ZQ6 HC Series Mobile Printers
Easily reduce the risk of errors in specimen collection with premium mobile printing at the point of care
Want to improve specimen labeling accuracy, staff productivity and patient safety? With the ZQ610 Plus-HC and ZQ620 Plus-HC mobile printers, you can. The ZQ6 Series takes Zebra‑s popular QLn platform and makes it even better—adding advanced technology and innovative design that drive productivity, ease-of-use and manageability to a new level. Designed specifically for healthcare, these compact printers are built to withstand constant disinfecting. The color display takes all the guesswork out of printer status. Advanced battery technology powers every minute of the longest shift. The ZQ6 Series offers the fastest, most dependable wireless connections inside the four walls and your IT department will find the ZQ6 Series easier to integrate, manage and secure, thanks to Zebra's powerful Zebra DNA™ suite of applications, utilities and developer tools.
Premium Features for Maximum Productivity
The Industry’s First Wi-Fi™ 6 Mobile Printer
The ZQ6 Series offers fast, dependable and secure wireless connections for your healthcare staff. Take advantage of your Wi-Fi 6/6E network upgrade and get best-in-class WPA3 security, lightning-fast speeds and enhanced roaming.
Industry-Standard 802.11r Fast Roaming for Seamless Access
Support for 802.11r fast roaming technology delivers the dependable wireless connection your on-the-move staff needs.
Instant Wake-Up Over Wi-Fi
Every second counts in the mission-critical world of healthcare— that’s why the ZQ6 Series offers instant wake on Wi-Fi. This intelligent printer enters sleep mode when it is idle, and automatically wakes up the moment a user sends a print job, delivering instant availability—along with maximum battery cycle time. And the ZQ6 Series’ instant wake-up works over both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
Large Color Display Makes Configuration and Operation a Snap
It’s easy to set up and maintain the ZQ6 Series with its large display, user-friendly interface and easily customized menu. The display changes color when the printer is paused or in an error state, such as out of media or latch open, so users instantly know what the printer needs to stay up and running. And since the ZQ6 Series is based on Zebra’s Link-OS™ menu system, you’ll get a common UI and user experience across other Zebra Link-OS mobile, desktop and industrial printers to lower the learning curve.
Business Tough—Built for All-Day Every Day Use
While the ZQ6 Series is lightweight and comfortable to wear all shift long, it is loaded with features that give it long-lasting durability, including over-molding, a tempered-glass display and seamless one-piece design. The high-grade resin is one of the toughest plastics available for greater impact resistance. And multiple mechanical design improvements further increase printer robust-ness and uptime.
The ZQ6 Healthcare Series—boost staff productivity and specimen labeling accuracy with the next evolution in mobile printing.
For more information about the ZQ6 Series, please visit www.zebra.com/zq600
Withstands Constant Disinfecting
The ZQ6 Series is constructed using medical-grade, disinfectant-ready materials that can be safely cleaned between each use to help prevent the spread of germs in hospitals and clinics.
Superior Battery Power and Power Management
The Highest Battery Capacity in its Class
With the ZQ6 Series’ high capacity battery, you can be sure that every worker has plenty of power for every shift.
Do more with Zebra’s Power Smart Print Technology™
This patented Zebra technology maximizes efficiency by delivering the exact amount of power required for the highest quality printing. Printers with PSPT save an estimated 20 to 30 percent of their battery power.
Extraordinary Battery Management Capabilities
The ZQ6 Series’ PowerPrecision+ battery delivers the ultimate in battery power and management. A wealth of easily accessible battery metrics makes it easier than ever to identify, remove and replace aging batteries before they impact productivity.
Advanced Platform Grows with Your Business
Zebra DNA for Printers—Transforming Printers From the Inside
The ZQ6 Series is powered by Link-OS, Zebra's robust printer operating system, and Zebra DNA, a combination of setup, management, security, and development tools. The result is a superior printing experience through better performance, simplified remote manageability, and easier integration.
Robust Memory to Support Applications Today and Tomorrow
The ZQ6 Series offers 256 MB RAM and 512 MB Flash—providing more than enough memory for all your fonts and graphics needs today, as well as all the firmware upgrades and new Zebra DNA tools for years to come.
Backward Compatible with QLn Accessories
With more than one million units sold, Zebra’s QLn Series set the bar for accurate specimen labeling.
Now, the ZQ6 Healthcare Series raises the bar again. And since the ZQ6 Series is backward compatible with QLn accessories, you can upgrade to the latest platform and ingenuity without buying new accessories or rebuilding the settlement room.
Comprehensive Remote Management Options
Resolve Problems Faster with the Ethernet Cradle
Remote management is easy with the Ethernet Cradle. By docking the printer in the cradle at the end of every shift, IT can remotely upgrade the firmware as needed to ensure that each printer is operating at peak performance.
Easily Manage All Your Printers—All From a Single Location
Maintain secure and troubleshoot printers simply and easily, from anywhere, at anytime. Use the free Printer Setup Utilities to simplify setup and out-of-the-box configuration tasks. And with the optional Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, you can manage one printer, a group of specific printers or all printers anywhere in the world.
Seamless Integration with Your Device Management System
Get the simplicity of a single-pane-of-glass to manage all your Zebra mobile devices and printers—including the ZQ6 Series. Easily integrate networked ZQ6 Series printers existing device management systems such as Omnisaa™ Workspace ONE® (via Zebra’s AirWatch Connector) and SOTI® Connect.
Ensure Continued Reliability with Printhead Diagnostics
With the ZQ6 Series, our unique Printhead Diagnostics provide visibility into the health of printheads across your deployment.
Protect Sensitive Patient and Business Data with PrintSecure
Zebra DNA's PrintSecure is built into ZQ6 Series printers, giving you the tools to easily configure your printers to use secure connections, assess potential vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access, and control your data exchanges. Zebra is committed to securing your performance edge.
Maximize Uptime and Printer Visibility with Services
Ensure predictable performance and eliminate unbudgeted repair expenses with Zebra OneCare™. You get unmatched technical support direct from Zebra, as well as comprehensive repair services, including accidental damage and defined repair turn-around times. And Zebra’s Visibility Services provide real-time insights to optimize utilization within your workflows.
ZQ6 Healthcare Series Accessories and Supplies
The ZQ6 Healthcare Series offers all the accessories you need, from power and charging to carrying and protection options, cables and more. Please refer to the Mobile Printer Accessories Guide, at zebra.com/mobile-printer-accessories, for all the accessories available for the ZQ6 Healthcare Series.
| Lithium-Ion Charging Accessories |
| Ethernet Cradle |
Single-bay Ethernet Cradle
and 4-bay Ethernet Cradle
Connect ZQ6 Series printers to your wired Ethernet network via the ZQ6 Series Ethernet Cradle to enable easy remote management—helping to ensure each printer is operating optimally and ready for use. The Ethernet cradle can communicate over 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps networks using auto-sense.
The single-bay ZQ6 Series Ethernet cradle also charges the battery while it is in the printer, while the 4-bay version (with optional wall mount kit) charges four printers at a time. The 4-bay version includes an internal Ethernet switch and second Ethernet port, so you can link and manage four 4-bay Ethernet cradles (a total of 16 printers) from one port.
The printer remains fully functional so you can print while it is in either cradle. The cradle’s LED lights indicate DC power and Ethernet-link status.
Remote printer management over your Ethernet allows:
- Battery management for monitoring battery health. Knowing each battery’s lifespan stage simplifies central management of your spare-battery pool.
- Firmware management for updating printer firmware, eliminating the need for IT staff to travel to the local user site, or for the printer to be sent back to a central location for updating.
- Print management for updating templates, fonts and graphics in order to print new label formats.
- Device management for updating startup (e.g., config. sys), WML (front panel) or HTML (browser) files to enhance or change configuration and status collection.
- Network management for updating encryption keys or certificate files to maintain the highest level of security.
- Problem resolution and troubleshooting local printer issues that may otherwise require the printer to be sent in for repair.
- Ability to manage Bluetooth printers, which traditionally have been off-network.
| AC Adapter |
Connect the IEC 60601-compliant AC adapter to your ZQ6 Series printer and wall outlet to charge the printer’s PowerPrecision+ battery while in the printer. The printer can print labels and perform other functions during charging. Shown with printer for reference purposes; printer is not included.
| Battery Chargers |
1-Slot Battery Charger: Docks and charges a single PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion printer battery. Integrated power supply. Ships with line cord for your region.
3-Slot Battery Charger: Dock and charge up to three PowerPrecison+ Li-Ion printer batteries at a time. The 3-slot battery charger ships with a power supply and line cord for your region.
Dual 3-Slot Battery Charger with Y Cable Connection: Dock and charge up to six PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion printer batteries at a time. The dual 3-slot battery charger ships with a power supply, Y-Cable and country specific power cord. Requires the appropriate line cord for your region
| Carrying Straps/Cases |
Hand Strap: Allows the printer to be carried by hand.
Shoulder Strap: Allows the printer to be carried over the shoulder.
Soft Case: Add an extra layer of protection for harsh environments with a soft case. Case provides openings for changing the media and batteries and all connectors are accessible. Includes shoulder strap.
| Zebra Certified Supplies |
| Labels |
IQ Color Specimen Collection Label: Automate the identification of STAT specimens to increase accuracy and improve efficiency with IQ Color specimen collection labels. No need to remember to manually mark specimens with a red marker as STAT.
Standard Specimen Collection Label: Not ready to automate STAT identification yet, Zebra offers standard specimen collection labels in paper and moisture resistant polypropylene materials. These materials have been pre-tested by Zebra’s Supplies R&D team in the ZQ6 Series to ensure high-quality, durable print to ensure reliable identification to reduce the need for label reprinting and re-draws due to lack of identification.
Specifications
Standard Features
• Disinfectant-ready plastics in a healthcare color scheme |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | ZQ610 Plus: ZQ620 Plus: |
| Weight With Battery | ZQ610 Plus: 1.33 lbs/0.6 kg |
Printer Specifications
| Operating System | Link-OS™ |
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM; 512 MB Flash (standard) |
| Maximum Print Width | ZQ610 Plus: 1.9 in./48 mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | Up to 4.5 in./115 mm per second |
| Media Sensors | Black mark and gap media sensing using fixed center position sensors; label present sensor for issuing batch labels one at a time |
| Print Length | Minimum: 0.5 in./12.7 mm Maximum: 32 in./813 mm |
| Power | 3250 mAh (nominal) 23.4 Wh removable, rechargeable PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery |
Media Characteristics
| Label and Liner Length | 0.5 in./12.7 mm to 32 in./813 mm or continuous |
| Media Width | ZQ610 Plus: 1.0 in./25mm to 2.18 in./55.4 mm |
| Maximum Media Roll Size | ZQ610 Plus: 2.2 in./55.9 mm OD on a 0.75 in./19 mm or 1.375 in./34.9 mm inner core |
| Thickness | 2.3 mil to 5.5 mil tag stock or 6.5 mil label stock |
| Media Types | Die-cut labels and tags, linerless labels, receipt paper, black bar and gap |
Operating Characteristics
| Environment | Operating Temp.: 32°F to 122°F/0°C to 50°C Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage/Transportation Temp.: -13°F to 149°F/-25°C to 65°C1 Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Agency Approvals | Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, EN55022 Class-B, EN60950, EN55024 and VCCI class B Susceptibility: EN55024, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, and EN61000-4-5 Safety: CE, TUV, CSA ENERGY STAR™ certified |
| Security | FIPS support is available at no cost as a printer OS download. Please contact your Zebra Sales Representative for further information. |
Firmware
CPCL, EPL and ZPL programming languages ZBI 2.x™—powerful programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more |
Barcode Symbologies
| • Barcode Ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.5:1 • Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, UCC/EAN128, Code 128, Codabar (NW-7), Interleaved 2-of-5, UPC-A, UPC-E, 2 and 5 digit add-on, EAN-8, EAN-13, 2 and 5 digit add-on • PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, QR Code, GS1/DataBar™ (RSS) family, Aztec, MSI/ Plessey, FIM Postnet, Data Matrix, TLC39 |
Fonts and Character Sets
| Standard Fonts | 25 bitmapped, 1 smooth, scalable (CG Triumvirate |
| Optional Fonts | Downloadable bitmapped/scalable fonts International Character Sets (optional): Chinese (traditional/simplified); Japanese; Korean; Thai, Vietnamese |
Communication and Interface Capabilities
ZebraNet™ Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual radio with support for:
Bluetooth 4.2 (Classic and BLE) radio
10/100 Ethernet support (via charging cradle)
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Product Warranty
| The ZQ6 Series printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For the complete warranty statement, please visit: www.zebra.com/warranty |
Recommended Services
| Zebra OneCare Essential and Select Services maximize the availability and productivity of your devices. Key features include 24/7 technical support, comprehensive coverage, advance replacement and software updates. Optional Visibility Services are available. For more information go to www.zebra.com/zebraonecare (Note: Service availability may vary by region.) |
Zebra DNA for Printers
| Zebra DNA is a suite of software tools that enable Zebra printers to deliver a full lifecycle of exceptional experiences for every kind of user through built-in applications, utilities and tools to get your printer up and running quickly and securely. For more information, please visit: www.zebra.com/printdna |
Footnotes
| 1. Contains UFST™ from Agfa Monotype Corporation |
| Features are subject to availability. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Markets and Applications
Healthcare
- Mobile Specimen Collection
- Blood Bank Management
- Breast Milk Labeling
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