| Standard Features | • Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
• Orientation: right-hand or left-hand
• 4.3 in. color touch screen with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings
• Industrial all-metal construction
• Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host, Applicator Interface
• Adjustable transmissive and fixed reflective media sensors
• Quick release, thin film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer for superior print quality
• Real-time clock
• Rotatable screen
• Zebra Designer Essentials: easy label design tool free at
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
• ENERGY STAR certified
• PDF Direct |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Resolution | ZE511: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional) ZE521: 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 512MB SDRAM, 512MB Flash |
| Maximum Print Width | ZE511: 4.09 in./104 mm
ZE521: 6.6 in./168 mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | ZE511: 18 ips/457 mm per second @ 203 dpi2
14 ips/356 mm per second @ 300 dpi
6 ips/152 mm per second @ 600 dpi ZE521: 14 ips/356 mm per second @ 203 dpi
12 ips/305 mm per second @ 300 dpi |
| Media Sensors | Transmissive and reflective |
| Maximum Continuous Print Length | ZE511: 203 dpi: 150 in./3801 mm
300 dpi: 100 in./2540 mm
600 dpi: 50 in./1270 mm ZE521: 203 dpi: 150 in./3801 mm
300 dpi: 100 in./2540 mm |
| Media Characteristics | |
| Minimum Label and Liner Length | ZE511:
• Applicator mode, backfeed on: 0.50 in./12.7 mm
• Applicator mode, backfeed off: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
• Stream mode: 0.25 in./6.4 mm
• Rewind mode: 0.25 in./6.4 mm “loose loop”
• Tear-off mode, backfeed on: 0.50 in./12.7 mm
• Tear-off mode, backfeed off: 0.25 in./6.4 mm ZE521:
• Applicator mode, backfeed on: 3.0 in./76.2 mm
• Applicator mode, backfeed off: 1.0 in./25.4 mm
• Rewind mode: 1.0 in./25.4 mm “loose loop”
• Tear-off mode, backfeed on: 3.0 in./76.2 mm
• Tear-off mode, backfeed off: 1.0 in./25.4 mm |
| Media Width | ZE511: .625 in./16 mm - 4.5 in./114 mm
ZE521: 3 in./76 mm - 7.1 in./180 mm |
| Thickness | ZE511: 0.0053 in./0.135 mm to 0.010 in./0.254 mm
ZE521: 0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.012 in./0.305 mm |
| Media Types | Continuous, die-cut or black mark |
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| Standard Length | 1,968 ft./600 m |
| Width | ZE511: 1 in./25.4 mm to 4.2 in./107 mm
ZE521: 3 in./76 mm to 7.1 in./180 mm |
| Core I.D. | 1 in./25.4 mm ID |
| Operating Characteristics | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature: 31°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity: 20% to 95% non-condensing R.H.
Storage/Transportation Temperature: -40°F to 160°F/-40°C to 71°C
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H. |
| Electrical | Universal power supply with power-factor correction 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Agency Approvals | • Standards approvals: IEC 62368-1; EN 55032, Class A; EN 55035; EN 61000-3-2, 3-3
• Product markings, but not limited to: cTUVus; CE; FCC A; ICES-003; VCCI; RCM; CCC; EAC; S-Mark; KCC; BSMI; India-BIS; In-Metro; Energy Star |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Depth | ZE511: 14.9 in./379 mm
ZE521: 17.2 in./438 mm |
| Width | ZE511: 9.6 in./245 mm
ZE521: 9.6 in./245 mm |
| Height | ZE511: 11.8 in./300 mm
ZE521: 11.8 in./300 mm |
| Weight | ZE511: 34 lbs/15.4 kg
ZE521: 38 lbs/17.3 kg |
| Options and Accessories | |
| Communication | • Parallel port option card
• Dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth option card
• 10/100 Ethernet option card |
| Accessories | • Extend peel bar kit
• User Interface extension and mounting kit |
| RFID | • UHF field-installable RFID kit for 4 in. and 6 in. print widths |
| Firmware | ZBI 2.0 — Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more.
ZPL and ZPL II — Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra printers. |
| Barcode Symbologies | Barcode Ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2, and 3:1
Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec |
| Fonts and Graphics | Zebra Global printing solution including Unicode™
Swiss 721 font standard
Bitmap fonts A to H and GS symbols are expandable up to 10 times, height- and width-independent
Smooth-scalable font Ø (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed3) is expandabledot-by-dot, height- and width-independent
IBM® Code Page 850 International Characters
Firmware support for downloadable TrueType™ fonts
Additional fonts available
Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos |
| Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies | Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of thermal printing supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer. We offer the widest selection of in-stock RFID labels and tags for general purpose, advanced and specialty use applications, in a variety of sizes and materials, using inlays from leading manufacturers.
www.zebra.com/supplies |
Service When You Need It
| You invest in Zebra printers to better serve your customers and boost operational efficiency. Now, you can ensure predictable performance and eliminate unbudgeted repair expenses with Zebra OneCare™. You get unmatched technical support direct from Zebra, as well as comprehensive repair services, including accidental damage and defined repair turn-around times. And Zebra’s Visibility Services provide the real-time insight into printer operational information you need to increase printer availability and optimize utilization within your workflows.
www.zebra.com/zebraonecare |
Recommended Services
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| Zebra OneCare SelectTM | Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 24x7 live technical support and software updates
Advance Replacement and Express Shipping (Next Day Device Replacement)
Standard Commissioning
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support
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Zebra OneCare EssentialTM
| Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 8x5 live technical support and software updates
Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support
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Footnotes
| 1. Available on the ZE511 model only
2. Maximum print speed is 18 ips/457 mm per second at 203 dpi in direct thermal mode. Maximum print speed is 14 ips/356 mm per second at 203 dpi in thermal transfer mode.
3. Contains UFST® from Agfa Monotype Corporation For optimum print quality and printer performance, use Genuine Zebra supplies. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
Print DNA Software
| This printer is supported by our Print DNA suite of software capabilities to get your printer up and running quickly and securely, and enable your printer to evolve with your business needs. Print DNA features may vary by model, and some features may require a license. For more information, please visit
www.zebra.com/printdna.
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