Zebra ZT421 Thermal Transfer Printer

The workhorse of our lineup, the Zebra ZT421 Thermal Transfer Industrial Printer is perfectly suited for high volume operations in laboratories and quality operations in the medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. With a side-loading area, the ZT421 is simple, fast and intuitive to load ribbons and labels. And with the ability to add optional accessories like an automatic label cutter, peeler, or label rewind - this printer is purpose built to streamline your quality operation.

The ZT421T can print on labels as wide as 6 inches. In comparison, the ZT411 can print on labels as wide as 4 inches.

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).

The larger storage area of this printer means that you can store more labels and ribbon to reduce the number of changeovers required, again simplifying and streamlining your operation.

With a 4.3 inch color touch display providing insightful printer status and added functionality/control, this printer delivers the features, flexibility, reliability, and security our customer's need.

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: 19.5 in L x 13.25 in W x 12.75 in H
• WEIGHT: 40 lbs
• LABEL LENGTH: 0.5 in to 39.0 in
• MEDIA WIDTH (Label + Liner): 2.00 in to 7.00 in
• LABEL ROLL SIZE: Maximum Outer Diameter: 8.00 in // Core Inner Diameter: 3 in
• RIBBON OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 3.2 in
• MAX RIBBON LENGTH: 1476 ft
• RIBBON WIDTH: 2.00 in to 6.85 in
• RIBBON CORE INNER DIAMETER: 1.0 in
• ZEBRA PART # ZT42163-T010000Z