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Highlights
- Thermal transfer & direct thermal printing technology.
- Prints up to 203dpi print resolution.
- Print speed up to 12 inches/second.
- Max print width up to 168mm (6.61 inches).
- Optional accessories including, internal rewinder kit (5" OD), GPIO interface, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | TJ-6521TN |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 4977766841658 |
| Type | Industrial label printer |
| Technology | Direct thermal / Thermal transfer |
| Maximum print width | 17.3 cm |
| Print speed | 304.8 mm/sec |
| Print speed | 10 lpm |
| Resolution | 203 x 300 DPI |
| Auto cutter | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Serial port | 1 |
| Mobile systems | Android 13.0, iOS 12, iOS 16 |
| Windows | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Mac | Yes |
| Display | LED |
| Built-in barcodes | AZTECCODE, China post, Codablock F, Code 11, Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 49... |
| Languages | DPL, EPL2 |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Maximum roll diameter | 20.8 cm |
| Operating temperature | 0 - 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 357 x 510 x 313 mm |
| Weight | 17.9 k g |
Consumables, maintenance parts and accessories
Use
Brother TJ-6521TN label printer for retail, logistics and heavy industry: rolls up to 173 mm, direct thermal and thermal transfer, sustained throughput.
Use cases: parcel and pallet labels, price and shelf labels, traceability, tickets, wristbands and laboratory labels. Driven from business software, an ERP or a terminal (ZPL, ESC/P, P-touch Template languages). Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Software: P-touch Editor (PC and Mac) for layout, Excel list import and barcodes; Brother mobile app for printing from a smartphone. Consumables (tapes, rolls) are listed above; the price per label depends mostly on the media chosen.
The TJ-6521TN is self-contained and complete for its category. For higher volumes or other options, see Brother label printers.
Frequently asked questions
Which consumables does the TJ-6521TN use?
See the list of compatible products above or the Brother manufacturer sheet.
Can the TJ-6521TN be connected to a network?
Yes: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Where can I find drivers and the manual?
On our Brother support page: drivers, user guide, software and FAQ for the TJ-6521TN, by country.









