TSC MH241 vs Zebra ZD421
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
High-performance 4-inch industrial printer, up to 356 mm/s print speed, interchangeable 203/300/600 dpi printheads, ideal for medium to large production lines.
Zebra's next-generation desktop printer with built-in Print DNA smart software suite, multiple connectivity options, easy operation and enhanced security.
Which one should you pick?
Both TSC MH241 and Zebra ZD421 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. TSC MH241 suits users who prioritize cost efficiency and Taiwan-local support. Zebra ZD421 is a better fit for large-scale deployments needing vendor parity. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | TSC MH241 | Zebra ZD421 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 或 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 356 mm/s (14 ips) | 203 dpi: 最高 152 mm/s (6 ips); 300 dpi: 最高 102 mm/s (4 ips) |
| Print Width | 104 mm (4.09") | 203 dpi: 104 mm (4.09"); 300 dpi: 108 mm (4.27") |
| Max Print Length | 25,400 mm (1,000") | 991 mm (39") |
| CPU | 536 MHz 32-bit RISC | — |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash（microSD 擴充至 32 GB） | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash |
| Sensors | 標籤間距 (Gap) + 黑標 (Black Mark，頂/底可選) + 印字頭開啟 + 碳帶結束 + 碳帶編碼器 + 媒材即將用盡 | 多點位穿透式 + 全寬反射式 + 印字頭開啟感應器 |
| Media Types | 連續紙 / 模切標籤 / 黑標 / 折頁 / 缺口 / 打孔 / 吊牌 / 洗標 | 捲筒或折頁：標籤（模切或連續，熱感或熱轉印）/ 吊牌 / 收據紙（連續，熱感）/ 腕帶 |
| Media Width | 20 – 114 mm (0.79" – 4.5") | ZD421t: 15 – 112 mm (0.585 – 4.41"); ZD421c: 15 – 118 mm (0.585 – 4.65"); ZD421d: 15 – 108 mm (0.585 – 4.25") |
| Media Roll OD | 最大 203.2 mm (8") | 最大 127 mm (5") |
| Media Core | 38.1 / 76.2 mm (1.5" / 3") | 標準 12.7 / 25 mm (0.5" / 1")；選配轉接 38.1 / 50.8 / 76 mm (1.5" / 2" / 3") |
| Ribbon Length | 最大 600 m | Roll: 300 m 或 74 m；Cartridge: 74 m |
| Ribbon Width | 25.4 – 114.3 mm (1" – 4.5") | Roll: 33.8 – 109.2 mm (1.33" – 4.3"); Cartridge: 109.2 mm (4.3") |
| Interface | USB 2.0 + 雙 USB Host + RS-232 + Ethernet 10/100；選配 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0 / GPIO (DB15F) + Parallel | 標配 USB 2.0 + USB Host + Bluetooth LE；選配 10/100 Ethernet + RS-232 Serial + Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Programming Language | TSPL-EZD（相容 EPL, ZPL/ZPL II, DPL） | ZPL II / EPL2 / Link-OS |
| Display | 3.5" 彩色 LCD (320×240) + 6 顆按鍵 | — |
| Construction | 鋁合金射出成型金屬機殼，壓鑄鋁列印機構，大型透明觀察窗 | — |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR，符合 Energy Efficiency Level VI |
| Dimensions | 276 (W) × 326 (H) × 502 (D) mm | 熱轉印: 267 × 202 × 189 mm；熱感: 220.8 × 177.5 × 150.7 mm；碳帶匣: 254 × 202 × 177 mm |
| Weight | 15.60 kg (34.39 lbs) | 熱轉印: 2.05 kg；熱感: 1.35 kg；碳帶匣: 2.3 kg |
| Power | — | 外接變壓器 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz，輸出 24 VDC 2.5A |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).