Zebra ZQ521 Rugged Mobile Printer

When you need reliable 4-inch printing in the most challenging UK industrial and outdoor conditions, turn to the **Zebra ZQ521 Rugged Mobile Printer**. This ultra-rugged device is engineered to withstand extreme drops, tumbles, and exposure to dust and liquids (IP54/IP65 rated). It delivers fast, high-quality printing of wider receipts and labels, ensuring critical documents are produced on-site, even in challenging environments. With robust Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, powerful battery management, and intuitive operation, the ZQ521 maximises uptime and productivity for field service, transportation, and manufacturing applications requiring larger printouts.

Key Features

• Ultra-Rugged Design (2m drop, IP54/IP65 rated)
• 4-inch Print Width
• Prints Receipts and Labels
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Power-Saving Sleep Mode
• Enhanced Battery and Power Management
• Optional Linerless Printing Capability

Ideal Use Cases

• Field Service: On-site invoices, wider repair receipts, detailed work orders
• Transportation & Logistics: Delivery receipts, larger parcel labels, proof of delivery
• Manufacturing (Outdoor/Harsh): Larger asset tags, shipping labels
• Public Safety: Wider citation printing, detailed incident reports
• Utilities: Wider meter reading receipts

Specifications

• Print Methods: Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• Print Speed: Up to 5 in./sec (127 mm/sec) (with Draft Mode enabled)
• Max Print Width: 4.09 in. (104 mm)
• Memory: 512 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE)
• Sealing: IP54 (with optional exoskeleton: IP65)
• Drop Specification: MIL-STD 810G certified (up to 2 m / 6.6 ft, with exoskeleton up to 3m/10ft)
• Tumble Specification: 1300 tumbles at 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
• Battery: 3250 mAh PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion (optional 6500 mAh extended battery)