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ZE500 Series Print Engines
INNOVATIVELY ENGINEERED FOR EASE OF USE AND SERVICING

Zebra®’s ZE500™ Series print engines are designed to keep your mission-critical print-and-apply applications operating without interruptions. Incorporating customer feedback and best practices into the design, Zebra® created print engines that can endure harsh environments and are easy to integrate, operate and maintain. Pairing mindful engineering with the features you need-including optional expanded RFID capabilities for greater tracking and visibility-ZE500™ Series print engines give you the tools and flexibility you need to keep your business moving forward.
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Specifications

Brands

 N/A Zebra®

Printer Specifications

Print Resolution at 8 Dots Per Millimeter (mm)

 N/A 203 dpi

Print Resolution at 12 Dots Per Millimeter (mm)

 N/A 300 dpi

Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) Memory Size

 N/A 16 MB

Flash Memory Size

 N/A 64 MB

Maximum Print Width

 N/A 4.1 in104 mm

Maximum Print Speed at 203 Dots Per Inch (dpi)

 N/A 12 in/s305 mm/s

Maximum Print Speed at 300 Dots Per Inch (dpi)

 N/A 12 in/s305 mm/s

Sensor Type

 N/A Reflective Sensor Transmissive Sensor

Print Length - Label Width

 N/A 0.625 to 4.5 in

Print Length - Liner Width

 N/A 16 to 114 mm

Print Length - Minimum Length with Back Feed

 N/A 0.5 in13 mm

Print Length - Minimum Length without Back Feed

 N/A 0.25 in6.5 mm

Print Length - Minimum Length in Stream Mode

 N/A 0.25 in6.5 mm

Print Length - Maximum Length

 N/A 39 in991 mm

Print Length - Maximum Continuous Media Print Length

 N/A 150 in3810 mm

Print Length - Ribbon Width

 N/A 1 to 4.2 in25.4 to 107 mm

Media Characteristics

Minimum Label Length - Applicator Mode, Backfeed On

 N/A 0.50 in12.7 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Applicator Mode, Backfeed On

 N/A 0.50 in12.7 mm

Minimum Label Length - Applicator Mode, Backfeed Off

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Applicator Mode, Backfeed Off

 N/A 0.25 in0.25 mm

Minimum Label Length - Stream Mode

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Stream Mode

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Label Length - Rewind Mode ("Loose Loop")

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Rewind Mode ("Loose Loop")

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Label Length - Tear-Off Mode, Backfeed On

 N/A 0.50 in12.7 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Tear-Off Mode, Backfeed On

 N/A 0.50 in12.7 mm

Minimum Label Length - Tear-Off Mode, Backfeed Off

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Minimum Liner Length - Tear-Off Mode, Backfeed Off

 N/A 0.25 in6.4 mm

Maximum Media Width

 N/A 4.5 in114 mm

Media Roll - Outside Core Diameter

 N/A 4 in101.6 mm

Media Roll - Inside Core Diameter

 N/A 1 in25.4 mm

Thickness

 N/A 0.0053 to 0.010 in0.135 to 0.254 mm

Media Types

 N/A Black Mark Continuous Die-cut

Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-Transfer Option Only)

Ribbon Length

 N/A 1,968 ft600 m

Ribbon Width

 N/A 1 to 4.2 in25.4 to 107 mm

Ribbon Core Inner Diameter (ID)

 N/A 1 in25.4 mm

Operating Characteristics

Operating Environment Temperature

 N/A 31 to 104 ºF0 to 40 ºC

Operating Environment Relative Humidity (RH) (Without Condensation)

 N/A 20 to 95 %

Storage/Transportation Environment Temperature

 N/A -40 to 160 ºF-40 to 71 ºC

Storage Environment Relative Humidity (RH) (Without Condensation)

 N/A 5 to 95 %

Universal Power Supply Alternating Current Voltage (VAC) Rating with Power-Factor Correction

 N/A 90 to 264 V

Universal Power Supply Alternating Current Voltage (VAC) Frequency

 N/A 47 to 63 Hz

Agency Approvals

 N/A CCC VCCI

Standards Approvals

 N/A EN 55022, Class A EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2, 3-3 IEC 60950-1

Product Markings

 N/A BSMI CCC CE C-Tick FCC A Gost-R ICES-003 KCC NOM NRTL S- Mark VCCI

Physical Characteristics

Length

 N/A 14.9 in379 mm

Width

 N/A 9.6 in245 mm

Height

 N/A 11.8 in300 mm

Weight

 N/A 34 lb15.4 kg

Communication and Interface Capabilities

Communication and Interface Capabilities

 N/A Parallel port: Centronics®-compatible
Serial interface: RS-232
USB 2.0
ZebraNet® 10/100 Print Server (internal)
Applicator interface with DB-15F connector
Optional ZebraNet® b/g Print Server

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

 N/A
  • Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2, ISO/IEC 18000-63 and RAIN® RFID protocols
  • Prints and encodes short pitch item level tags
  • Variable RFID power settings to support the widest range of tags
  • RFID job monitoring tools track RFID performance
  • RFID ZPL® commands provide compatibility with existing Zebra® RFID printers
  • Support for industry multi-vendor chip-based serialization (MCS)
  • Supports block permalocking of user memory compatible with ATA Spec 2000
  • Integrated ThingMagic® RFID Reader/Encoder

Standard Features

Standard Features

 N/A
  • Print methods: thermal transfer or direct thermal
  • Orientation: right-hand or left-hand
  • Industrial all-metal construction
  • Applicator interface
  • Transmissive and reflective media sensors
  • Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer for superior print quality
  • Real-time clock
  • Rotatable display
  • ZPL II®

Software Tools

Software Tools

 N/A ZebraLink™ Solutions
Zebra® Setup Utilities - A Windows® application to quickly set up and configure your Zebra® printer.
ZebraDesigner™ - Simple Windows WYSIWYG label design application with basic features.
ZebraDesigner™ Pro - Simple Windows WYSIWYG label design application offering more advanced features for more complex label designs.
ZBI-Developer™ - Programming utility makes it dramatically easier for programmers to create and test complex ZBI 2.0™ programs and distribute them to the printer (standard with ZBI 2.0).
ZebraNet® Bridge Enterprise - Centrally manage Zebra® printers from a single PC screen anywhere on your global network.
ZebraNet® Utilities v7.0 - Provides enhanced printing, conversion and administration capabilities; message management; and more.
Zebra® Enterprise Connector - Print labels directly from Oracle’s BI Publisher with the Enterprise Connector and Zebra® printers.
ZDesigner Windows Driver - Zebra®’s powerful Microsoft® certified Windows driver.
Web View
Connect and control Zebra® barcode printers using ZPL II via the printer’s web interface using common web browsers.
Alert
Printers equipped with ZebraNet® print servers will notify you via any email- enabled wired, or wireless device to minimize downtime

Firmware

Firmware

 N/A ZBI 2.0 - Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more.

ZPL® and ZPL II® - Zebra® Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra® printers.

Barcode Symbologies

Barcode Ratio

 N/A 2:1 3:1 5:2 7:3

Barcode Symbologies (Linear)

 N/A Codabar and Planet Code Code 11 Code 128 with Subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes Code 39 Code 93 EAN-13 EAN-8 Industrial 2-of-5 Interleaved 2-of-5 ISBT-128 Logmars MSI Plessey Postnet Standard 2-of-5 UPC and EAN2-or 5-digit Extensions UPC-A UPC-E

Barcode Symbologies (2-Dimensional)

 N/A Aztec Codablock Code 49 DataMatrix MaxiCode MicroPDF PDF417 QR Code RSS-14 (and Composite) TLC 39

Fonts and Graphics

Fonts and Graphics

 N/A Zebra® Global printing solution including Unicode™
Swiss 721 font standard
Bitmap fonts A to H and GS symbols are expandable up to 10 times, height- and width-independent
Smooth-scalable font Ø (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed (Contains UFST® from Agfa Monotype Corporation) is expandable dot-by-dot, height- and width-independent
IBM® Code Page 850 International Characters
Firmware support for downloadable TrueType™ fonts
Additional fonts available
Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos

Ideal for Print and Apply Labeling Applications for Products, Cartons, Cases and Pallets In

Ideal for Print and Apply Labeling Applications for Products, Cartons, Cases, and Pallets In

 N/A
  • Manufacturing and Warehousing
  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food and Beverage
  • Health and Beauty

Additional Information

Additional Information

 N/A Zebra® OneCare Services

Increase printer uptime, and reduce lost productivity and unbudgeted repair costs, by selecting a Zebra® OneCare™ service agreement. A cost-effective means of planning and budgeting your annual maintenance expenditures, your agreement ensures that trained Zebra® technicians will bring your printer back to factory specifications. Zebra® offers a variety of plans to fit your budget and business needs.

Genuine Zebra® Supplies

Ensure consistent print quality, reduce downtime and increase productivity in your printing process with Genuine Zebra® supplies. We manufacture each supplies product with the exact same materials every time so you always get crisp, readable and scannable output without needing to adjust the printer darkness setting between rolls.

ZebraLink™ Software Suite

The ZebraLink™ suite of software and tools makes it simple to design, manage and adapt a barcode printing application tailored to meet your unique business needs.

Encased Design Withstands Harsh Environments

Engineered without the need for cooling fans, the ZE500™ Series’ external cabinet is impervious to prevent debris and water from entering the print engine. This added protection enables the printer to perform in dusty environments or where wash-down and water may be splashed around.

Smart Design and Features Give You Added Control and Capabilities

Featuring a broad range of connectivity, the ZE500™ Series includes standard Serial, Parallel, USB and wired Ethernet-along with optional wireless capabilities-making it easy to integrate into your network.

Easy to Set Up

The large, graphical display with simple five-button menu can be rotated or remotely located up to two meters with an optional kit, so it is easily accessible even for unusual mounting orientations. The applicator IO is the same for 5V and 24V-just simply switch jumpers to convert.

Immediate Access to Support

An integrated QR Code gives you quick access to support and helpful how-to videos on topics ranging from changing the ribbon or drive system to changing the printhead and more.

Customize Print Quality Settings

Maximize print and image quality with the easy-to-use outboard cam system that adjusts the printhead to the platen roller on all three different axes-no matter what media is in use. And, two printhead toggles help maximize pressure dispensation across the printhead so you can dial in even further on print quality.

Simple to Maintain and Service

Easily remove all three platen, pinch and peel rollers in minutes from the front of the print engine without the need to remove the ZE500™ print engine from the print-and-apply system. Captured fasteners eliminate lost hardware, and the pinch and peel rollers are now the same part to eliminate confusion and misinstallation.

Quickly access internal components via a hinged cage system that swings open wide for fast, simple maintenance. The innovative, extended-life modular drive system is engineered to be easily removed via only three screws and can be used as a spare module or rebuilt on a bench top. Change belts or alter resolution from 203 dpi to 300 dpi or vice versa in minutes. No need to shut down your operations for simple changes or maintenance.

Note

Note

 N/A For optimum print quality and printer performance, use Genuine Zebra® supplies. Specifications subject to change without notice.