Zebra ZQ220 Mobile receipt / label printer

The Zebra ZQ220 is a compact, lightweight mobile direct thermal printer designed for on-the-go printing of receipts and labels. It’s well-suited for industries like retail, logistics, transport, field service, and hospitality.

Key Features

• Printing Technology: Direct thermal (no ink or ribbon needed)

• Resolution: 203 dpi (dots per inch)

• Print Width: Up to 72 mm (2.83 inches)

• Print Speed: Up to 60 mm per second

Connectivity

• Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic + BLE)

• USB-C

• NFC Tap-to-Pair for quick Bluetooth setup

Power & Battery

• Battery: Removable 2550 mAh lithium-ion battery

• Charging: Via USB-C

• Designed for all-day use on a single charge

Durability

• Drop Rating: Survives drops from 1.5 meters

• Environmental Protection: IP43 rated (or IP54 with optional case)

• Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Media Compatibility

• Media Types: Receipt paper, labels (liner and linerless), gap or black mark sensing

• Max Roll Diameter: 50 mm

• Supported Widths: 50.8 mm, 58 mm, 76.2 mm, and 80 mm (with optional spacers)

Display & Controls

• Small OLED display for viewing status (battery, connection, errors)

• Simple buttons for operation

Use Cases

• Mobile sales & invoicing

• Delivery confirmation printing

• Parking & citation tickets

• Asset tagging

• Warehouse labeling

Memory

• Varies by model: some versions have 128 MB RAM and 256 MB Flash

• Others may offer lower memory (e.g., 16 MB RAM)

Product Lifecycle

• The ZQ220 has been replaced by the ZQ220 Plus, which features Bluetooth 5.0, improved durability, and updated electronics.

• Support for the original ZQ220 is still ongoing in many regions.