SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Features
| • Android, Apple iOS, Windows® Mobile connectivity • Bluetooth specification 4.1 EDR + LE • WLAN 802.11ac • Fast roaming 802.11r supported • 3250 mAh PowerPrecision+ (retrievable, rechargeable Li-Ion) • USB On-The-Go ports (with optional strain relief) • Power Smart Print Technology — anticipates upcoming printing to optimize battery consumption and print speed • Direct thermal printing of barcodes, text and graphics • IP54 rated for protection against solid and liquid ingress • MIL-STD 810G certified for drop and shock • Tolerance of multiple drops from 6.6 ft./2 m to concrete • Tumble testing per the IEC68-2-32 spec with 1300 free falls from 3.3’/1m • Simple easy-to-read LCD with large icons for battery and wireless status • Dual-sided tear bar which allows for clean tears in either direction (not available with linerless SKUs) • Supports vertical and horizontal printing • Printer can be used in any orientation • Center loading, adjustable for variable roll widths • “Clamshell” design for easy media loading • Label odometer • XML support • Resident fixed and scalable fonts • Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors (Note: RFID models do not support gap sensing) • Cold Temperature Compensation mode-optimizes/balances print speeds to allow for better print performance at lower temperatures • PPME, Mirror, SNMP, WebServer, AirWatch® and Soto Connectors and Wavelink Avalanche® • NTP (Network Time Protocol) support via WiFi • Sleep mode supported. Wake on Bluetooth, WiFi and Touch • Real time clock (RTC) supported for time stamp certificates in WLAN SKU’s only • QR code links to web-based help pages; not displayed on LCD • Zebra® Print Touch simplifies Bluetooth pairing and launches web-based pages with Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled devices • RFID is available on both the ZQ511 and ZQ521 as separate products |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions |
ZQ511: 5.9 in. L x 4.7 in. W x 2.4 in. H ZQ521: 6.2 in. L x 6.1 in. W x 2.6 in. H |
| Weight with Battery | ZQ511: 1.39lbs/0.63 kgs ZQ521: 1.73lbs/0.79 kgs |
Printer Specifications
| Operating System | Link-OS® |
| Resolution | 203 dpi resolution (8 dots per mm) |
| Memory |
256MB RAM, 512MB Flash (standard) |
| 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) |
| Media Sensors | Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors (Note: RFID models do not support gap sensing) |
| Print Length | Maximum: 39 in. |
| Power | 3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery, with optional extended battery |
Media Characteristics
| Minimum/Maximum 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 2mm |
| 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 and 0.0055 in./0.1397 mm for tag/receipt |
| Minimum Media Thickness |
0.0023 in./0.05842 mm for all media |
| Media Types | Receipt, Gap/Black-mark Label, Tag, Linerless, RFID (Note: ZQ511R/ZQ521R require black mark RFID media and do not support gap sensing) Note: ZQ511R/ZQ521R require black mark RFID media and do not support gap sensing |
Operating Characteristics
| Environment | Operating Temperature: -4°F to 131°F/-20°C to 55°C Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Charging Temperature: 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C Cradle Temperature: 32°F to 122°F/0°C to 50°C Storage Temperature: -22°F to 150°F/-30°C to 66°C Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Agency Approvals | Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, EN55022 Class-B, EN55024, ICES- 003, EN55032, and EN301489 |
| Security |
FIPS support is available at no cost as a printer OS download. Please contact your Zebra Sales Representative for further information |
Firmware
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CPCL and ZPL® programming languages ZBI 2.x™ — powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more |
Options
| • RFID encoding • Linerless printing (with silicone platen roller only) |
Barcode Symbologies
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CPCL Barcode Symbologies ZPL Barcode Symbologies |
Fonts and Character Sets
| Standard Fonts | 25 bitmapped, 1 smooth, scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed, contains UFST® from Agfa Monotype Corporation) |
| Included in All Models and Part Numbers | Scalable Fonts: Swiss721 (supporting Latin, Cyrillic, Hebrew and Arabic characters) |
| Additional Asian Fonts Supported |
Group A: Part Numbers supporting Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India include: Scalable Traditional Chinese Characters: NotoMono, Bitmap: 24×24 MKai, 16×16 New Sans MT, Scalable Korean Characters: NotoMono Group B: Part Numbers supporting, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, HongKong and Vietnam include: Scalable Traditional Chinese characters: NotoMono and Bitmap 16×16 NewSans MT. Scalable Thai Characters: Angsana, Scalable Vietnamese Characters: SourceCodePro and Bitmap 16×16 Utah Group C: Part Numbers supporting China include: Scalable Simplified Chinese Characters: Hans and Bitmap 24×24 Msung, 16×16 SimSun Group J: Part Numbers supporting Japan include: Scalable NotoMono and Square Gothic J MT, Bitmap 16×16, 24X24 Square Gothic J MT |
Communication and Interface Capabilities
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ZebraNet® 802.11ac radio with support for: Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE) radio Cabled Communications Specifications |
Product Warranty
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The ZQ511 and ZQ521 printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. (Note: Batteries and Printheads are considered consumables. Zebra Batteries are warranted for one year from the date of shipment and printheads for 6 months from the date of shipment.) For a complete warranty statement, please visit the Product Warranty Exceptions list on |
Recommended Services
| Zebra OneCare Essential and Select Services maximize the availability and productivity of your devices. Key features include 24/7 technical support, comprehensive coverage, advance replacement and software updates. Optional Visibility Services are available. For more information go to www.zebra.com/zebraonecare (Note: Service availability may vary by region.) |
Print DNA Software
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Print DNA is a suite of software that enables Zebra printers to deliver a full lifecycle of exceptional experiences for every kind of user through built-in applications, utilities and tools to get your printer up and running quickly and securely. For more information, please visit |
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Markets and Applications
Transportation and Logistics
- Field service
- Cross-docking
- Direct store delivery
- Proof of pickup and delivery and route accounting
- Bag reconciliation
- Post and parcel
- Passenger ticketing
Manufacturing/Warehouse
- Field service
- Direct store delivery
- Pallet labeling
- Packing/staging/cross-docking labeling
Government
- Energy and utility meter reading
- Parking violations
- E-citation
Retail and Hospitality
- Click and collect receipt and label printing
- Shelf-edge labels
- Drive-through receipt printing
- Arenas/concert venues/theme parks receipt printing
