Zebra ZE511 Print Engine
Critical operations never stop — neither do Zebra print engines. Push past the limits with uninterrupted printing plus evolving capabilities for your mission-critical operations.
Zebra ZE511 Print Engine
Standard Features
Print methods: direct thermal and thermal transfer
Orientation: right-hand or left-hand
4.3 in color touchscreen with intuitive menu to speed up 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
Fixed reflective and adjustable transmissive media sensors
Quick-release thin-film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer for superior print quality
Real-time clock
Rotating display
Zebra Designer Essentials: a simple label-design tool available at no charge
ENERGY STAR certified
PDF Direct
11 configurations
About the Zebra ZE511 Print Engine
Critical operations never stop — and neither do Zebra print engines. The Zebra ZE511 is built to last, easy to use and ready to run for years, delivering proven performance with simple service and maintenance for your mission-critical operations.
Push past the limits with uninterrupted printing plus evolving capabilities. The ZE511 supports direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at 203, 300 or 600 dpi, reaching speeds of up to 18 ips (457 mm per second) at 203 dpi with a 4.09 in / 104 mm maximum print width. Its industrial all-metal construction, quick-release thin-film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer, 4.3 in color touchscreen and standard USB 2.0, RS-232 serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1 and dual USB Host connectivity, including an applicator interface for integration.
Zebra ZE511 / ZE521 Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Print Methods | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Orientation | Right-hand or left-hand |
| Display | 4.3 in color touchscreen with intuitive menu |
| Construction | Industrial all-metal construction |
| Media Sensors | Fixed reflective and adjustable transmissive; transmissive and reflective |
| Printhead | Quick-release thin-film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer |
| Resolution | ZE511: 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm; 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm (optional); 600 dpi / 24 dots per mm (optional). ZE521: 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm; 300 dpi / 12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB SDRAM, 512 MB flash memory |
| Max Print Width | ZE511: 4.09 in / 104 mm. ZE521: 6.6 in / 168 mm |
| Max Print Speed | ZE511: 18 ips / 457 mm per second at 203 dpi; 14 ips / 356 mm per second at 300 dpi; 6 ips / 152 mm per second at 600 dpi. ZE521: 14 ips / 356 mm per second at 203 dpi; 12 ips / 305 mm per second at 300 dpi |
| Max Continuous Print Length | ZE511: 203 dpi: 150 in / 3801 mm; 300 dpi: 100 in / 2540 mm; 600 dpi: 50 in / 1270 mm. ZE521: 203 dpi: 150 in / 3801 mm; 300 dpi: 100 in / 2540 mm |
| Min Label and Liner Length | ZE511 — Applicator mode, active feedback: 0.50 in / 12.7 mm; Applicator mode, inactive feedback: 0.25 in / 6.4 mm; Stream mode: 0.25 in / 6.4 mm; Rewind mode: 0.25 in / 6.4 mm "loose loop"; Tear-off mode, active feedback: 0.50 in / 12.7 mm; Tear-off mode, inactive feedback: 0.25 in / 6.4 mm. ZE521 — Applicator mode, active feedback: 3.0 in / 76.2 mm; Applicator mode, inactive feedback: 1.0 in / 25.4 mm; Rewind mode: 1.0 in / 25.4 mm "loose loop"; Tear-off mode, active feedback: 3.0 in / 76.2 mm; Tear-off mode, inactive feedback: 1.0 in / 25.4 mm |
| Media Width | ZE511: 0.625 in / 16 mm – 4.5 in / 114 mm. ZE521: 3 in / 76 mm – 7.1 in / 180 mm |
| Media Thickness | ZE511: 0.0053 in / 0.135 mm to 0.010 in / 0.254 mm. ZE521: 0.003 in / 0.076 mm to 0.012 in / 0.305 mm |
| Media Types | Continuous, die-cut or with black marks |
| Ribbon Standard Length | 1968 ft / 600 m |
| Ribbon Width | ZE511: 1 in / 25.4 mm to 4.2 in / 107 mm. ZE521: 3 in / 76 mm to 7.1 in / 180 mm |
| Ribbon Inner Diameter | 1 in / 25.4 mm I.D. |
| Environment | Operating temperature: 31°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C). Operating humidity: 20% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing. Storage/transport temperature: -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 71°C). Storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Universal power supply with power factor correction, 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Agency Approvals | Standards approvals: IEC 62368-1; EN 55032, Class A; EN 55035; EN 61000-3-2, 3-3. Product marking includes: cTUVus; CE; FCC A; ICES-003; VCCI; RCM; CCC; EAC; S-Mark; KCC; BSMI; India-BIS; In-Metro; Energy Star |
| Depth | ZE511: 14.9 in / 379 mm. ZE521: 17.2 in / 438 mm |
| Width | ZE511: 9.6 in / 245 mm. ZE521: 9.6 in / 245 mm |
| Height | ZE511: 11.8 in / 300 mm. ZE521: 11.8 in / 300 mm |
| Weight | ZE511: 34 lb / 15.4 kg. ZE521: 38 lb / 17.3 kg |
| Communication Options | Optional parallel port card; optional dual-band Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac card; optional 10/100 Ethernet card |
| Accessories | Extended label peeler kit; user interface extension and mounting kit |
| RFID | Field-installable UHF RFID kit for 4 in and 6 in print widths |
| Firmware | ZBI 2.0: powerful optional programming language enabling printers to run stand-alone applications and connect to peripherals. ZPL and ZPL II: Zebra Programming Language for sophisticated label formats and printer control, supported across all Zebra printers |
| Barcode Symbologies | Barcode ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2 and 3:1. Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with A/B/C subsets and UCC Case codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN with 2- or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code. 2D barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composites), Aztec |
| Fonts and Graphics | Zebra Global Printing Solution including Unicode; standard Swiss 721 font; bitmap fonts A through H and GS symbols scalable up to 10x, independent height and width; scalable smooth font Ø (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) scalable point by point, independent height and width; IBM Code Page 850 international characters; firmware support for downloadable TrueType fonts; additional fonts available; supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos |
| Software | Compatible with the Zebra Print DNA software suite; features may vary by model and some may require a license |
Maximum print speed is 18 ips / 457 mm per second at 203 dpi in direct thermal mode and 14 ips / 356 mm per second at 203 dpi in thermal transfer mode. Specifications subject to change without notice. Use genuine Zebra supplies for optimal print quality and printer performance.