Printer Setup and Operation
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Connect a Computer to the Printer’s Serial or Parallel Port
Complete the steps in this section only after you have installed the Zebra Setup Utilities program. If
necessary, complete the steps in Install Zebra Setup Utilities onpage51 before continuing.
If you are at the Zebra Setup Utilities screen, you do not need to complete this section. Continue with
Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen on page 65.
Running the System Prepare Wizard
The first time that you install the Zebra Setup Utilities program and printer drivers, you are prompted to
follow the System Prepare Wizard.
Figure 6 • System Prepare Wizard
1. Select “Other computer ports (Parallel Port, Serial Port, TCP-IP Port, ...), and then click Next.
The new printer wizard prompts you to begin the installation procedure.
Important • You must install the Zebra Setup Utilities program before connecting the printer to your
computer. Your computer will not install the correct printer drivers if you connect the printer to it without
the Zebra Setup Utilities program.
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications cables.
Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (I) may damage the printer.