Zebra ZD series · Mid range
ZD510-HC
Wristband printing solution combining the direct thermal ZD510-HC printer with easy-load cartridges of antimicrobial-coated Z-Band wristbands.
Just load the cartridge and print. A smart chip in the cartridge enables automatic calibration; the printer recognises the wristband size and sets darkness and speed itself. It prints infant to adult, adhesive or clip-closure, white and coloured Z-Band wristbands.
- Print method
- Direct thermal, with wristband cartridge
- Resolution
- 300 dpi
- Print speed
- Healthcare wristbands 51 mm/s; Z-Band Fun and Splash 102 mm/s; speed adjusts automatically to the loaded cartridge
- Print width
- 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 30.16 mm; print length 76–558 mm
- Media
- Z-Band wristband cartridges; automatic calibration via the cartridge smart chip
- Connectivity
- USB, USB Host, 10/100 Ethernet (EMEA configuration; no Bluetooth LE or Print Touch NFC)
- Printer languages
- ZPL, ZPL II, XML; optional ZBI 2.0
- Memory
- 512 MB flash, 256 MB SDRAM; real-time clock
- Healthcare features
- Wipeable plastics resistant to disinfectants and cleaning solutions; IEC 60601-1:2012 power supply; tool-free printhead and platen replacement
- Options
- ZBI 2.0; Asian and international font kits
- Operating temperature
- 4.4 °C to 40 °C; humidity 20–85%
- Dimensions and weight
- 127 x 178 x 242 mm (W x H x D); 153 mm clearance above needed to load cartridges
- Warranty
- At least 2 years
- Accessories
- Z-Band wristband cartridges: healthcare (adult, pediatric, infant); hospitality (single and multi-day, 7 colours)

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Pricing
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Use cases
- Patient ID wristbands in hospitals
- Infant, pediatric and adult wristbands
- Guest wristbands at amusement and water parks
- Zoos and carnivals
- Sporting events and resorts
Not the right fit for
- Regular label printing: the printer works with wristband cartridges and prints up to 30.16 mm wide.
- Setups that need Bluetooth LE or NFC connectivity: these are not available in the EMEA configuration.
- Environments above 40 °C: the upper operating limit is 40 °C.
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