Zebra ZD420: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD420 is a desktop printer that supports ZPL. Below are its key specs for designing and printing labels, plus tools to preview your ZPL before sending it.
Key specifications
| Model | Zebra ZD420 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 / 300 DPI |
| Maximum print width | 104 mm (4.09") @ 203 DPI · 108 mm (4.25") @ 300 DPI |
| Type | desktop |
| Technology | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Print speed | 6 ips / 152 mm/s at 203 DPI; 4 ips / 102 mm/s at 300 DPI |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM with factory network options, or 512 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM without them |
| Firmware / languages | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI |
| Media width | 15-118 mm (0.585-4.65 in) |
| Maximum label length | 991 mm (39.0 in) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 and USB Host; field-installable connectivity options depending on configuration |
| Media sensors | Full-width movable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor |
Designing labels for the ZD420
Build your ZPL by matching the DPI to the printer and a width within the stated maximum. Preview it in the viewer to avoid clipping or wasted media.
| DPI | Maximum width | ^PW value |
|---|---|---|
| 203 DPI | 104 mm | ^PW831 |
| 300 DPI | 108 mm | ^PW1276 |
^PW sets the printable width in dots. Use the value that matches the real DPI of your printer.
^XA
^PW831
^LL1199
^FO40,40^A0N,38,38^FDZebra ZD420 - 203 DPI^FS
^FO40,100^GB751,2,2^FS
^FO40,130^A0N,28,28^FD104 mm / 831 dots^FS
^XZOfficial source
Technical data collected from Zebra ZD420 specification sheet.
View Zebra sourceFrequently asked questions
What resolution (DPI) does the ZD420 have?
Check the specs table: it lists the DPI available for this model.
Can I preview my ZPL for the ZD420 without printing?
Yes. Paste your code into the ZPL viewer and set the ZD420 DPI to see the label exactly as it will print.
About the author
Eduard Diaz
Eduard Diaz is an IT technician (development) at S-IE, an official Zebra partner with more than 20 years providing identification and labelling services. He builds and maintains EditorZPL to make working with ZPL and Zebra label printers easier.
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