Downloading Licensed Content Files to Printers

Downloading Licensed Content Files to Printers

Licensed Content files are downloaded to printers using the same method as firmware.
You must configure the license associated with the Licensed Content files prior to downloading to the printer. Follow the steps for Configuring a Product License to configure Licensed Content Files.
  1. Configure the printers. Refer to Auto-Detecting Printers.
  2. Select the Licensed Content file in one of the following ways:
    Zdownloader interface showing a Licensed Content File
    • Select  showing a blue arrow pointing to a document on the toolbar.
    • Select
      File
      Select File.
  3. Right-click
    the Licensed Content file.
    The Licensed Content file has a .DSS extension and may be downloaded from Zebra.com/support or received from your Zebra Account Manager.
  4. Select
    Download to Selected.
    Zdownloader interface showing the Download to Selected option highlighted.
    If sending firmware, you may have to wait another minute for the printer to fully load after sending the file. Wait until the printer’s LED light remains green for more than 5 seconds or the primary menu is shown on the screen before using it.
The Licensed Content file is downloaded to the printer.
Repeat this process to utilize additional license uses.