Add Zebra printer in Linux systems

Add a printer to the Linux system and prepare it for printing labels.

  1. Plug printer to computer

    Connect the printer to the computer using the USB interface or to the local network using the network interface.

  2. Start printer configuration utility

    Press Start button > Administration > Printers.

    Figure 1: Start Printer application
  3. Add the printer

    Press Add button.

    Figure 2: Add new printer
  4. Select the device

    Choose the Zebra printer in the devices list or enter the location of the network printer

    Figure 3: Select Device
    • For USB connection, the printer displays in the device list. Select the Zebra printer.
    • For network connection, select Network Printer > AppSocket/HP JetDirect and enter the network address in the Host field.

    Press the Forward button for continue.

  5. Choose the driver

    Select the Zebra printer from the database and press the Forward button.

    Figure 4: Select printer from database
  6. Choose the driver

    Select the model of the printer driver and press theForward button.

    Figure 5: Printer driver model
  7. Edit printer description (optional)

    If necessary, edit the printer description and press the Apply button.

    Figure 6: Describe printer
  8. Edit printer properties

    Double-click on the printer icon to open the printer properties.

    Figure 7: Open the printer properties

    Specify the necessary printer attributes for printing as shown in the figure below and press the OK button to apply the changes.

    Figure 8: Printer properties

The Zebra printer is now installed and ready to use.