Zebra ZD621R RFID Printer

• The ZD621R uses Zebra's own RE40 RFID module with adaptive encoding technology for excellent media flexibility and simple RFID calibration. Zebra gives you the industry's broadest, field-proven RFID portfolio for unmatched accuracy and interoperability.
• Standard on the ZD621R model, the 4.3" full color LCD touch display makes it easy to use with step-by-step setup wizards, troubleshooting animations, media-loading and calibration guidance. The display changes color to show printer status at a glance.
• Connectivity includes Ethernet, Serial, USB and USB Host standard, and optional dual wireless radio with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 - available as factory- or field-installable.
• Zebra's exclusive Print DNA software suite makes it easy to get printers up and running quickly. And PrintSecure makes it easy to shield printers from cyberattacks.
• Increase printer flexibility and use cases with options and accessories, including 300 dpi, desktop battery, carrying case, peeler, cutter, keyboard display unit, mounting plate, and enclosed power supply.

You need a compact, premium RFID printer/encoder that’s built to perform flawlessly–day in and day out. Rely on Zebra’s 4-inch ZD621R desktop RAIN/RFID printer/encoder, or the ZD611R, the industry’s only 2-inch desktop RAIN RFID printer/encoder. Get it all: an innovative architecture to power our ever-expanding printer capabilities and software. Unmatched security to safeguard your sensitive data and shield you from cyberattacks. A large 4.3 in., full-color LCD touch display with intuitive menu. Enhanced features, communication and field-installable media-handling options, and increased remote-management capabilities. Together, these give you outstanding print performance and industry-leading reliability, along with unparalleled intelligence and security, to keep you moving forward.

Print and Encode 4- and 2-inch Labels and Tags

Building on the legacy of the ZD500R, the 4-inch ZD621R features an innovative architecture that is nearly 32% more powerful. Expanding the desktop RFID line, the ZD611R shares that architecture and is the industry’s only 2-inch. desktop RAIN RFID printer/encoder. Both the ZD621R and ZD611R can perform more operations simultaneously, deliver best-practice security and are engineered to evolve with emerging technology.

Flexibility for a Broad Range of Uses and Applications

The ZD621R and ZD611R utilize Zebra’s own RE40 RFID module to support a number of applications across several industries. Adaptive encoding technology allows for excellent media flexibility and simple RFID calibration, eliminating complex placement guidelines. Optimized to efficiently print and encode labels, tags and wristbands, they give you greater tracking abilities, deeper visibility and enterprise insights in an ever-competitive business environment.

RFID Backed by the Broadest, Field-Proven Portfolio

Zebra leverages decades of expertise, design thinking and software development to help you deliver maximum RFID gains, while minimizing the pains that can come with multi-vendor solutions. Zebra gives you the industry’s broadest, field-proven RFID portfolio for unmatched accuracy and interoperability. Look to Zebra’s consistent, fully scaled platform that anticipates real-world challenges and elevates the performance of every system, device, tag and worker.

Premier Printing Performance

From outstanding print quality to RFID printing/encoding, portability for application flexibility to emerging technology, and field-installable options, the ZD621R and ZD611R thermal transfer RFID printers support a wide variety of use cases and requirements.

Intuitive User Interface

Interact at a touch with the 4.3 in., full-color LCD touch display. Their easy-to-use menus feature step-by-step setup wizards, media-loading and calibration guidance, and support standalone printing applications. The display also changes color to clearly show printer status at a glance. And, color-coded touch points guide users through media handling tasks for speedy media changes. Zebra touch displays are designed and tested for toughness and reliability, including robust tolerance to temperature, humidity, dust and other environmental challenges.

Backwards Compatible with Virtually Any Existing Thermal Printer

Use the same label formats and applications you’re using today. These printers support both EPL and ZPL printer languages, and can emulate languages normally associated with other printer brands using Zebra’s Print DNA™ Printer Emulations.

Connect Your Way with Comprehensive Communication

Integrate your ZD621R or ZD611R to your existing wired and wireless networks or connect them directly to any PC. Every ZD621R and ZD611R comes with Ethernet, USB 2.0 and USB Host, or add an optional dual wireless radio with fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth® 4.1. Serial is standard on the ZD621R, and optional on the ZD611R. Print from any Windows®, Android™ or iOS® device, and utilize Zebra’s printer setup mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Engineered for Outstanding Print Quality

Like Zebra’s industrial printers, the ZD621R includes 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

Print Securely and Confidently, Without Hassles

Trust our Print DNA suite of software to get your printer up and running quickly and securely. Print consistently, and uninterrupted with a solution that enables your printer to evolve with your business needs.

Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor, All from a Single Location

With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, manage all your Print DNA printers anywhere in the world remotely from one location.

Unparalleled, Peace-of-Mind Printer Security

Shield yourself from cyberattacks with Zebra’s PrintSecure, part of Print DNA. Easily configure your printers via secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and more.

Zebra’s Thermal Printers with Print DNA Make MPS Easy

Our printers are engineered for durability, and offer innovative management, analytics and security, making them ideal for MPS. With the Print DNA software suite, your Zebra MPS provider can lower your operating costs and IT workload by remotely managing your printers, track and automate supplies, and ensure security.

Turn Your ZD621R and ZD611R Into Portable Printers

Easily transport your ZD621R or ZD611R printer on a cart with Zebra’s battery option. Print where you work to reduce steps and increase accuracy. Power through a full shift with the high-capacity battery. A carrying case is also available for the ZD621R.1 Add features without interruption including a field-upgradeable wireless kit and media handling options.

Zebra Certified Supplies

Printing supplies provide a digital voice for assets across your supply chain. 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. 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.

RFID Features

• Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols • Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 0.6 in./16 mm • Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines • RFID job monitoring tools track RFID performance • Globally certified in more than 70 countries for RFID to support multinational deployments • RFID log records all RFID data with timestamps, ensuring complete traceability • RFID ZPL commands provide computability with existing Zebra printers • Support for industry-standard, multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS) • Integrated Zebra RE40 RFID Reader/Encoder 

Standard Features 

• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal • ZPL and EPL programming languages • 4.3 in. full color touch LCD (resolution: 480 wide x 272 high) with 3-button user interface • Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB Host • 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 quality2 • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Dual-wall frame construction • ENERGY STAR® certified

Markets and Applications

 Retail • Apparel/ merchandise tag • In-store tagging • Retail pharmacy totes Food and Beverage • Expiration date tracking • Food safety recall management Healthcare • Patient ID wristbands • Medical equipment tracking • Specimen labeling Hospitality • RFID wristbands