Zebra Printer

[Former Member]

Hi,

Why do we need a Zebra printer when we can print the barcodes on a normal printer?

Chandra

[Former Member]

because the printer is driven by its firmware programing instead of its native printer control language.

refer

http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/documentlibrary/whitepapers/overcoming_printer_control_language_...

regards,

srinivas

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[Former Member]

Thank you for your replies. They are helpful

[Former Member]

Hi Chandra,

Zebra printers are mainly used for printing labels. They are thermal printers and can have a high output volume. Regarding your question as to why not use a standard printer, SAP does not print bar codes with SAPscript unless the printer has the firmware to do it. In Smartforms, the barcode is converted into a graphic so any printer can do the job.

Regards,

Jay.

[former_member1221229]

Setting up the Zebra Printer

Turn on the Zebra printer and connect the printer to your computer using the provided USB cord.

Open Printers & Scanners on your Windows machine. The printer should be auto-detected within your Printers & Scanners. Rename the printer as desired. Set the Zebra printer as the default printer.

Regards,
Peter