Zebra ZE511 Print Engine

• With all-metal construction, the ZE511-4 offers best-in-class print speeds and 600 dpi print quality for premium performance. They’re engineered without the need for cooling fans, and their external cabinets are resistant to debris and water ingress.
• With Zebra’s innovative Print DNA software suite, the ZE511 makes work easier
• Access components easily with the newly designed interior workspace with more room. Replace printheads in seconds without tools with the quick-release tab and socketed design that eliminates connectors.
• Part of Zebra’s broad RFID portfolio, the 4-inch ZE511 offers field-installable premium RFID printing and encoding. Incorporating Zebra’s exclusive RE40 module and adaptive encoding technology
• Shield yourself from dangerous, costly IoT printer attacks with Zebra’s exclusive PrintSecure, part of Print DNA, to protect your data, secure your endpoints and prevent downtime.

Your lines and equipment must stand up to the 24/7/365 test, but you need more than just durable performance. Keep your operations moving forward with Zebra’s rugged ZE511 and ZE521 print engines, intelligently engineered to make your work easier– today and tomorrow. These purpose-built essential workers deliver it all: fast print speeds and all-metal construction for demanding operation, innovative features and forward capabilities for years of use, onboard analytics and expedited maintenance elements to maximize uptime, along with optional field-installable RFID encoding for advanced tracking. And, they feature Zebra’s exclusive, industry-leading Print DNA™ software suite that makes them easy to setup, manage, maintain and secure–onsite or remotely. So, go ahead. Push the limits. A Zebra print engine won’t let you down.

Extending the ZE500 Series Legacy

Advancing the ZE500 Series, ZE511 and ZE521 print engines build on this proven legacy with faster print speeds, performance-enhancing capabilities and evolving intelligence that make them stand apart. Added features such as the 4.3-inch, full-color LCD touch screen make operation easier. Add field-installable RFID printing and encoding capabilities featuring Zebra’s exclusive technology and new algorithms for easy calibration and media flexibility

Encased Design Withstands Harsh Environments

The 4-inch ZE511 and 6-inch ZE521 deliver rugged durability to push the limits. Engineered without the need for cooling fans, their external cabinets are designed to resist debris and water ingress making them ideal in dusty environments or where water may be splashed.

Simple to Integrate and Operate

The ZE511 and ZE521 are incredibly easy to integrate and use. Deploy them anywhere with setup tools, wizards and emulation capabilities. The large color touch screen and intuitive user interface make setup and operation easy with minimal training. Mount the screen where it’s convenient for you, up to two meters from the print engine, and rotate the screen to match your space. See printer status at a glance, make expedited settings changes and access support.

Forward Focused to Match your Evolving Business Needs

Printers should add to your operations, not create obstacles. Remove the hassle with the ZE511 and ZE521, engineered to handle tomorrow’s technology. With the revolutionary Print DNA software suite, they have the innovative edge to grow with your business.

Outstanding Print Speeds and Quality

Keep your lines moving quickly with best-in-class print speeds, up to 18 inches per second. For 203 dpi use cases printing faster than 14 ips, select the optional high-speed printhead1 . For premium print resolution, choose the 600 dpi option.

Connect Your Way With Comprehensive Communication

Add your ZE511 or ZE521 to your existing wired and wireless networks or connect them directly to any PC. Every ZE511 and ZE521 comes with USB, Serial, Ethernet, a dual USB Host port and Bluetooth® 4.1. Add an optional Parallel, 802.11 a/c wireless or Ethernet card to the open internal communication slot. And, with the included Print Touch tag (NFC), you can simply tap a compatible mobile device on the ZE511 or ZE521 to pair and print.

Predict Maintenance Needs to Minimize Downtime

Use onboard analytics to predict and schedule maintenance to prevent unexpected downtime. Troubleshoot remotely and swap out the extended-life modular drive quickly and easily via only three screws for offline servicing to keep workflows moving.

New Printhead Design Expedites Replacement

The ZE511 and ZE521 have an improved socketed printhead design that eliminates tools with the quick-release tab. Easily remove all three platen, pinch and peel rollers in minutes from the front of the print engine without the need to remove the unit from the print-and apply system.

Interior Space and Frustration-Free Details

Captured fasteners eliminate lost hardware. Quickly access internal components via a hinged cage system that swings open wide for fast, simple maintenance, newly designed with even more interior workspace.

Explore Managed Print Services (MPS) With Assurance

Looking to gain control and visibility of your print engines with MPS? Zebra’s thermal printers with Print DNA, including the ZE511 and ZE521, make it easy. They’re engineered for durability, and they offer innovative remote management, analytics and security capabilities that make them the obvious choice for MPS. With the Print DNA software toolset, your Zebra MPS provider can remotely manage and optimize your printers, track and automate supplies replenishment and ensure security. This leaves you free to lower your operating costs and minimize your IT workload.

Simple to Deploy, Use, Manage and Secure

Now including Zebra’s innovative Print DNA software suite, powered by our Link-OS operating system, the ZE511 and ZE521 are incredibly easy to integrate, manage and secure

Make Setup Efficient

Provision printers quickly and easily by mirroring using a USB flash drive including firmware, embedded files and settings. Or, configure using a mobile device and Zebra’s Printer Setup Utilities.

Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor–All From a Single Location

With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, you have the ability to easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked print engines from any location. And an intuitive browser based interface lets you see status at a glance, quickly triage issues to minimize downtime and perform updates and maintenance.

Unparalleled, Peace-of-Mind Printer Security

Security risks are real and costly. Endpoints are becoming popular targets–including networked thermal printers and print engines. Shield yourself from cyberattacks with Zebra’s PrintSecure, part of Print DNA. Use it to easily configure your printers via secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and detect events before they happen.

Standard Features 

• Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing • Orientation: right-hand or left-hand • 4.3 in. color touch screen with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings • Industrial all-metal construction • Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual USB Host, Applicator Interface • Adjustable transmissive and fixed reflective media sensors • Quick release, thin film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer for superior print quality • Real-time clock • Rotatable screen • Zebra Designer Essentials: easy label design tool • ENERGY STAR certified • PDF Direct

Markets and Applications 

• Manufacturing • Warehouse Management • Retail • Healthcare