IMPORTANT: on the first access it will be necessary to correctly configure the printer, these steps are essential for correct label printing.
1. Select the option Labels and, from the printer list, choose the option Other printer.
2. Select the Printer Properties.
3. This screen will display the available settings for the Zebra printer for label printing.
Printer language: the Zebra GC420t printer supports EPL language;
Barcode type: select the type of barcode. The default is Code 128.
Barcode multiplier (thick and thin): Adjustment of barcode dimensions. If necessary, change the values so that the dimensions are displayed at the desired size;
Print text below the barcode: Select whether or not to display the text below the barcode, as shown in the examples below:
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With text below the barcode:
Without text below the barcode:
Print temperature: The temperature value controls the print contrast. To achieve better quality prints, factors such as paper type and Ribbon type should be considered.
IMPORTANT: Very high temperatures can produce dense and blurry prints, making it difficult to read the code.
Print speed: Set the print speed, as below:
| Command | Parameter n (in millimeters/second) | Parameter n (in inches/second) |
| PA | 25.4 | 1 |
| PB | 38.09 | 1.5 |
| PC | 50.8 | 2 |
| PD | 63.5 | 2.5 |
| PE | 76.19 | 3 |
| PF | 88.89 | 3.5 |
| PG | 101.6 | 4 |
| PH | 114.3 | 4.5 |
| PI | 127 | 5 |
| PJ | 139.7 | 5.5 |
| PK | 152.39 | 6 |
| Printer Model | Print Range |
| OS214/204/202 | A to E |
| OS314 | A to C |
| X1000+ | A to G |
| X1000+/X3000+ | A to K |
IMPORTANT: The print speed also affects print quality; the higher the print speed, the faster the printer needs to heat and cool the print points. Thermal printers are not recommended for printing barcodes printed vertically, as they do not have the ideal print quality for this type of label.
Printer path/port: This field is mandatory and must contain the mapping \\computer\\printer_name.
Configuration example:
After configuring the printer, the printer will be displayed without the configuration alert.