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Zebra ZE500 industrial label printers

Max Print Width: ZE500-4 – 104 mm (4.09 in), ZE500-6 – 168 mm (6.6 in)
Media Inner Core Diameter: 76.2 mm (3 in) standard
Maximum Media Roll Outer Diameter: 203 mm (8 in)
Max Print Speed: Up to 12 ips (305 mm/s)
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Typical applications

Manufacturing Logistic center

Max Print Width

ZE500-4 – 104 mm (4.09 in), ZE500-6 – 168 mm (6.6 in)

Media Inner Core Diameter

76.2 mm (3 in) standard

Maximum Media Roll Outer Diameter

203 mm (8 in)

Max Print Speed

Up to 12 ips (305 mm/s)

Print Technology

Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing

Resolution Options

203 dpi and 300 dpi

Memory Size

64 MB SDRAM, 16 MB Flash memory

Standard Connectivity

Serial, Parallel, USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100

Optional Connectivity

ZebraNet Wireless Print Server (802.11 b/g)

Ribbon Length

Up to 450 m (1476 ft)

Ribbon Core Diameter

25.4 mm (1 in)

Supported Media Types

Continuous, die-cut, tag stock, black mark, notch, RFID labels/tags

RFID Support

Optional RFID encoding and printing capability

About

The Zebra ZE500 Series Print Engine is designed for mission-critical print-and-apply applications where reliability, speed and minimal downtime are essential. Built with rugged all-metal construction, the ZE500 is engineered to operate continuously in demanding industrial environments such as manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, pharmaceuticals and food & beverage operations. 

The ZE500 Series focuses heavily on ease of integration, maintenance and servicing. Its modular drive system, wide-open printhead design and tool-less roller replacement significantly reduce maintenance time and operational interruptions. Routine tasks like ribbon replacement and printhead servicing are fast and straightforward, helping maximize uptime in high-volume operations. 

Designed for harsh environments, the ZE500 features a fanless sealed cabinet that protects against dust, debris and water exposure. The printer’s robust construction ensures long-term durability while maintaining consistent print quality even in challenging industrial conditions. 

The ZE500 also offers advanced connectivity and integration flexibility with standard Serial, Parallel, USB and Ethernet interfaces, plus optional wireless connectivity. A large rotatable graphical display can be remotely mounted for easier operation in various installation configurations. 

Optional RFID printing and encoding capabilities provide enhanced product tracking and operational visibility, making the ZE500 ideal for modern automated labeling systems. Zebra’s software ecosystem, including ZebraLink™ and Zebra DNA tools, further simplifies printer management, monitoring and maintenance. 

Modifications

Choose from 12 different configurations to find the perfect match for your requirements.

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Accessories

Expand your device capabilities with original accessories and peripherals.

Other accessories (40) Printheads (14) Platen rollers (6) Printservers (2) Printer sensors (7) Printer belts (2)

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