ZEBRA QLN SERIES Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
ZEBRA QLN SERIES Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
QL PLUS 320 Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
QLN 320 – NEW CORPORATE COLOURS Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
“EASIER TO MANAGE, EASIER TO USE” • Integration and Management Benefits – Backwards compatible with QL Plus (media, label formats, ruggedness) – Improved CPU and networking performance – Remote “unattended” management over wired IP network – Smart battery allows proactive maintenance – Fully compatible with ZPL X. 16 – Global printing (Unicode UTF-16), right to left printing – Full Zebra. Net. Bridge support, Zebra Setup Utility, Smartphone SDK – Supports Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) 2. x and XML (future) Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
“EASIER TO MANAGE, EASIER TO USE” • Productivity Benefits – – – – Smaller – easier to carry and store Faster and higher quality printing using less power Label Sensor less susceptible to sunlight Intuitive peeler operation Larger display with better optical characteristics 5 -way navigation keys, two software defined keys Help Menu, WML Graphics, Alerts Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
FEATURE OVERVIEW • Higher performance – ARM 9 CPU, RTOS, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash • Interfaces: – Optional 802. 11 b/g (802. 11 n future) – Optional Bluetooth 2. 1 (adds security mode 4) – USB device (mini B) and Serial, both with strain relief – DC power for charging battery (via barrel jack or docking port) – Optional Ethernet and I 2 C on docking port • 5 way navigation of new icon based menu structure • Print languages: CPCL and ZPL X. 16 • Global printing (Unicode), WTLE engine (right to left printing) • Support for 9 simultaneous TCP connections • Store, select (via display), and print multiple pre-defined labels (future) • Firmware download authentication & version protection (future) Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
DURABILITY ENHANCEMENTS VERSUS QL PLUS • Uni-body Construction • less susceptible to damage from dropping • Strain relief on both serial and USB connectors • Rack and pinion latching design, less likely to open on drop • Tempered glass on display • More durable belt clip, high strength plastic • Platen held in by separate bearings (open forks on QL Plus) • less susceptible to damage • More durable over-mold, oil resistant, does not show dirt • Media width sensor made from more flexible material • less susceptible to damage Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
KEY DIFFERENCES FROM QL PLUS • Serial port connector changed • New single charger -- no charging connector on battery • No feet – does not stand on end • ZNB and ZSU replace Label Vista • Limited ESC commands • Web page formats changed • Asynchronous command execution • No support for EPL • 2 -Key report format changed • Firmware naming format changed Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
CHARGING OPTIONS • Charge standalone battery – Smart Charger (new) – Quad Charger (existing) – Smart Quad Charger (future) • Charge battery inside printer – – AC adapter QLn-EC cradle (new) + AC adapter QLn-EC 4 quad cradle (new) + AC adapter QLn-PEC cradle (future) [Power over Ethernet] Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
SMART BATTERY OPERATION № Charge Cycles < 300 Health Power-up Message Good >= 300, < 550 Replace “Battery Capacity Diminished – Consider Replacing” >= 550, < 600 Replace “Warning – Battery is Past its Useful Life” >= 600 Poor “Please Replace Battery Before Proceeding – Shutting Down” • Battery keeps track of fractional charge cycles • Using 40% of battery and recharging every day results in a battery life of 4. 1 years • Battery designed to last at least 8 hours printing 1, 000 labels over BT or 802. 11 • Battery capacity is typically diminished to 58% of original rating at 600 cycles Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
ETHERNET CRADLES • Benefits: – Single and Quad versions • Quad has two ports (input / stacking) and internal switch • By stacking up to 4 Quad’s, one port on Ethernet switch supports up to 16 printers – Allows remote unattended management via wired IP network • Manage printer from central site while not being used • Firmware updates, configuration changes, & status monitoring – Wall, table, or cart mounting optimises space utilisation – Charge battery in printer • Quick drop in operation, no swapping of batteries or AC Adapter cables – Printing and media replacement supported whilst in cradle – Continuous printer operation • Allows mobile printer to perform like a desktop printer • Printer still runs off battery, DC input power charges battery Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
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COMPARISON TO QL PLUS 320 SPECIFICATIONS Item QLn 320 (QN 3) QL Plus 320 (Q 3 D) 203 dpi Print Width 2. 9” Print Speed 4 ips 1. 0”, 3. 125” 1. 5”, 3. 125” 0. 75/1. 375”, 2. 6” 2. 3 mil, 6. 0 mil Media Loading Clam shell, drop in, centre loading Linerless Media Optional Coreless Media Yes Untested 0. 5”, 32” 0. 5”, 16” Standard (more intuitive) Standard Peeler Engaged Sensor Standard No Label Present Sensor Standard Optional Black Bar and Gap Sensors Standard Battery Capacity 2. 45 AH 2. 2 AH Size (H x W x L) 3. 3” x 4. 6” x 6. 8” (23% smaller by volume) 3. 1” x 4. 6” x 8. 0” 1. 60 lbs (726 g) 1. 65 lbs (749 g) -20 °C to +50 °C -15 °C to +50 °C Drop Spec 6 drops to concrete at 5 ft IP Rating IP 43, IP 54 with soft case IP 42, IP 54 with soft case Belt Clip, Hand strap, Shoulder Strap Print Resolution Media Width (min, max) Media Diameter (inside, outside) Media Thickness (min, max) Label Length (min, max) Peeler Weight (with battery, no media) Temperature Carrying Methods Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
COMPARISON TO QL PLUS 220 SPECIFICATIONS Item QLn 220 (QN 2) QL Plus 220 (Q 2 D) 203 dpi Print Width 1. 9” Print Speed 4 ips 3 ips 0. 6”, 2. 2” 0. 75/1. 375”, 2. 2” 2. 3 mil, 5. 5 mil Media Loading Clam shell, drop in, centre loading Linerless Media Optional Coreless Media Yes Untested 0. 5”, 32” 0. 5”, 16” Standard (more intuitive) Standard Peeler Engaged Sensor Standard No Label Present Sensor Standard Optional Black Bar and Gap Sensors Standard Battery Capacity 2. 45 AH 2. 2 AH Size (H x W x L) 2. 9” x 3. 7” x 6. 75” (9% smaller by volume) 3. 0” x 3. 6” x 7. 2” Weight (with battery, no media) < 1. 25 lbs (565 g) 1. 25 lbs (567 g) Temperature -20 °C to +50 °C -15 °C to +50 °C Drop Spec 6 drops to concrete at 5 ft IP Rating IP 43, IP 54 with soft case IP 42, IP 54 with soft case Belt Clip, Hand Strap, Shoulder Strap Print Resolution Media Width (min, max) Media Diameter (inside, outside) Media Thickness (min, max) Label Length (min, max) Peeler Carrying Methods Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
PRODUCT RELIABILITY • Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) • Prematurely age products to expose weaknesses • Combined temperature, vibration, and power screening • Highly Accelerated Stress Screen (HASS) • Exposes intermittent failures induced by HALT testing • Shock and Vibration per MIL-STD-810 • Ingress Protection to level 43 (level 54 in soft case) • Radiated Emissions (FCC class B, CE, EN 55022 class B) • Input Immunity (EN 55024, EN 61000 -4) • Electrostatic Discharge (12 KV air, 8 KV touch) • Temperature cycling (-20°C, +24°C, +50 °C repeated 10 times) • Drop test – 6 drops to concrete from 5 ft • Mean Time Between Failure • PCBAs: 50, 000 hours • Print head: 1 million inches of media fed • Battery: 600 charge cycles • Media latch: 10, 000 cycles • Keypad buttons: 20, 000 cycles / button Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
GREEN INITIATIVES • • • Supports linerless media (reduces waste) Supports coreless media (reduces waste) Supports 802. 11 power save mode (reduces power consumption) Inactivity timer based auto power-down (reduces power consumption) LCD backlight automatically turns off (reduces power consumption) Packing size reduced 50% versus QL Plus • • Less material Higher shipping density Energy Star compliant AC Adapter Enhanced management capabilities reduce “no problem found” returns Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
…in summary Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only Zebra Technologies Proprietary and Confidential
QLN – THE NEXT GENERATION • First EPOCH Launch for Mobile – Common architecture – Improved CPU and networking performance – Common Software • Fully compatible with ZPL X. 16 • Full Zebra. Net. Bridge support, Zebra Setup Utility, Smartphone SDK – No support for Label Vista • Supports Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) 2. x and XML (future) • QL Plus, and then some! – – – Backwards compatibility (media, label formats, ruggedness) Smaller and lighter – easier to carry and store Faster, quieter, and higher quality printing using less power Larger display with better optical characteristics Cheaper to own (fewer service returns) Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
QLN – THE NEXT GENERATION – – 5 -way navigation keys, two software defined keys Global printing (Unicode UTF-16), right to left printing Support for 9 simultaneous TCP connections Higher performance • ARM 9 CPU, RTOS, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash – Interfaces • Optional 802. 11 b/g (802. 11 a/b/g/n due 1 H 12) • Optional Bluetooth 2. 1 (adds security mode 4) – Ethernet Cradles (post-launch) Zebra Confidential: For Internal Use Only
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