Install CUPS Driver for Zebra Printer in Mac OS

IMPORTANT! Zebra recommends using the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) driver for Zebra printers on Mac OS X. Most Mac OS X systems come pre-installed with the CUPS driver, eliminating the need for additional downloads. However, specific Zebra card printer models may require separate drivers. Learn more.

NOTE To configure the printer, enter either http://localhost:631/ or 127.0.0.1:631/ to access the CUPS driver, with your Internet browser and read Configuring a Zebra Printer with the CUPS Driver.

Adding the Printer:  

1. Navigate to Printers and Scanners.
2. Click (+) and choose Add Printer or Scanner.
   
   
3. Choose your Zebra Printer. It should be displayed as follows:

4. In the Use section below, select Select Software.

5. You may choose your preferred driver's language. If you do not know which language to use, you may choose ZPL.

6. Click Add to complete the setup.
   
   

Helpful Information:

• Configuring a Zebra Printer with the CUPS Driver
• Video: Setup a USB Printer via Pre-installed CUPS Driver on Mac OS X
• Printing .txt Files Using ZPL Code on Mac OS
• Adding a Zebra Printer in a CUPS Printing System
• Printing to File with CUPS
• CUPS stopping after printing one label