ZD621 Thermal Transfer 4 Print Width Premium Desktop Printer
Premium features, maximum performance and unmatched security to deliver years of high-quality printing in healthcare environments. The ZD621 brings premium print quality, features and reliability, ready for the needs of the healthcare sector of the future.
Zebra ZD621 4-Inch Premium Desktop Printer
Healthcare and Standard Features
White color, preferred for healthcare environments
Healthcare-grade power supply with IEC 60601-1 certification
Easy-to-clean, disinfectant-ready plastics with a sealed button interface
UV-resistant housing that supports UV-light cleaning protocols
Print methods: thermal transfer or direct thermal, with ZPL and EPL programming languages
4.3-inch full-color touch LCD (480 x 272 resolution) with a 3-button user interface and 5 status icons
Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0 and USB Host, plus a printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS over a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5) connection
Real-time clock (RTC) and media tensioning for excellent print quality
OpenACCESS for easy media loading and double-wall frame construction
ENERGY STAR certified, with ZebraDesigner Essentials for simple label design
About the Zebra ZD621 4-Inch Desktop Printer
The Zebra ZD621 delivers premium features, maximum performance and unmatched security to provide years of high-quality printing in healthcare environments. Building on a proven, successful design, it is available in thermal transfer and direct thermal models and supports both ZPL and EPL programming languages with the Link-OS operating system.
The ZD621 offers premium print quality, features and reliability, ready for the needs of the healthcare sector of the future. It prints at 203 or 300 dpi at speeds up to 8 in/203 mm per second, with a 4.3-inch full-color touch LCD option, Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0 and USB Host connectivity, and optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. Healthcare models add a white, disinfectant-ready chassis, UV-resistant housing and an IEC 60601-1 power supply.
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Zebra ZD621 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Direct thermal: 8.7 in L x 7.0 in W x 5.9 in H (221 mm x 177 mm x 151 mm). Thermal transfer: 10.5 in L x 8.0 in W x 7.5 in H (267 mm x 202 mm x 192 mm) |
| Weight | Direct thermal: 3.6 lb/1.6 kg. Thermal transfer: 5.5 lb/2.5 kg |
| Operating System | Link-OS |
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB flash memory; 256 MB SDRAM. 64 MB non-volatile memory available to the user; 8 MB SDRAM available to the user |
| Max Print Width | 4.09 in/104 mm at 203 dpi; 4.27 in/108 mm at 300 dpi |
| Max Print Speed | 8 in/203 mm per second (203 dpi); 6 in/152 mm per second (300 dpi) |
| Media Sensors | Full-width movable reflective/black-mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor |
| Firmware | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct |
| Label Length | Minimum: 0.25 in/6.4 mm. Maximum: 39.0 in/991 mm |
| Media Width | Direct thermal: 0.585 in/15 mm to 4.25 in/108 mm. Thermal transfer: 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; and 1.5 in (38.1 mm), 2.0 in (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in (76.2 mm) with optional adapters |
| Media Thickness | 0.003 in (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in (0.19 mm) max. (tear-off mode only) |
| Media Types | Roll-fed or fanfold die-cut or continuous media with or without black mark, label or tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands |
| Ribbon Outer Diameter | 2.6 in/66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in/34 mm (74 m) |
| Standard Ribbon Length | 984 ft (300 m); 243 ft (74 m) |
| Ribbon Ratio | 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m); 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m) |
| Ribbon Width | 1.33 in/33.8 mm - 4.3 in/109.2 mm |
| Ribbon Core Inner Diameter | 300-meter ribbon: 1 in/25.4 mm. 74-meter ribbon: 0.5 in/12.7 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 40 °F to 105 °F / 4.4 °C to 41 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °F to 140 °F / -40 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Auto-sensing (PFC compliant) 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Level VI energy efficiency certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; healthcare models include an IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| Media Handling | Dispenser/peeler: peel and present labels with label-taken sensor (factory- or field-installable); cutter (factory- or field-installable) |
| Communications | 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual-band radio), factory- or field-installable |
| Battery | Powers the printer to print at full speed through complete shifts; compatible with all connectivity and media-handling options |
| Carrying Case | Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles to transport the desktop printer and battery to the installation site |
| Standalone Keyboard Display | Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) for standalone printing solutions |
| Media Locking Cabinet | Mechanical lock with two keys; Kensington lock slot; only available on the ZD621 direct thermal healthcare model |
| Enclosed Power Supply | Included accessory for a power supply that hides the cables |
| Barcode Ratios | 2:1 and 3:1 |
| 1D Barcodes | Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN with 2- or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code |
| 2D Barcodes | Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec |
| Fonts and Graphics | 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, two resident scalable ZPL fonts, five resident expandable EPL2 fonts, native open-type font support and Unicode compatible. China units include the SimSun simplified Chinese font |
| Agency Approvals | IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus, CE Mark, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM |
| Environmental | RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863) |
| In the Box | Printer, empty ribbon take-up cores (1 in and 0.5 in), 300 m third-party ribbon core adapters (2), AC power supply, power cord(s), USB cable, quick-start guide, regulatory guide. Empty take-up cores and core adapters are included only with ZD621 thermal transfer models |
| Warranty | ZD600 Series printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a minimum of two (2) years from the date of shipment. Warranty varies by region |