Zebra ZT600 Series Industrial Printers
The Next Generation Xi Series, Now with More Intelligence and Industrial Brawn
Advancing Industrial Printing
Zebra's ZT600 Series Industrial Printers, including the ZT610 and ZT620 models, represent the next generation of high-performance printing solutions. Building on the legacy of the Xi Series, these printers combine rugged durability with exceptional performance on a user-friendly, future-ready platform. They are designed to help businesses navigate evolving technology landscapes, addressing demands for increased production, operational complexities, and system integration.
A Leap Forward in Industrial Thermal Printing
Zebra's industrial printers are renowned for their durability, fast print speeds, long lifespan, and reliability. The ZT600 Series enhances this reputation with the most advanced and comprehensive feature sets available in Zebra's stationary printer line. These printers are engineered to keep critical operations running smoothly across a wide array of applications.
24/7 Reliability in the Harshest Environments
Built to withstand demanding industrial conditions, ZT600 Series printers virtually eliminate operational downtime due to printer failure. They deliver superior print quality and speed for high-volume production needs, day in and day out.
Micro-Consistent Printing for Top-Quality Micro Labels
The ZT610 offers 600 dpi printing with precise registration and print line adjustment, enabling the creation of labels as small as 3 mm. This is ideal for applications like circuit boards and miniature components, ensuring efficient media usage.
User-Friendly Setup, Use, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Intuitive Link-OS® applications and user-friendly design features simplify deployment, daily operation, and routine maintenance. Compatibility with other printing systems and technologies aids integration and management. Onboard sensors, diagnostics, and help resources facilitate troubleshooting, reducing the need for external support.
Highly Adaptable, Future-Ready Platforms
The ZT600 Series is designed with the future in mind. Its adaptable design allows for field upgrades of communications, media handling, and other components. Compatibility with SOTI and AirWatch device management software, along with Link-OS applications, simplifies updates and reconfiguration.
Exceptional Today, Ready for Tomorrow
Unparalleled Performance Today
- All-metal, heavy-gauge structural components ensure durability for years of continuous use in demanding environments.
- Built-in thermal management eliminates vents and cooling fans, preventing dust and debris ingress for trouble-free printing.
- High-quality print mechanisms and internal components are designed for outstanding performance and reliability.
- Best-in-class, high-resolution printing for micro labels offers exceptional quality for precision applications.
- Long-life printheads reduce replacement costs and printer downtime.
- Easy-adjust printhead pressure toggles with scales and color-coded indicators simplify printer setup and operation.
User-Friendly for Day-to-Day Operations
- Simple, intuitive side-loading of media increases printer uptime and reduces training requirements.
- A highly visible color display turns red in an error state, allowing users to quickly assess printer status.
- Guided media paths change color when a media error occurs, providing simple visual cues for problem resolution.
- Color graphic display with an icon menu system and local language support enhances user experience.
- An interior cabinet light illuminates ribbon and media paths for optimal visibility.
- Color-coded components facilitate easy identification of touch points.
- QR codes link to error-specific help videos for fast problem resolution.
- Quick-change printheads simplify maintenance with easy-in/easy-out sockets.
- Fused upper and lower media sensors offer convenient single-knob adjustment without compromising alignment.
Insight for a Smarter Tomorrow
- Link-OS Printer Profile Manager Enterprise allows administrators to monitor networked Link-OS printers via a single, user-friendly, browser-based interface.
- Mobile Device Management connectors enable easy integration of networked printers into AirWatch or SOTI Device Management systems.
- Link-OS Cloud Connect provides a direct, encrypted, and authenticated connection to link printers to on-premise or cloud-based servers.
- Zebra's Visibility Services Portfolio enables enterprises to track and analyze printer health, performance, and usage, facilitating improved business performance.
Adaptability for a Bright Future
- Optional advanced RFID encoding capabilities are easy to install and use.
- Field-installable media handling options utilize bulkhead electrical connectors for quick installation to expand printer capabilities.
- Two USB host ports offer flexibility for connecting a wide range of peripheral devices.
- Two open communication slots allow for fast and easy addition of connectivity options, including 802.11ac, parallel, Ethernet, IPv6, and applicator interface.
Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies
Zebra Certified Supplies are designed, produced, and rigorously pretested to ensure consistent, optimized performance in Zebra printers, impacting printhead lifespan and operational efficiency. Choosing Zebra Certified Supplies provides quality, service, and expertise for thermal printing.
ZT610 & ZT620 Feature Comparison
Feature | ZT610 | ZT620 |
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Maximum Print Width | 4.09" (104 mm) | 6.6" (168 mm) |
Maximum Ribbon Length | 450 m | 450 m |
Maximum Print Speed | 14 ips at 203 dpi 12 ips at 300 dpi 6 ips at 600 dpi | 12 ips at 203 dpi 8 ips at 300 dpi |
User Interface | Color, graphical LCD, status icons | Color, graphical LCD, status icons |
Print Resolution (dpi) | 203, 300, 600 | 203, 300 |
Printer Control Language | ZPL, ZPL II | ZPL, ZPL II |
ZT600 Series Specifications
Standard Features
- Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.
- Construction: Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear viewing window.
- Side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading.
- Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer for superior print quality.
- Communications: USB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0.
- Highly visible color display turns red in an error state, allowing operators to determine printer status from a distance.
- Simplified icon menu navigation system categorizes settings into logical groups of functions.
Printer Specifications
- Operating System: Link-OS®
- Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional); 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional for ZT610 only).
- Memory: 1 GB RAM; 2 GB on-board linear Flash memory.
- Maximum Print Width: ZT610: 4.09"/104 mm; ZT620: 6.6"/168 mm.
- Maximum Print Speed: ZT610: 14 ips/356 mm per second; ZT620: 12 ips/305 mm per second.
- Media Sensors: Dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective.
- Maximum Continuous Print Length:
ZT610: 203 dpi: 150"/3810 mm; 300 dpi: 130"/3302 mm; 600 dpi: 30"/762 mm.
ZT620: 203 dpi: 150"/3810 mm; 300 dpi: 100"/2540 mm.
Media Characteristics
- Media Width: ZT610: 0.79"/20 mm to 4.5"/114 mm; ZT620: 2.0"/51 mm to 7.1"/180 mm.
- Maximum Media Roll Size: 8.0"/203 mm O.D. on a 3"/76 mm I.D. core.
- Thickness: 0.0023"/0.058 mm to 0.010"/0.25 mm.
- Media Types: Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark.
Ribbon Characteristics
- Standard Length: 1476'/450 m.
- Width: ZT610: 0.79"/20 mm to 4.33"/110 mm; ZT620: 2.0"/51 mm to 6.7"/170 mm.
- Core: 1.0"/25.4 mm I.D.
Operating Characteristics
- Environmental:
Operating Temperature: Thermal transfer = 40°F to 104°F/5°C to 40°C; Direct thermal = 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C.
Operating Humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing.
Storage/Transportation Temperature: -22°F to 140°F/-30°C to 60°C.
Storage Humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing. - Electrical: Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 90-265 VAC, 47-63Hz, rated at 250 Watts. ENERGY STAR qualified.
- Agency Approvals: IEC 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3; cTUVus, CE Marking, FCC-B, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, S-Mark (Arg), CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro.
Print DNA Software Solutions
- Development Tools: Facilitate faster, easier, and smarter integration of Zebra printers with devices and applications.
- Management Tools: Minimize IT effort and maximize IT control with Print DNA management tools for adding and managing printers anywhere.
- Productivity Tools: Offer innovations that streamline tasks, optimize device performance, and solve future printing problems.
- Visibility Tools: Provide unparalleled insight into printer health, usage, and performance, regardless of existing Mobile Device Management solutions.
Note: Print DNA features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required. Visit www.zebra.com/printdna for more information.
Firmware
- ZBI 2.0™: Optional programming language for standalone applications and peripheral connectivity.
- ZPL and ZPL II®: Zebra Programming Language for sophisticated label formatting and printer control, compatible with all Zebra printers.
- XML-enabled Printing: Allows XML communications for barcode label printing.
Barcode Symbologies
Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes), 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, Planet Code.
2D Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec.
Fonts and Graphics
- 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap and two resident scalable ZPL fonts.
- Asian and other international scalable and smooth bitmapped fonts.
- Unicode™ support for multi-language printing.
- Downloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates, and formats.
- IBM Code Page 850 international character sets available in fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and 0 via software control.
- Code Page 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255 support with font 0.
- Memory: 32 MB user available DRAM, 512 MB user available on-board Flash.
Options and Accessories
- Connectivity: Two open communication slots for internal cards (802.11ac, parallel, Ethernet, applicator interface). IPv6 option available via external dongle.
- Media Handling: Rewind (internally rewinds full roll of printed labels on 3" core, or peels and rewinds liner); Cutter (front-mount guillotine cutter and catch tray); Ink-side in ribbon supply spindle.
- RFID: Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols. Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field and available on both 4" and 6" models. Adaptive Encoding Technology automatically selects optimum encode settings.
- Keyboard Display Unit: ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications.
Ideal for These Applications
- Manufacturing: Work-in-process, Product ID/serial numbers, Package labeling, Receiving/put-away labeling.
- Transportation and Logistics: Order picking/packing, Shipping/receiving, Cross docking, Compliance labeling.
- Retail: Distribution centers, Back-of-store operations.
- Healthcare: Laboratory labeling, Blood bank labeling, Asset tracking, Pharmacy labeling.
Complete Visibility & Control
Operational & Asset Visibility Services (OVS/AVS) provide deep insight into the status, utilization, and functionality of Link-OS enabled printing systems. With Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, users can manage settings, firmware, and more, on-site or remotely, ensuring full control over their printing infrastructure.
Zebra OneCare® Services
Zebra OneCare offers expert technical assistance, repair services, and software support for ZT600 Series printers. These services help enable predictable performance and improved business outcomes by eliminating unbudgeted repair costs. Various plans are available to suit specific operational needs.