Zebra ZD621D Desktop Printer

Quick Start Guide

1. Setup

Scan the QR code to download and install Zebra Setup Utilities.

(QR code image description: QR code linking to zebra.com/setup)

2. Remove Packing

Slide the release latches to the front to unlock the cover. Open the printer and remove the packing material.

(Diagram description: Shows sliding latches and opening the printer cover)

3. Load Media

Unroll and discard the outer layer of the media roll. Spread the roll holders open and place the roll into the printer. Verify the roll spins easily on the holder. Pull the end of the roll past the front edge of the printer. Press the media under the guides.

(Diagram description: Illustrates loading a media roll into the printer, ensuring it spins freely and the media is guided correctly)

4. Adjust Sensor

Align the sensor to the center of the roll for regular labels. Align the sensor to the edge of the roll for marked labels.

(Diagram description: Shows adjusting the media sensor position for different label types)

5. Close Printer

Press down on the front edge of the printer until it locks.

(Diagram description: Shows closing the printer cover)

6. Connect Power

A. Plug the power supply into the printer. B. Plug the power cable into the power supply. C. Plug the power cord into an appropriate receptacle. D. The power supply will light green when connected correctly.

(Diagram description: Illustrates connecting the power supply, cable, and to the wall outlet)

7. Connect USB

Connect a USB cable to the printer and the other end to your computer.

(Diagram description: Shows connecting a USB cable between the printer and a computer)

8. Power On

Press the power button. The printer status light will turn green when the printer is ready.

(Diagram description: Shows pressing the power button and the status light turning green)

9. Smart Calibration

Press and hold the Pause and Cancel buttons for two seconds to line up the labels.

(Diagram description: Shows holding the Pause and Cancel buttons)

10. Print Configuration Report

Press and hold the Feed and Cancel buttons for two seconds to print a configuration report.

(Diagram description: Shows holding the Feed and Cancel buttons)

Support and Information

Need to design a label? Visit zebra.com/zebradesigner
View user documentation and how-to videos: zebra.com/zd621d-info
Need to manage your printer? Visit zebra.com/ppme
Contact Zebra about your printer: zebra.com/contact
Need to secure your printer? Visit zebra.com/printsecure
Learn about genuine Zebra supplies: zebra.com/supplies

Media Out

When the ribbon runs out, the printer and ribbon status lights will turn red. Open the printer and discard the empty cartridge.

(Diagram description: Shows printer status lights turning red and discarding an empty ribbon cartridge)

Cleaning

Clean the printhead with a cleaning pen. Clean from the middle to the outside. Do not use a cleaning pen on the platen.

(Diagram description: Shows cleaning the printhead with a pen)

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