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      Zebra Printer Setup and Troubleshooting for Mac

      These instructions will guide you through setting up and troubleshooting your Zebra printer to print 4x6 shipping labels on a Mac.

      Step 1: Add Your Zebra Printer

      1. Open System Settings and go to Printers & Scanners.
      2. Click the + button to add a new printer.



      3. Select your Zebra printer from the list and click Add.

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      Step 2: Enable Printer Configuration through CUPS

      The Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) allows you to modify printer settings on a Mac.

      1. Open the Terminal app.
        • Press Command (⌘) + Spacebar, type Terminal, and press Enter.

      2. Enable CUPS by typing the following command and pressing Enter:
        1. cupsctl WebInterface=yes


      3. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:631.
      4. Click the Printers tab to view installed printers.
        • If your printer is not listed, ensure it is properly connected to your Mac.

      Step 3: Modify Printer Settings in CUPS

      1. Select your Zebra printer from the list.



      2. In the Administration dropdown, select Set Default Options.

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      3. Adjust the following settings:
        • Media Size: 4.00 x 6.00”
        • Resolution: 203 dpi
      4. Click Set Default Options to save the changes.

      Step 4: Test the Printer

      1. Print a test label.
      2. If the label does not print correctly, continue to the next steps.

      Step 5: Calibrate the Printer

      1. Press and hold the green button on the printer until it flashes three times.
      2. Release the button and wait for the printer to calibrate.
      3. Print a test label to check if the issue is resolved.

      Step 6: Reset the Printer

      1. Press and hold the green button until it flashes four times.
      2. Release the button to reset the printer.
      3. Print a test label again.

      Step 7: Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer (if necessary)

      1. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
      2. Remove the Zebra printer from the list.
      3. Add the printer again by following Step 1.

      Step 8: Contact Support

      If your printer is still not functioning correctly, contact Zebra Printer Support for further assistance.