Zebra ZQ511 & ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printers - Overview

The Zebra ZQ511 and ZQ521 are rugged mobile printers designed for on-demand printing and encoding of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID labels. These printers excel in tough environments, offering military-grade durability with certifications for drops, shocks, and tumbles, as well as an IP54 rating for water and dust protection. They provide reliable mobile printing for receipts, labels, and RFID tags, with enhanced performance, long-lasting battery life, and easy connectivity options like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The ZQ500 series features optimized print quality and power, with a user-friendly design and remote management tools through Zebra DNA software.

Key Features:

• Rugged, military-grade design for tough conditions
• Supports on-demand printing of receipts, labels, and RFID tags
• IP54 rating (optional exoskeleton case for IP65)
• Long-lasting battery with PowerSmart Print Technology™
• Dual connectivity (Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth)
• Easy media loading and simple interface
• Remote printer management with Zebra DNA and Printer Profile Manager
• Two-year standard warranty
  
  
  Quick Look

  Description	Add UHF RFID encoding to your on-the-go workforce without sacrificing rugged capabilities. Zebra’s ZQ511 RFID is the only 3-inch RFID mobile printer on the market, and it’s part of the most rugged printer series. With military-grade engineering and enhanced durability, it can withstand the harshest conditions. Put it to the test and push the limits on productivity.	Add UHF 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.
  Positioning	Premium-Rugged	Premium-Rugged
  Applications	Asset Labels, Inventory Tracking, Food Supply Chain Traceability, Airline Baggage Tagging, RFID Case Pallet Labels	Asset Labels, Inventory Tracking, Food Supply Chain Traceability, Airline Baggage Tagging, RFID Case Pallet Labels
  Industries	Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution, Transportation and Logistics, Hospitality, Public Sector, Retail	Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution, Transportation and Logistics, Hospitality, Public Sector, Retail
  Key Product Features	Max print width 2.83 in./72 mm Prints and encodes UHF RFID labels on-demand, anywhere Our most rugged mobile printer with MIL-STD 810G certification for drop and shock and IP54 rating for resistance to dust and liquids (IP65 with exoskeleton) High capacity PowerPrecision+ 3250 mAh battery	Max print width 4.09 in./104 mm Prints and encodes UHF RFID labels on-demand, anywhere Our most rugged mobile printer with MIL-STD 810G certification for drop and shock and IP54 rating for resistance to dust and liquids (IP65 with exoskeleton) High capacity PowerPrecision+ 3250 mAh battery

  Physical Characteristics

  Dimensions	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	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	1.39 lbs./0.63 kgs (with battery)	1.73 lbs./0.79 kgs (with battery)
  Connectivity	Bluetooth specification 4.1 EDR + LE WLAN 802.11ac with 802.11r USB USB on the go	Bluetooth specification 4.1 EDR + LE WLAN 802.11ac with 802.11r USB USB on the go

  Power

  Battery Capacity/Type	3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery 6500 mAh extended battery (optional)	3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery 6500 mAh extended battery (optional)

  Performance Characteristics

  Operating System	Link-OS®	Link-OS®
  Memory	256MB RAM, 512MB Flash (standard)  8MB RAM, 64MB Flash (user available)	256MB RAM, 512MB Flash (standard)  8MB RAM, 64MB Flash (user available)

  Printer Specifications

  Media Sensor	Black mark media sensing using fixed center position sensors (Note: RFID models do not support gap sensing)	Black mark media sensing using fixed center position sensors (Note: RFID models do not support gap sensing)
  Print Speed	Up to 5 in./127 mm per second (with Draft Mode enabled)	Up to 5 in./127 mm per second (with Draft Mode enabled)
  Print Width	2 in.	4 in.
  Print Resolution	203 dpi resolution (8 dots per mm)	203 dpi resolution (8 dots per mm)
  Print Technology	Direct Thermal	Direct Thermal

  Media Characteristics

  Media Roll Outer Diameter	2 in./51 mm	2.25 in./57 mm

  RFID

  Encoding	Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines	Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines

  Environment

  Drop Specifications	Tolerance of multiple drops from 6.6 ft. (2m) to concrete	Tolerance of multiple drops from 6.6 ft. (2m) to concrete
  Tumble Specifications	Tumble testing per the IEC68-2-32 spec with 1300 free falls from 3.3 ft./1m	Tumble testing per the IEC68-2-32 spec with 1300 free falls from 3.3 ft./1m
  IP Sealing	IP54 rated for protection against solid and liquid ingress (IP65 with exoskeleton)	IP54 rated for protection against solid and liquid ingress (IP65 with exoskeleton)
  Operating Temperature	-4° F to 131° F / -20° C to 55° C	-4° F to 131° F / -20° C to 55° C