Build v5.5.7.25
03/17/2008
1. Installation
2. Supported Printers
3. Tips and Advice
4. Known Issues
5. Change Log
6. Getting Updates
Welcome!
This version of the Zebra Windows Printer driver offers many new features and user conveniences. Currently shipping Zebra printers using CPCL, EPL2 or ZPL II can now be driven using one set of driver files. A common user interface for all of the printer languages makes it easy to work with any of the supported printers listed below. New utilities, such as a Font Downloader, Driver-Cloning and Driver Uninstall have been included. The number of printer native bar codes and fonts supported by the driver has been increased. The driver now also supports printing over USB with Zebra printers offering USB connectivity.
This driver is supported on:
The driver is compatible with:
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Important Note:
You may see this dialog box - "Digital Signature Not Found" when installing the driver. If you do, click on the "Yes" button to continue with the installation. This driver has not been Digitally Signed, however it has been tested extensively for operating system compatibility.
Drivers can be installed from the Windows "Add Printer Wizard" or using the Installation Utility that came with the driver. NOTE: your user account must have the necessary rights to install a driver otherwise contact your system administrator for further assistance.
To install using the Installation Utility:
To install the driver using the Windows "Add Printer Wizard":
The following Zebra printers are supported in this version:
CPCL printers
Bravo 2
Bravo 4
Cameo 2
Cameo 2 Plus
Cameo 3
Cameo 3N
Encore 2
Encore 3
Encore 3N
Encore 4
Encore 4SE
MZ220
MZ320
QL220
QL320
QL420
RW220
RW420
EPL2 printers
2746
2746e
888-DT
888-TT
LP2443
LP2684
LP2722
LP2742
LP2824
LP2844
S4M-200dpi EPL
S4M-300dpi EPL
TLP2684
TLP2722
TLP2742
TLP2824
TLP2844
TLP3742
TLP3842
ZM400 200 dpi (EPL)
ZM600 200 dpi (EPL)
GV420d
GV420t
GK420d (EPL)
GK420t (EPL)
GX420d (EPL)
GX420t (EPL)
GX430t (EPL)
ZPL II printers (using X.10 or later firmware)
105SL
110PAX LH/RH
110PAX4 LH/RH
110XiIII Plus
140XiIII Plus
140XiIII
170PAX LH/RH
170PAX4 LH/RH
170XiIII
170XiIII Plus
220XiIII
220XiIII Plus
90XiIII
90XiIII Plus
96XiIII
96XiIII Plus
DA402
LP2844-Z
PA403
PT403
R110PAX3 (200dpi)
R110PAX4 LH/RH
R110Xi
R110XiIII Plus (200 dpi)
R-140
R170Xi
R2844-Z
R402
R4M Plus (200 dpi)
S400
S4M-200dpi ZPL
S4M-300dpi ZPL
S600
T402
TLP2844-Z
TLP3844-Z
Z4M
Z4M Plus
Z6M
Z6M Plus
ZM400 200 dpi (ZPL)
ZM400 300 dpi (ZPL)
ZM400 600 dpi (ZPL)
ZM600 200 dpi (ZPL)
ZM600 300 dpi (ZPL)
GK420d
GK420t
GX420d
GX420t
GX430t
The driver files also make provision for the installation of a ZPL II based "Firmware Loader" driver. The Firmware Loader driver is intended to allow a printer to Plug and Play with the operating system using a non-model specific USB Plug and Play string. This can allow a user to create a virtual USB port on the operating system that can then be used in downloading printer firmware over a USB connection. The Firmware Loader driver is not intended for regular use.
1. If you are upgrading from an earlier version of the Zebra printer driver, the font and bar code names have changed. It will be necessary to update your document(s) with the new names used in this version of the driver to ensure correct printing. In some cases, using font or bar codes names from prior driver versions can cause graphics to print incorrectly. Be sure to update documents with new font and bar code names.
Printers using older firmware can also be used with the driver.
This includes the following firmware groups:
X.8.X
X.9.X
X.10.X
To use the driver with Pre.
X.10.X firmware printers, install the driver for a model that is similar to
your printer. Once the driver is installed, go to the "Document" tab
in the driver and set "Printer Firmware" to "Pre. X.10". The driver will then use pre.X.10 ZPL commands
to print graphics, such as True Type fonts, line art or photographs.
Please note that the driver you select may offer some bar codes and other
features that are only supported in newer printer firmware versions.
The table below indicates which driver to install when using an older printer:
Older Printer |
Similar Driver |
105S/Se |
105SL |
140XiII |
140XiIII |
160S |
220XiIII |
170XiII |
170XiIII |
220XiII |
220XiIII |
90XiII |
90XiIII |
96XiII |
96XiIII |
PA400 |
PA403 |
PT400 |
PT403 |
Stripe 300 |
Stripe 400 |
Stripe 500 |
Stripe 600 |
Z4000 |
Z4M |
Z6000 |
Z6M |
To create a new bar code type, go to the "Printer" tab in the driver properties, click on "Bar Code Options" and then on " Settings". The "Printer Bar Codes" dialog will display. Click on the "New" button, enter a name for the bar code in the "Bar Code Properties" prompt and choose the symbology type and related bar code characteristics that you require. Click "OK" and then "OK" again to confirm your changes. The new bar code definition will be displayed in the font list the next time you start your application.
To create a new internal font, go to the "Printer" tab in the driver properties, click on "Printer Fonts Options" and then on "Settings". The "Printer Text Fonts" dialog will display. Click on the "New Internal Font" button, enter a name for the font in the "Font Properties" prompt and choose the internal font and related font characteristics that you require. Click " OK" and then "OK" again to confirm your changes. The new bar code definition will be displayed in the font list the next time you start your application.
This is build v5.5.7.25
The driver engine is v1.0.0.35
The language monitor is v1.0.0.43
The model set is v25
v5.0.0.2 |
02/01/2003 |
Initial release of new platform |
v5.0.0.3 |
02/21/2003 |
Added USB printing components to .inf file for 2746e, |
v5.0.0.4 |
03/18/2003 |
Thermal Transfer Mode added to PT403, |
v5.0.0.5 |
04/16/2003 |
Added 110XiIII Plus 200dpi, 300dpi, 600dpi units |
v5.0.0.6 |
06/23/2003 |
Added TLP3842 |
v5.0.0.7 |
09/05/2003 |
ZMetal now Z Plus |
v5.2.2.6 |
08/14/2003 |
Added support for x.8.x and x.9.x ZPL graphic printing
commands. |
v5.2.3.7 |
09/27/2003 |
Enabled multiple instances |
v5.2.3.8 |
04/09/2004 |
Added support for the R2844-Z |
v5.2.3.9 |
06/24/2004 |
Added 170XiIII Plus (200dpi), 220XiIII Plus (300dpi) |
v5.2.3.10 |
07/16/2004 |
Updated label size selections |
v5.2.3.11 |
08/26/2004 |
Added 110PAX4 LH/RH (200 & 300 dpi), R110XiIII Plus,
QL220 |
v5.3.4.12 |
09/27/2004 |
Added a "User Mode Driver" for Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server |
v5.3.4.13 |
10/11/2004 |
Added LP2824-Z, TLP2824-Z, R4M Plus (200 dpi) |
v5.3.5.14 |
11/17/2004 |
Added new memory management features to language monitors |
v5.3.5.15 |
12/06/2004 |
Added R110Xi (200 & 300 dpi), R170Xi (200 & 300 dpi) |
v5.4.6.16 |
09/19/2005 |
Bug fixes: User Commands in Document tab are now
functional; Improved uninstall utility; Font Downloader now downloads styles. |
v5.5.7.17 |
03/09/2006 |
Bug fixes: Can now print multiple copies in Word,
Corrected ZPL(~JSO) for No Backfeed option, changed
LP2824Z max paper width from 2 inches to 2.4 inches. |
v5.5.7.18 |
10/06/2006 |
Added MZ 220. |
v5.5.7.19 |
11/09/2006 |
Added MZ 320. |
v5.5.7.20 |
11/17/2006 |
Zebra Internal Only |
v5.5.7.21 |
05/03/2007 |
Added ZM400 200 dpi (EPL), ZM600 200 dpi (EPL), ZM400 200 dpi (ZPL), ZM400 300 dpi (ZPL) 4ips, ZM400 600 dpi (ZPL), ZM600 200 dpi (ZPL), ZM600 300 dpi (ZPL). |
v5.5.7.21b |
06/05/2007 |
Added Serial PnP for ZM400 200 dpi (EPL), ZM600 200 dpi (EPL), ZM400 200 dpi (ZPL), ZM400 300 dpi (ZPL) 4ips, ZM400 600 dpi (ZPL), ZM600 200 dpi (ZPL), ZM600 300 dpi (ZPL), S4M 200 dpi (ZPL), S4M 300 dpi (ZPL), S4M 200 dpi (EPL). |
v5.5.7.22 |
06/06/2007 |
Added GV420d, GV420t, GX420d (EPL), GX420t (EPL), GX430t (EPL), GX420d, GX420t, and GX430t |
v5.5.7.23 |
06/07/2007 |
Remove thermal transfer option from one of the G series printers |
v5.5.7.24 |
07/30/2007 |
Added GK420d, GK420d (EPL), GK420t, and GK420t (EPL) |
v5.5.7.25 |
03/17/2008 |
Added HC100 300 dpi |
Zebra Printer Drivers are frequently updated and modified to take advantage of new developments. Updated drivers will be available on our web site: http://www.zebra.com/
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