Everything you need to evaluate, scope, and deploy electronic shelf labels — tutorial videos, technical documents, decision tools, deployment guides, and brand comparisons. Most resources are free with no registration; technical documents require a quick form so we can route follow-up questions.
Tutorial videos
Walkthrough videos for the ZKong cloud platform — from first login to full ESL management. Watch in order if you're new; jump to any specific topic if you're already up and running.
Technical documents
Detailed technical documentation. We ask for an email so we can route follow-up questions and notify you of updates — there's no spam, and your address goes only to our New York team.
ZAP-U Config Tool — User Manual
Step-by-step manual for the ZAP-U configuration tool, used to set up and provision ESL labels in field deployments.
ZKong USA API Documentation (v3.2.0)
Full REST API reference for the ZKong cloud platform — authentication, endpoints, payload schemas, and code examples for integration.
USB Dongle — Manual Configuration Guide
How to manually configure the USB dongle for ESL pairing in environments without internet connectivity. 2026 edition.
Sparkle LCD — Installation Kit Selection Guide
How to choose the right install kit for the Sparkle LCD digital signage line — mounting, power, and signal options.
Decision tools
Free, no-registration tools to scope your deployment.
ROI Calculator
Estimate payback period and 5-year savings based on your store count, SKU count, and labor costs.
Print-and-cut sizing templates
Free downloadable PDFs for sizing tests on your actual shelves before ordering hardware.
5-brand comparison table
Side-by-side comparison of 192 ESL products across ZKong, SoluM, Vusion, Hanshow, and Pricer — filterable by spec.
6-step buying guide
From "thinking about ESLs" to "labels live on shelves" — every step with the right tool linked at each stage.
Educational guides
Read-and-learn content. No forms.
Complete Guide to Electronic Shelf Labels (2026)
3,500-word pillar covering technology, ROI, deployment patterns, and selection criteria.
RD Blog
Weekly analysis of US ESL market trends, ROI math, color tech, and pilot strategies.
ESL Glossary (50+ terms)
Definitions for ESL technology and brand-specific product names — Newton, Stellar Pro, Lumina Edge, Plaza, EdgeSense, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Most-asked questions from US retailers — basics, technology, cost, deployment, integrations, brand comparisons.
Install guides (6 walkthroughs)
First-ESL deployment, gateway placement, attachment options, cloud sync, POS integration, troubleshooting.
POS & ERP integrations
Compatibility with Square, Lightspeed, NCR, Toast, Clover, Shopify, SAP, Oracle Retail, and more.
Industry deployment guides
US-specific compliance, ROI math, and deployment patterns by vertical.
Grocery & supermarkets
State pricing-accuracy fines, fresh-food markdown automation, dynamic pricing patterns.
Pharmacy & drugstores
Class III display accuracy, NDC-level pricing, audit trail considerations.
Cannabis dispensaries
Metrc tracking integration, THC display, state-specific compliance per dispensary POS.
QSR & restaurants
FDA calorie labeling for 20+ location chains, dynamic menu pricing, daypart promotions.
Convenience stores
High-promo cycle workflows, beverage cooler ESLs, multi-location price sync.
Consumer electronics
Spec-rich label templates, anti-theft mounting, frequent promotional cycles.
Fashion & apparel
Markdown automation for end-of-season, premium label aesthetics, color templates.
Warehouse & 3PL
Pick-by-light, asset tracking, geofencing, integration with WMS systems.
Brand comparisons
Honest head-to-head: where ZKong wins, where competitors win, and how to choose.
All brand comparisons
Complete index of ZKong vs each major competitor, plus the master 5-brand table.
ZKong vs SoluM
Newton series, Red Dot design, enterprise install base. Where each brand wins.
ZKong vs Vusion (SES-imagotag)
EdgeSense, retail media, 500M+ deployed labels — and where direct buying wins.
ZKong vs Hanshow
Stellar Pro, Lumina Edge wired LCD, Polaris Max color — head-to-head with ZKong equivalents.
ZKong vs Pricer
Plaza platform, Forrester TEI study, longest-established vendor — where each fits.
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Specific certificate documentation, RFP support, custom integration scoping, or a 1-on-1 platform walkthrough — reach out and we'll route to the right specialist.
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