Zebra ZT421 203 DPI – Industrial Power with Wide-Format Flexibility
Model: ZT42162-T0P0000Z
Zebra Midrange Industrial Printer | 6-Inch | 203 DPI | Thermal Transfer | USB, Serial, Ethernet, Bluetooth
Expand your labeling capabilities with the Zebra ZT421 203 DPI Thermal Transfer Printer, a powerhouse built to handle wider media while delivering the same rugged reliability and advanced technology expected from Zebra’s acclaimed ZT400 Series. Featuring a 6-inch wide print width, industrial-grade construction, and modern connectivity options, the ZT421 is the ideal solution for high-volume, high-demand environments that need large-format labels with exceptional performance.
With Zebra’s Print DNA software and Link-OS® platform, the ZT421 offers seamless integration, enhanced security, and simplified remote management, making it ready for the most dynamic and growing operations.
📦 Core Specifications
- Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
- Print Method: Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal capable
- Maximum Print Width: 6.6 in. (168 mm)
- Maximum Print Speed: Up to 12 ips (305 mm/s)
- Media Handling: Side-loading for fast ribbon and label changes
- Memory: 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash Memory
🏗️ Industrial-Grade Durability
- All-metal frame and bi-fold media door with a clear viewing window ensure lasting strength and operational convenience.
- Engineered for use in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and healthcare environments that demand reliability and consistent output.
🖥️ Smart, User-Friendly Interface
- 4.3″ full-color resistive touchscreen provides a modern, intuitive interface for configuration, status updates, and troubleshooting.
- Bi-color LED status indicators offer quick, visual printer diagnostics at a glance.
🌐 Comprehensive Connectivity
- Standard ports include:
- USB 2.0 High-Speed
- RS-232 Serial
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Dual USB Host
- Bluetooth 4.1 (MFi-certified) for seamless connectivity to iOS devices.
- Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.1 module available for wireless flexibility.
- Two open media slots allow for further connectivity upgrades such as Parallel or Applicator Interfaces.
🧠 Software, Firmware & Integration
- Powered by Print DNA suite, offering superior setup, management, security, and productivity tools.
- Supports ZPL/ZPL II™ for advanced formatting and EPL/EPL2™ (203 dpi models only) for legacy application compatibility.
- ZBI 2.0™ (Optional): Enables running standalone applications directly on the printer without the need for a host PC.
✅ Ideal Applications
- 🏭 Manufacturing – Compliance labeling, work-in-progress tracking, product identification.
- 🚚 Transportation & Logistics – Pallet labeling, cross-docking, shipment tracking.
- 🏥 Healthcare & Pharma – Laboratory sample labeling, patient ID wristbands, pharmacy labeling.
- 📦 Warehousing & Distribution – Bin location labels, inventory management, bulk shipping tags.
- 🛒 Retail & Wholesale – Wide-format price tags, carton labeling, returns processing.
🔑 Why Choose the Zebra ZT421 203 DPI?
The ZT421 6-Inch 203 DPI gives your operation the perfect combination of wide-format flexibility, industrial toughness, and intelligent management. It’s designed to keep your business moving today while giving you the flexibility to scale tomorrow, with field-upgradeable options like RFID encoding and media handling accessories.
Durable, connected, scalable—the ZT421 delivers the wide-format labeling power your business needs to stay competitive and efficient.
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