Standard Features
• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal • ZPL and EPL programming languages • 5 status icon, 3 button user interface • Ethernet, Serial, USB 2.0, USB Host • Printer setup mobile app for Android & 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 • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Dual-wall frame construction • ENERGY STAR® certified • ZebraDesigner Essentials – easy label design tool free at www.zebra.com/zebradesigner • PDF Direct • Two-year standard warranty
Physical Characteristics
Dimension |
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 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 |
Direct Thermal: 3.6 lbs./1.6 kg Thermal Transfer: 5.5 lbs./2.5 kg
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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 64 MB user available non-volatile memory 8 MB user available SDRAM |
Maximum Print Width |
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 |
Firmware |
ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; ZBI; PDF Direct |
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
Label Length |
Maximum: 39.0 in./991 mm Minimum: 0.25 in./6.4 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: 5.0 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), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using 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 fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, label or tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands, linerless media* * For use only with linerless printer model |
Ribbon Outside DIameter |
2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) |
Ribbon Standard 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 I.D. |
300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm |
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Operating Characteristics
Operating Temp. |
40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C |
Storage Temp. |
-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 |
Options and Accessories
Media Handling |
Dispenser/Peeler: label peel and present with label present sensor (factory installed or field installable) Cutter (factory installed or field installable)
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Communications |
802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio), (factory installed or field installable)
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User Interface |
4.3” full color touch LCD (resolution: 480 wide x 272 high) with 3-button user interface |
Battery |
Provides power to the printer to support a full shift of printing at maximum print speed; supports all connectivity and 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 |
Zebra Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) for stand-alone printing solutions |
Media Locking Cabinet |
Mechanical lock with 2 keys; Kensington® lock slot; available on ZD621 healthcare direct thermal model only |
Mounting Plate |
Secure ZD Series printers to countertops or shelves |
Enclosed Power Supply |
Attached power supply accessory for cord-free installation |
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Bar Code Ratios
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2:1 and 3:1 |
1D Bar Codes |
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 Bar Codes |
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 |
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