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title: ZQ500 Series Mobile Printer
description: Zebra’s premium ZQ500 Series mobile printers are the Industry’s most rugged, featuring a military-grade design. They also offer UHF RFID encoding, linerless printing, the latest connectivity options and user-friendly functionality to keep you operating in the most challenging environments.
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# ZEBRA ZQ500 SERIES MOBILE PRINTER

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LABEL PRINTERS

## ZQ500 MOBILE PRINTER

Zebra’s premium ZQ500 Series mobile printers are the Industry’s most rugged, featuring a military-grade design. They also offer UHF RFID encoding, linerless printing, the latest connectivity options and user-friendly functionality to keep you operating in the most challenging environments.

Models: ZQ511, ZQ511 RFID, ZQ521, ZQ521 RFID

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##### SPECIFICATIONS

##### FEATURES

- Resolution: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
- Memory: 128MB RAM, 256MB Flash (48 MB User Available)
- Battery: 2450 mAh removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery
- Maximum Print Width: 
    - ZQ511: 2.83"/72mm
    - ZQ521: 4.09"/104mm
- Print Speed: Up to 5"/127mm per second
- Media Sensors: Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors
- Programming Languages: CPCL, ZPL. The ZPL programming language ensures full compatibility with many other Zebra printers
- Print Length: Maximum 39"

 

- Dimensions: 
    - ZQ511: 150 mm L x 120 mm W x 62 mm H  
      5.9 in. L x 4.7 in. W x 2.4 in. H
    - ZQ521: 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 Battery: 
    - ZQ511: 0.63 kg/1.39 lbs
    - ZQ521: 0.79 kg/1.73 lbs

• Apple iOS, Android, Windows Mobile connectivity  
• Direct thermal printing of barcodes, text and graphics  
• Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors  
• Cold Temperature Compensation mode-optimizes / balances print speeds  
to allow for better print performance at lower temps  
• Dual-sided tear bar which allows for clean tear in either direction  
(not available with linerless SKUs)  
• Supports vertical and horizontal printing  
• Printer can be used in any orientation  
• Center-loading media locking for variable roll widths  
• “Clamshell” design for easy media loading  
• Tolerance of multiple drops from 6.6' (2 m) to concrete  
• Label odometer

- Operating Temp.: -4ºF to 131ºF/-20ºC to 55ºC
- Storage Temp.: -22ºF to 150ºF/-30ºC to 66º C
- Charging Temp.: 32ºF to 104ºF/0ºC to 40ºC
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing