ZQ521 and ZQ521 RFID Mobile Printer Support
ZQ521
ZQ521 RFID
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How-To Videos
Drivers
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ZDesigner v. 10 Driver for Windows
Version 10.5.4.27619
Download 31 MB View release notes
This is the recommended driver to use with your printer.
'ZDesigner Printer Driver' is for use with ZebraDesigner 3 and other Windows applications.
OPERATING SYSTEM versions: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (see Release Notes for details)
How to Install Driver v10
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Zebra Setup Utilities for Windows
Recommended driver installation and configuration utility (v1.1.9.1325).
Download 13 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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Windows Printer Driver v5
Version 5.1.17.7414
Download 14 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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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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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 v6.8 or later.
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Printer OS v91.21.30Z (released April 11, 2024)
Link-OS v6.9 for ZQ511 and ZQ521 and RFID versions printers
Download 26 MB View release notes
How to Find Out Printer OS (Firmware) Version
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Link-OS v6.9 MIB file for SNMP
Device management file for use with Link-OS printers.
Download 291 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
MANUALS
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ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
P1134473-03EN Rev A
Download 11 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 User Guide (en)
P1106523-06EN Rev A
Download 8 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 用户指南 (zh-CN)
P1106523-06ZHCN Rev A
Download 47 MB
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Guia do usuário da ZQ511/ZQ521 (pt-BR)
P1106523-06PTBR Rev A
Download 47 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 – Benutzerhandbuch (de)
P1106523-06DE Rev A
Download 46 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 ユーザー・ガイド (ja)
P1106523-06JA Rev A
Download 46 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 使用者手冊 (zh-TW)
P1106523-06ZHTW Rev A
Download 46 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521 사용 설명서 (ko)
P1106523-06KO Rev A
Download 47 MB
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ZQ511/ZQ521: vodič za korisnike (sr)
P1106523-06SR Rev A
Download 46 MB
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Guida per l’utente ZQ511/ZQ521 (it)
P1106523-06IT Rev A
Download 47 MB
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Руководство пользователя ZQ511/ ZQ521 (ru)
P1106523-06RU Rev A
Download 47 MB
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Guide d’utilisation ZQ511/ZQ521 (fr)
P1106523-06FR Rev A
Download 47 MB
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Korisnički vodič za seriju ZQ511/ZQ521 (hr)
P1106523-06HR Rev A
Download 46 MB
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Guía del usuario ZQ511/ZQ521 (es-LA)
P1106523-06ESLA Rev A
Download 46 MB
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AirWatch Connector User Guide (en)
P1058563-10EN Rev A
Download 897 KB
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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
P1073699-001 Rev. A
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
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