TSC T6000e RFID vs Zebra ZD421
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
Industrial printer with integrated RFID encoding capability. Supports UHF RFID tag programming and is compatible with Zebra ZPL commands for seamless migration. High-speed 356 mm/s printing with reliable RFID calibration makes it essential for smart warehousing and supply chain tracking.
Zebra's next-generation desktop printer with built-in Print DNA smart software suite, multiple connectivity options, easy operation and enhanced security.
Which one should you pick?
Both TSC T6000e RFID and Zebra ZD421 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. TSC T6000e RFID suits users who prioritize cost efficiency and Taiwan-local support. Zebra ZD421 is a better fit for large-scale deployments needing vendor parity. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | TSC T6000e RFID | Zebra ZD421 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) |
| Resolution | 203 / 300 / 600 dpi（依機型） | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 或 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 203 dpi: 最高 356 mm/s (14 ips); 300 dpi: 最高 305 mm/s (12 ips); 600 dpi: 152 mm/s (6 ips) | 203 dpi: 最高 152 mm/s (6 ips); 300 dpi: 最高 102 mm/s (4 ips) |
| Print Width | 4-inch: 104 mm; 6-inch: 168 mm | 203 dpi: 104 mm (4.09"); 300 dpi: 108 mm (4.27") |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash（SD 卡擴充至 32 GB） | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash |
| RFID Protocol | UHF EPCglobal Gen2 (ISO 18000-63) | — |
| RFID Frequency | 860 – 960 MHz UHF | — |
| Supported Inlay | 標準 UHF Gen2 標籤；on-metal RFID 金屬資產標籤（厚度達 1.2 mm）；與 Printronix 維護的驗證清單相容（Impinj / NXP 等主流晶片） | — |
| Media Types | 連續紙 / 折頁 / 模切標籤 / 吊牌 / 票券 / 薄膜 / RFID 標籤 | 捲筒或折頁：標籤（模切或連續，熱感或熱轉印）/ 吊牌 / 收據紙（連續，熱感）/ 腕帶 |
| Media Width | 4-inch: 最大 114.3 mm (4.5"); 6-inch: 最大 180 mm | ZD421t: 15 – 112 mm (0.585 – 4.41"); ZD421c: 15 – 118 mm (0.585 – 4.65"); ZD421d: 15 – 108 mm (0.585 – 4.25") |
| Media Core | 38.1 – 76.2 mm (1.5" – 3") | 標準 12.7 / 25 mm (0.5" / 1")；選配轉接 38.1 / 50.8 / 76 mm (1.5" / 2" / 3") |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Host/Device) + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet；選配 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + GPIO + Parallel | 標配 USB 2.0 + USB Host + Bluetooth LE；選配 10/100 Ethernet + RS-232 Serial + Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Programming Language | Printronix PGL RFID；並相容 Zebra、Sato、Avery Denison (Monarch) RFID 指令集 | ZPL II / EPL2 / Link-OS |
| Display | 彩色 LCD + 按鍵 | — |
| Construction | 壓鑄鋁合金骨架，金屬側蓋 | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 991 mm (39") |
| Sensors | — | 多點位穿透式 + 全寬反射式 + 印字頭開啟感應器 |
| Media Roll OD | — | 最大 127 mm (5") |
| Ribbon Length | — | Roll: 300 m 或 74 m；Cartridge: 74 m |
| Ribbon Width | — | Roll: 33.8 – 109.2 mm (1.33" – 4.3"); Cartridge: 109.2 mm (4.3") |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR，符合 Energy Efficiency Level VI |
| Power | — | 外接變壓器 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz，輸出 24 VDC 2.5A |
| Weight | — | 熱轉印: 2.05 kg；熱感: 1.35 kg；碳帶匣: 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | — | 熱轉印: 267 × 202 × 189 mm；熱感: 220.8 × 177.5 × 150.7 mm；碳帶匣: 254 × 202 × 177 mm |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (24 spec rows compared).