Setup

Setting the Printer Menu and Report Display Language

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Setting the Printer Menu and Report Display Language

The printer supports many languages for menu display, time and date format, and configuration reports.

The primary method used to configure language is the control panels menu. Use the following procedure to set your printer’s language when the printer is turned on and in the ‘Ready’ state.

1.Press the menus ‘Home’ ( ) button.

2.Navigate to the ‘LANGUAGE’ ( ) menu button and press the ‘Select’ () button.

3.Use the ‘Up’ () and ‘Down’ () navigation arrows to browse the languages.

4.Stop browsing when you have found the language you wish to use for operating the printer. The language displayed will be your selected language.

Set Media Print Method

Set the printer’s PRINT METHOD using the printer control panel. See SETTINGS Menu on page 52 - PRINT METHOD for the full procedure.

The ZD500 Series™ printer has been designed to print with DIRECT THERMAL (direct thermal media which uses heat sensitive media to print) or THERMAL TRANS (thermal transfer printing which uses ribbon to heat transfer print to the media).

The direct thermal and thermal transfer settings each have optimized Darkness control characteristics to allow similar visual Darkness and Print Quality at the same DARKNESS and PRINT SPEED settings.

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ZD500 Series™ Thermal Transfer Printer User’s Guide

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Zebra Technologies ZD500 manual Setting the Printer Menu and Report Display Language, Set Media Print Method

ZD500 specifications

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The ZD500 is equipped with a user-friendly interface, including a color touchscreen display that makes operation and navigation intuitive. This feature reduces the learning curve for new users and minimizes operational errors. Furthermore, its compact design allows for easy placement in various work environments without consuming valuable space.

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In terms of durability, the printer is built to withstand the rigors of everyday use while remaining compact and portable. It also supports a variety of media types, giving users the freedom to print on different materials as needed. This adaptability makes the ZD500 an excellent choice for businesses that require customized printing solutions.

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