Zebra ZQ511 / ZQ521 Mobile Printers
Rugged 3- and 4-inch direct thermal mobile printers for receipts, labels and RFID tags, with IP54 sealing, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.
- Type
- Mobile
- Print method
- Direct thermal
- Resolution
- 203 dpi
- Max print width
- ZQ511: 2.83 in./72mm; ZQ521: 4.09 in./104mm
- Max print speed
- Up to 5 in./127 mm per second (with Draft Mode enabled)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE), ZebraNet 802.11ac, USB 2.0 On-The-Go, NFC (Zebra Print Touch)
Overview
Techcon Solution supplies, sets up and supports the Zebra ZQ511 and ZQ521 in Hong Kong. Ask us for a quote, or about a demo unit.
The ZQ511 and ZQ521 are Zebra’s premium ZQ500 Series mobile printers, built for tough indoor and outdoor work in field service, direct store delivery, logistics, government and retail.
- ZQ511: 3-inch model, 2.83 in./72mm print width.
- ZQ521: 4-inch model, 4.09 in./104mm print width.
- Tough: IP54 without a case, MIL-STD 810G drop and shock, multiple 6.6 ft./2 m drops to concrete and 1300 tumbles from 3.3’/1m. RFID and linerless versions are available.
Specifications
From the Zebra datasheet. Download it for certifications and accessories.
Printer Specifications
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 dpi resolution (8 dots per mm) |
| Maximum Print Width | ZQ511: 2.83 in./72mm; ZQ521: 4.09 in./104mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | Up to 5 in./127 mm per second (with Draft Mode enabled) |
| Operating System | Link-OS printer operating system |
| Memory | 256MB RAM, 512MB Flash (standard); 8MB RAM, 64MB Flash (user available) |
| Media Sensors | Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors (RFID models do not support gap sensing) |
| Print Length | Maximum: 39 in. |
| Battery | 3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery; optional 6500 mAh extended battery |
| Programming Languages | CPCL and ZPL; ZBI 2.x |
Media Characteristics
| Media Width | ZQ511: 1.38 in./35 mm to 3.15 in./80 mm+1 mm; ZQ521: 2.0 in./50.8 mm to 4.45 in./113 mm+1 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Media Roll Size | ZQ511: 2.0 in./51 mm; ZQ521: 2.24 in./57 mm |
| Maximum Media Thickness | 0.0063 in./0.1600 mm for labels; 0.0055 in./0.1397 mm for tag/receipt |
| Minimum Media Thickness | 0.0023 in./0.05842 mm for all media (ZQ511 Linerless SKU is 0.0021 in./0.05334 mm) |
| Media Types | Receipt, Gap/Black-mark Label, Tag, Linerless, RFID (ZQ511R/ZQ521R require black mark RFID media and do not support gap sensing) |
Communication and Interface Capabilities
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE); ZebraNet 802.11ac; USB 2.0 On-The-Go; NFC (Zebra Print Touch) |
|---|---|
| WLAN | ZebraNet 802.11ac radio; WPA and WPA2 with AES encryption; 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequency bands; 802.11d, 802.11i, 802.11r; simultaneous Bluetooth 5.2 ready/802.11ac multiport radio (Bluetooth 5.2: errata fixes only) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE) radio; "Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad" certified |
| Cabled Communications | USB 2.0 full-speed on-the-go interface (12 Mbps); Micro-AB Connector with optional strain relief |
| Host Connectivity | Android, Apple iOS, Windows Mobile |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | ZQ511: 5.9 in. L x 4.7 in. W x 2.4 in. H (150 mm L x 120 mm W x 62 mm H); ZQ521: 6.2 in. L x 6.1 in. W x 2.6 in. H (158 mm L x 155 mm W x 67 mm H) |
|---|---|
| Weight with Standard Battery | ZQ511: 1.39lbs/0.63 kgs; ZQ521: 1.73lbs/0.79 kgs |
| Weight with Extended Battery | ZQ511: 1.62lbs/0.72 kgs; ZQ521: 1.96lbs/0.89 kgs |
Operating Characteristics
| IP Rating | IP54 (IP65 with optional exoskeleton) |
|---|---|
| Drop Specification | Multiple drops from 6.6 ft./2 m to concrete; MIL-STD 810G certified for drop and shock (3m/10' with optional exoskeleton) |
| Tumble Specification | 1300 free falls from 3.3'/1m per IEC68-2-32 |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to 131°F/-20°C to 55°C |
| Charging Temperature | 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -22°F to 150°F/-30°C to 66°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 2 (two) years from the date of shipment (batteries one year, printheads 6 months) |
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Want to try the ZQ511 / ZQ521 Mobile Printers?
We can bring a demo unit to your site, check it against your systems and quote for the number you need.
- Phone
- +852 3756 9428
- [email protected]
- Office
- 22/F, On Hong Commercial Building, 145 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Hong Kong public holidays.
