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. Need a human? US-based support is one call away: (347) 770-0612.
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
Open the interactive system manual directly online. For protected technical PDFs, we ask for an email so we can route follow-up questions and notify you of updates — there's no spam.
ZKONG ESL Cloud Platform System Manual (v5.2)
Complete English manual for configuring and operating the cloud platform, ESLs, access points, and LCD displays.
ZKONG ESL AP Configuration Manual (v2.0)
Configuration manual for ZKONG ESL access points. Version 2.0, English PDF.
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.
ESL Cloud Platform — Deployment Guide (v1.4)
End-to-end deployment playbook — network setup, store and AP provisioning, template and product import, rollout sequencing, and go-live checks.
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.
ZKONG ESL Access Point Installation Guide
Site installer guide covering AP quantity, ceiling placement, installation, network bring-up, and Bluetooth signal verification. 6 pages.
ZKONGESL Mobile App User Manual
Android and PDA guide for login, adding access points, ESL binding and unbinding, Mobile Swipe, and LCD setup. 13 pages.
ZKONG LCD Display Instruction Manual
Setup and content-publishing guide for Sparkle Linux/NFC and Legendary Android LCD displays. 12 pages.
ZKONG ESL Battery Replacement Manual
Four-step field guide to safely replace an ESL battery and verify that the label restarts correctly. 3 pages.
Print-and-cut sizing templates
Print these PDFs at 100% scale, cut along the dashed outlines, and tape to your shelves to test ESL fit before ordering hardware. The models included in each template are listed below. No email, no form — direct download.
Quantum Series — Print-and-cut template
Ultra-narrow-bezel ESL sizing tests. All 5 Quantum SKUs (2.13"–4.2") on US-letter pages. Includes the standard 100mm scale-check bar.
Download PDF (0.9 MB) →Arrow Series — Shelf-edge strip
The Arrow Series strips are 10.95", 17.06", and 22.74" long — too long for an at-home letter-paper template. Request a physical sample shipped to your store, or contact us for a custom large-format PDF.
Request a sample →Shield Series — Print-and-cut template
Industrial / cold-chain ESL sizing tests. All 7 Shield SKUs on 2 US-letter pages. Includes a 100mm scale-check bar so you can verify your printer didn't shrink the cutouts.
Download PDF (8.3 MB) →Valley Series — Print-and-cut template
All-purpose retail ESL sizing tests. 13 Valley models across 3 US-letter pages, including ZKC23V, ZKC25V, ZKC28V and ZKC31V. The 7.5", 10.2" and 11.6" models are not included in this template.
Download PDF (5.9 MB) →Blade Series — Print-and-cut template
Premium ultra-thin ESL sizing tests. 23 Blade SKUs across 10 US-letter pages — the largest catalog in the lineup. (9.7" and 10.2" SKUs not included — exceed letter width.)
Download PDF (5.2 MB) →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. One per series — Quantum, Shield, Valley, Blade.
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.
Need something not listed here?
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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