A popular 4-inch desktop label printer that prints durable, long-life labels using a signature drop-in ribbon cartridge, with Bluetooth, USB and Wi-Fi connectivity for flexible wireless labelling.
The Zebra ZD420 is Zebra's popular 4-inch desktop label printer, built for businesses that want fast, reliable labelling with the convenience of a drop-in ribbon cartridge. This is the thermal transfer model with Bluetooth, USB and Wi-Fi, and this configuration adds Wi-Fi so you can place the printer anywhere on a wireless network rather than tethering it to a single desk.
It prints crisp text, barcodes and logos at 203 dpi and up to 152mm/s (6 ips), across labels up to 104mm (4.09 in.) wide. The signature ZD420 drop-in ribbon cartridge loads in seconds, while Zebra's OpenAccess design and dual media sensors make loading media quick and jam-free across a wide range of label and tag stock. It speaks both ZPL and EPL and runs on the Link-OS platform, so it drops straight into existing Zebra label formats and barcode software.
As a thermal transfer printer it uses a ribbon plus label stock to produce durable, long-life labels that resist fading, heat and abrasion, and it also runs direct thermal media when you need it. A modular connectivity slot keeps the printer adaptable as your needs change. It is ENERGY STAR qualified and backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty.
Print durable shipping and carton labels that survive handling, storage and transit.
Produce clear, long-life product and inventory labels on demand across the business.
Hard-wearing thermal transfer asset labels that stay readable for years of service.
This ZD420 is the thermal transfer model, which prints using the signature drop-in ribbon cartridge to produce durable, long-life labels. Its sibling, the Zebra ZD420 Direct Thermal, needs no ribbon, which makes it simpler and lower cost to run, but its labels are short-life and fade faster over time. Both share the same 203 dpi resolution, 6 ips speed and 104mm print width, so the choice comes down to label durability and running cost: choose the Thermal Transfer model for hard-wearing labels, or the Direct Thermal model for everyday short-term labels. If you need to step up further, the Zebra ZD620 is the premium option, with a faster 8 ips top speed and an optional display.
| ZD420 Thermal Transfer | ZD420 Direct Thermal | |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Thermal transfer, ribbon cartridge | Direct thermal, no ribbon |
| Label durability | Long-life, fade-resistant | Short-to-medium life |
| Running cost | Labels plus ribbon | Lowest, labels only |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | Varies |
| Resolution / speed | 203 dpi, 6 ips | 203 dpi, 6 ips |
| Model | Zebra ZD420 (Thermal Transfer) |
| Print method | Thermal transfer (drop-in ribbon cartridge); also runs direct thermal media |
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Max print speed | Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips) |
| Max print width | 104 mm (4.09 in.) |
| Print colour | Monochrome |
| Programming languages | ZPL and EPL |
| Platform | Link-OS |
| Media handling | OpenAccess loading, dual media sensors, modular connectivity slot |
| Interfaces | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi (with modular connectivity slot) |
| Energy rating | ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base |
| SKU | PRZZD42042T0PW02EZ |
This printer needs a ribbon and label rolls to print.
Shop ribbons & labelsThermal transfer ribbon and label rolls are sold separately so you can match the media to your application.
Yes. This configuration includes Wi-Fi, so you can place the printer anywhere on a wireless network. It also offers Bluetooth and USB connectivity, giving you flexible options for connecting across desks, shop floors and warehouse areas.
Yes. As a thermal transfer printer it prints using a ribbon plus label stock, loaded via the signature ZD420 drop-in ribbon cartridge that fits in seconds. It can also run direct thermal media without a ribbon when you need short-life labels, giving you flexibility for different jobs.
The Thermal Transfer model uses a ribbon to produce durable, long-life labels that resist fading, heat and abrasion, while the Direct Thermal model needs no ribbon, costs less to run and prints short-life labels. Choose Thermal Transfer for hard-wearing labels such as asset and inventory tags, and Direct Thermal for everyday short-term labelling.
It prints labels up to 104mm (4.09 in.) wide at 203 dpi, making it a true 4-inch desktop label printer suitable for shipping, product, barcode and asset labels.
Yes. At 203 dpi it prints crisp, scannable 1D and 2D barcodes, along with text and logos, on standard label stock. It supports both ZPL and EPL, so it works with popular barcode and labelling software.
The ZD420 includes a modular connectivity slot that lets the printer be adapted as your needs change. Combined with Bluetooth, USB and Wi-Fi, it keeps the printer flexible across different setups and environments.
The ZD420 is a capable 4-inch desktop printer for everyday retail, office and warehouse labelling at up to 6 ips. For heavier duty cycles and faster speeds, Zebra's ZD620 is the premium step-up, with an 8 ips top speed and an optional display.
The Zebra ZD420 is backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty. If you have any questions about setup or media, contact our team on 1300 115 808.
The Zebra ZD420 is Zebra's popular 4-inch thermal transfer desktop label printer for Australian retail, warehouse and office use, supplied here in the Bluetooth, USB and Wi-Fi configuration that adds wireless networking. Using the signature drop-in ribbon cartridge that loads in seconds, it prints durable, fade-resistant labels at 203 dpi and up to 152mm/s (6 ips) across labels up to 104mm wide, and it also runs direct thermal media when short-life labels are all you need. OpenAccess loading, dual media sensors and a modular connectivity slot make it easy to load and adapt, while support for both ZPL and EPL on the Link-OS platform means it drops straight into existing Zebra label formats and barcode software. ENERGY STAR qualified and backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty, it is a dependable choice for durable product, asset, inventory and shipping labels, with the ribbon-free ZD420 Direct Thermal available for lower-cost short-life labelling and the ZD620 available when you need more speed and an optional display.
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