ZD500 Desktop Printer Support
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How-To Videos
Drivers
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ZDesigner v. 8 Driver for Windows
Driver version: 8.6.4.23832
Download 27 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 (64 bit) View release notes
Recommended driver for use with ZebraDesigner 3.
Supports current Zebra printers (ZPL printer command language/printers running Link-OS).
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ZDesigner v. 5 Driver for Windows
Driver Version: 5.1.16.7398
Download 13 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2019 (64 bit), Windows Server 2008R2 (32 and 64 bit) View release notes
Compatible with ZebraDesigner 3 and prior versions.
For use with ZPL, CPCL and EPL printer command languages and/or legacy printers.
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Zebra Setup Utilities for Windows
Recommended driver installation and configuration utility (v1.1.9.1290).
Download 21 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2019 (64 bit), Windows Server 2008R2 (32 and 64 bit) View release notes
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OLE for Retail POS (OPOS)
Version 1.14.1.110
Download 9 MB OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 View release notes
Use this driver to develop applications that are compatible with the Unified POS specification. See the release notes for printer compatibility and system requirements.
Firmware
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Printer OS v74.20.23Z (released September 16, 2021)
Link-OS v6.4 for ZD500 and ZD500R printers
Download 23 MB View release notes
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Factory Installed Printer Emulations
Printer Emulations are on-printer apps that allow this printer to use a variety of printer command languages.
Download 12 MB
Use only on printers that have been updated to Link-OS v6.6
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Link-OS v6.4 MIB file for SNMP
Device management file for use with Link-OS printers.
Download 276 KB
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ZDownloader
File download utility for use with Printer OS, Firmware and Service Packs
Download 22 MB View release notes
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Software
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Zebra Printer Setup Utilities Support
Utility to configure barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner 3 Software Support
Software to design barcode labels.
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ZDownloader (Firmware Download Utility)
Utility to upload printer OS / firmware and service packs to barcode label printers.
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Printer Fonts
Additional font packages for barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner for Developers 3 Software Support
Software to develop customized label templates.
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Customizable Front Panel Examples
Custom printer menu examples in WML and XML programming languages
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Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI)
Application to customize Zebra printers.
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PDF Direct - Virtual Device Support
PDF Direct allows you to print PDF documents directly to Zebra Link-OS printers from ERP systems, such as Oracle and SAP, without middleware.
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME) Support
Application to create printer configuration and manage Link-OS printers remotely from a single location.
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PrintSecure Administration Files
Pre-made printer administration files to protect you printer data and infrastructure.
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Airwatch Connector Support
Application to manage Link-OS printers directly from the AirWatch environment across wireless and Ethernet infrastructures.
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SOTI MobiControl Connector Support
Application to manage Link-OS printers directly from the SOTI MobiControl environment across wireless and Ethernet infrastructures.
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ZebraDesigner 2 Software Support
Discontinued software to design barcode labels.
Developer Tools
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Developer Tools: Browser Print, PrintConnect, Network Connect
Browser Print (USB, Network or Bluetooth printing to browser-based applications.); PrintConnect for Android (Label and receipt printing capability for Android solutions.); Network Connect (Ethernet/IP protocol support to connect a printer directly to a Rockwell PLC.)
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Link-OS Multiplatform SDK
Enables application creation on PCs, smartphones and tablets.
Manuals
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Airwatch Connector User Guide (en)
P1058563-007
Download 16 MB
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Link-OS Profile Manager Installation Guide
P1065697-002
Download 5 MB
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Wireless Quick Start Guide
P1050133-005
Download 1 MB
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Bluetooth User Guide
P1068791-05EN
Download 2 MB
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ZPL & CPCL Printer Driver for OPOS Application Programmer’s Guide (en)
P1014152-017EN Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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„ZD500 Series”™ printera ātro uzziņu rokasgrāmata (lv)
P1061739-282 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series 사용자 설명서 (ko)
P1062653-03KO Rev. A
Download 20 MB
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ZD500™ Series 用户指南 (zhcn)
P1062653-03ZHCN Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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دليلZD500 Series™المرجعي السريع (ar)
P1061739-252 Rev. A
Download 4 MB
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ZD500 Series™ Kort funktionsoversigt (da)
P1061739-182 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Serie ZD500 Guía del usuario (es)
P1062653-03ES Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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ZD500™ Series Korisnički vodič (hr)
P1062653-03HR Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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ZD500 Series™: краткое руководство (ru)
P1061739-152 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ snabbreferensguide (sv)
P1061739-212 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ - Skrócony opis (pl)
P1061739-142 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series Guida per l’utente (it)
P1062653-03IT Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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ZD500™ Series Guide d’utilisation (fr)
P1062653-03FR Rév.A
Download 19 MB
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Kurzanleitung zur ZD500 Series™ (de)
P1061739-032 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series Руководство пользователя (ru)
P1062653-03RU Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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Οδηγός ταχείας αναφοράς ZD500 Series™ (el)
P1061739-172 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ 快速參考指南 (zh-TW)
P1061739-262 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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Kratka navodila za tiskalnik Serija ZD500™ (sl)
P1061739-302 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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(he) ZD500 Series™ מדריך עיון מהיר של
P1061739-342 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ Rövid használati útmutató (hu)
P1061739-132 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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„ZD500 Series™“ spartusis nuorodų vedlys (lt)
P1061739-272 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Sažeto uputstvo za ZD500 Series™ (sr)
P1061739-382 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Stručná referenčná príručka pre tlačiareň radu ZD500 Series™ (sk)
P1061739-292 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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แนวทางการอ้างอิงฉบบั ย่อของ ZD500 Series™ (th)
P1061739-352 Rev. A
Download 4 MB
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ZD500 Series™ Naslaggids (nl)
P1061739-202 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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מדריך למשתמש ZEBRA ZD 500 Series™ (he)
P1062653-03HE Rev. A
Download 17 MB
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ZD500™ Series Korisnički vodič (sr)
P1062653-03SR Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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Guía de referencia rápida de la impresora (es)
P1061739-042 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Seeria ZD500 Series™ kiirteatmik (et)
P1061739-312 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 中国RoHS 材料声明
P980591-117 rev. A
Download 216 KB
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Hướng dẫn tham khảo nhanh ZD500 Series™ (vi)
P1061739-362 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Stručná referenční příručka pro tiskárnu řady ZD500 Series™ (cs)
P1061739-122 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series Users Guide (en)
P1062653-03EN
Download 19 MB
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ZD500™ Series Benutzerhandbuch (de)
P1062653-03DE Rev. A
Download 20 MB
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ZD500 Series™ - Guida rapida (it)
P1061739-052 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series 使用者指南 (zh-tw)
P1062653-03ZHTW Rev. A
Download 20 MB
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ZD500 Series™ 빠른 참조 안내서 (ko)
P1061739-082 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Guide de référence rapide ZD500 Series™ (fr)
P1061739-022 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ Kratki vodič (hr)
P1061739-232 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Guia de referência rápida da ZD500 Series™ (pt)
P1061739-092 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ クイック・リファレンス・ガイド (ko)
P1061739-072 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Série ZD500™ Manual do usuário (pt)
P1062653-03PT Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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ZD500 Series ™ Бързо ръководство (bg)
P1061739-322 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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Короткий посібник із ZD500 Series™ (uk)
P1061739-161 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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ZD500 Series™ -pikaopas (fi)
P1061739-222 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Ghid de referinţă rapidă pentru ZD500 Series™ (ro)
P1061739-332 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Seriesユーザー・ガイド (ja)
P1062653-03JA Rev. A
Download 20 MB
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Hurtigreferanse for ZD500 Series™ (no)
P1061739-192 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ 快速参考指南 (zh-CN)
P1061739-062 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500 Series™ Quick Reference Guide (en)
P1061739-002 Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD500™ Series Kullanıcı Kılavuzu (tr)
P1062653-03TR Rev. A
Download 19 MB
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