Zebra ZD421C-HC Desktop Barcode Printer

Zebra’s ZD421C-HC ribbon cartridge printers are built specifically for healthcare environments and offer groundbreakingly simple ribbon loading. Enjoy peace of mind with Zebra’s unmatched printer security to help safeguard your sensitive data, including patient information.

Easy to Clean, Sanitize and Safely Power
Disinfectant-ready plastics, UV-resistant housing and a sealed-button interface make the ZD421 healthcare printer easy to clean and sanitize, helping prevent the spread of infections in hospitals and clinics. And, the power supply is IEC 60601-1 compliant for use in healthcare facilities.

Intuitive and Powerful Operation
The ZD421 offers new, advanced features that make it stand apart. It includes a new, more intuitive user interface, powerful architecture and field-upgradeable wireless kit. It also has new media guide and media handling designs that make daily operation even easier.

Multiple Models to Match Your Needs
Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer and ribbon cartridge models, all specifically for healthcare, the ZD421 healthcare printer meets a wide variety of healthcare-specific use cases and requirements.

Backwards Compatible with Virtually Any Existing Printer
Deploy your ZD421 into your existing printer fleet with confidence. Use the same label formats and applications you’re using today. It supports both EPL and ZPL printer languages, and can emulate languages normally associated with other printer brands using Zebra’s Print DNA tool, Virtual Devices.

Property	Value
Resolution:	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory:	512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM
Maximum Print Width:	4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi Cartridge: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 and 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
Firmware:	ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct
Label Length:	Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
Media Width:	Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./ 112 mm Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 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, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters
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, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside DIameter:	2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length:	Roll: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m) Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio:	1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width:	Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon Core I.D.:	300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm
1D Bar Codes:	Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D Bar Codes:	Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Communications:	USB 2.0, USB Host
Dimensions:	Direct Thermal: 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H Thermal Transfer Roll: 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm
Weight:	Direct Thermal: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg