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ZQ521 RFID printer
Quick start guide and regulatory guide
Safety guide
Battery
Belt clip
Key Features
Print Width: 4 in.
Print Technology: Direct Thermal
Print Speed: 5 ips (127 mm/s) with Draft Mode enabled
Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 802.11r, Bluetooth 4.1, Bluetooth Low Energy
RFID Features
| • Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols • Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines • RFID job-monitoring tools track RFID performance • RFID ZPL commands provide compatibility with existing Zebra RFID printers • Support for industry standard multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS) • Supports encoding any RFID tag data standard, including SGTIN-96, GS1 TDS 2.0, RAIN ISO CIN, etc. • Integrated RFID Reader/Encoder • Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 16 mm |
Standard Features
| • Android, Apple iOS, Windows™ Mobile connectivity • Bluetooth specification 4.1 EDR + LE • Fast roaming 802.11r supported • 3250 mAh PowerPrecision+ Battery (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 ft./1 m • 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 • Mark 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 Soti Connect and Wavelink Avalanche® • NTP (Network Time Protocol) support via Wi-Fi • Sleep mode supported. Wake on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 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 |
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 HZQ521: 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 |
Printer Specifications
| Operating System | Link-OS™ printer operating system |
| Resolution | 203 dpi resolution (8 dots per mm) |
| Memory | 256MB RAM; 512MB Flash (standard) 8MB RAM; 64MB Flash (user available) |
| 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 media sensing using fixed center position sensors |
| Print Length | Maximum: 39 in. |
| Power | 3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery, with optional 6500 mAh 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+1mm |
| 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 | 0.05842mm (0.0023 in.) for all media |
| Media Types | Black-mark RFID Label, Receipt, Tag
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 ENERGY STAR™ certified |
| Security | FIPS support is available at no cost as a printer OS download. Please contact your Zebra Sales Representative for further information |
Programming Languages
| CPCL and ZPL™ programming languages ZBI 2.x™—powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more |
Options
| • Standard printing (non-RFID encoding) • 6500 mAh PowerPrecision+ Extended Battery (retrievable, rechargeable Li-Ion) |
Barcode Symbologies
| CPCL Barcode Symbologies • Barcode Ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.5:1 • Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, UCC/EAN128, Code 128, Codabar (NW-7), Interleaved 2-of-5, UPC-A, UPC-E, 2 and 5 digit add-on, EAN-8, EAN-13, 2 and 5 digit add-on • 2D Barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, QR Code, GS1/DataBar™ (RSS) family, Aztec, MSI/Plessey, FIM Postnet, Data Matrix, TLC39ZPL Barcode Symbologies • Barcode Ratios: 2:1, 3:1, 5:2, 7:3 • Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Planet Code, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (RSS) • 2D Barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417, Code 49, TLC39, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec |
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
| ZebraNet™ 802.11ac radio with support for: • WPA and WPA2 with AES encryption • 802.1x (with WEP, WPA, or WPA2) • EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP • Operation on both the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequency bands • 802.11d, 802.11i, 802.11r • Simultaneous Bluetooth 5.2 ready1 / 802.11ac Multiport Radio • Wi-Fi Certification • Fast roaming using Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching, Opportunistic Key Caching (OKC), EAP Fast Session resumption or 802.11rBluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE) radio • Security models 1-4 • “Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad” certified • Key Bonding Cabled Communications Specifications |
Add RFID encoding to your on-the-go workforce without sacrificing rugged capabilities. Zebra’s ZQ521 RFID 4-inch mobile printer features military-grade engineering and enhanced durability to withstand the harshest conditions. Put it to the test and push the limits on productivity.
Commonly Used For
Asset Tracking
Inventory Management
Food Supply Chain Traceability
Airline Asset Management
Pallet Labelling
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