Zebra ZD420 - Setup; Printer Setup Overview

1/13/2016 ZD420 User’s Guide 212485-001 Rev. A
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Setup
This section assists you in setting up and operating your printer for the first time.
Printer Setup Overview
The setup process to can be broken down into two (2) phases: hardware setup and host system
(software/driver) setup. This section covers the physical hardware setup to print the first label.
• Install any printer hardware options first. See “Install Hardware Options” on page 16.
• Place the printer in a safe location with access to power and where it can connect wired or
wirelessly to the printer to the host system.
• Attach the printer and power supply to a grounded AC power source.
• Select and prepare media for your printer.
• Load the media.
• Turn the printer ON. Calibrate the media with a SmartCal Media calibration.
• Print a ‘Configuration Report’ to verify basic printer operation.
• Turn the printer OFF.
• Choose method to communicate via a wired or wireless connection to your printer. Available
wired local connections are:
• USB port
• Optional Serial port
• Optional Ethernet (LAN)
• Attach the printer cable to the network or host system (printer OFF).
• Begin second phase of printer setup - Software based configuration for either wired or
wireless communication methods typically needed for operating systems like Microsoft
Windows.