Zebra ZP500 Thermal Label Printer

The Zebra ZP500 Thermal Label Printer is designed for fast, reliable, on-demand printing of shipping labels and barcodes. With a 4-inch print width and direct thermal technology, it delivers crisp, smudge-free prints without requiring ink or toner. Compact and rugged, the ZP500 is ideal for small to medium warehouses, e-commerce fulfillment, and point-of-sale environments. Featuring USB (and optional parallel/serial) connectivity, it seamlessly integrates into existing setups, while its user-friendly drop-in media loading ensures hassle-free operation.

Product Features: 

• 4.09″ (104 mm) max print width and high-speed printing (up to ~6 inches/152 mm per second)
• 203 dpi resolution for sharp text and barcodes (also handles 300 dpi)
• Direct thermal printing—no ink or ribbon required
• USB 2.0 standard, with optional parallel or serial interfaces
• Supports roll labels up to 5″ diameter (standard desktop roll size)
• Compact, durable design, ideal for desk or shelf placement
• EPL & ZPL language support for compatibility with legacy Zebra systems
• Easy drop-in media loading—no threading or alignments
• FedEx Ship Manager compatible, used in ZP500 FedEx editions for streamlined shipping label printing

Note: This is a refurbished item that comes with a 90-day exchange warranty. This has been serviced and calibrated to work as new. Servicing can include replacement of print heads, gears, rollers, cleaning and re-lubricating all internal mechanisms. Porter Electronics prides itself on only acquiring top quality used products that show minimal signs of use. Buying from Porter Electronics you should expect a very nice, refurbished unit. We do offer an extended warranty that can be purchased during checkout and will apply at the end of our already 90-day warranty.

Porter Electronics also offers free tech support for those needing extra help. We offer a free digital download of the manual for this on this page in the “Downloads” tab. If you are unable to locate the link, just use our Contact Us page to request one.