Zebra Technologies ZQ500 mobile printers

Zebra Technologies Corporation has launched the ZQ500 mobile printer series for field-based applications.

The 3″ ZQ510 and 4″ ZQ520 printers are portable, print-on-demand devices that combine a military-grade design with simple functionality for printing solutions for the transportation and logistics, manufacturing and government markets.

The lightweight ZQ500 series can be used for a variety of mobile applications including field sales and service receipts and proof of delivery. The easy-to-set-up printers feature a simple design offering an intuitive display with only three large buttons and no menus — increasing accuracy for gloved hands and fingers.

Featuring a rugged military-grade design for high durability and reliability in the toughest environments, the printer series offers: IP54 (or IP65 with optional exoskeleton case) rating for protection against dust and liquids; MIL-STD 810G military qualifications for shock, vibration and temperature exposure; and protection for the media from being ejected when the printer is dropped.

Cold-temperature compensation automatically optimises and balances print speed and quality in cold temperatures, making the device suitable for direct-store deliveries that require colder transportation.

The ZQ500 series comes standard with the latest Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.0 (low energy) connectivity, Print Touch device pairing and support for all major smartphone and tablet operating systems. The printers are also Zebra’s first to support a secondary Bluetooth channel for simultaneous operations, enabling developers to create new device management solutions and helping increase worker productivity.