Thermal printer ZQ6 HC Series

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Overview
The ZQ6 Healthcare (HC) Series (ZQ610 Plus‑HC and ZQ620 Plus‑HC) are mobile thermal printers designed for point‑of‑care use in healthcare environments. Built with disinfectant‑ready materials, a large color display, long‑shift battery capabilities and modern wireless connectivity, the ZQ6 HC supports streamlined specimen labeling, patient identification and clinical workflows while easing IT management via Link‑OS and Zebra DNA tools.

Key features

• Healthcare-grade, disinfectant‑ready construction for frequent cleaning.
• Large color display (288 x 240) with configurable UI and color status alerts.
• Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual‑radio with WPA3 support and simultaneous Bluetooth (Classic + BLE).
• Instant wake over Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth to ensure immediate availability and conserve battery.
• Removable PowerPrecision+ Li‑Ion battery (3250 mAh) with advanced battery metrics and Power Smart Print Technology™.
• Rugged one‑piece design, over‑molding and tempered‑glass display; IP54 and drop tolerance to 1.52 m.
• Backward compatibility with QLn accessories.

Connectivity and wireless

• ZebraNet Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual radio with MIMO; supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• Fast roaming support (802.11r/k/v), PMK caching, OKC and EAP session resumption.
• Security: WPA3/WPA2/WPA, TKIP/AES, 802.1x and EAP methods (EAP‑FAST, EAP‑TTLS, EAP‑TLS, PEAP, LEAP).
• Bluetooth 5.3 (simultaneous Classic and BLE) with BT SIG and MFi support for Apple devices.
• 10/100 Ethernet via Ethernet cradle; USB 2.0 full‑speed and optional serial via cradle/adapters.

Display and user experience

• Large 288 x 240 color display simplifies configuration and status monitoring.
• Link‑OS menu system, five‑way navigation and two software‑defined keys; display customizable via WML.
• Color alerts and clear icons reduce operator errors in fast clinical workflows.

Battery, power and charging

• PowerPrecision+ removable Li‑Ion battery nominal 3250 mAh / 23.4 Wh with battery health metrics.
• Multiple charging options: single‑bay and multi‑bay cradles, single and multi‑slot battery chargers, AC adapter (IEC 60601‑compliant) for charging while printing.
• Power Smart Print Technology™ optimizes power use (estimated 20–30% savings).

Management, security and platform

• Powered by Link‑OS and Zebra DNA suite (Printer Setup Utilities, Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, and other tools) for simplified deployment and management.
• PrintSecure capabilities for secure connections, vulnerability assessment and access control; FIPS support available.
• Remote management via Ethernet cradle for firmware, profiles, device configs and diagnostics (printhead and battery).
• Supports Mirror, SNMP, Web server, SOTI Connect, Ivanti Avalanche, Workspace ONE (via connector), 42Gears and other enterprise tools.

Accessories and supplies
The ZQ6 HC Series supports a full accessory ecosystem: single‑bay and 4‑bay Ethernet cradles, AC adapters (IEC 60601), 1‑slot/3‑slot/dual 3‑slot battery chargers, single‑ and multi‑bay charging cradles, hand and shoulder straps, soft cases and Zebra‑certified labels and supplies.

Lithium‑Ion charging accessories (examples)
Single‑bay Ethernet cradle (charges and provides 10/100 Ethernet)
4‑bay Ethernet cradle (charges 4 printers; internal switch for managing multiple cradles)

Carrying and protection options

• Hand strap
• Shoulder strap
• Soft case (provides openings for media and batteries; includes shoulder strap)

Consumables

• Zebra Certified Supplies: specimen collection labels (paper and moisture‑resistant polypropylene) and IQ Color Specimen Collection Labels for automated STAT identification.

Technical specifications

• Models: ZQ610 Plus‑HC and ZQ620 Plus‑HC (ZQ6 HC Series).
• Operating system: Link‑OS.
• Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm).
• Memory: 256 MB RAM; 512 MB Flash (standard).
• Max print width: ZQ610 Plus: 48 mm (1.9 in); ZQ620 Plus: 72 mm (2.8 in).
• Max print speed: up to 115 mm/s (4.5 in/s).
• Print length: 12.7 mm to 813 mm (0.5 in to 32 in).
• Media types: die‑cut labels, linerless labels, receipt paper; black bar and gap sensing.
• Battery: removable PowerPrecision+ Li‑Ion 3250 mAh / 23.4 Wh.
• Display: color 288 x 240 pixels, customizable.
• Durability: multiple drops to concrete from 1.52 m; IP54.
• Languages/firmware: CPCL, EPL, ZPL; ZBI 2.x.
• Interfaces: Wi‑Fi 6 dual radio, Bluetooth Classic + BLE, USB 2.0, optional RS‑232, Ethernet via cradle.
• Warranty: 1 year standard; full details from manufacturer.