ZD510-HC Wristband Printing Solution
Trust your wristband printing to a specialist
Patient ID wristbands play a critical role in your healthcare facility. Staff and patients count on wristbands to provide the instant positive patient identification required to prevent medical errors. You need dependable, accurate and fast wristband printing on durable wristbands with consistently scannable barcodes–and with the ZD510-HC, you get it all. The ZD510-HC Wristband Printing solution combines the reliable ZD510-HC direct thermal printer with easy-to-load cartridges. These cartridges feature Zebra’s exclusive Z-Band wristbands, uniquely designed with a protective coating to support enhanced hygiene and safety standards in healthcare environments. Increase staff productivity and patient safety with the industry’s easiest to use and most dependable wristband printing solution—the ZD510-HC.
Easy-To-Use — Virtually No Training Required
Fast-Loading Wristband Cartridge — Pop it in and Print
The ZD510-HC is the easiest wristband printer to use on the market. Just insert the wristband cartridge containing Zebra Z-Band wristbands and print. The smartchip in each cartridge allows automatic calibration.
Easy to Deploy
Multiple Connectivity Options
The ZD510-HC comes standard with Ethernet, USB, USB Host, and Bluetooth® Low Energy*. The optional dual wireless radio which offers 802.11ac plus Bluetooth 4.1 allows for concurrent wired and wireless communications. In addition, with the Print Touch tag (NFC)*, users can simply tap a compatible mobile device on the ZD510-HC to pair and print—as well as instantly access Zebra’s extensive knowledge base of how-to videos.
Compatible with Leading ADT Systems
The ZD510-HC is validated and approved for use with leading Admission, Discharge and Transfer (ADT) systems, including Allscripts, CareFusion, Cerner, CPSI, Epic and McKesson. You can easily get up and running using their wristband formats.
Easy Migration — No Matter What Kind of Wristband Printing Solution You Have Today
Native ZPL support makes it easy to migrate from any Zebra desktop printer, including the legacy Zebra HC100 printer. And migration from practically any third-party printer is seamless with Printer Emulations, a Zebra DNA™ tool that can use languages normally associated with other printer brands.
Trust your wristband printing to a specialist — The ZD510-HC wristband printing solution.
For more information about the ZD510-HC, visit www.zebra.com/zd510-hc
Zebra Z-Bands — Leading Durability and Scannability
Consistently Exceptional Quality
A barcode that fails to scan jeopardizes patient safety and staff productivity. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pre-test our own line of Z-Band direct thermal wristbands. You get optimum image durability and scanning performance — ensuring first-scan readability even for narrow barcodes.
Up to Six Times More Durable Than Other Wristbands
Barcodes on Z-Band wristbands are proven to withstand water, soap, foams, alcohol and other common solvents found in healthcare. Independent laboratory testing showed that Z-Bands were two to six times more durable than leading competitors after repeated exposure to common hand sanitizers.¹ And that Z-Band barcodes will remain scannable for longer than the average patient stay.
Wide Range of Wristband Colors and Sizes
The ZD510-HC accommodates Zebra’s entire line of white and color Z-Band wristbands. Z-Bands are available in a variety of sizes, from infant to adult, with both adhesive or clip closures. Z-Bands are resistant to hand sanitizers and are non-irritating. You can ensure the comfort of patients with the most sensitive skin with Z-Band UltraSoft, one of the softest wristbands in the market. And Z-Bands have been determined to be MR-Safe and do not appear to present an additional hazard to patients undergoing MRI procedures.
Designed to Improve Safety and Data Security
Easy to Clean and Sanitize
The ZD510-HC printer’s disinfectant-ready UV-resistant housing is designed to handle regular sanitizing with harsh chemicals and UV light, helping to increase patient safety.
Medical Grade Power Supply
The ZD510-HC’s power supply is IEC 60601-1 compliant for use in healthcare facilities.
HIPAA Secure Solution
The ZD510-HC’s direct thermal printing technology simplifies HIPAA—there’s no ribbon to secure, incinerate or shred. Advanced security and management features to help secure patient data.
Quiet Operation
The ZD510-HC’s quiet operation won’t disturb patients and other healthcare professionals.
Protect Sensitive Patient Data with PrintSecure
This complimentary Zebra DNA utility makes it easy to configure over 30 settings to fine-tune printer security to protect your data and your infrastructure by creating secure printer connections and blocking unauthorized printer access.
Comprehensive Remote Management Options
Zebra DNA for Printers
The ZD510-HC is powered by Link-OS™, Zebra’s robust printer operating system, and Zebra DNA, a combination of productivity, management, development and visibility tools. The result is a superior printing experience through better performance, simplified remote manageability and easier integration. 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. This browser-based solution lets you instantly discover every Link-OS printer on your network—there’s no need to manually track down, configure or troubleshoot printers.
Flexible and Simple Configuration and Management Tools
In addition to optional enterprise remote management tools, we offer a full suite of complimentary management and deployment utilities. Initial setup and configuration is simple with Zebra’s free printer setup utilities. Support for Bluetooth Low Energy* allows administrators to wirelessly connect their mobile device, computer or laptop to the printer — no need for ‘direct-connect’ cables or network access.
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 ZD510-HC. With Zebra DNA, networked ZD510-HC printers can seamlessly integrate into your existing Workspace ONE (Airwatch) or SOTI Connect device management system.
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 the real-time insight into printer operational information you need to increase printer availability and optimize utilization within your workflows.
Specifications
Standard Features
| • Quick and easy wristband cartridge loading • Automatic print speed setting-up to 4 ips depending on installed cartridge • Direct thermal printing of barcodes, text and graphics • Dual-wall frame, impact-resistant plastic • ZPL® or ZPL II® programming language • Element Energy Equalizer™ (E3™) for superior print quality • Connectivity: USB Host, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy • Odometer for print-length tracking • Illuminated media low/media out indicator • Tool-less printhead and platen replacement • Unicode™-compliant for multi-language printing • Instant media calibration — no wasted media • Head-up sensor • XML-enabled printing — allows XML communications from information systems • ENERGY STAR® certified • Real Time Clock (RTC) • ZebraDesigner Essentials—easy label design tool free at www.zebra.com/zebradesigner |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 5 inches W x 7 inches H* x 9.5 inches D 127 mm W x 178 mm H* x 242 mm D * Requires 6 inches/153 mm clearance above printer to load cartridge |
Printer Specifications
| Operating System | Link-OS |
| Maximum Print Length | 22 inches/558 mm |
| Minimum Print Length | 3 inches/76 mm |
| Print Widths | 0.75 inches/19.05 mm, 1 inch/25.4 mm, 1.1875 inches/30.16 mm |
| Resolution | 300 dpi/12 dots per mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | Healthcare: 2 inches/51 mm per second Z-Band Fun and Z-Band Splash: 4 inches/102 mm per second |
| Programming Languages | ZPL; ZPL II; XML |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM memory 512 MB Flash memory |
Media Characteristics
| Zebra offers a comprehensive range of wristband solutions for healthcare and hospitality industries. | |
| Healthcare Wristbands |
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| Hospitality Wristbands |
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Options and Accessories
| Communications |
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| Programming Languages |
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| Other | Font packs—Asian and other international font kits |
Environmental (Printer)
| Operating Temperature | 40° F to 104° F /4.4° C to 40° C |
| Storage Temperature | -40° F to 140° F /-40° C to 60° C |
| Operating Humidity | 20%-85% non-condensing R.H. |
| Storage Humidity | 5%-85% non-condensing R.H. |
Cleaning (Printer)
| Healthcare wipeable plastic is designed to withstand a variety of disinfectants, chemicals and cleaning solutions. See zebra.com for a full list. |
Environmental (Wristband Cartridge)
| Service Temperature | -40° F to 140° F/-40° C to 60° C |
| Storage Temperature | 32° F to 70°F/0° C to 21° C at 35% to 50% non-condensing R.H. |
Electrical
Universal power supply (PFC-compliant) 100—240VAC, 50—60Hz, ENERGY STAR qualified printer |
Agency Approvals
| Emissions | FCC Part 15, Subpart B, VCCI, RCM |
| Emissions and Susceptibility | (CE): EN 55032:2012 class B and EN 55024:2010, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, CISPR 32:2015 |
| Safety | CB Scheme IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1, TÜV, NRTL |
| Power Supply | IEC 60601-1:2012 |
Fonts and Graphics
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Barcode Symbologies
Linear Barcodes | Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, GS1 DataBar™ (formerly RSS), Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions |
| Two Dimensional Barcodes | Aztec Code, Codablock, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code |
Recommended Services
| Zebra OneCare maintenance plans provide peak performance and device uptime while protecting your critical operations and your printers with defined service levels. For more information go to www.zebra.com/zebraonecare |
| Zebra OneCare Select |
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| Zebra OneCare Essentials |
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| 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 |
Product Warranty
| ZD510-HC Series printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. Warranty varies by region. For complete warranty details, please visit www.zebra.com/warranty. |
Footnotes
| * EMEA only: Blueooth Low Energy and Print Touch (NFC) not available |
Markets and Applications
Healthcare
- Patient identification
Hospitality
- Guest identification
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