Zebra ZQ510 Mobile Thermal Label Printer Direct Thermal, 3 Inch, Dual Radio, Active NFC, IP54, Bluetooth 4.0

The Zebra ZQ510 Mobile Printer is a rugged 3-inch direct thermal label and receipt printer engineered for on-the-go operations in retail, field service, logistics and hospitality. Designed to withstand demanding mobile environments, the ZQ510 family offers compact portability, fast monochrome printing and broad device compatibility to support point-of-service transactions, proof-of-delivery and label applications outside the warehouse. Variants provide a range of connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, USB, NFC and optional Ethernet via cradle), user interfaces (LCD), and rugged protections (IP54, MIL‑STD resistances), enabling reliable integration, simple media handling and reduced downtime for teams that require durable, easy-to-manage mobile printing solutions.

Key Features

• Rugged construction: IP54 ingress protection with drop and tumble tolerance (industrial/MIL‑STD options) to resist dust, water spray and repeated drops in field environments.
• Direct thermal printing: Maintenance-free monochrome output for clear labels and receipts without ribbons, suitable for fast on-demand workflows.
• Flexible connectivity: Multiple wireless and wired options including Bluetooth (3.0/4.0), dual-band Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), NFC and USB; Ethernet available via optional cradle for diverse deployments.
• Compact 3-inch format: Portable design supports media up to 3 in (≈72–80 mm) wide with user-friendly center-loading and compatibility with labels, receipt labels and tag labels.
• Business-ready compatibility: Supports standard Zebra emulations (ZPL, CPCL, XML) and broad OS/device support for fast integration with POS, mobile and enterprise systems.

Specifications

• Product Name: Zebra ZQ510 Mobile Printer (ZQ510 / Rugged/ZQ510 RuggedNFC / RuggedLite variants)
• Brand: Zebra
• Category: Label Printers
• Part Numbers (examples): ZQ51-AUN0110-00, ZQ51-AUE0000-00, ZQ51-AUN0100-00, ZQ51-AUN010E-00, ZQ51-AUE000E-00
• Printing Technology: Direct thermal (monochrome)
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Width: 3 in (≈72 mm)
• Maximum Print Speed: Up to 5 ips (127 mm/s / 300 in/min) depending on variant
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0 / Bluetooth 4.0 LE, USB 2.0, Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 & 5 GHz where provided), NFC; Ethernet via optional cradle
• Printer Emulations / Languages: ZPL, CPCL, XML
• Memory: RAM 256 MB; Flash 512 MB
• Supported Media: Labels, receipt labels, tag labels; min media width 1.38 in
• Max Media Roll Diameter: 3.15 in (≈51 mm)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.7 x 2.4 x 5.9 in (selected variants)
• Weight: 22.29 oz (selected variants)
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP54 (upgradeable to IP65 with exoskeleton on specific variants)
• Drop / Tumble Resistance: Drop tolerance up to 6.6 ft (2 m) and tumble tested to 1 m on certain models; MIL‑STD 810g on select variants
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium‑ion; battery included varies by variant (some include battery, others shipped without)
• Display & Controls: LCD display available on selected variants
• Additional Features: Real time clock, media sensors (black mark and gap), center-loading clamshell design, XML-enabled printing