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Set up and configure a new Zebra printer to be used with with Cloud Print Service |
Prerequisites
- The printer is powered onpart number is included on Supported printers
- The printer Loaded with Zebra branded label media. Preferably black mark media
- The printer is powered on
Step 1: Check part number of printer
Find the parts part number of underneath the printer underneath, it will be listed as either . Look for PCC or Part Number.
(see pictures below on where to find them)
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Compare your printers part number with the once on the list here: Supported Printers
Select the recommended networking guide from the list for the part number of your printer.
Step 2: Set up Networking
The following guides will guide you through connecting the printer to a network:
Wired Printer Guide or Wireless Printer guide
If the printer is intended to be used with Bluetooth instead follow this guide:
Bluetooth Find your printer on Supported Printers to verify what capabilities your printer have.
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Step 2: Set up network connection
For printers with Wi-Fi we recommend that. Industrial printers, we recommend using the wired LAN connection.
Please follow one of the these guides:
Use only Bluetooth if Wi-Fi is unavailable Bluetooth Printer Setup
Step 3:
Set print mode to ZPLThe printer must be set to use "ZPL" language
Go to devices Language in the Zebra Print utility app
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Set printer to XML and ZPL under Set Device Language.
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Step 4: Set Printer media settings
The printer must be set to use the relevant media, either Black mark/"Bar" or "Gap".
In the Zebra Print utility app go to media settings:
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To modify the settings tap on Media Settings
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Set the width and length of the label and make sure it is set to label/tag
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Set the Media Type to what matches the media being used and set Media Handling to tear off
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After this hit apply and the printer will then restart.
Step 5: Further adjustment
Horizontal alignment
Vertical alignment
Print QualityIf there is any issues with the print quality then you can adjust the speed if the print is streaky and darkness if the print is faded.
Both Speed and Darkness can be set trough the Zebra Print utility app, go to "Print Quality".
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From here you can either choose to manually adjust or use the apps assistant.
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In manual adjust you can set the values yourself and find the right settings with the print sample label.
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Once the printer is set up, it is time to update the the ERP System, you will do this following the guides below:
- Business Central:
- See Printing
- NAV:
- See Tasklet University (Objects and Install Guide)
- AX/FO
Verify your setup by printing a couple of labels from the mobile device connected to the ERP System.