Setup

Connecting your Printer to a Computer

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

Telnet

Zebra Setup Utilities (includes the ZebraDesigner Windows printer driver)

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 IP ADDRESS’ 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.

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ZD500 specifications

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