It’s Time to Advance

Powerful Printing with Intuitive Operation

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are your business needs. ZD400 Series printers are ready to grow with you. Incorporating a powerful new processor, you can run more tasks and perform more operations simultaneously. Advanced features and connectivity options, including field-upgradeable media handling and wireless kits, make them stand apart. Five LED icons that allow you to instantly see what’s needed to keep your printers up and running, from replenishing media to resolving printer issues. The advanced three-button user interface replaces the typical single-button/single-light interface common in desktop printers.

Simple to Setup, Use and Manage Today

Ready to Evolve for Tomorrow 

Featuring Zebra DNA™, the ZD400 Series is easy to integrate, simple to operate and can be managed onsite or remotely via a web-based dashboard. Designed to evolve with technology and your business needs, the ZD400 Series features an innovative architecture that powers future printing and emerging applications, keeping your workflows at peak performance.

Change Media Easily

Color-coded touch points and a new media-handling design guide you through speedy media changes to keep printers operational and workers on task. Replace ribbon intuitively and quickly with less mess, hassle and training time–and fewer calls into IT. 

Multiple Models to Match Your Needs

Flexibility for Nearly Every Use Case

Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, and healthcare models, the ZD400 meets a wide variety of application requirements. Both the 4-inch ZD421 and 2-inch ZD411 are available in two resolutions, offering numerous configurations and the ability to fit in virtually any workspace.

Groundbreaking Cartridge for Instant Ribbon Changes

The ZD421 is the only thermal printer to offer a ribbon cartridge that takes just a few seconds to load with fool-proof, one-way, first-time and every-time instant loading. The smart chip in the ribbon lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing.

• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal 
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• 5 status icon, 3 button user interface
• USB 2.0, USB Host
• Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection*
  * BLE is provided for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only
• Real Time Clock (RTC)
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
  
  

Operating System	Link-OS
Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory	512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM
Maximum Print Width	ZD411: 2.2 in./56 mm for 203 dpi 2.13 in./54 mm for 300 dpi ZD421: 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi 4.16 in./106 mm for 300 dpi ZD421 Thermal Transfer 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
Programming Languages	ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct