SPECIFICATION SHEETZQ500 SERIES MOBILE PRINTERS
Model ZQ511ZQ521
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 with Battery 1.39lbs/0.63 kgs1.73lbs/0.79 kgs
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Operating SystemLink-OS®
Resolution203 dpi/8 dots mm
Memory4 GB RAM; 4 GB Flash (Standard)
8 MB DRAM; 64 MB Flash (User available)
BatteryLi-Ion 2280 mAh, 7.2V, PowerPrecision+
Maximum Print Width 2.83 in./72mm4.09 in./104mm
Maximum Print SpeedUp to 5 in./127 mm per second (with Draft Mode enabled)
Media SensorsBlack mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors
Print Length Maximum: 39 in.
Power3250 mAh (nominal), removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery, with optional extended battery 
MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Media Width 3.15 in./80 mm +1 mm4.45 in./113 mm +1 mm
Maximum Media Roll Size 2.0 in./51 mm2.24 in./57 mm
Maximum Media Thickness0.0063 in. (0.1600 mm) for labels and 0.0055 in.
(0.1397 mm) for tag/receipt
Minimum Media Thickness0.05842mm (0.0023 in.) for all media
Media TypesReceipt, Gap/Black-mark Label, Tag, Linerless, RFID
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
EnvironmentalOperating 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 ApprovalsEmissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, EN55022 Class-B, EN55024, ICES- 003, EN55032, and EN301489
Firmware

CPCL and ZPL® programming languages

ZBI 2.x™ — powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more

ESC-POS available via post-sale download

Options 
  • RFID encoding
  • Linerless printing (with silicone platen roller only)
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, TLC39
ZPL 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 Fonts25 bitmapped, 1 smooth, scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed, contains UFST® from Agfa Monotype Corporation) 
Included in All Models and Part NumbersScalable 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: 24x24 MKai, 16x16 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 16x16 NewSans MT. Scalable Thai Characters: Angsana, Scalable Vietnamese Characters: SourceCodePro and Bitmap 16x16 Utah

Group C: Part Numbers supporting China include: Scalable Simplified Chinese Characters: Hans and Bitmap 24x24 Msung, 16x16 SimSun

Group J: Part Numbers supporting Japan include: Scalable NotoMono and Square Gothic J MT, Bitmap 16x16, 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
• 802.11d, 802.11i, 802.11r
• Simultaneous Bluetooth 4.1 dual radio
• Wi-Fi Certification
• Fast roaming using Pairwise Master Key (PMK) caching, Opportunistic Key Caching (OKC), EAP Fast Session resumption or 802.11r

Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE) radio
• Security models 1-4

• “Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad” certified
• Key Bonding

Cabled Communications Specifications
• USB 2.0 full-speed on-the-go interface (12 Mbps)

• Micro-AB Connector with optional strain relief

Product WarrantyThe ZQ511 and ZQ521 printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. For a complete warranty statement, please visit the Product Warranty Exceptions list on
www.zebra.com/warranty.
Recommended ServicesZebra 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.)
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