Models
Description
For healthcare, the Zebra ZD421-HC 203DPI Direct Thermal Label Printer offers reliable, secure, and high-quality label and wristband printing for hospitals, clinics, and medical labs. With disinfectant-ready, UV-resistant plastics, an IEC 60601-1 compliant power supply, and sealed-button interface, this printer is purpose-built for infection-control environments.
Part of Zebra’s advanced healthcare lineup, the ZD421-HC replaces the popular GK and ZD420 models with a more powerful architecture, faster processing, enhanced security (via PrintSecure), and future-ready connectivity including Bluetooth Low Energy 5, USB, USB Host, and Ethernet. The printer supports seamless remote management and integration into your network, and is ideal for printing wristbands, lab specimen labels, patient IDs, and more.
Product Features
- Healthcare-grade disinfectant-ready plastics and UV-resistant housing
- Direct Thermal printing with 203 DPI resolution
- Secure Bluetooth (BTLE 5), USB, USB Host, and Ethernet connectivity
- Sealed button interface to prevent contamination
- Supports ZPL, EPL, and other emulations for legacy compatibility
- Compact, durable dual-wall frame for clinical environments
- Powerful processing architecture – 30% faster than ZD420
- Real-Time Clock and Print DNA software suite for future-proofing
- Multi-position media sensors for flexible media handling
- ENERGY STAR qualified and RoHS compliant
Product Specifications
Specification | Details |
Model | ZD421-HC (ZD4AH42-D0PE00EZ) |
Print Resolution | 203 DPI |
Print Method | Direct Thermal |
Max Print Width | 4 inch (104 mm) |
Max Print Speed | 6 IPS |
Media Width | 4 inch (108 mm) |
Max Label Length | 991 mm |
Supported Media Types | Die-cut, Fanfold, Wristbands, Tag, Black Mark, Roll Fed, Continuous |
Media Sensors | Gap, Reflective/Black Mark, Full Width |
Memory | 256 MB Flash / 256 MB SDRAM |
Interfaces | USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy 5 |
Display | 5-icon LED with 3-button user interface |
Mobile Device Support | Android, iOS, Windows |
Power Supply | IEC 60601-1 compliant (medical grade) |
Dimensions | 220mm x 177mm x 150mm |
Weight | 1.35 kg |
Environmental | Disinfectant-Ready, UV-resistant, RoHS, ENERGY STAR |
Barcode Symbologies | 1D & 2D incl. QR, PDF417, Aztec, Code 128, EAN-13, UPC |
Warranty | 2 Years Limited Warranty |
Features
- USB
- No Auto-Cutter
- Android
- iOS
- Windows
- 4"
- Direct Thermal
- USB
- Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Grey
- White
- Monochrome
- 6
- Desktop
- 4 inch