Print Engines
ZE500 Print Engines
Models
ZE521, ZE511, ZE521 RFID, ZE511 RFID
Mission critical doesn’t compromise – neither do Zebra print engines. Keep your operations moving forward with all-metal construction, best-in-class print speeds, RFID printing and encoding, expedited maintenance, and more.
Zebra's ZE511 and ZE521 feature our exclusive Print DNA software suite for unmatched intelligence that makes your work easier. They’re intuitive to set up, manage and secure – onsite or remotely. See printer status and change settings using the large, full-colour LCD touch screen. And use analytics to predict and schedule maintenance to prevent unexpected downtime.
4 Models
Benefits of the ZE500 Series Print Engines
Don't Compromise - Drive Performance
Your equipment must stand up to the 24/7/365 test, without interruption. These purpose-built essential workers deliver it all: all-metal construction for years of constant use.
Intelligent and Easy to Use
Featuring Zebra's Print DNA software suite, the ZE511 and ZE521 are easy to setup, manage, maintain and secure–onsite or remotely. Troubleshoot remotely and prevent unexpected interruptions to predict and schedule maintenance.
Simple to Maintain and Service
Access internal components easily with more interior workspace. Swap out the modular drive for servicing to keep lines moving. And, change printheads in seconds with the single-socket, quick-tab release.
Print DNA - Your Printer's Built in Advantage
Durable printers are essential, but it's the software inside that keeps your printers in action and working hassle-free. That’s why we engineered Zebra Print DNA. It’s a suite of software applications and capabilities built into Zebra printers that leverages everything we’ve learnt from thousands of use cases to make sure your printers perform at their highest potential.
With Zebra Print DNA tools and applications, you will stay a step ahead utilising remote management tools, heightened security and ongoing updates. Ensuring easy integration and interoperability, Print DNA enables your printers to work at optimised performance over their entire lifecycle, even as your business needs evolve.
Additional Software Features

Printer Profile Manager Enterprise
Printer Profile Manager Enterprise software gives you fully featured robust remote management of Link-OS printers.

PrintSecure
With PrintSecure, companies can encrypt connections, allow only permitted access, and regularly update their thermal printers to address new threats.

Zebra Printer Setup Utilities
Printer Setup Utilities will enhance your printer experience by enabling you to quickly and easily configure select Zebra industrial, mobile and desktop printers
Print Supplies
The quality of your printing supplies images and their physical integrity are critical to the continuity of your operations. Choosing the high quality and reliability of Zebra Certified Supplies for use with your Zebra thermal printer offers great advantages.
RFID Labels and Tags
Zebra's RFID labels and tags come in a variety of sizes and materials and work with Zebra thermal printers to meet your needs.

Barcode Labels and Tags
Zebra's barcode labels and tags include paper and synthetic materials for thermal transfer or direct thermal printing.

Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Zebra's selection of thermal transfer ribbons includes wax, resin and wax/resin formulations that are perfect for your thermal printer.

Accessories
Realise the full potential of your Zebra devices with convenient and affordable accessories.

Genuine Zebra Printhead
Maintain top performance of your Printer with a genuine Zebra printhead. Zebra printers and printheads are designed, tested, manufactured and certified as a complete system to ensure optimal print quality and printhead life.

RFID Upgrade Kit
Wth Zebra's RE40 module, you can easily print and encode RFID labels for deeper visibility and insights. Eliminate complex and complicated placement guidelines with Zebra's exclusive adaptive encoding technology.

Wireless Card Accessory
Wirelessly connect to networks with dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card.
Resources

Transforming the Grocery Experience for Today’s Digital-Savvy Shoppers
Schnuck Markets selects Zebra’s point-of-sale technology, mobile computers and printers to increase store efficiency, speed up checkout lines, improve price labelling and streamline inventory management.

Raja Group Digitalizes Its Warehouse Process with the Help of Zebra's High-performance Technology Solutions
RAJA Group is a European leader in the distribution of supplies and equipment for businesses. It operates 15 distribution centres in France and handles an average of 750 orders per day. It worked with Zebra and WIIO to improve the reception, storage and dispatch of inventory.

Zebra Services and Mobile Solutions Help Lowe's IT and Associate Teams Focus on the Customer Shopping Experience
The home improvement retailer collaborated with Zebra to adjust operations to the latest consumer habits and offer a stress-free in-store and online shopping experience.

PrintSecure ROI Calculator
This ROI Calculator will help you consider the value of using PrintSecure capable printers to reduce the impact of security issues.

Maximizing the Return on Investment of a Linerless Labeling Solution
The global linerless labels market is estimated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% between 2017 and 2023.1 With such steady growth projected, how can linerless labels benefit your business and what are the key considerations for implementation? This guide is intended to help you understand linerless label solutions, and navigate the associated pros and cons.
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Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the ZE500 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of Two (2) years from the date of shipment.

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