A NEW LEVEL OF EASE OF USE, APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY, MANAGEMENT SIMPLICITY AND TCO
The ZD420 leads its printer class in deployment and management simplicity, ease-of-use, application flexibility and total cost of ownership (TCO). The next generation in Zebra's advanced desktop line, the ZD420 replaces Zebra's popular GK420 Series. You get an easy to use clamshell design and an intuitive interface. Field-installable connectivity and media handling options allow you to purchase what you need today, yet easily add new features on site to meet tomorrow's needs. Link-OS® supports our powerful Print DNA suite of applications, utilities and developer tools that deliver a superior printing experience through better performance, simplified remote manageability and easier integration. Available in direct thermal and thermal transfer and healthcare-specific models, the ZD420 is ideal for a wide range of applications. The ZD420 - easy, flexible and simple to manage.
Easy To Use - Practically No Training Required | New at-a-Glance Five LED Icons Take the Guesswork Out of Printer Status
A three-button user interface with five LED status icons replaces the typical single button/single light interface common in desktop printers. There's no guesswork involved - users can instantly see what's needed to keep printers up and running, from replenishing media to resolving printer issues.
Deployment and Application Flexibility
Backwards Compatibility with Virtually Any Existing Printer
With the ZD420, whether you are currently using a Zebra or competitive printer, you'll be able to use the same label formats and applications you're using today. The ZD420 supports both EPL and ZPL printer languages. And with on printer Virtual Devices, part of Zebra's Print DNA suite of tools and utilities, the ZD420 can use languages normally associated with other printer brands.
Multiple Connectivity Options
With multiple connection options, you can connect the ZD420 to your existing wired and wireless networks, or directly to any PC. The ZD420 comes standard with USB and USB Host. You can also choose optional Ethernet or serial and a dual wireless radio that offers the very latest wireless options, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and MFi certified Bluetooth 4.1, which enables printing from any iOS device. And using the included Print Touch tag (NFC), users can simply tap a compatible mobile device on the ZD420 to pair and print.
Optional Battery For Cordless Operation
With the removable desktop battery power option, you can easily transport the ZD420 printer on a cart to enable on-the-spot printing to reduce steps, increase productivity and improve task accuracy. The battery housing mounts securely to the printer base and connecting the battery is as simple as snapping the battery into the housing. And the high-capacity battery can power it all for a full shift - the printer at maximum print speed, along with a peeler, cutter and keyboard.
Movable Sensor for Comprehensive Media Compatibility
While Zebra Certified Printer Supplies provide optimal printer performance, the ZD420's movable media sensor lets you use virtually any media from any manufacturer, giving you the flexibility to utilize supplies you may have on hand or continue to utilize any existing supplies provider.
- Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
- ZPL and EPL programming languages
- 5 status icon, 3 button user interface
- USB 2.0, USB Host
- OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
- Dual-wall frame construction
- ENERGY STAR qualified
- ZebraDesigner Essentials - easy label design tool free at
- Two-year standard warranty
