Zebra ZD510-HC Healthcare Wristband Printer Direct Thermal, 300 dpi

The Zebra ZD510-HC Antimicrobial Wristband Printer is a healthcare-focused desktop direct-thermal printer engineered for reliable, high-resolution wristband and patient identification printing. Designed for hospitals, clinics and other identification workflows, the ZD510-HC supports easy cartridge loading of Zebra Z-Band antimicrobial wristbands, wipeable housings and medical-grade power options to meet clinical cleanliness and safety requirements. With 300 dpi print quality and compact desktop form factor, it delivers sharp monochrome output for barcodes and text while offering flexible connectivity and device management for IT environments. The series simplifies procurement through multiple SKUs and options that address bedside, registration desk and event ID printing needs.

Key Features

• Healthcare-grade design: Antimicrobial wristband cartridge compatibility and wipeable housing reduce contamination risk and simplify clinical cleaning protocols.
• High resolution printing: 300 dpi direct-thermal print engine produces sharp barcodes and text ideal for small-width wristbands and patient identifiers.
• Flexible connectivity: Multiple interfaces including USB, USB Host, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy and optional Wi‑Fi and NFC enable versatile deployment and mobile printing.
• Easy maintenance and media loading: Tool-less print head replacement, quick cartridge loading and head-up media sensing reduce downtime and service complexity.
• Clinical power and compliance: Medical-grade power supply options (IEC 60601-1) and industry certifications support safe integration in healthcare environments.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Product reference: Zebra ZD510-HC Antimicrobial Wristband Printer
• Product family: ZD510
• Printing technology / method: Direct Thermal
• Maximum print resolution: 300 dpi
• Maximum print width: 1 in (≈30 mm); variants list up to 1.19 in / 30 mm
• Typical wristband print speed: 51 mm/s
• Maximum print speed: 102 mm/s (listed) / 4.02 in/s (listed)
• Supported media: Wristband (Zebra Z-Band antimicrobial wristband cartridges)
• Connectivity: USB, USB Host, Ethernet (10/100), Bluetooth Low Energy; variants also list Wi‑Fi (802.11ac / WLAN) and NFC
• Memory (flash): 256 MB / 512 MB (variant-dependent)
• RAM / SDRAM: 256 MB
• Supported printer languages: ZPL, ZPL II, XML (Unicode-compliant listed in variants)
• Real-time clock: Yes
• Housing / finish: White wipeable plastics (clinical wipe-down capable)
• Power: Medical grade power supply (IEC 60601-1) listed on variants
• Media sensors & features: Head-up sensor, odometer (print-length tracking), tool-less print head and platen replacement
• Certifications & standards: ENERGY STAR; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; VCCI; RCM; CE EN 55032/55024; EN 61000-3-2/3; CISPR 32; CB Scheme IEC 60950-1 / IEC 62368-1; TUV; NRTL
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 7 x 5 x 9.5 in (variant listed)
• Weight: 7.15 lb (variant listed)
• Operating temperature: 39.9 - 104 °F (variant listed)
• Storage temperature: -40 - 140 °F (variant listed)
• Operating relative humidity: 20 - 85 % (variant listed)
• Storage relative humidity: 5 - 85 % (variant listed)