Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Device and Print a Label
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Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Device and Print a Label
The steps in this exercise may vary somewhat based on:
your device (phone or tablet)
your service provider
whether you already have the free Zebra Utilities app installed on your device
Refer to the Zebra Bluetooth User Guide for specific instructions for configuring your printer to use a Bluetooth interface. A copy of this manual is available at zebra.com/manuals.
Copy the
SMARTDEVINPUT.ZPL
file to your device.
If you do not have the Zebra Utilities app installed on your device, go to the app store for your device, search for the Zebra Setup Utilities app, and install it.
If your phone supports NFC, pair your device with the printer by holding the device next to the NFC icon on the printer. Otherwise, pair using the Bluetooth settings on your device.
If necessary, access the Bluetooth information about your printer using your device. For instructions, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for your device.
If necessary, select the Zebra printer’s serial number to pair it with the device.
After your device has been detected by the printer, the printer may prompt you to accept or reject the pairing. If necessary, tap
ACCEPT
. Some devices will pair with the printer without this prompt.
The printer and your device are paired.
Start the Zebra Utilities app on your device.
The Zebra Utilities main menu displays.
Tap
Available Files
.
The smart device gets data from the printer and displays it.
This retrieval process may take a minute or more to complete.
Scroll through the formats shown and select
SMARTDEVINPUT.ZPL
.
Based on the
^FN
field in the label format, the device prompts you for your name.
Enter your name at the prompt.
Change the quantity of labels to print, if desired.
NFC icon on the printer. Otherwise, pair using the Bluetooth settings on your device.
