If you connected your printer to a computer via USB before driver installation, the printer might appear as an unknown (unspecified) device in “Devices and Printers.”
You will need a roll of media (labels, receipt paper, or tags) to set up your printer for the first test print. See the Zebra Web site or contact your reseller to help you select the right media for your use. Find media at http:www.zebra.com/supplies.
This is a simplified instruction list to assist you in planning a basic printer setup.
Run the downloaded
Windows Printer Driver v8
file from your Windows computer. The driver executable file (such as zd86423827-certified.exe) is added to your Download folder.
Print a Configuration Report as a test print. See Print a Configuration Report to Test Printing. The information needed to identify and select the printer driver is at the top of the report. Use it to connect to printer communications ports.
Turn the printer OFF.
For USB printer communication ports
, connect the supplied USB cable to the printer. The printer can connect to multiple uniquely named ports.
You must have the
Windows Printer Drivers v8
installed prior to powering the printer ON with the USB cable connected to the computer.
If you connected your printer to a computer via USB before driver installation, the printer might appear as an unknown (unspecified) device in “Devices and Printers.”
previously used to preload the drivers. The driver executable file (such as zd86423827-certified.exe) was added to your Download folder. See Running the Printer Installation Wizard.
Turn the printer ON when instructed.
Windows should automatically detect and configure your printer for USB port operations.
Network (Ethernet and Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, and Other (serial port) will require additional setup. Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to complete the wizard.
The printer can connect to multiple uniquely named ports.
