| Print Methods | Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal |
| Programming Languages | ZPL and EPL |
| User Interface | 5 status icon, 3 button user interface |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, USB Host |
| Mobile App Setup | Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection* |
| Additional Features | Real Time Clock (RTC) OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading Dual-wall frame construction ENERGY STAR® certified ZebraDesigner Essentials – free label design tool at www.zebra.com/zebradesigner |
| Dimensions | 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H (220.8 mm x 177.5 mm x 150.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg |
| Operating System | Link-OS |
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm (300 dpi/12 dots per mm optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm (203 dpi) 4.16 in./106 mm (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 |
| Supported Programming Languages | ZPL II, EPL 2, XML, ZBI, PDF Direct |
| Media Width | 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 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 |
| 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, wristbands |
| Operating Temperature | 40° to 105° F (4.4° to 41° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -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; optional 2750 mAh battery |
| Communication Options | Factory Installed: Ethernet 10/100, dual radio Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) & Bluetooth 4.1; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) & Bluetooth 5.3 (MIMO) Field Installable: Ethernet 10/100, dual radio Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) & Bluetooth 4.1; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) & Bluetooth 5.3 (SISO); Serial RS-232 auto-sensing |
| Included in the Box | Printer, AC power supply, power cord(s), USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Regulatory Guide ZD421 Thermal Transfer includes: (2) 300 m ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon, additional empty ribbon take-up core (1 in.) |
| Regulatory Compliance | IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, FCC Class B, CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, KCC, SABS, BIS, NOM, and more. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006 |
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