Zebra ZP500 Plus User Manual

ZP 500 Plus Thermal Printer
Quick Install Guide
for FedEx Ship Manager
®
at fedex.com
and FedEx Ship Manager
®
Software
This guide is designed to help you unpack, set up
and install your ZP 500 Plus thermal label printer.

Zebra ZP500 Plus Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Method	Direct Thermal
Max Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Maximum Print Length	39 inches (991 mm)
Media Sensors	Reflective and Transmissive
Memory	8 MB SDRAM
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel
Programming Language	EPL2
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Humidity	20% to 85% (non-condensing)
Media Length	0.38"/9.6 mm to 39"/991 mm

Summary

Printer Kit Contents

Thermal Printer

The main thermal printer unit included in the kit.

Thermal Labels

Consumable labels for the printer, refer to section 2 for installation.

The Clean Penn

A tool to clean the print head and extend its life.

Install Printer Labels

Open the Printer

Instructions on opening the printer by applying pressure to release levers.

Connect Printer and Computer

Connect USB Cable

Connect the USB cable to the printer and computer, ensuring strain relief.

Install Printer Driver

Remove Legacy Zebra Driver

Procedure to uninstall previous Zebra printer drivers.

Install ZP 500 Thermal Driver

Steps to install the new ZP 500 thermal printer driver.

Configure Printer Driver

Print Test Label

Steps to print a test page to verify driver installation.

Final Setup and Printing

FedEx Ship Manager Setup

Configure the printer within FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com.

FedEx Ship Manager Software Setup

Configure the printer within the FedEx Ship Manager Software.