Zebra ZD600 Series Desktop Printers
ZD600 Series Desktop Printers
Invest in the best: premium features, maximum performance and unmatched security for years of quality printing
You need a premium, compact printer that’s feature-rich and built to perform flawlessly day in and day out. Don’t compromise. Get it all with Zebra’s ZD621 and ZD611 desktop printers, featuring an innovative new architecture to power our ever-expanding printer capabilities and software. They offer unmatched security that’s constantly evolving to safeguard your sensitive data and shield you from cyberattacks. Upgrade with connectivity and media-handling options whenever you’re ready. The optional full-color LCD touch display with intuitive menu and increased remote-management capabilities make ZD600 Series printers easy to use. Together, these give you outstanding print performance, years of optimal use, industry-leading reliability and unparalleled intelligence and security.
Your Future Printing Starts Here
Technology for Today, Innovation for Tomorrow
Technology is constantly advancing and so will ZD600 Series printers. They’re engineered to power future printing at the highest level with an innovative architecture that can perform more operations simultaneously and evolve with emerging technology. With the latest 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 option for the ZD600 Series, you can take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network upgrade and get best-in-class WPA3 security, lightning-fast speeds and enhanced roaming.
Enhance Productivity Sustainably With ZeroLiner
With the Zebra ZeroLiner Linerless Printing Solution, you can boost productivity with up to 50% more labels per roll, minimizing downtime from roll changes and eliminating the hassle of peeling backing liners. Embrace sustainability with reduced waste and CO2 emissions, thanks to the elimination of backing liners and reduced material usage. ZD611 and ZD621 linerless models are specifically designed and tested for use with Zebra ZeroLiner labels.
Expect the Best
Premium Printing Performance
Rely on the ZD600 Series to help you power through day after day. From outstanding print quality to portability for application flexibility to emerging technology to field-installable options, the ZD611 and ZD621 stand apart. Available in direct thermal, thermal transfer, linerless, healthcare and RFID models, the ZD600 Series supports a wide variety of use cases.
Simple to Setup, Easy to Maintain
Operate with Ease, Securely
Backed by Zebra’s innovative Zebra DNA software suite, ZD600 Series printers are incredibly simple to operate. Deploy them anywhere with setup tools, wizards and emulation capabilities. The intuitive user interface is easy to use with minimal training and allows you to see status at a glance with the five LED icons. Take advantage of robust remote management capabilities that alleviate IT burdens. And, built-in security hardens your infrastructure from cyberattacks.
Load Media Easily
Color-coded touch points and a new media-handling design guide you through speedy media changes to keep your printers operational and your workers on task. Replace ribbon intuitively and quickly with less mess, hassle and training time and fewer calls into IT.
Engineered for Outstanding Print Quality
Like Zebra’s industrial printers, the ZD600 Series thermal transfer printers include a media dancer to ensure maximum quality on every label and tag, regardless of print speed. Further boost print quality with the optional 300 dpi print resolution.
See Printer Status in Color and Change Settings with a Touch
Navigate easy-to-use menus and step-by-step wizards at a touch on the 4.3-in. full-color LCD touch display, standard on select models. See status at a glance in color and troubleshoot with animations on the spot. The printers also feature media-loading and calibration guidance, and support stand-alone printing applications. Zebra touch displays are expertly designed and tested for toughness and reliability consistent with Zebra’s printer portfolio, including robust tolerance to temperature, humidity, dust and other environmental challenges.
Explore Managed Print Services (MPS) with Assurance
Zebra’s Thermal Printers with Print DNA Make MPS Easy
Looking to gain control and visibility of your printer fleets with MPS? Our printers are engineered for durability, and they offer innovative remote management, analytics and security capabilities that make them the obvious choice for MPS. With the Zebra DNA tools and applications for printers, your Zebra MPS provider can remotely manage and optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security.
Supplies, Service and Support
Zebra Certified Supplies
Printing supplies provide a digital voice for assets across your supply chain. You rely on them to disseminate critical data throughout your organization. If something goes wrong with your printing supplies, operations are interrupted, productivity suffers and costs rise. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of labels, tags and receipt paper to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer. Optional linerless configurations eliminate waste and deliver more labels per roll for fewer roll changes. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.
Backed by Zebra’s Worldwide Service and Support
Access repair support services anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra OneCare Maintenance Plans provide enhanced coverage that exceeds standard warranty.
Hassle-Free Integration
Backwards Compatible with Virtually Any Existing Thermal Printer
Integrate ZD600 Series printers into your existing fleet seamlessly. Continue to use the same label formats and applications you’re using today. They support EPL and ZPL printer languages and can emulate other languages associated with other brands using the Zebra DNA Printer Emulations app.
Comprehensive Communication to Connect Your Way
ZD600 Series printers can connect to your existing wired and wireless networks or directly to any PC. Every ZD611 and ZD621 comes standard with Ethernet, USB 2.0 and USB host, or add optional dual wireless radio. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network with the 802.11ax/Bluetooth 5.3 dual radio option or choose 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.2 dual radio. Print from any Windows, Android or iOS device, and integrate your devices with Zebra’s Printer Setup Utility mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The included Print Touch tag (NFC) allows you to simply tap to pair and print, as well as instantly access Zebra’s extensive knowledge base of how-to videos.
Innovative Features that Work for You
Add Mobility for On-the-spot Printing
Easily transport your ZD600 Series printer on a cart using the battery option. Print where you work to reduce steps and increase accuracy. Power through a full shift with the high-capacity battery. Add even more mobility with the optional carrying case for the ZD621.
Moveable Sensor Means More Flexibility
The ZD600 Series’ movable media sensor allows for almost any media use, which means greater flexibility across a variety of use cases.
Zebra DNA for Printers
Confident and Secure Printing, Without the Hassle
The Zebra DNA suite of software, powered by our Link-OS operating system, will get your printer up and running quickly and securely. Print consistently and without interruption with a solution that’s fully integrated and interoperable, and ready to evolve with your business needs.
Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor, All from a Single Location
With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, part of Zebra DNA, you can easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked Zebra DNA printers from one remote location anywhere in the world.
Unmatched Printing Security
Get unparalleled peace-of-mind security and protect yourself from cyberattacks with PrintSecure, part of Zebra DNA. Easily configure your printers with secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and more.
Specifications
Standard Features
- Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
- ZPL and EPL programming languages
- 5 status icon, 3 button user interface
- Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB Host
- Serial (ZD621 only)
- Printer setup mobile app for Android and iOS via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 5) connection
- BLE is intended for use with Zebra printer setup mobile app only
- Real Time Clock (RTC)
- Media dancer for excellent print quality (excludes ZD611 direct thermal model)
- OpenACCESS for easy media loading
- Dual-wall frame construction
- ENERGY STAR certified
- ZebraDesigner Essentials easy label design tool free at www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions |
ZD611 Direct Thermal: 8.6 in. L x 4.5 in. W x 6.0 in. H 220 mm L x 115 mm W x 151 mm H ZD611 Thermal Transfer: 9.56 in. L x 5.46 in. W x 6.66 in. H 242.9 mm L x 138.7 mm W x 169.2 mm H ZD621 Direct Thermal: 8.7 in. L x 7.0 in. W x 5.9 in. H 221 mm L x 177 mm W x 151 mm H ZD621 Thermal Transfer: 10.5 in. L x 8.0 in. W x 7.5 in. H 267 mm L x 202 mm W x 192 mm H |
|---|---|
| Weight |
ZD611 Direct Thermal: 2.36 lb. / 1.07 kg ZD611 Thermal Transfer: 3.59 lb. / 1.629 kg ZD621 Direct Thermal: 3.6 lb. / 1.6 kg ZD621 Thermal Transfer: 5.5 lb. / 2.5 kg |
Printer Specifications
| Operating System | Link-OS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width |
ZD611: 2.2 in. / 56 mm for 203 dpi 2.13 in. / 54 mm for 300 dpi ZD621: 4.09 in. / 104 mm for 203 dpi 4.27 in. / 108 mm for 300 dpi |
| Maximum Print Speed | 8 in. / 203 mm per second (203 dpi) 6 in. / 152 mm per second (300 dpi) |
| Media Sensors | Full width, moveable reflective/black mark sensor; multi-position transmissive/gap sensor |
| Programming Languages | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct |
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
| Label Length | Minimum: 0.25 in. / 6.35 mm Maximum: 39.0 in. / 991 mm |
|---|---|
| Media Width |
ZD611: 0.585 in. / 15 mm to 2.36 in. / 60 mm ZD621 Direct Thermal: 0.585 in. / 15 mm to 4.25 in. / 108 mm ZD621 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, 1.5 in. / 38.1 mm, 2.0 in. / 50.8 mm and 3.0 in. / 76.2 mm using optional adapters |
| Media Thickness |
ZD611: 0.0024 in. / 0.06 mm min.; 0.0075 in. / 0.1905 mm max. (tear-off mode only) ZD621: 0.003 in. / 0.08 mm min.; 0.0075 in. / 0.19 mm max. (tear-off mode only) |
| Media Types | Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands, and linerless (for use only with linerless printer model) |
| Ribbon Outside Diameter | ZD611: 1.34 in. / 34 mm (74 m) ZD621: 2.6 in. / 66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in. / 34 mm (74 m) |
| Ribbon Standard Length | ZD611: 243 ft. / 74 m ZD621: 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 | ZD611: 1.3 in. / 33 mm to 2.24 in. / 58 mm ZD621: 1.33 in. / 33.8 mm to 4.3 in. / 109.2 mm |
| Ribbon Core I.D. | 1 in. / 25.4 mm (300 m) 0.5 in. / 12.7 mm (74 m) |
Options and Accessories
| Healthcare | Our healthcare models include white color scheme, healthcare-compliant power supply, disinfectant-ready, easy-to-clean plastics, sealed button interface and UV-resistant housing |
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| RFID | Available in RFID, supports UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1 and RAIN RFID protocols, uses Adaptive Encoding Technology and Zebra’s RE40 RFID Reader/Encoder |
| Linerless | For use with Zebra ZeroLiner labels; direct thermal only; cutter or tear |
| User Interface | 4.3 in. full color touch LCD (standard on healthcare models and ZD611 RFID and thermal transfer models) |
| Media Handling | Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (factory installed or field installable) Cutter (factory or field installable) |
| Communications |
Factory installed: dual radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 (MIMO) Field installable: dual radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 (SISO) Factory installed or field installable: dual radio Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2 Field installable Serial RS-232 auto-sensing (ZD611 only, standard on ZD621) |
| Battery | Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all media handling options |
| Carrying Case | Carrying case with shoulder strap and handles makes it easy to bring your desktop printer and battery to the point of application |
| Keyboard Display Unit | ZKDU keyboard display unit for stand-alone printing solution |
| Mounting Adapter Bracket | Enable printer to be mounted in same location as LP/TLP2824 Plus printer |
| Media Locking Cabinet | Mechanical lock with 2 keys; Kensington lock slot; available on ZD621 healthcare direct thermal model only |
| Enclosed Power Supply | Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation of the ZD621 only |
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
| 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 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, Unicode compliant. China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font. 64 MB user available non-volatile memory, 8 MB user available SDRAM |
Operating Characteristics
| Operating Temperature | 40° to 105° F / 4.4° to 41° C |
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| Storage Temperature | -40° to 140° F / -40° to 60° C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR certified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified; optional 2750 mAh battery; healthcare models include IEC60601-1 certified power supply |
Printer Supplies
Regulatory
Environmental Compliance
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; Amendment 2015/863
• REACH SVHC 1907/2006
For a complete list of product and materials compliance, please visit: www.zebra.com/environment
Footnotes
1. For ZD621 only. Does not fit when cutter or peeler attached.
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