User Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Document
- Contents
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Print Operations
- Determining Printer Configuration
- Thermal Printing
- Modes of Printing
- Print Media Types
- Replacing Supplies
- Adjusting the Print Width
- Adjusting the Print Quality
- Media Sensing
- Printing on Fan-Fold Media
- Printing with Externally Mounted Roll Media
- Fonts and Your Printer
- Stand Alone Printing
- Sending Files to the Printer
- Print Meter
- EPL Line Mode
- Printer Options
- Control Panel Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
Print Operations
Sending Files to the Printer
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Sending Files to the Printer
Files can be sent to the printer from the Microsoft Windows operating systems by using the
Zebra Firmware (and File) Downloader found on the user's CD or at
www.zebra.com. This
method is common for both programming languages, all G-Series wired interfaces (including
USB) and wired network printers.
Transferring files with the Firmware Downloader
1. Install the printer. Verify communication is working properly by using the drivers Print
Test Page located on the printer driver properties window.
2. Install the Zebra Firmware Downloader on your system.
3. Find the Firmware Downloader by selecting start > Programs > Zebra.
4. Select the Printer menu and run the Auto-Detect.