’s optional battery and carrying case1. Print on the spot and increase accuracy and productivity. Power through a full shift with the high-capacity battery.

Zebra DNA for Printers
Confident and Secure Printing are Yours
Powered by our Link-OS™ operating system, the Zebra DNA suite of software tools gets your printer up and running quickly and securely. Print consistently and without interruption with a solution that’s fully integrated and interoperable, and ready to evolve with your business needs.

Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor, All from a Single Location
With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, part of Zebra DNA, you can easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked printers from one remote location anywhere in the world.

Unmatched Printing Security
Get unparalleled peace-of-mind and protect printers from cyberattacks with Zebra’s PrintSecure, part of Zebra DNA. Easily configure your printers with secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and more.

Explore Managed Print Services (MPS) with Assurance
Zebra’s Thermal Printers with Zebra DNA Make MPS Easy
Looking to gain control and visibility of your printer fleets with MPS? With Zebra DNA tools and applications for printers, your Zebra MPS provider can remotely manage and optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security.

Supplies, Services and Support
Zebra Certified Supplies
Printing supplies provide a digital voice for assets across your supply chain. You rely on them to disseminate critical data throughout your organization. If something goes wrong with your printing supplies, operations are interrupted, productivity suffers and costs rise. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of labels, tags and receipt paper to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer. For industry-leading quality, service and expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.

Backed by Zebra’s Worldwide Service and Support
Access repair support services anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra OneCare™ Maintenance Plans provide enhanced coverage that exceeds standard warranty.