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Installing ZebraDesigner Printer driver (for PC)

How to install a ZebraDesigner printer driver on PC.

Install the printer driver

  • Download current version of ZebraDesigner driver
  • Go to “Printers and Scanners” under “System Settings” or “Devices and Printers” from the “Control Panel”, click “Add a printer”, and select “The printer that I want isn’t listed

  • Select “Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname” and click “Next"

  • Type the IP address for your printer in the “Hostname or IP address” field and click “Next
    • Make sure that the box next to “Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use” is NOT checked

  • Make sure “Generic Network Card” is selected under “Device Type” and click “Next

  • Scroll down in the “Manufacturer” box and select “ZDesigner

  • Scroll down in the “Printers” box, select the correct driver for your printer, and click “Next”. Make sure that the model matches your specific printer and that the driver selected is the most current version

  • Type in a name for this printer and click “Next

  • Make sure "Do not share this printer" is selected and click "Next

  • Make sure "Set as default printer" is NOT selected and click "Finish

Update "Printer Properties" to correct label size

  • Go to "Printers and Scanners" under "System Settings" or "Devices and Printers" from the "Control Panel"

  • Right-click on the printer and select "Printing Preferences"

  • If you are using a TLB 3842 model printer, make sure the date fields are updated to the following and click "OK": 

  • If you are using a GX430t model printer, make sure the data fields are updated to the following and click "OK"

  • The default "Darkness" setting will be too light so make sure you update the value to "22" and update the "Speed" to "4".

  • You will also need to click on the "Advanced Setup" tab and update the "Top" field to "0.12": 

Update speed and darkness

adjust top of printout



Keywordsprinter, driver, instructions, safety, facilities management, chemical, inventory, installing, zebradesigner   Doc ID105896
OwnerShane B.GroupSchool of Chemical Sciences
UIUC
Created2020-09-16 23:56:06Updated2023-07-24 11:37:51
SitesUniversity of Illinois School of Chemical Sciences
CleanURLhttps://answers.uillinois.edu/scs/installing-printer-instructions
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