Zebra ZQ511/ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printers

Zebra ZQ511/ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printers

Mission-critical RFID print engines engineered to withstand harsh environments. Deliver durable performance, adaptive RFID encoding, high print speeds, and advanced analytics via a 4.3-inch color touch screen.

Adaptive RFID Encoding Up to 18 ips Print Speed All-Metal Construction 4.3" Color Touch Screen
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Zebra ZQ511/ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printers

Quick Specifications Overview

Print Method Thermal transfer & direct thermal
Resolution 203 dpi, 300 dpi (opt.), 600 dpi (opt. ZE511)
Max Print Speed Up to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpi
Max Print Width 4.09" (ZE511) / 6.6" (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
Durability Industrial all-metal encasement

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 and rotatable screen
  • Zebra Designer Essentials: easy label design tool free at zebra.com
  • ENERGY STAR certified and PDF Direct capabilities

RFID

  • 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

Printer Specifications

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)
Memory 512MB SDRAM, 512MB Flash
Maximum Print Width ZE511: 4.09 in./104 mm
ZE521: 6.6 in./168 mm
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
Media Sensors Transmissive and reflective
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

Media Characteristics

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 ZE511: 0.625 in./16 mm to 4.5 in./114 mm
ZE521: 3.0 in./76 mm to 7.1 in./180 mm
Thickness ZE511: 0.0053 in./0.135 mm to 0.010 in./0.254 mm
ZE521: 0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.012 in./0.305 mm
Media Types Continuous, die-cut or black mark

Ribbon Characteristics

Standard Length 1,968 ft./600 m
Width ZE511: 1 in./25.4 mm to 4.2 in./107 mm
ZE521: 3 in./76 mm to 7.1 in./180 mm
Core I.D. 1 in./25.4 mm ID

Operating Characteristics

Environmental • Operating Temperature: 31°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 95% non-condensing R.H.
• Storage/Transportation Temperature: -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, but not limited to: cTUVus; CE; FCC A; ICES-003; VCCI; RCM; CCC; EAC; S-Mark; KCC; BSMI; India-BIS; In-Metro; Energy Star

Physical Characteristics

Depth ZE511: 14.9 in./379 mm
ZE521: 17.2 in./438 mm
Width ZE511: 9.6 in./245 mm
ZE521: 9.6 in./245 mm
Height ZE511: 11.8 in./300 mm
ZE521: 11.8 in./300 mm
Weight ZE511: 34 lbs/15.4 kg
ZE521: 38 lbs/17.3 kg

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

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: Supported by the Print DNA suite of software capabilities to get your printer up and running quickly and securely. Print DNA features may vary by model, and some features may require a license.

Fonts, Graphics, and Barcodes

  • 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 0 (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed³) is expandable dot-by-dot, height- and width-independent
  • IBM™ Code Page 850 International Characters
  • Firmware support for downloadable TrueType™ fonts with additional fonts available
  • Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos
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

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; Online Return Material Authorization (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.

Qualifications & Footnotes:

  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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