| 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 |
| Operating Characteristics |
| Operating Temp. | 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C |
| 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C | -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) |
| Communications | 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (dual radio), (factory installed or field installable) |
| 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 | 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 |
| Printers Supplies | For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance for your Zebra printer. |
| Regulatory | 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 Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM |
| Print DNA Software | This printer is supported by our Print DNA suite of software capabilities to get your printer up and running quickly and securely, and enable your printer to evolve with your business needs. Print DNA features may vary by model, and some features may require a license. For more information, please visit |
| Included in the Box | Printer, empty ribbon take-up cores (1 in. and 0.5 in.)*, 300 m ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra ribbon (2)*, AC power supply, power cord(s), USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Regulatory Guide
* Empty ribbon take-up cores and ribbon core adapters included with ZD621 thermal transfer models only |
| Recommended Services | Zebra OneCare™ maintenance plans provide peak performance and device uptime while protecting your critical operations and your printers with defined service levels. |
| Zebra OneCare Select | Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 24x7 live technical support and software updates
Advance Replacement and Express Shipping (Next Day Device Replacement)
Standard Commissioning
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support |
| Zebra OneCare Essential | Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 8x5 live technical support and software updates
Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support |
