Extending Zebra’s broad range of RFID printers, the ZD500R™ delivers UHF RFID printing and encoding right to your desktop. Designed for applications where space is at a premium, the compact ZD500R offers simple, one-touch printing and encoding, straightforward loading, and automatic RFID calibration. Intuitive to use, it is an ideal choice for applications where technical support staff is not available, such as retail in-store exception tagging.
Part of Zebra’s industry-leading line of thermal desktop printers, the ZD500R is available in both direct thermal and thermal transfer models and it’s compatible with inlays from all leading suppliers. It can be used with a variety of RFID labels and tags from small, item-level hang tags to large case and pallet labels.
Reduce media costs, waste and time spent changing rolls as the ZD500R encodes RFID inlays that are spaced closer together. ENERGY STAR® qualified, the printer saves you money throughout its lifecycle.
Able to handle the most demanding applications, the printer features standard Parallel, Serial, USB and Ethernet connectivity; large memory; and ZPL®. Choose from options such as cutter and peeler, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®-certified communications, and high-resolution 300 dpi printing.
The ZD500R leverages Zebra’s Link-OS® environment — an innovative software platform with powerful applications that enhance the capabilities of the printer, so you can easily integrate it into global operations and manage it from any location.
Featuring the Link-OS Cloud Connect application, these printers can connect to the Cloud directly and securely, forwarding data from any port.
With the Link-OS Print Touch™ app, you can pair the ZD500R to NFC-enabled devices with a simple tap, giving you immediate access to the data you need including Zebra® how-to videos and product support.
Standard Features
| • Print methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal • ZPL programming language • Construction: Dual-wall frame • Tool-less printhead and platen replacement • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Quick and easy ribbon loading • Simplified calibration of media • Quad connectivity: USB, Parallel, Serial, and Ethernet • Real time clock • LCD User Interface • Link-OS-enabled • Print Touch app • 3” core adapter |
Printer Specifications
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 512 MB Flash; 256 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | 6 in./152 mm per second (203 dpi) 4 in./102 mm per second (300 dpi) |
| Media Sensors | Multi-position transmissive and full-width reflective sensors |
| Maximum Print Length | 39.0 in./991 mm |
Communication and Interface Capabilities
| • RS-232 auto-sensing Serial interface, DB-9 (standard) • USB V2.0, bi-directional (standard) • Centronics® Parallel (standard) • Ethernet — 10/100 internal (standard) • Wireless — 802.11 a/b/g/n |