QLn Series Mobile Printers
Trust these drop-resistant mobile printers to improve efficiencies throughout operations–in the warehouse, shipping and receiving and merchandising. Quickly and easily print barcode labels, receipts, tickets and more, on-site and on-demand.
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Industry
Government
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Retail
Transportation & LogisticsUsed For:
- Asset Management
- Bag Tag
- Cross Docking
- Document & Records Management
- Field Service
- Inventory Management
- Lab Sample Tracking
- Receiving/Shipping
- Reverse Logistics
- Work-in-Process Tracking
- Compliance Labeling
- Dietary
- Information Labels
- Medical Record Labeling
- Order Labeling
- Photo Processing Labels
- Price Labeling
- Quality Control
- Radiology
QLn220 Mobile Printer
This rugged, yet lightweight printer is ideal for printing narrow width labels where ever you need them – with simple backend IT integration.
Capabilities:
- Supports 1.9 inches (48 mm) print width
- Media roll OD 2.2 inches
- Min/max media width 0.63" (16mm)/ 2.18" (55mm)
- Now with 802.11n
- Link-OS™
QLn320 Mobile Printer
Boost productivity and print anywhere with drop-resistant mobile printers that offer high-quality printing, easy integration, proactive alerts and convenient charging.
Capabilities:
- Supports 2.9 inches (72 mm) print width
- Media roll OD 2.6 inches
- Min/max media width 1.0" (25mm)/ 3.125" (79mm)
- Now with 802.11n
- Link-OS™
QLn420 Mobile Printer
Convenience when you need it most, when you're mobile. The QLn420™ provides the kind of rugged construction you need for the most effective use in tough and demanding environments
Capabilities:
- Supports 4-inch print width
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Certified
- Cisco CCX v4 ASD Certified
- Link-OS™
Software
Standard Features
- Direct thermal printing technology
- 203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm)
- Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
More Standard Features
- CPCL and ZPL programming languages
- Resident fixed and scalable fonts
- 400 MHz 32-bit ARM processor with 128 MB RAM
256 MB Flash
- Serial and USB ports
- 2.45 AH removable Li-Ion smart battery
- Easy to use peel and present mode
- Label present sensor for issuing labels one at a time
- Tear bar for easy receipt dispensing
- Management: Mirror, SNMP, Web server (with customizable HTML pages), Wavelink Avalanche®
- Large, easy to read LCD control panel 240 x 128 pixels
- 5-way navigation buttons, two software defined keys
- Printer alerts on the display, help menus
- Tolerance of multiple drops from 5' (1.52m) to concrete
- Label odometer
- Real Time Clock
- Link-OS™ environment capable
Printer Specifications
Resolution: 200 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Memory
- 128 MB RAM
- 256 MB Flash
Print width: 1.9" (48 mm)
Print length: 32" (813 mm)
Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
Optional Features
- Linered 1.375" inner core
- Linered 0.75" inner core
- Linerless 1.375" inner core
- Linerless 0.75" inner core
- BT 2.1
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Ethernet
- Media width sensor
- 4300 mAh (nominal) removable extended capacity Li-ion smart battery
Media Characteristics
- Maximum label and liner width: 2.18" (55.4 mm)
- Minimum label and liner width: .63" (16 mm)
- Maximum label and liner length: 32" (813 mm)
- Maximum roll diameter: 2.2" (55.9 mm)
- Core diameter: .75" (19 mm) or 1.375" (34.9 mm)
- Media thickness: 2.3 mil to 5.5 mil
- Media types: black mark,gap
Programming Lanuages
- Core programming languages: CPCL and ZPL
Operating Characteristics
- Operating temperature: -4° F (-20° C) to 122° F (50° C)
- Storage temperatures: -13° F (-25° C) to 158° F (65° C)
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Storage humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Electrical DC charging input: 12 VDC ± 10% at 2A maximum
- Removable, rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 2.45AH
- 7.4V
Agency approvals
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B
- EN55022 Class-B
- EN60950
- EN55024
- VCCI class B
- EN55024
- EN61000-4-2
- EN61000-4-3
- EN61000-4-4
- EN61000-4-5
- CE
- UL
- TUV
- CSA
Physical Characteristics
Height: 2.75" (70 mm)
Depth: 6.5" (165 mm)
Weight: 1.25 lbs (.57 kg)
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Options
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking cradle)
- Linerless printing (with silicone platen roller only)
- ZBI 2.x
Communication and Interface Capabilities
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking cradle)
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface (12 Mbps)
- Mini-B connector
- Serial interface: 14-pin RS-232C
Bar Codes/Symbologies
Linear Code 39
Code 93
UCC/EAN-128
Code 128
Codabar
Interleaved 2-of-5
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-8
EAN-13
EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions
UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions
2-dimensional PDF417
MicroPDF417
MaxiCode
QR Code
RSS / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)
Aztec
Data Matrix
TLC 39
Standard Features
- Direct thermal printing technology
- 203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm)
- Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
More Standard Features
- CPCL and ZPL programming languages
- Resident fixed and scalable fonts
- 400 MHz 32-bit ARM processor with 128 MB RAM
- 256 MB Flash
- Serial and USB ports
- 2.45 AH removable Li-Ion smart battery
- Easy to use peel and present mode
- Label present sensor for issuing labels one at a time
- Tear bar for easy receipt dispensing
- Management: Mirror, SNMP, Web server (with customizable HTML pages), Wavelink Avalanche®[Future firmware update]
- Large, easy to read LCD control panel 240 x 128 pixels
- 5-way navigation buttons, two software defined keys
- Printer alerts on the display, help menus
- Tolerance of multiple drops from 5' (1.52m) to concrete
- Label odometer
- Real Time Clock
- Link-OS™ environment capable
Printer Specifications
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Memory
- 128MB RAM
- 256MB Flash
Print width: 2.9" (72 mm)
Print length: 32" (813 mm)
Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
Optional Features
- Linered 1.375" inner core
- Linered 0.75" inner core
- Linerless 1.375" inner core
- Linerless 0.75" inner core
- BT 2.1
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Ethernet
- Media width sensor
- 4300 mAh (nominal) removable extended capacity Li-ion smart battery
Media Characteristics
Maximum label and liner width: 3.125" (79 mm)
Minimum label and liner width: 1.0" (25 mm)
Maximum label and liner length: 32" (813 mm)
Maximum roll diameter: 2.6" (66 mm)
Core diameter: 0.75" (19 mm) or 1.375" (34.9 mm)
Media thickness: 2.3 mil TO 6.5 mil
Media types: black mark, gap, roll-fed
Operating Characteristics
Operating temperature DT: -4° F (-20° C) to 122° F (50° C)
Direct thermal storage temperatures: -13° F (-25° C) to 158° F (65° C)
Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Electrical DC charging input: 12 VDC ± 10% at 2A maximum
Removable, rechargeable Li-ion battery
2.45AH
7.4V
Agency approvals
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B
- EN55022 Class-B
- EN60950
- EN55024
- VCCI class B
- EN55024
- EN61000-4-2
- EN61000-4-3
- EN61000-4-4
- EN61000-4-5
- CE
- UL
- TUV
- CSA
Physical Characteristics
Width :4.6" (117 mm)
Height: 3.3" (84 mm)
Depth: 6.8" (173 mm)
Weight: 1.6 lbs (.72 kg)
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Options
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking cradle)
- Linerless printing (with silicone platen roller only)
- ZBI 2.x - [Future firmware update]
Communication and Interface Capabilities
- 802.11 b/g
- 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking cradle)
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface (12 Mbps)
- Mini-B connector
- Serial interface: 14-pin RS-232C
Programming Languages
Core programming languages: CPCL-native
Bar Codes/Symbologies
Linear Code 39
Code 93
UCC/EAN-128
Code 128
Codabar
Interleaved 2-of-5
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-8
EAN-13
2-dimensional PDF417
MicroPDF417
MaxiCode
QR Code
RSS / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)
Aztec
Data Matrix
TLC 39
Standard Features
- A label mobile printer using direct thermal printing technology
- Primary vertical applications center around manufacturing, transportation & logistics and retail
- New accessories available tailored to meet the needs of the target applications
More Standard Features
- 203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm)
- Print Speed: Up to 4 ips (100mm/s)
- CPCL and ZPL programming languages
- Resident fixed and scalable fonts
- 400 MHz 32-bit ARM processor with 128 MB RAM
- 256 MB Flash supports downloadable programs, receipt formats, fonts, and graphics
- Serial and USB ports
- 5.0 AH removable Li-Ion smart battery
- Easy to use peel and present mode
- Label present sensor for issuing labels one at a time
- Tear bar for easy receipt dispensing
- Supports vertical and horizontal printing
- Printer can be used in any orientation
- Center-loading media locking for variable roll widths
- "Clamshell" design for easy loading
- Management: Mirror, SNMP, Web server (with customizable HTML pages), Wavelink Avalanche®
- Large, easy to read LCD control panel 240 x 128 pixels
- Printer alerts on the display, help menus
- 5-way navigation buttons, two software defined keys
- 6' (1.82 m) drop to concrete (multiple times)
- IP42 rated for dust and water resistance (IP54 with Durability Enhancing Case)
- Label odometer
- Real Time Clock
- Bluetooth™ 3.0
- Print Touch™ via NFC (near field communication)
Validated Handheld Terminals, Smartphones, and Software
- Wireless connectivity was tested with the leading handheld terminals to improve the integration of the complete solution with the QLn420 printers. If a product is not documented as being interoperable there is no implication it does not work with the printer.
- Honeywell: Dolphin 6000, Dolphin 6100, Dolphin 7800, Dolphin 99EX, Tecton
- Motorola: MC909x, MC75A, MC55, ET1
- Intermec: CK71
- Android: Google Nexus 7, Motorola ET1, Samsung Galaxy Tablet
- A list of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) software applications that have been validated to work with the QLn420 can be found at zebra.com/validation. Validated applications have gone through the Zebra Validation Program to verify the interoperability of the software applications with Zebra products
Printer Specifications
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Memory
- 128MB RAM
- 256MB Flash
Print width: 4.1" (104 mm)
Print length: Min 0.5" / 12.7 mm, Max 32' / 813 mm
Print speed: up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
Options
- Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity
- 802.11 (a/b/g/n) connectivity
Programming Lanuages
Core programming languages: CPCL and ZPL
Media Characteristics
- Media width: 2.0" (51 mm) / 4.4" (112 mm)
- Media thickness: 3.2 mil to 7.5 mil
- Max print width: 4.1" (104 mm)
- Media roll ID: 0.75" (19 mm) or 1.375" (34.9 mm
- Media roll OD: 2.6" (66 mm)
- Media types: Die-cut, roll-fed, receipt, linerless, black bar, black mark
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Accessories:
- Spare batteries
- AC adapter (ENERGY STAR R qualified)
- SC2 smart battery single charger (ENERGY STAR qualified)
- Quad battery charger (same as QL Plus)
- Forklift mount accessories:
- Heavy-dutymount with fanfold tray
- Plate for RAM-arm mounting
- Cradle for easy attach/detach
- DC coverters for powering and charging from forklift batteries
- Forklift battery eliminator (coming soon)
- Stand for tabletop use
- Shoulder strap
- Hand strap
- Soft case (IP54 rating when using the case)
- Hard case for heavy abrasion environments
- Serial and USB cables with strain relief
- QLn4-EC charging and ethernet cradle
- QLn4-VC vehicle cradle for use with a QLn420 on a forklift for easy removal. Compatible with RAM arm (not included)
- QLn420 Handimount includes plate and RAM arm for fixed mounting of QLn
Communication and Interface Capabilities
- ZebraNet 802.11 a/b/g/n radio with support for:
- WEP, TKIP, and AES encryption (802.1x)
- EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP
- 802.1x
- WPA and WPA2
- 802.11i and 802.11d
- 802.11n (optional):
- Wi-Fi (802.11n) Certified
- Cisco CCX v4 ASD Certified
- Bluetooth R 3.0 radio
- Dual radio 802.11 a/b/g/n & Bluetooth 3.0 radio (coming soon)
- 10/100 Ethernet support (via docking station)
- Cabled Communications Specifications:
- USB 2.0 full speed interface (12 Mbps)
- Mini-B connector with optional strain relief
- Serial interface: 14-pin RS-232C port for communication to terminal or other host up to 115.2 kbps
Operating Characteristics
- Operating temperature: -4° F (-20° C) to 122° F (50° C)
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Storage humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Storage temperatures: -13° F (-25° C) to 158° F (65° C)
Agency approvals
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B
- EN55022 Class-B
- EN60950
- EN55024
- VCCI class B
- EN55024
- EN61000-4-2
- EN61000-4-3
- EN61000-4-4
- EN61000-4-5
- CE
- UL
- TUV
- CSA
- CCX certified
Physical Characteristics
- Width: 6.5" (165 mm)
- Height: 7.35" (187 mm) with beltclip
- Depth: 3.25" (82.5 mm)
- Weight: 2.45 lbs (1.1 kg) with battery
Bar Codes/Symbologies
- Linear Code 39
- Code 93
- UCC/EAN-128
- Code 128
- Codabar
- Interleaved 2-of-5
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- EAN-8
- EAN-13
- 2-dimensional PDF417
- MicroPDF417
- MaxiCode
- QR Code
- RSS / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)
- Aztec
- Data Matrix
- TLC 39
Fonts and Graphics
- Standard fonts: 25 bitmapped, 1 smooth-scalable (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed)
- Optional fonts: Downloadable bitmapped and scalable fonts
- Optional international character sets, Chinese 16x16 (traditional), 16x16 (simplified), 24x24 (simplified); Japanese 16x16, 24x24; Korean Mincho, Meong; Russian
- Five resident scalable, rotatable fonts available from 12-48 pt
- Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos
