Zebra ZQ511 RFID Printer

Brand - Zebra

The Zebra ZQ521 RFID is a rugged 4-inch mobile UHF RFID printer / encoder designed for on-demand RFID label and tag printing in demanding indoor and outdoor environments. It combines mobile printing, RFID encoding, strong wireless connectivity and military-grade durability in a compact device that can be used directly at the point of work. The ZQ521 RFID is not a desktop RFID printer and not a fixed industrial RFID printer. It is a mobile direct thermal RFID printer for workers who need to print and encode RFID labels on the go. This makes it especially relevant for transportation and logistics, manufacturing, warehouse, healthcare, government, retail and hospitality workflows where labels must be created close to the item, pallet, shipment, asset or service point. The ZQ521 RFID is the wider model in the ZQ500 RFID range. It supports a maximum print width of 4.09 in / 104 mm, compared with the narrower ZQ511 model. This makes the ZQ521 RFID better suited for wider mobile RFID labels, pallet-level tags, shipping / receiving labels, baggage tags, asset tags and other field or warehouse labels that need more label space. The printer supports direct thermal printing of barcodes, text and graphics at 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm. Maximum print speed is up to 5 in / 127 mm per second with Draft Mode enabled. The maximum print length is 39 in. The RFID functionality supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO / IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols. It includes an integrated RFID reader / encoder and can print and encode RFID tags with a minimum pitch of 16 mm. RFID job-monitoring tools help track RFID performance, while RFID ZPL commands provide compatibility with existing Zebra RFID printers. The ZQ521 RFID also supports industry-standard, multi-vendor chip-based serialization and encoding of RFID tag data standards such as SGTIN-96, GS1 TDS 2.0 and RAIN ISO CIN. These capabilities make it suitable for RFID workflows where traceability, standardized data structures and interoperability matter. A key advantage of the ZQ521 RFID is Zebra’s Adaptive Encoding Technology. It simplifies RFID setup and eliminates complex RFID placement guidelines. This is especially useful in mobile RFID workflows, where operators need reliable print / encode performance without time-consuming calibration or media setup processes. The ZQ521 RFID is built for harsh conditions. It is designed and certified to meet MIL-STD 810G for drop and shock, and it is tumble tested according to IEC68-2-32 with 1300 free falls from 3.3 ft / 1 m. It tolerates multiple drops from 6.6 ft / 2 m to concrete and has an IP54 rating for protection against dust and water ingress without requiring a protective case. For more extreme environments, an optional exoskeleton case increases the drop specification to 10 ft / 3 m and improves ingress protection to IP65. This makes the ZQ521 RFID especially relevant for outdoor, warehouse, logistics, field service and vehicle-based applications where mobile printers are exposed to frequent handling, impact, dust and moisture. The ZQ521 RFID is powered by a removable, rechargeable 3250 mAh PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery. An optional 6500 mAh extended battery is available for longer shifts or larger print jobs. Zebra’s Power Smart Print Technology anticipates upcoming printing needs and optimizes battery consumption and print speed. The printer also supports sleep mode and wake-on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Touch. This helps conserve battery life while keeping the printer ready for work when a print job is sent. Connectivity is designed for mobile enterprise environments. The ZQ521 RFID supports Android, Apple iOS and Windows Mobile connectivity. Wireless options include ZebraNet 802.11ac radio with operation on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, WPA / WPA2 with AES encryption, 802.1x, 802.11d, 802.11i and 802.11r fast roaming. Bluetooth 4.1 Classic and BLE are also supported. The printer uses a simple LCD with large icons for battery and wireless status. Large buttons support use with gloved hands, and the clamshell design makes media loading easier. The printer supports vertical and horizontal printing and can be used in any orientation. The ZQ521 RFID is powered by Zebra Link-OS and supported by Zebra DNA for Printers. These tools help with setup, remote management, security, integration and lifecycle optimization. Management options include Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, Mirror, SNMP, WebServer, AirWatch, SOTI Connect and Wavelink Avalanche. The physical size of the ZQ521 RFID is 158 mm L x 155 mm W x 67 mm H / 6.2 in L x 6.1 in W x 2.6 in H. Weight with the standard battery is 0.79 kg / 1.73 lb, and weight with the extended battery is 0.89 kg / 1.96 lb. Media support is optimized for mobile RFID labels and tags. The ZQ521 RFID supports media widths from 50.8 mm to 113 mm +1 mm and a maximum media roll size of 57 mm. Supported media types include black-mark RFID label, receipt and tag media. A critical media note is that ZQ511R / ZQ521R models require black mark RFID media and do not support gap sensing. Typical applications include transportation and logistics pallet-level tagging, field service, direct store delivery, airline baggage tagging, post and parcel, healthcare asset management, specimen tracking, pharmacy inventory, manufacturing and warehouse asset tagging, packing / staging / cross-docking labeling, government parts tracking, defense logistics, retail RFID exception tagging, click and collect label printing and food supply chain traceability. Overall, the Zebra ZQ521 RFID is a rugged 4-inch mobile RFID printer / encoder for businesses that need RFID printing and encoding directly at the point of activity. Its strongest value lies in 4-inch mobile RFID capability, rugged MIL-STD 810G design, IP54 protection, optional IP65 exoskeleton, 2 m drop tolerance, Adaptive Encoding Technology, RAIN RFID support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3250 mAh PowerPrecision+ battery, optional 6500 mAh extended battery, Link-OS, Zebra DNA and suitability for logistics, warehouse, field, healthcare, government and retail workflows.

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• Resolution: 203 dpi

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