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-====== 28.17. Label printer : How to print via the windows driver ======+====== 28.17. Zebra Label Printer : How to print via the windows driver ====== 
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 +This guide covers connecting a Zebra label printer on **Windows** (USB or Network) so it can be used to print labels from any mSupply reports. 
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 +mSupply normally prints directly to the Zebra Label Printer via the use of EPL command which does not require the normal print driver that is provided by the vendor.  
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 +The main advantage of using the Windows or MAC driver is that you can use mSupply's reporting feature to print labels.  
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 +Here is the workflow that can be achieved :  
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 +  * You want want to print a list of label for each item or even location. For this example let say items.  
 +  * The Zebra Label Printer can be added as a printer using the printer driver supplied by the vendor. 
 +  * A custom label size of 70mm x 35mm (70cm x 3.5cm) msut be defined for the printer. 
 +  * A report using the  `custom label size` can be designed. For this the support team will have to create a custom report. 
 +  * Finally from the mSupply report menu :  You can run a report like  Report > Item & stock > item list... Simply choose the custom report for the label. 
 +  * Preview the report 
 +  * Print to the Zebra Label Printer and a bulk of label can be printed.  
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 +===== Requirements ===== 
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 +  * A Windows PC or laptop  
 +  * Zebra label printer (USB or LAN-connected) 
 +  * Zebra Setup Utility (Windows) — download link below 
 +  * Label stock: 75mm x 35mm (7cm x 3cm) 
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 +===== Step 1: Download the Zebra Setup Utility ===== 
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 +Download the Windows Zebra Setup Utility from Zebra's site: 
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 +[[https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/printer-software/zebra-nucleus-connector.html|Zebra Setup Utility / Nucleus Connector download]] 
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 +This utility handles driver installation for both USB and network-connected Zebra printers. 
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 +===== Step 2: Connect the printer ===== 
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 +**Option A — USB** 
 +  - Connect the Zebra printer to the Windows PC via USB cable. 
 +  - Open the Zebra Setup Utility. 
 +  - Follow the wizard to install the printer driver for the detected USB printer. 
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 +**Option B — Network (LAN)** 
 +  - Confirm the Zebra printer is connected to the same network (it will have its own IP address — check the printer's network config page/printout if needed). 
 +  - Open the Zebra Setup Utility. 
 +  - Choose to add a new printer, and select the **network/LAN connection** option instead of USB. 
 +  - Enter the printer's IP address when prompted. 
 +  - Complete the wizard to install the driver. 
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 +Both connection methods have been confirmed working. 
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 +If properly installed, the label printer should appears as part of your windows printer list. 
 +{{ :faq:kiribati_add_printer.png?600 |Printer showing up on windows}} 
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 +===== Step 3: Set the label size ===== 
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 +The label size must be defined to match the label size you have: 
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 +  * ** Most common Label size: 70cm x 35cm (70mm x 35mm)** 
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 +This is set either in the Zebra Setup Utility's printer configuration/media settings, or in the Windows printer driver's preferences (Page Setup / Stock / Media Size), depending on the exact Zebra model. Set this **before** printing a test label, otherwise output will be misaligned or clipped. 
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 +===== Step 4: Create a report based on the Zebra label print and custom page size  ===== 
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 +Locate a report that you can use to print labels. For example, mSupply has a report :  Report > item & Stock... > Item List ...  This report can be used to print a item per label. So if the report was to report on ten items, you could print ten labels at once.  
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 +Design the report for this task. If you need help then ask support. 
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 +===== Step 5: Print the labels  ===== 
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 +The designed report in `Step 4` can now be introduced to mSupply.  The you can run the report : Report > item & Stock... > Item List ...  from the mSupply menu. 
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 +  * Choose the `Designed report` to print your labels.  
 +  * Print preview the report. 
 +  * Print and choose the label print in the printer dialog.  
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 +{{ :faq:kiribat_sleect_printer.png?600 |Select the label printer }} 
 +  * Then Print 
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 +{{ :faq:kiribati_label_2026-06-18-16-40-58.jpg?600 |Label printer bulk printing labels}} 
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