Zebra ZE511/ZE521 RFID Print Engines

Zebra ZE511/ZE521 RFID Print Engines

Purpose-built RFID print engines featuring advanced tracking, fast print speeds, all-metal construction, and the Print DNA software suite for mission-critical operations.

4" and 6" RFID Encoding Up to 18 ips Print Speed 4.3-inch Touch Screen All-Metal Construction
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Zebra ZE511 and ZE521 RFID Print Engines

Quick Overview

Print Method

Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing

Resolution

203 dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi options1

Max Print Speed

Up to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpi2

Max Print Width

Up to 6.6 in./168 mm (ZE521)

Media Types

Continuous, die-cut, or black mark

Connectivity

USB 2.0, RS-232, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1

User Interface

4.3 in. color touch screen (rotatable)

Durability

Encased design resists debris and water ingress

Full Specifications

RFID Capabilities
  • Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, 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 compatibility with existing Zebra RFID printers
  • Support for industry standard multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS)
  • Integrated Zebra RE40 RFID Reader/Encoder
Standard Features
  • Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
  • Orientation: right-hand or left-hand
  • 4.3 in. color touch screen with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings
  • Industrial all-metal construction
  • Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host, Applicator Interface
  • Adjustable transmissive and fixed reflective media sensors
  • Quick release, thin film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer for superior print quality
  • Real-time clock
  • Rotatable screen
  • Zebra Designer Essentials: easy label design tool free at zebra.com
  • ENERGY STAR certified
  • PDF Direct
Resolution
ZE511: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional)1
ZE521: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Maximum Print Speed
ZE511: 18 ips/457 mm per second @ 203 dpi2
14 ips/356 mm per second @ 300 dpi
6 ips/152 mm per second @ 600 dpi
ZE521: 14 ips/356 mm per second @ 203 dpi
12 ips/305 mm per second @ 300 dpi
Maximum Print Width
ZE511: 4.09 in./104 mm
ZE521: 6.6 in./168 mm
Maximum Continuous Print Length
ZE511:
  • 203 dpi: 150 in./3801 mm
  • 300 dpi: 100 in./2540 mm
  • 600 dpi: 50 in./1270 mm
ZE521:
  • 203 dpi: 150 in./3801 mm
  • 300 dpi: 100 in./2540 mm
Minimum Label and Liner Length
ZE511:
  • Applicator mode, backfeed on: 0.50 in./12.7 mm
  • Applicator mode, backfeed off: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
  • Stream mode: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
  • Rewind mode: 0.25 in./6.4 mm "loose loop"
  • Tear-off mode, backfeed on: 0.50 in./12.7 mm
  • Tear-off mode, backfeed off: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
ZE521:
  • Applicator mode, backfeed on: 3.0 in./76.2 mm
  • Applicator mode, backfeed off: 1.0 in./25.4 mm
  • Rewind mode: 1.0 in./25.4 mm "loose loop"
  • Tear-off mode, backfeed on: 3.0 in./76.2 mm
  • Tear-off mode, backfeed off: 1.0 in./25.4 mm
Media Width & Thickness
ZE511: Width: 0.625 in./16 mm - 4.5 in./114 mm
Thickness: 0.0053 in./0.135 mm to 0.010 in./0.254 mm
ZE521: Width: 3 in./76 mm - 7.1 in./180 mm
Thickness: 0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.012 in./0.305 mm
Ribbon Characteristics
  • Standard Length: 1,968 ft./600 m
  • Core I.D.: 1 in./25.4 mm ID
  • Width (ZE511): 1 in./25.4 mm to 4.2 in./107 mm
  • Width (ZE521): 3 in./76 mm to 7.1 in./180 mm
Physical Dimensions & Weight
ZE511: Depth: 14.9 in./379 mm
Width: 9.6 in./245 mm
Height: 11.8 in./300 mm
Weight: 34 lbs/15.4 kg
ZE521: Depth: 17.2 in./438 mm
Width: 9.6 in./245 mm
Height: 11.8 in./300 mm
Weight: 38 lbs/17.3 kg
Operating Environment
  • Operating Temperature: 31°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
  • Operating Humidity: 20% to 95% non-condensing R.H.
  • Storage/Transportation Temp: -40°F to 160°F / -40°C to 71°C
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H.
  • Electrical: Universal power supply with power-factor correction 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Agency Approvals
  • Standards approvals: IEC 62368-1; EN 55032, Class A; EN 55035; EN 61000-3-2, 3-3
  • Product markings: cTUVus; CE; FCC A; ICES-003; VCCI; RCM; CCC; EAC; S-Mark; KCC; BSMI; India-BIS; In-Metro; Energy Star
Firmware & Software
  • ZBI 2.0: Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more.
  • ZPL and ZPL II: Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra printers.
  • Print DNA Software: Suite of software capabilities to get your printer up and running quickly and securely. Features may vary by model and some may require a license.
Barcode Symbologies
  • Barcode Ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2, and 3:1
  • 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 and Planet Code
  • 2D Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec
Fonts and Graphics
  • Zebra Global printing solution including Unicode
  • Swiss 721 font standard
  • Bitmap fonts A to H and GS symbols are expandable up to 10 times, height- and width-independent
  • Smooth-scalable font Ø (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed)3 is expandable dot-by-dot, height- and width-independent
  • IBM Code Page 850 International Characters
  • Firmware support for downloadable TrueType fonts
  • Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos
Options and Accessories
  • Communication: Parallel port option card, Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth option card, 10/100 Ethernet option card
  • Accessories: Extend peel bar kit, User Interface extension and mounting kit
Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare Select:
  • Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
  • Priority access 24x7 live technical support and software updates
  • Advance Replacement and Express Shipping (Next Day Device Replacement)
  • Standard Commissioning and Online RMA support
Zebra OneCare Essential:
  • Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
  • Priority access 8x5 live technical support and software updates
  • Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping
  • Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support

1 Available on the ZE511 model only.

2 Maximum print speed is 18 ips/457 mm per second at 203 dpi in direct thermal mode. Maximum print speed is 14 ips/356 mm per second at 203 dpi in thermal transfer mode.

3 Contains UFST from Agfa Monotype Corporation. For optimum print quality and printer performance, use Genuine Zebra supplies. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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