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ZE521 6-inch Wide Print Engine

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ZE52163-R01A000Z

With field-installable RFID encoding built into its configuration, the Zebra ZE52163-R01A000Z is a 6-inch direct thermal and thermal transfer print engine that delivers 300 dpi resolution at up to 12 in/s across a 6.60-inch print width. It handles die-cut, continuous, and black mark media up to 12.01 mil thick, with transmissive and reflective sensors covering label lengths to 45 inches. The 512 MB of onboard memory supports ZPL, ZPL II, and ZBI 2.0 emulation, while a 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen — mountable up to two meters from the engine — simplifies operation. Connectivity spans USB, USB Host, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, and IEEE 802.11ac wireless. The all-metal chassis weighs 35.49 lb and operates from 31°F (-0.6°C) to 104°F (40°C) with a real-time clock included. Certifications include cTUVus, CE, FCC A, and Energy Star, positioning this unit for high-volume manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution labeling workflows.
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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: USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Recommended Use Label Print
Print Color Capability Monochrome
Maximum Mono Print Speed 12 in/s
Maximum Print Resolution (dpi) 300
Maximum Print Length 45"
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
Features LCD Display
Character Sets
  • Unicode
  • 850
Connectivity Technology Wired & Wireless
Optional Connectivity Parallel
Print Technology Direct Thermal /Thermal Transfer
Memory
Standard Memory 512 MB
Interfaces/Ports
USB Host Yes
USB Yes
Network & Communication
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
Bluetooth Yes
Wireless LAN Yes
Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ac
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 12.01 mil
Maximum Label Width 45"
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • ZPL
  • ZBI 2.0
  • ZPL II
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 31°F (-0.6°C) - 104°F (40°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 20% - 95%
Storage Temperature -40°F (-40°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 ZE52163-R01A000Z Product document ze511-ze521.pdf MOD-ZE521