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Configuring Printer Connectivity for Wired or Wireless Networks Using the Zebra Setup Utilities

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Issue / QuestionWhat are the steps to set up a wired or wireless network using Zebra Setup Utilities?
How can I use Zebra Setup Utilities to establish a network connection for my printer?
Can you guide me on setting up a wired or wireless network with Zebra Setup Utilities?
Zebra printer network setup.
Applicable ToZebra Label Printers with the Wired or Wireless network option
Resolution / Answer
NOTE This procedure does not apply when using the ZebraNet external 10/100 Print Server on the ZT200, ZT400, or other Link-OS compatible printers.
 

Troubleshooting Guide: Zebra Printer Setup

IMPORTANT! Ensure your device allows a wired or wireless connection.


Requirements:

Overview:

  • Use Zebra Setup Utilities network setup wizard for wired or wireless configuration, requiring appropriate print server options.


Procedure:

  1. Open Zebra Setup Utilities and select Configure Printer Connectivity.

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  2. Choose Wired or Wireless setup.

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  3. Proceed with network settings detail input.

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  4. Select Band and Country.

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  5. Enter ESSID and select network security.

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  6. Input WLAN password. Select String if it contains letters and numbers and it is not hexadecimal form.

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  7. Finish setup; settings are sent to the printer.

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Power cycle printer for settings to take effect.
 

IMPORTANT! Turn the printer off and then on again for the new settings to take effect. 
Link-OS printers do not have to be power cycled. The script generated by the ZSU sends a soft reset command.
 
NOTE You can also highlight and copy the ZPL settings from the screen above and save them in a text file for use later.


Wired Setup Instructions:

  1. Choose Wired setup and proceed.

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  2. Select Internal Printserver.

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  3. Choose IP address, DHCP, or Static and fill in required fields.

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  4. Finish setup; settings are sent to the printer.

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  5. Power cycle printer for settings to take effect.

To get the printer's IP address, send the below commands to the printer using Zebra Setup Utilities: Open Communication with the printer.
The command depends on the type of connection that you configure.

Wireless IP Address
! U1 getvar "wlan.ip.addr" 

Wired IP Address
! U1 getvar "interface.network.active.ip_addr"

Kindly see the below sample for the Wired connection.

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If you will need to order an upgrade kit for network connectivity, please ask your nearest Zebra Partner. Refer to the article Locating a Zebra Partner.


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