Zebra ZD421 Thermal Transfer Printer

Our most popular printer, the Zebra ZD421 Thermal Transfer is a desktop printer perfectly suited for lower volume operations in laboratories and quality operations in the medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries.

Thermal Transfer printing provides quality and resilience - and when paired with the right ink and label prints can withstand harsh exposure common in the medical space (chemical wipe downs, sterilization, high heat, cryogenic, etc).

This desktop printer delivers the features, flexibility, reliability, and security our customer's need. With 5 LED icons providing insightful printer status and a three button interface adding functionality and control, the ZD421 printer is one of the easiest desktop printers to operate.

Connectivity includes USB and has optional Ethernet, Serial, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth available. And with the included Zebra Print DNA software, allowing you to get set up and printing labels quickly.

Not sure which thermal transfer ribbon to use for a GMP stock label? Check out our thermal transfer compatibility guide to find exactly which ribbon pairs with each of our thermal transfer labels.

As experts in GMP and labeling standards, we are a one stop shop for your printing needs - from barcode labels to printers and thermal transfer ribbons. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Technical Specs

• DIMENSIONS: 10.5 in L x 8.0 in W x 7.44 in H
• WEIGHT: 4.52 lbs
• LABEL LENGTH: 0.25 in to 39.0 in
• LABEL WIDTH: 0.585 in to 4.27 in
• LABEL ROLL SIZE: Maximum Outer Diameter: 5.00 in // Core Inner Diameter: 0.5 in and 1.0 in STANDARD (1.5 in
• and 3.0 in using optional adapters)
• RIBBON OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 1.34 in to 2.6 in
• RIBBON LENGTH: 984 ft or 243 ft
• RIBBON WIDTH: 1.33 in to 4.3 in
• RIBBON CORE INNER DIAMETER: 1.0 in and 0.5 in