Install the Zebra ZD420/421 thermal printer

This article explains how to install Zebra thermal printers to print tickets onsite.

1. Software Installation

1.1. Zebra driver installation

IMPORTANT! Do not connect your printer to a computer yet!

  1. Download the recommended Windows Printer Driver v10 (link).

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  1. Run the downloaded installer file and follow the installation wizard. Full instruction guide (link).

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  1. Connect the printer to a USB port on your computer or POS and power it on, it will be automatically detected.

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1.2. PrintNode installation

  1. Download PrintNode Installer for Windows (link)

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  1. Run the downloaded installer file and follow the installation wizard.

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  1. Connect to PrintNode then Check that the printer is correctly connected. Make sure that the status is online. PS: this step is done by Smeetz team.