--- product_id: 513761456 title: "ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications" brand: "zebra technologies" price: "R12075" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Zebra Technologies" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/513761456-zebra-technologies-zd421-direct-thermal-printer-203-dpi-usb-usb store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 360 ppm blazing print speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.1 Instant ribbon cartridge loading ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications **Brand:** zebra technologies **Price:** R12075 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Print smarter, faster, and wireless-ready—because your business deserves the ZD421 edge. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications by zebra technologies - **How much does it cost?** R12075 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/513761456-zebra-technologies-zd421-direct-thermal-printer-203-dpi-usb-usb) ## Best For - zebra technologies enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zebra technologies brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Speed That Keeps Up:** Print up to 360 labels per minute—because your productivity deserves no delays. - • **Intuitive User Interface:** Navigate with a modern 3-button control panel and color-coded touchpoints for lightning-fast media handling. - • **Effortless Ribbon Changes:** Experience fool-proof, one-way ribbon cartridge swaps in seconds—no downtime, no hassle. - • **Built to Outlast & Outperform:** Engineered with Zebra’s legendary durability and 30% more power than previous models to future-proof your operations. - • **Seamless Wireless Integration:** Connect effortlessly via dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 for flexible, cable-free workflows. ## Overview The Zebra ZD421 is a direct thermal label printer designed for logistics, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors. Featuring 203 dpi resolution, ultra-fast 360 ppm print speed, and versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 4.1 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, it offers a powerful, intuitive user interface and instant ribbon cartridge loading. Built for durability and future-ready with field-upgradeable wireless kits, the ZD421 streamlines label printing with industry-leading reliability and global support. ## Description Elevate your expectations with this direct thermal desktop printer that delivers the features, flexibility, reliability and security you need – today and tomorrow. The ZD421 offers new, advanced features that make it stand apart. It includes a new, more intuitive user interface, powerful architecture and a field-upgradeable wireless kit. It also has new media guides and media handling designs that make daily operations even easier.The ZD421 is designed to handle advancing technology. Featuring an innovative architecture, it’s engineered to power future printing. In comparison, it’s 30% more powerful than the ZD420 Series and 700% more than the GK Series. This lets you run more tasks, perform more operations simultaneously, maintain security and be ready for what’s next.Features five LED icons to instantly see what’s needed to keep your printers up and running, the advanced three-button user interface replaces the typical single-button/single-light interface common in desktop printers to offer added functionality and control. And, color-coded touch points guide you through media-handling tasks for speedy media changes.Access repair support services, live-agent technical support and software support quickly anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our line of thermal printing supplies to ensure consistent, optimised performance in your Zebra printer, and peace of mind for you. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies. Review: 👍 - 👍 Review: More problems setup - Very bad ## Features - ADVANCED FEATURES - The ZD421 Direct Thermal label printer offers advanced features, it comes with a new, more intuitive user interface, powerful architecture and a field-upgradeable wireless kit. - INSTANT RIBBON CHANGE - 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. - CONNECTIVITY - Integrate the ZD421 printer into your current wired or wireless networks, or directly connect it to any PC. The ZD421 is equipped with USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot and BTLE5. - WORLDWIDE SERVICE - Access repair support services, live-agent technical support and software support quickly anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. - QUALITY CONSTRUCTION - Engineered with Zebra quality, the ZD421 is built to last for years. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09S6VM283 | | Additional Printer Functions | Print Only | | Best Sellers Rank | #23,087 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #134 in Label Makers | | Brand | Zebra Technologies | | Built-In Media | Ribbon Cartridge, Field-upgradeable Wireless Kit | | Color | grey | | Color Depth | 1 bpp | | Colour | grey | | Compatible Cartridge | [Not Obtainable] | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Control Method | Remote | | Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 26 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Dual-sided printing | No | | Duplex | Simplex | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Ink Color | Black | | Manufacturer | Zebra Technologies Europe Limited | | Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White | 203 dpi | | Maximum Copy Resolution Color | 203 x | | Maximum Media Size | 5" x 4.25" | | Maximum Print Resolution Black and White | 203 dpi | | Maximum Sheet Capacity | 100 | | Maximum print Resolution Color | 203 x | | Model Name | ZD421 | | Model Number | ZD421 | | Model Series | ZD42x | | Model name | ZD421 | | Number of Drivers | 3 | | Number of Trays | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Wireless | | Output sheet capacity | 100 | | Paper Size | 5 inches | | Print media | Labels | | Printer Connectivity Type | USB | | Printer Output Type | Monochrome | | Printer Type | Thermal | | Printing technology | Thermal | | Resolution | 600 x 600 | | Scanner Type | Portable | | Series Number | 421 | | Special features | Wireless | | Specific Uses For Product | Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare | | Total Usb Ports | 1 | | UPC | 663056000297 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Zebra Technologies - **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - **Printing technology:** Thermal - **Special features:** Portable - **Colour:** gray - **Model name:** ZD421 - **Printer output:** Monochrome - **Item weight:** 1.36 Kilograms - **Product dimensions:** 30.3D x 23.5W x 24.3H centimeters - **Maximum Media Size:** 5 inches (diameter) x 4.25 inches (width) ## Images ![ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61afnBA4i1L.jpg) ![ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619vIvOLewL.jpg) ![ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gsuu-sXYL.jpg) ![ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JBSynxrgL.jpg) ![ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, BTLE5 - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AFAqGpznL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍 *by V***V on 29 October 2022* 👍 ### ⭐ More problems setup *by A***A on 30 January 2025* Very bad ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast printing but a big highly priced *by M***I on 22 August 2025* Good but expensive ## Frequently Bought Together - ZEBRA Technologies - ZD421 Direct Thermal Printer - 203 dpi, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, USB, USB Host Connectivity - Suitable For Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Healthcare Applications - Double Dragon 100 x 150 mm (4" x 6") Premium Coated Self-Adhesive Direct Thermal Label for Zebra, MUNBYN Printers [1 Roll - 500 Label] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? 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