Thermal Printer

The Zebra LP-2844/GK420d/GC420d/ZD420/ZD421d Direct Thermal Printer is the required printer to use with our thermal labels.  The current Zebra model we support is the ZD421d, but all of these models will work with our labels.

Don’t let the small size fool you.  This is a powerful printer...easy to use and inexpensive to maintain.

The best part is that with our Direct Thermal Labels, the ink is embedded in the label, which means you never need to buy toner or ink for this printer!

NOTE - This printer must be connected to your computer with a USB Printer Cable (Not Supplied)

SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Features

• 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 intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only

• Real Time Clock (RTC)
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
• ENERGY STAR® certified
• PDF Direct
• Two-year standard warranty

Physical Characteristics

Dimension

Direct Thermal: 8.69 in. L x 6.98 in. W x 5.93 in. H 220.8 mm L x 177.5 mm W x 150.7 mm H

Thermal Transfer Roll:10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.44 in. H 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 189 mm H

Thermal Transfer Cartridge:10.0 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.0 in. H 254 mm L x 202 mm W x 177 mm H

Weight Direct Thermal: 2.98 lbs./1.35 kg

Thermal Transfer Roll: 4.52 lbs./2.05 kg

Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 5.0 lbs./2.3 kg

Printer Specifications

Operating System Link-OS®

Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm / 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)

Memory 512 MB Flash; 256MB SDRAM 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM

Maximum Print Width 4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi / 4.27 in./108 mm for 300 dpi

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

Firmware ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct

Media, Ribbon and Cartridge Characteristics

Label Length Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm / Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 mm

Media Width Direct Thermal: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.25 in./108 mm

Thermal Transfer Roll: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.41 in./112 mm

Thermal Transfer Cartridge: 0.585 in./15 mm to 4.65 in./118 mm

Media Roll Size Maximum outer diameter: 5.00 in./127 mm

Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. / (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters

Media Thickness 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (0.19 mm) max.

Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands

Ribbon Outside Diameter 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)

Ribbon Standard Length Roll: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m)

Cartridge: 243 ft. (74 m)

Ribbon Ratio 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m) / 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)

Ribbon Width Roll: 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm

Cartridge: 4.3 in./109.2 mm

Ribbon Core I.D. 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm / 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp. 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C

Storage Temp. -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; Healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply