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Setup
Connecting your Printer to a Computer
1/13/2016 ZD420 User’s Guide 212485-001 Rev. A
Connecting your Printer to a Computer
The printer supports a variety of interface options and configurations. These include:
• Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) interface - Standard
• RS232 Serial - Field Upgrade Option
• Ethernet (LAN) - Field Upgrade Option
• Internal WiFi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth Classic 4.1 (3.0 Compatable) - Factory Installed
Option
• Bluetooth Low Energy (low speed connection) for printer configuration using software running
on an Android or iOS device.
Pre-install Windows
®
Printer Drivers
Install the Zebra Setup Utilities (ZSU) before applying power to the printer connected to the
PC. The utility installs the Zebra Windows drivers first. The ZSU installation wizard will then
prompt you turn on the printer. Follow the instructions to complete your printer installation.
The Zebra Setup Utility is designed to assist you with installing your printer. The cabling
and unique parameters for each of these physical printer communication interfaces is discussed
in the following pages to assist you with making configuration setup choices prior to and
immediately following applying power. The Zebra Setup Utilities configuration wizards will instruct
you to turn the printer’s power on at the appropriate time to complete the installation of your
printer.
For more details on configuring network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth communication, see
the following guides:
• Wired and Wireless Print Server User Guide
• Bluetooth Wireless Guide
Interface Cable Requirements
Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector
shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of
electrical noise.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
• Keep data cables as short as possible (1.83 m [6 foot] recommended).
• Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.
• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
Important • This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regulations,” Part 15, for Class B
Equipment, using fully shielded data cables. Use of un-shielded cables may increase
radiated emissions above the Class B limits.