ZQ521 and ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printer Support
ZQ521
ZQ521 RFID
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How-To Videos
Drivers
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ZDesigner v. 8 Driver for Windows
Driver version: 8.6.5.26125
Download 28 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 (64 bit) View release notes
Recommended driver for use with ZebraDesigner 3.
Supports current Zebra printers (ZPL printer command language/printers running Link-OS).
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Windows Printer Driver v5
Version 5.1.17.7412
Download 13 MB View release notes
Use this driver if you need to use either CPCL or EPL printer command languages.
'ZDesigner Printer Driver' is compatible with ZebraDesigner 3 and prior versions.
OPERATING SYSTEM versions: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (see Release Notes for details)
How to Install Driver v5
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Zebra Setup Utilities for Windows
Recommended driver installation and configuration utility (v1.1.9.1297).
Download 12 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11, Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 (64 bit) View release notes
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OLE for Retail POS (OPOS)
Version 1.14.1.143
Download 7 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 View release notes
Use this driver to develop applications that are compatible with the Unified POS specification. See the release notes for printer compatibility and system requirements.
Firmware
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Printer OS v91.21.20Z (released November 17, 2022)
Link-OS v6.7 for ZQ511, ZQ521 and RFID versions of these printers.
Download 26 MB View release notes
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Factory Installed Printer Emulations
Printer Emulations are on-printer apps that allow this printer to use a variety of printer command languages.
Download 12 MB
Use only on printers that have been updated to Link-OS v6.6
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Zebra Link-OS v6.7 MIB file for SNMP
Device management file for use with Link-OS printers.
Download 290 KB
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Firmware Download Utility (ZDownloader)
A utility that uploads Printer OS (Firmware) and Service Packs to your printer.
Download 22 MB View release notes
Upgrade Printer OS (Firmware) using ZDownloader
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Software
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Zebra Setup Utilities Support for Printers
Utility to configure barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner 3 Software Support
Software to design barcode labels.
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ZDownloader (Firmware Download Utility)
Utility to upload printer OS / firmware and service packs to barcode label printers.
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Printer Fonts
Additional font packages for barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner for Developers 3 Software Support
Software to develop customized label templates.
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Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI)
Application to customize Zebra printers.
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PDF Direct - Virtual Device Support
PDF Direct allows you to print PDF documents directly to Zebra Link-OS printers from ERP systems, such as Oracle and SAP, without middleware.
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME) Support
Application to create printer configuration and manage Link-OS printers remotely from a single location.
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PrintSecure Administration Files
Pre-made printer administration files to protect you printer data and infrastructure.
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Airwatch Connector Support
Application to manage Link-OS printers directly from the AirWatch environment across wireless and Ethernet infrastructures.
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SOTI MobiControl Connector Support
Application to manage Link-OS printers directly from the SOTI MobiControl environment across wireless and Ethernet infrastructures.
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ZebraDesigner 2 Software Support
Discontinued software to design barcode labels.
Developer Tools
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Developer Tools: Browser Print, PrintConnect, Network Connect
Browser Print (USB, Network or Bluetooth printing to browser-based applications.); PrintConnect for Android (Label and receipt printing capability for Android solutions.); Network Connect (Ethernet/IP protocol support to connect a printer directly to a Rockwell PLC.)
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Link-OS Multiplatform SDK
Enables application creation on PCs, smartphones and tablets.
MANUALS
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Airwatch Connector User Guide (en)
P1058563-008 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 User Guide (en)
P1106523-05EN Rev. A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 使用者手冊
P1106523-05ZHTW Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 ユーザー・ガイド
P1106523-05JA Rev A
Download 9 MB
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Guía del usuario ZQ511/ZQ521
P1106523-05ES Rev A
Download 8 MB
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Korisnički vodič za seriju ZQ511/ZQ521
P1106523-05HR Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521: vodič za korisnike
P1106523-05SR Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 – Benutzerhandbuch
P1106523-05DE Rev A
Download 8 MB
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Guide d’utilisation ZQ511/ZQ521
P1106523-05FR Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 사용 설명서
P1106523-05KO Rev A
Download 9 MB
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Guida per l’utente ZQ511/ZQ521
P1106523-05IT Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 用户指南
P1106523-05ZHCN Rev A
Download 8 MB
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Guia do usuário da ZQ511/ZQ521
P1106523-05PTBR Rev A
Download 8 MB
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Руководство пользователя ZQ511/ ZQ521
P1106523-05RU Rev A
Download 8 MB
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SOTI MobiControl Connector User Guide (en)
P1071336-03EN Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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CPCL for Link-OS™ Enabled Printers
Download 2 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise User Guide v4.0
P1094865-09EN Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME) Best Practices for Installation and Setup
P1124501-03EN Rev. A
Download 1 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise Installation Guide v4.0
P1094238-10EN Rev. A
Download 9 MB
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Virtual Device-PX User Guide (en)
P1100296-001
Download 2 MB
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Virtual Device-L User Guide (en)
P1074583-004
Download 3 MB
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Virtual Device User Guide-O
P1059537-003
Download 3 MB
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WLAN Certificate Management in PPME (en)
P1124537-01EN Rev. A
Download 1 MB
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Virtual Device User Guide-M (EN)
P1072179-003 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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Link-OS Profile Manager Installation Guide
P1065697-002
Download 5 MB
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Bluetooth User Guide
P1068791-05EN
Download 2 MB
Knowledge Articles
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