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Zebra ZD420 Health: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD420 Health is a desktop printer. Here you will find the key specifications and a ready-to-use ZPL example. Healthcare edition of the ZD420 with a…
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The Zebra ZD420 Health is a desktop printer. Here you will find the key specifications and a ready-to-use ZPL example. Healthcare edition of the ZD420 with antimicrobial housing.
Key specifications
| Model | Zebra ZD420 Health |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 DPI / 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 (203 DPI); 4 ips / 102 mm/s (300 DPI) |
| Firmware / languages | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML |
| Connectivity | USB (options: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) |
Designing labels for the Zebra ZD420 Health
Create your ZPL by adjusting the DPI to the printer and choosing a width within the specified maximum. Preview it in the viewer to avoid clipping or wasted material.
| 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 actual DPI of your printer.
^XA
^PW831
^LL1199
^FO40,40^A0N,38,38^FDZebra ZD420 Health - 203 DPI^FS
^FO40,100^GB751,2,2^FS
^FO40,130^A0N,28,28^FD104 mm / 831 dots^FS
^XZ
Official source
Technical data from the Zebra ZD420 Health specification sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I preview my ZPL for the Zebra ZD420 Health without printing?
Yes. Paste your code into the ZPL viewer and set the Zebra ZD420 Health's DPI to see the label exactly as printed.