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ZE521 6-inch Wide Print Engine

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ZE52162-L010000Z

With integrated RFID encoding fitted as standard, the Zebra ZE52162-L010000Z is a 6.60-inch wide direct thermal and thermal transfer print engine from the ZE500 Series, printing monochrome labels at 203 dpi and up to 14 in/s. Its 512 MB of memory supports ZPL, ZPL II and ZBI 2.0 emulation alongside a broad symbology set spanning Code 128, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code and Aztec. Media handling covers die-cut, continuous and black mark stock up to 7.09 inches wide and 11.81 mil thick, with both transmissive and reflective sensors, and maximum print length reaches 102.01 inches. Connectivity runs to serial, USB, USB host, Fast Ethernet and Bluetooth, while a 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen provides local control. The fanless all-metal chassis weighs 38.14 lb and operates across 31°F to 104°F and 20% to 95% relative humidity. Certifications include cTUVus, CE, FCC A and Energy Star, covering manufacturing, healthcare, retail and distribution applications.
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Description
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The Zebra ZE521 is a 6-inch industrial thermal transfer print engine built for OEM integrators and high-volume label printing operations in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. Engineered with an all-metal, fanless enclosure designed to resist debris and water ingress, it delivers reliable 24/7 performance in harsh production environments. Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing are both supported, and a maximum print speed of 14 in/s at 203 dpi keeps demanding lines moving. A 4.3" color touchscreen with a rotatable, remote-mountable design simplifies operation and status monitoring, while standard connectivity spanning USB, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, and dual USB Host ports ensures straightforward integration into existing wired and wireless infrastructure. Field-installable UHF RFID capability enables encoding and tracking workflows without requiring a separate device, and ZPL/ZPL II emulation with 512 MB of memory supports sophisticated label formatting at scale.

Main Features

  • RFID: Yes

  • Rugged: Industrial

  • Equipment Format: Desktop

  • Connection: Serial, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Recommended Use Label Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Printing Capability Double Sided
Maximum Mono Print Speed 14 in/s
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 203
Maximum Print Length 102.01"
Maximum Print Width 6.60"
Barcode Symbology Supported
  • Code 11
  • Code 39
  • Code 93
  • Code 128 (A/B/C)
  • UCC Case Codes
  • ISBT-128
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
  • EAN-8
  • EAN-13
  • UPC-A with EAN 2 or 5 Digit Extension
  • Plessey
  • POSTNET
  • Standard 2 of 5
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • LOGMARS
  • MSI
  • Codabar
  • Planet Code
  • Codablock
  • PDF417
  • Code 49
  • Data Matrix
  • Maxi Code
  • QR Code
  • TLC 39
  • Micro PDF
  • RSS-14
  • AZTEC
Real Time Clock Yes
Application/Usage
  • Desktop
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
Features LCD Display
Character Sets
  • Unicode
  • 850
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
Duplex Printing Yes
Print Technology Direct Thermal /Thermal Transfer
Memory
Standard Memory 512 MB
Interfaces/Ports
Serial Port Yes
USB Host Yes
USB Yes
Network & Communication
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
Bluetooth Yes
RFID Yes
Display & Graphics
Display Screen Yes
Screen Size 4.3"
Display Screen Type LCD
Touchscreen Yes
Media Types & Handling
Media Type
  • Label
  • Die-cut Label
  • Continuous Label
  • Black Mark
Media Sensor
  • Reflective Media Sensor
  • Transmissive Media Sensor
Media Thickness 11.81 mil
Maximum Label Width 7.09"
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • ZPL
  • ZBI 2.0
  • ZPL II
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Frequency
  • 47 Hz
  • 63 Hz
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 31°F (-0.6°C) - 104°F (40°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 20% - 95%
Storage Temperature 40°F (4.4°C) - 160°F (71.1°C)
Storage Relative Humidity 5% - 95%
Physical Characteristics
Height 11.8"
Width 9.6"
Depth 17.2"
Weight (Approximate) 38.14 lb
Miscellaneous
Power Cable Localization US
Platform Supported PC
Certifications & Standards
  • IEC 62368-1
  • EN 55032
  • Class A
  • EN 55035
  • EN 61000-3-2
  • 3-3
  • cTUVus
  • CE
  • FCC A
  • ICES-003
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • CCC
  • EAC
  • S-Mark
  • KCC
  • BSMI
  • India-BIS
  • In-Metro
Energy Star Yes
Documents
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Product document ze511-ze521.pdf ZE52162-L010000Z Product document ze511-ze521.pdf MOD-ZE521