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ZE521 6-inch Wide RFID Print Engine

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ZE52162-R0100A0Z

With integrated UHF RFID encoding fitted as standard, the Zebra ZE52162-R0100A0Z is a 6-inch-wide direct thermal and thermal transfer print engine that prints monochrome labels at 203 dpi and up to 14 in/s across a 6.60-inch maximum print width, accepting media up to 7.09 inches wide and 11.81 mil thick in die-cut, continuous and black mark formats, with transmissive and reflective sensors handling both. A 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen provides on-engine control, while 512 MB of onboard memory supports demanding label workloads. Serial, USB, USB Host, Fast Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity are all included, and ZPL, ZPL II and ZBI 2.0 emulation cover broad host integration. The engine operates from 31°F (-0.6°C) to 104°F (40°C) with an AC power supply rated 47 Hz to 63 Hz, and carries a 35.49 lb chassis. Certifications include cTUVus, CE, FCC Class A and Energy Star.
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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.
Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Recommended Use Label Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
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
  • Pharmacy
  • Automotive
  • Warehouse
  • Manufacturing
Features LCD Display
Character Sets
  • Unicode
  • 850
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
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) 35.49 lb
Miscellaneous
Power Cable Localization US
Platform Supported PC
Certifications & Standards 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
Energy Star Yes
Documents
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Product document ze511-ze521.pdf ZE52162-R0100A0Z  (PDF)