The Zebra ZD420d thermal label printer is Zebra's latest desktop offering. It is designed to replace the ever-popular Zebra GK420d printer. We are sure this will become one of the most popular desktop thermal label printers worldwide.
With its intuitive control panel, the ZD420 Zebra is as easy to use as its predecessor, the Zebra GK420d. The ZD420d takes an easy-to-load drop-in roll of direct thermal labels. It couldn’t be easier: drop in the rolls, close the lid, and press the feed button. The printer will find the edge of the label, display a green status light, and you are ready to print.
The first choice of many companies for an easy-to-use label printer and is the ideal choice for printing courier labels, Royal Mail (DMO) delivery labels and pharmacy labels with its crisp and clear print.
What labels fit my Zebra ZD420d printer?
Moving on from the Zebra ZD420d printer itself. The most commonly asked question is, "What size labels can I use with my Zebra ZD420d?" Within a few parameters, the Zebra ZD420d will take most sizes of labels:-
Minimum Label Width (including Liner) | 15mm (0.585") |
Maximum Label Width (including Liner) | 118mm (4.65") |
Maximum Label Length (non-continuous) | 991mm (39") |
Label Core Sizes |
12.7mm (0.5"), 25.4mm (1"), 38mm (1.5") |
Maximum Outside Diameter (Max O.D) | 127mm (5") |
The ZD420d printer can take any size label if the roll size does not exceed 127mm (5”) outside diameter and the overall width is under 118mm (including the liner).
What are the most popular label sizes for the Zebra ZD420d?
There are a few label sizes which are more common and popular to use in the Zebra ZD420d printer, and these have been listed as follows:
4 x 6" Direct Thermal Labels are probably the most popular labels for the ZD420d printer, preferred, supplied and promoted by many courier and delivery companies throughout the UK. They are widely recognised as courier and delivery labels and are compatible with Royal Mail (DMO) labels for ZD420d printers. The labels fit well on the packages, and there is plenty of space for all the information required for the UK delivery networks. 4 x 6" Direct Thermal Labels are often also described as 6 x 4" thermal labels, 100 x 150mm thermal labels or 101.6 x 152.4mm thermal labels in metric measurements.
4 x 4" Direct Thermal labels are also prevalent. Some couriers prefer this smaller format address label, which is also called 101.6 x 101.6mm direct thermal labels in metric measurements.
2 x 1" Direct Thermal labels are also fairly common in other applications often used for barcoding, stock, pricing and identification labels in shops and throughout other industries for use in the Zebra ZD420d printer, also referred to as 50 x 25mm thermal labels in metric measurements.
Check out our quick select and buy common Zebra desktop label printer labels.
We also manufacture various other label sizes for the Zebra ZD420d printer. Please choose from our vast cutter catalogue; we can manufacture custom labels to meet your requirements.
What material types can I use with Zebra ZD420d?
Once you have decided what size labels to use, the next choice is the material for printing in your Zebra ZD420d printer. This printer is the Direct Thermal version, which means it contains no toner, ink, or ribbon and relies on using heat-sensitive paper to produce the image. Other printers, called Thermal Transfer printers, use an ink ribbon to apply the image to the paper.
The labels you purchase for your Zebra ZD420d must be manufactured from a direct thermal material.
Printer Label Store, a UK-based manufacturer, offers three main types of direct thermal materials for use in the Zebra range of desktop label printers:
The most popular material for the Zebra ZD420d is thermal eco paper, widely used throughout the delivery industry and unrivalled in its balance between economy and quality.
Another popular material for the Zebra ZD420d is top-coated thermal paper, which has an invisible protective top coating over the label, making the image more stable and robust and offering increased protection against marks caused by knocks and abrasions.
Finally, the Printer Label Store offers water-resistant, weatherproof, direct thermal polypropylene labels for the Zebra ZD420d. This tough polypropylene label is scratch and water-resistant, which is ideal for use in environments where the labels may get wet. It is suitable for garden centres, where it can be used to label plant pots. Even after a rain shower or watering, the label will still be legible, and the barcode will still be scanned correctly at check-out.