Zebra · ZE500 Series (ZE511/ZE521)
ZE500 Series Print Engine
The Zebra ZE500 Series print engines are designed for mission-critical operations with all-metal construction, supporting 24/7/365 continuous operation. They deliver best-in-class print speeds, RFID printing and encoding, and expedited maintenance. Built-in Zebra DNA software suite enables remote management, security, and analytics. Available in 4-inch (ZE511) and 6-inch (ZE521) formats.
- All-metal construction built for 24/7/365 continuous operation
- Best-in-class print speeds up to 18 ips (ZE511) and 14 ips (ZE521)
- Quick-tab release printhead changeable in seconds with modular drive design for easy servicing
- Integrated Zebra DNA software suite for remote management, predictive maintenance, and security analytics
ZE511 (4") / ZE521 (6") OEM print engine
Print Engine
ZE511: 457 mm/s (18 ips)；ZE521: 356 mm/s (14 ips)
Print Speed
203 / 300 / 600 dpi (ZE511)
Resolution
Standard Applicator Interface and GPIO for industrial integration
GPIO Interface
Full Specifications
Zebra · ZE500 Series (ZE511/ZE521)Print Specifications
5 items- Print Method
- Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
- Resolution
- ZE511: 203 (standard) / 300 / 600 dpi; ZE521: 203 (standard) / 300 dpi
- Print Speed
- ZE511 203 dpi: 457 mm/s (18 ips)；300 dpi: 356 mm/s (14 ips)；600 dpi: 152 mm/s (6 ips)。ZE521 203 dpi: 356 mm/s (14 ips)；300 dpi: 305 mm/s (12 ips)
- Print Width
- ZE511: 104 mm (4.09")；ZE521: 168 mm (6.6")
- Max Print Length
- 203 dpi: 3,801 mm (150")；300 dpi: 2,540 mm (100")；600 dpi: 1,270 mm (50", ZE511 only)
Hardware
2 items- Memory
- 512 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash
- Sensors
- Transmissive + reflective dual-media sensor; automatic detection when print head is turned on
Media Specifications
4 items- Media Types
- Continuous/Die Cut/Black Mark
- Media Width
- ZE511: 16 – 114 mm (0.625 – 4.5")；ZE521: 76 – 180 mm (3 – 7.1")
- Media Roll OD
- Depends on integration organization (Engine for OEM integration)
- Media Core
- 76 mm (3")
Ribbon Specifications
2 items- Ribbon Length
- Max 600 m (1,968 ft)
- Ribbon Width
- ZE511: 25.4 – 107 mm；ZE521: 76 – 180 mm
Interface & Software
4 items- Interface
- Standard USB 2.0 + RS-232 Serial + 10/100 Ethernet + Bluetooth 4.1 + Dual USB Host + Applicator Interface; optional Parallel, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, additional Ethernet
- GPIO Interface
- Standard Applicator Interface supports industrial integration of GPIO and labeling machine signals
- Programming Language
- ZPL / ZPL II / ZBI 2.0 / Link-OS / Print DNA
- RFID Protocol
- Optional field upgradeable UHF RFID kit, supports 4" and 6" width; UHF EPC Gen 2 V2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 / RAIN RFID
General
6 items- Display
- 4.3" full-color touch LCD, rotatable and supports remote installation (up to 2 meters away)
- Construction
- Industrial-grade all-metal structure, fanless design, resistant to dust and water splash
- Certification
- ENERGY STAR；IEC 62368-1、EN 55032 Class A、cTUVus、CE、FCC A、RCM、CCC、KCC
- Power
- Universal power supply 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, PFC compatible
- Weight
- ZE511: 15.4 kg (34 lb)；ZE521: 17.3 kg (38 lb)
- Dimensions
- ZE511: 379 × 245 × 300 mm (D×W×H)；ZE521: 438 × 245 × 300 mm
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