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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