Description
Keep your customers' mission-critical operations running efficiently with the ZT400 Series printers. Constructed with an all-metal frame and bi-fold door, ZT400 Series printers deliver advancements in print speed, registration and connectivity as well as additional advanced features. ZT400 printers feature USB, Serial, Ethernet and Bluetooth® connectivity along with expanded RFID capabilities as well as monochrome and color display options. Plus, with Zebra's Link-OS® environment, an innovative operating system, your customer can easily integrate, manage and maintain these printers from anywhere in the world.
Key features
- Multiple connectivity options, including the latest Wi-Fi. The ZT421 comes standard with Ethernet, Serial, USB, dual USB Host and Bluetooth 4.1. Add an optional dual-band wireless card with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2, for fast and reliable wireless connections.
- You can count on the ZT421 to print a variety of different label formats on a variety of different media types.
- The side-loading supplies path makes loading simpler, faster and more intuitive. The color-coded media path guides the user on how to thread the media and ribbon through the printer, while lighted paths make it easy to see, even in poorly lit environments.
- Constructed using a bi-fold door, these printers are designed to easily fit in space-constrained environments.
- Print DNA’s innovative applications, utilities and developer tools deliver a superior printing experience through better performance, simplified remote manageability and easier integration.
Part numbers
| Part Number |
|---|
| ZT42162-T010000Z |
| ZT42163-T010000Z |
| ZT42163-T210000Z |
| ZT42163-T410000Z |
| ZT42162-T410000Z |
| ZT42162-T210000Z |
| ZT42162-T01E000Z |
| ZT42162-T01A000Z |
| ZT42163-T110000Z |
| ZT42162-T01000GA |
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Specifications
| Print method | Thermal transfer or direct thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) or 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Maximum print speed | Up to 12 in/s (305 mm/s); varies by resolution |
| Maximum print width | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
| Maximum print length | 102 in (2591 mm) at 203 dpi; 45 in (1143 mm) at 300 dpi |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, dual USB Host; two open slots for Wi-Fi 6/BT 5.3 or Wi-Fi 5/BT 4.2, parallel, second Ethernet or applicator cards |
| Display | 4.3 in color touch display; bi-color status LEDs |
| Media handling | Tear-off; options: rewind (factory-installed), front-mount peel, liner take-up, cutter with catch tray |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM; 512 MB flash |
| Construction | Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear window |
| Media width | 2.00–7.0 in (51–178 mm) tear/cutter; 2.00–6.75 in (51–171 mm) peel/rewind |
| Maximum roll size | 8.0 in (203 mm) OD on a 3 in (76 mm) core |
| Media thickness | 0.0023–0.010 in (0.058–0.25 mm) |
| Media types | Continuous, die-cut, notch, black mark |
| Ribbon | 1,476 ft (450 m) on 1.0 in (25 mm) cores |
| Ribbon width | 2.00–6.85 in (51–174 mm) |
| Media sensors | Adjustable dual sensors: transmissive and reflective |
| Programming languages | ZPL, ZPL II, EPL 2 (203 dpi models), optional ZBI 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 19.5 x 13.25 x 12.75 in (495 x 336 x 324 mm) L x W x H; 19.7 x 13.3 x 16.7 in with full rewind |
| Weight | 40 lb (18.14 kg); 55.3 lb (25.08 kg) with full rewind |
| Operating temperature | Thermal transfer 40–104 °F (5–40 °C); direct thermal 32–104 °F (0–40 °C) |
| Electrical | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, auto-detect (PFC); ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Compliance | TAA-compliant configuration available |
| Warranty | 1 year (Zebra) |
Download the ZT421 spec sheet (PDF)
Warranty and support
Warranty: 1-year Zebra manufacturer warranty. Warranty service is handled by Zebra (zebra.com/warranty).
Defective on arrival? Contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll arrange a replacement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the ZT411 and ZT421?
The ZT411 prints up to 4.09 in wide at up to 14 in/s and offers 600 dpi. The ZT421 prints up to 6.6 in wide at up to 12 in/s, in 203 or 300 dpi, for larger labels such as drum and pallet labels.
What label sizes fit?
Media 2 to 7 in wide (slightly narrower for peel and rewind), with labels up to 102 in long at 203 dpi; 45 in long at 300 dpi.
What roll and ribbon sizes fit?
Label rolls up to 8 in outer diameter on 3 in cores, and 1,476 ft (450 m) ribbons on 1 in cores, 2 to 6.85 in wide.
What connectivity does it have?
USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1 and dual USB Host come standard. Two open slots take a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3 card, a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.2 card, parallel, a second Ethernet port or an applicator interface.
Which programming languages does it support?
ZPL and ZPL II, compatible with all Zebra printers, plus EPL 2 on 203 dpi models and optional ZBI 2.0.
What warranty does it have?
Zebra warrants the ZT421 against defects in workmanship and materials for 1 year from shipment. Zebra OneCare plans extend coverage and can add printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage.
