Zebra ZD421c Desktop Label Printer (ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ)

Zebra ZD421c Desktop Label Printer (ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ)

Name: Zebra ZD421c Desktop Label Printer (ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ)
Brand: ZEBRA
SKU: ettzd421c-2
Availability: InStock

369,58 € +VAT

Product variants

Resolution (dpi)

203300

Print Method

Direct thermal Thermal transferThermal transfer (ribbon cartridge)

Wireless

Bluetooth LE (setup only)Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth

Wired Interfaces

USBUSB, Ethernet

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Available: In Stock
Vendor: ZEBRA
Type: Desktop Printers
Barcode: ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ
Collections: Desktop Label Printers , Label Printers , Zebra ZD421

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Zebra ZD421c Desktop Label Printer (ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ)

369,58 € +VAT

Description

Description

The Zebra ZD421c is a 4-inch advanced desktop label printer for shipping, product, asset, pharmacy and healthcare labels – the successor to Zebra's popular GK and ZD420 printers. Its unique ribbon cartridge loads in seconds – one way, first time, every time – and a smart chip tells you when the ribbon needs replacing. It prints sharp 203 dpi labels up to 104 mm wide at up to 152 mm/s, supports both ZPL and EPL and is managed with Zebra Print DNA and Link-OS. This version, ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ, connects via USB and USB Host, with Bluetooth Low Energy for quick setup from the Zebra Printer Setup app – Ethernet, serial or Wi-Fi can be added later with field-installable modules; the power supply, EU and UK power cords and a USB cable are included, so it is ready to print as soon as you add labels and a Zebra ribbon cartridge.

📦 What's in the box – ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ

✅ Zebra ZD421c printer – Grey, USB, BLE
✅ Power supply – 75 W external power supply, 100–240 V
✅ Power cords – EU (Schuko) and UK (type G) plugs – use the one for your country
✅ USB cable – USB A to B, for connecting to your PC
✅ Setup guide – drivers, ZebraDesigner Essentials and manuals are a free download from Zebra
❌ Labels – NOT included
❌ Ribbon cartridge – NOT included

✅ Ready to print out of the box – power supply, power cords and USB cable are included; you only need labels and a Zebra ribbon cartridge.

💡 Useful extras: matching Zebra labels (Zebra Z-Select 2000T 102 × 64 mm or Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T 76 × 51 mm); Zebra ribbon cartridges (Zebra 2300 (02300CT11007) or Zebra 3300 (03300CT11007)); a field-installable cutter or label dispenser (Zebra P1116110-025 or Zebra P1112640-233); a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth upgrade module (Zebra P1112640-239C); an Ethernet module (Zebra P1112640-015); the battery base with battery for cart-based printing (Zebra P1080383-600 + Zebra P1080383-603).

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Key Features

Ribbon cartridge – changed in seconds – fool-proof one-way loading without threading, and a smart chip that tracks the remaining ribbon and warns you before it runs out.
Easy to operate – five status icons and a three-button interface show at a glance what the printer needs; colour-coded touch points and the OpenACCESS clamshell design make media changes quick.
Handles virtually any media – roll-fed or fanfold labels, tags and continuous receipt paper from 15 mm to 118 mm wide, with a movable black-mark sensor and a multi-position gap sensor.
USB today, network tomorrow – USB and USB Host as standard; the free modular connectivity slot takes a field-installable Ethernet or serial module, and a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module can be added on site.
Fits into your existing fleet – supports ZPL II and EPL 2, emulates other printer languages with Print DNA Virtual Devices and runs your existing GK-series label formats unchanged.
Secure and remotely manageable – Print DNA with PrintSecure and Printer Profile Manager Enterprise; 512 MB flash, 256 MB SDRAM, real-time clock and ENERGY STAR certification.
Upgrade on site – field-installable cutter or label dispenser, connectivity modules, an attached battery base for cart-based printing and the ZKDU keyboard display for stand-alone use.

Ideal Applications

Transport and logistics – shipping, receiving and packing labels
Retail – shelf labels, price markdowns, return tags and food information labels
Healthcare and pharmacy – prescription, lab and specimen, blood bag and patient record labels
Light manufacturing – product, agency, work-in-process and inventory labels
Government, services and hospitality – asset and record labels, tickets and service reminder labels

All ZD421 Versions

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Part Number	Print Method	Resolution	Connectivity
ZD4A042-D0EE00EZ	Direct thermal	203 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-D0EM00EZ	Direct thermal	203 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-D0EW02EZ	Direct thermal	203 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 5 + BT 4.1	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-D0EX02EZ	Direct thermal	203 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-D0EE00EZ	Direct thermal	300 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-D0EM00EZ	Direct thermal	300 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-D0EW02EZ	Direct thermal	300 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 5 + BT 4.1	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-D0EX02EZ	Direct thermal	300 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-30EE00EZ	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-30EM00EZ	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-30EW02EZ	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 5 + BT 4.1	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-30EX02EZ	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-30EE00EZ	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-30EM00EZ	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-30EW02EZ	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 5 + BT 4.1	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-30EX02EZ	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-C0EE00EZ	Ribbon cartridge	203 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ (this version)	Ribbon cartridge	203 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	Viewing
ZD4A042-C0EX02EZ	Ribbon cartridge	203 dpi	USB, Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.3	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-C0EE00EZ	Ribbon cartridge	300 dpi	USB, Ethernet, BLE	Standard	View product
ZD4A043-C0EM00EZ	Ribbon cartridge	300 dpi	USB, BLE	Standard	View product

Technical Specifications

Part Number	ZD4A042-C0EM00EZ
Model	Zebra ZD421c
Printer Type	4-inch advanced desktop label printer – thermal transfer, ribbon cartridge (ZD400 Series)
Print Method	Thermal transfer (ribbon cartridge) and direct thermal
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed	Up to 152 mm/s (6 in/s)
Max. Print Width	104 mm (cartridge models: 104 mm at 203 and 300 dpi)
Media Width	15 mm to 118 mm
Label Length	6.4 mm to 991 mm
Roll Diameter	Max. 127 mm (5.0 in) outer diameter
Core Size	12.7 mm (0.5 in) and 25.4 mm (1 in) standard; 38.1 / 50.8 / 76.2 mm with optional core adapters
Media Thickness	0.08 mm to 0.19 mm
Media Type	Roll-fed or fanfold, die-cut or continuous labels with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper
Sensors	Full-width movable reflective / black-mark sensor; multi-position transmissive / gap sensor
Ribbon	Zebra ribbon cartridges only – 74 m, 109.2 mm wide, with smart chip (ribbon-low alerts); wax, wax/resin and resin grades
Interfaces	USB 2.0, USB Host; free modular connectivity slot for a field-installable Ethernet 10/100 or RS-232 serial (DB-9) module
Wireless	Bluetooth Low Energy 5 (for the Zebra Printer Setup app); optional field-installable Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module
NFC	Print Touch (NFC) tag – tap to pair and open help pages
Memory	512 MB flash, 256 MB SDRAM (64 MB / 8 MB user available); real-time clock
Printer Languages	ZPL II, EPL 2, XML, ZBI, PDF Direct; Print DNA Virtual Devices emulation; Link-OS
Fonts / Character Sets	16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, 2 scalable ZPL fonts, 5 EPL2 fonts, native OpenType support, Unicode
Barcodes	1D: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A/E, EAN-8/13 (+2/+5), Plessey, Postnet, 2-of-5 variants, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet; 2D: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Display	5 status icons, 3-button user interface (no LCD)
Media Handling	Tear-off standard; field-installable cutter or label dispenser (peeler with label-present sensor)
Options	Ethernet, serial and Wi-Fi + Bluetooth modules; attached battery base + 2750 mAh battery; attached power supply base; ZKDU keyboard display unit; core adapters
Drivers & Software	Zebra Print DNA (Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, PrintSecure, Virtual Devices), ZebraDesigner Essentials, Zebra Setup Utilities, Windows drivers, Zebra Printer Setup app (Android / iOS)
Power Supply	75 W external power supply, 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, PFC; ENERGY STAR; optional 2750 mAh battery
Dimensions (W × D × H)	202 × 254 × 177 mm
Weight	2.3 kg
Color	Grey
Operating Temperature	4.4 °C to 41 °C
Storage Temperature	−40 °C to 60 °C
Humidity	10–90% non-condensing (storage 5–95%)
Certifications	IEC 62368-1, EN 55032 Class B, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, CE, ENERGY STAR, RoHS
Warranty	24 months
In the Box	Zebra ZD421c printer (USB, USB Host, BLE; grey), 75 W power supply, power cords EU + UK, USB cable, quick start guide – labels and ribbon cartridge NOT included

Which ZD421 should you choose? The ZD421d (direct thermal) needs no ribbon and is ideal for shipping and short-life labels; the ZD421t uses 74 m or 300 m ribbon rolls for durable labels at the lowest cost per label; the ZD421c loads Zebra ribbon cartridges in seconds. 203 dpi suits most barcodes and shipping labels, while 300 dpi gives crisper small text and tiny 2D codes. Then pick Ethernet, USB (upgradeable), Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 to match your network. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.