# Setting up a Zebra printer

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### Install the Zebra printer driver

* Open your computer’s Settings.
* Go to Printers & Scanners

If the Zebra printer does not appear in your list of available printers, you will first need to install the printer driver.

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<summary>Your printer is not listed</summary>

If the Zebra printer is not listed, [download](https://www.zebra.com/gb/en/support-downloads/printers/printer-drivers.html?downloadId=4fd677df-5ae1-4e2f-89ce-f33134dc1e70) the Zebra Windows Printer Driver (v10).

1. Run the installer and follow the setup instructions.
2. When prompted to select a printer model, select **ZDesigner ZD421-203dpi ZPL**

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Once installed, the printer should appear in your Printers & Scanners list.

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### Open the Zebra printer configuration panel

Once the printer drivers are installed and the device is detected, the printer must be configured to accept the badge labels and behave appropriately.&#x20;

1. Go to <kbd>Settings</kbd> > <kbd>Printers & Scanners</kbd>. Open up Select your  Printing Preferences.
2. Select your Zebra printer.
3. Open <kbd>Printing Preferences</kbd>.

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### Set the label size&#x20;

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Ensure sure the selected size matches the label roll loaded in the printer.
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In the Options tab, configure the label size depending on the badge format used for your event.

| Badge type | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
| ---------- | ---------- | ----------- |
| Large      | 90         | 65          |
| Small      | 90         | 40          |

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### Configure advanced settings&#x20;

Open the Advanced Setup section and apply the required configuration for badge printing.

These settings ensure the printer works correctly with the dispenser (peel-off function) and aligns the labels properly.

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| Setting          | Value          |
| ---------------- | -------------- |
| Operation Mode   | Peel Off       |
| Mode Type        | Thermal Direct |
| Tracking Mode    | Web Sensing    |
| Adjustment Top   | 0.00 mm        |
| Tear Off         | 10.00 mm       |
| Left Position    | 0.00 mm        |
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