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Add the Printer as a Wireless Printer

Add your Zebra GX420d as a recognizable wireless printer.

  1. In your Windows search bar, search for Control Panel, and select it.
  2. Click Devices and Printers. The Devices and Printers window displays printer icons that represent each printer connected to your computer.
  3. On the top task bar, click Add a printer. A guide displays to assist you through adding your Zebra printer with wireless connectivity.
  4. Click The printer that I want isn't listed. A window displays with printer options.
  5. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Select Create a new port.
  8. In the drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.
  9. Click Next.
  10. In the Hostname or IP address field, enter the static IP address. Accept the default settings for the other options.
  11. Click Next.
  12. Accept all default settings, and click Next.
  13. Select manufacturer ZDesigner and model ZDesigner GX420d.
  14. Click Next.
  15. In the next few windows, you have the options to verify the printer name, set it as the default printer, select if you want to share the printer, and describe the printer location.
  16. In the last window of the wizard, click Finish without printing a test page. The wizard closes, and the Devices and Printers window displays.
  17. In the Devices and Printers window, right-click the ZDesigner GX420d icon, and select Printer Properties. The Properties window displays with various tabs.
  18. On the Advanced tab, click Printing Defaults. The Printing Defaults window displays with various tabs.
  19. On the Options tab, set the width to 2.25 and the height to 4.00.
  20. Select landscape, and click OK. The Properties window remains open.
  21. On the Options tab, verify the label settings, and click OK. The Printing Preferences window closes, and the Properties window remains open.
  22. On the General tab, click Preferences. The Printing Preferences window displays with various tabs.
  23. On the General tab, click Print Test Page in order to print a test label.
  24. After the test label prints, click OK to close the Properties window.