Zebra Technologies ZD500 31, Wired (Ethernet) Interface

Setup

Connecting your Printer to a Computer

1/16/2014 ZD500 Series™ Thermal Transfer Printer User’s Guide P1062653-002 Rev. A

Wired (Ethernet) Interface

The printer requires UTP RJ45 Ethernet cable rated CAT-5 or better.

The printer has a built-in network print server. For more information on configuring your

printer to run on a compatible Ethernet based network, see the ZebraNet® Wired and Wireless

Print Server users guide. The printer must be configured to run on your LAN (local area

network) or WAN (wide area network). The print server on board your printer can be accessed

through the printer’s print server Web pages.

Assigning a IP Address for Network Access All devices on a Ethernet network

require a network IP (Internet Protocol) address. The printer’s IP address is needed to access

the printer for printing and printer configuration. The four different ways to assign an IP

address are:

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Connection Protocol) - Default setting

• ZebraNet Bridge

• Using the printer’s Control Panel ‘NETWORK’ menu

DHCP for Personal Networks The printer by default is set to operate on LAN or WAN

with DHCP by default to aid end-user installations. This is intended primarily for personal

networks. The network automatically provides a new network IP address each time the printer

is turned on. The Windows printer driver uses a Static IP address to connect to the printer. The

IP address set in the printer driver will need to be changed to access the printer if its assigned

IP address has changed after the printer’s initial installation.

Managed Networks Using the printer in a structured network (LAN or WAN) requires a

network administrator to assign the printer a Static IP address and other settings needed to

operate on the network properly.

Viewing the Printer’s IP Address Use the printer’s control panel to access the Ethernet

settings in your printer.

1. Press the menus ‘Home’ ( ) button.

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

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

‘WIRED IPAD DRESS’ setting. You can read the assigned IP address or set the IP

address. The printer’s default address (all 0’s - zeros) is not a valid address. With

assistance of your network administrator, you can set all of the ‘WIRED’ network setting

in this ‘NETWORK’ menu branch.