Bringing link-os environment capabilities to the desktop. The zd500 supports powerful applications for intuitive use and management. Delivering top-quality performance in the most demanding applications. It boasts a standard set of advanced features and supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing.- Tool-less printhead and platen replacement - openaccess for easy media loading - quick and easy ribbon loading - simplified calibration of media - quad connectivity: usb. Parallel. Serial. And ethernet - real-time clock - lcd user interface - zebra e3 printhead energy control - energy star qualified - link-os enabled - print touch app - unicode compliant for multi-language printing - 16 resident expandable zpl ii bitmap fonts - two resident scalable zpl fonts - auto-switching 100-240v power supply - head-up sensor - standard tear-off mode feature - 3 media core adaptor - zebra printer drivers for windows .