Zebra P1063406-049 USB Type-A to Serial DB9 Interface Cable

Overview

The Zebra P1063406-049 is a USB Type-A to serial DB9 interface cable built for connecting a Zebra ZQ500 series mobile printer to a legacy serial port on a host PC, kiosk, or diagnostic terminal. It solves a common integration gap: many warehouse and field-service workstations still run RS-232-only serial peripherals or configuration tools, and the ZQ500's USB Type-A interface needs a physical bridge to talk to that hardware. Use it during printer setup, firmware diagnostics, or when replacing a damaged or missing cable on an existing ZQ500 deployment.

Compatibility

P1063406-049 is built specifically for the Zebra ZQ500 series mobile printer line. Confirm your printer model is part of the ZQ500 family before ordering — the DB9 serial pinout and USB Type-A connector on this cable are matched to that printer's interface, not to Zebra's ZT, ZD, or ZQ600/ZQ300 series, so it is not a universal serial cable.

Installation Notes

Connect the USB Type-A end to the ZQ500 printer's interface port and the DB9 end to the host system's serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter if the host lacks a native DB9 port. No drivers are bundled with the cable itself; serial communication depends on the host system and Zebra's printer configuration utility recognizing the COM port. Keep the cable run short for reliable serial signaling — RS-232 is more susceptible to signal degradation over distance than USB.

Backed by a 1-year warranty, this cable is a straightforward stock-and-swap component for any facility running Zebra mobile printers in a mixed serial and USB environment. If you're standardizing a fleet of receipt or label printers, pair it with the right Zebra receipt media for the ZQ500 to keep consumables and cabling sourced together. For broader printer deployment planning, review a POS hardware buying guide before committing to a serial-based integration versus a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi setup on newer ZQ500 units.