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Zebra ZQ520 Government, Transportation & Logistic Direct Thermal Printer - Monochrome - Portable - Label/Receipt Print - USB - Bluetooth - Near Field Communication (NFC) - RFID

Part #: 1-2415025

Zebra ZQ520 Government, Transportation & Logistic Direct Thermal Printer - Monochrome - Portable - Label/Receipt Print - USB - Bluetooth - Near Field Communication (NFC) - RFID

Part #: 1-2415025 MFG Part #: DS-ZQ5RAP1121299
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About the Zebra ZQ500 ZQ520

Zebra's ZQ500 Series offers bestin-class, rugged mobile printers for applications outside of a business's four walls. The premium 3" (72 mm) ZQ510™ and 4" (104 mm) ZQ520™ printers are Zebra's next-generation of high-performance mobile printers. The printers' patented, military-grade design provides exceptional durability and reliability in the toughest environments.

Optimized for on-demand receipt printing in transportation & logistics and government, the ZQ500 Series can also produce labels for a range of applications. These printers can withstand the drops, bangs, bumps, accidents and environmental extremes that are common in mobile workplaces- making them ideal for on-the-go employees whose productivity depends on maximum printer functionality.

With Zebra's ZQ500 Series, you gain the peace of mind knowing your mobile printers will not only withstand the elements, but also provide the power, connectivity and reliability your mobile employees need. Qualified by a third-party laboratory per MIL-STD 810g for drop and vibration test procedures, the ZQ500 Series printers feature a unique combination of an IP54- rated design for protection from dust ingress and water spray and engineering details--making these printers the most rugged mobile printers on the market.

In addition to offering easy setup, the printers are simple to manage and maintain with the Link-OS® environment, advanced Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.0 (Low Energy) connectivity and Print Touch™ device pairing. ZQ500 printers are "Made for iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®" (MFi) and Wi-Fi Alliance certified to support connectivity to a range of Apple®, Android™ and Windows® Mobile devices. And, with best-inclass accessories that are compact and multi-purpose, the ZQ510 and ZQ520 printers can transform cars, trucks and vehicles into productive mobile offices.

Zebra's ZQ500 Series offers bestin-class, rugged mobile printers for applications outside of a business's four walls. The premium 3" (72 mm) ZQ510™ and 4" (104 mm) ZQ520™ printers are Zebra's next-generation of high-performance mobile printers. The printers' patented, military-grade design provides exceptional durability and reliability in the toughest environments.

Optimized for on-demand receipt printing in transportation & logistics and government, the ZQ500 Series can also produce labels for a range of applications. These printers can withstand the drops, bangs, bumps, accidents and environmental extremes that are common in mobile workplaces- making them ideal for on-the-go employees whose productivity depends on maximum printer functionality.

With Zebra's ZQ500 Series, you gain the peace of mind knowing your mobile printers will not only withstand the elements, but also provide the power, connectivity and reliability your mobile employees need. Qualified by a third-party laboratory per MIL-STD 810g for drop and vibration test procedures, the ZQ500 Series printers feature a unique combination of an IP54- rated design for protection from dust ingress and water spray and engineering details--making these printers the most rugged mobile printers on the market.

In addition to offering easy setup, the printers are simple to manage and maintain with the Link-OS® environment, advanced Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.0 (Low Energy) connectivity and Print Touch™ device pairing. ZQ500 printers are "Made for iPod®/iPhone®/iPad®" (MFi) and Wi-Fi Alliance certified to support connectivity to a range of Apple®, Android™ and Windows® Mobile devices. And, with best-inclass accessories that are compact and multi-purpose, the ZQ510 and ZQ520 printers can transform cars, trucks and vehicles into productive mobile offices.

Technical Specifications of the Zebra ZQ500 ZQ520

General Information


Manufacturer Zebra Technologies Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number DS-ZQ5RAP1121299
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.zebra.com
Brand Name Zebra
Product Series ZQ500
Product Model ZQ520
Product Name ZQ520 Direct Thermal Printer
Product Type Direct Thermal Printer

Technical Information


Recommended Use Label/Receipt Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed 5 in/s
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 203
Maximum Print Length 39"
Maximum Print Width 4.09"
Bar Code Symbology Supported UCC/EAN 128Code 39Code 93Code 128UPC-ACodabar (NW-7)Interleaved 2 of 5UPC-EEAN-132 and 5 Digits Add-onEAN-82DMaxi CodePDF-417Micro PDF-417QR CodeFIMGS1 DataBarMSI PLESSEYPOSTNETCode 11Data MatrixTLC 39ISBT-128PlesseyUPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 Digit ExtensionPlanet CodeStandard 2 of 5MSIIndustrial 2 of 5LOGMARSCodabarAZTECCode 49Codablock
Real Time Clock Yes
Application / Usage GovernmentTransportation & Logistic
Features LightweightRuggedCompact
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating IP54
Character Sets Universal Font Scaling Technology (UFST)ArabicAgfa MonotypeHebrewCyrillic
Print Technology Direct Thermal

Interfaces/Ports


USB Yes

Network & Communication


Bluetooth Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
RFID Yes

Display & Graphics


Display Screen Yes
Display Screen Type LCD

Media Types & Handling


Media Type Black MarkLabelGapReceiptTag
Media Sensor Black Mark SensorGap Sensor
Media Thickness 6.30 mil
Maximum Roll Diameter 2.24"
Maximum Label Width 4.45"

Fonts & Emulation


Language Emulation ZPLCPCLZBIESC/POS

Power Description


Power Source Battery

Physical Characteristics


Form Factor Portable
Height 6.2"
Width 6.1"
Depth 2.6"
Weight (Approximate) 1.73 lb

Software


Operating System Supported
  • Link-OS

Miscellaneous


Platform Supported AndroidPCiOS

Environmental Conditions


Operating Temperature 68°F (20°C) - 131°F (55°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Storage Temperature 86°F (30°C) - 150.8°F (66°C)
Storage Relative Humidity 10% - 90%

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