Zebra ZQ511 & ZQ521
Mobile printer
Rugged 2- and 4-inch printers
ZQ511 (2.83″) and ZQ521 (4.09″) print labels and receipts up to 127 mm/s in demanding environments.
PowerPrecision+ battery
3250 mAh Li-Ion (or 6500 mAh extended) for a full workday with intelligent power management.
Link-OS with RFID option
Compatible with Android/iOS/Windows and optional UHF RFID encoding.
Product information
The Zebra ZQ511 and ZQ521 are rugged mobile thermal printers from Codipack, suitable for transport, warehouses, retail, and hospitality where reliable on-the-go printing is essential. They solve the problem of static print stations by printing direct thermal labels, receipts, tags, and linerless media, even with damaged rolls or dynamic workflows.
These printers support applications such as shipping labels, packing slips, recipes, and RFID tags, with center-loading clamshell design for quick media changes and dual-sided tear bar. Bluetooth 4.1 EDR+LE and optional Wi-Fi 802.11ac with fast roaming ensure stable connection with mobile computers. IP54 protection, drops up to 2 m onto concrete, 1300 tumbles from 1 m, and -20°C to 55°C range make them suitable for intensive indoor and outdoor work.
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Specifications
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm).
Print speed: Up to 5″/127 mm per second (draft mode).
Print width: ZQ511: 72 mm; ZQ521: 104 mm.
Media: Receipt, gap/black-mark labels, tags, linerless, RFID.
Media width: ZQ511: 35-80 mm; ZQ521: 51-113 mm.
Roll diameter: ZQ511: 51 mm; ZQ521: 57 mm.
Battery: 3250 mAh std / 6500 mAh ext Li-Ion.
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1; optional Wi-Fi 802.11ac.
Durability: IP54; drops 2 m; MIL-STD-810G.
Memory: 256 MB RAM / 512 MB Flash.
OS: Link-OS with Print Touch NFC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coding and labeling are our core business. We have 5,000 customers across a wide range of sectors: from the local cheese shop to multinational corporations.
What do the ZQ511/ZQ521 print?
Direct thermal labels, receipts, tags, and linerless media with gap/black-mark sensing.
What is the difference between ZQ511 and ZQ521?
ZQ511 has 2.83″ print width (72 mm); ZQ521 4.09″ (104 mm).
How rugged are the printers?
IP54, drops up to 2 m onto concrete, and 1300 tumbles from 1 m.
What battery life do they offer?
3250 mAh for a full workday; expandable to 6500 mAh.
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