--- title: Zebra Printer Setup and Troubleshooting for Windows description: These instructions will guide you through setting up and troubleshooting your Zebra printer for printing 4x6 shipping labels on a Windows device. Print a test label. If the label does not print correc --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.ehub.com/zebra-printer-setup-and-troubleshooting-for-windows#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png\]](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png?height=40&name=eHub-Logo-FullColor-May-15-2024-07-27-43-6708-PM.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://essentialhub-6313960.hs-sites.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://essentialhub-6313960.hs-sites.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - Go to ehub.com Go to ehub.com Welcome to eHub Support! 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Select your **Zebra Printer** and click **Manage**. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-10-38%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=467&height=468&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-10-38%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) #### Step 2: Adjust Printing Preferences 1. Click **Printing Preferences**. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-10-54%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=270&height=404&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-10-54%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) 2. Under the **Options** tab, find the **Size** section: - Set the **label width** to **4.00** and the **height** to **6.00**. - In **Unprintable Area**, set all margins to **0.00**. - Click the **Stocks** dropdown: - If a **4x6 stock** option is available, select it. - If not, leave it as **User Defined**. 3. If labels are not printing dark enough: - Adjust the **Darkness** setting to **12 or 13**. - If print quality does not improve, **clean the printhead** on your printer. - **Note:** Increasing darkness may slow down print speed. 4. Click **Apply** to save the changes. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-12-44%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=414&height=571&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-12-44%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) #### Step 3: Set Dithering 1. In **Printing Preferences**, go to the **Dithering** tab. 2. Change the **dithering type** to **None** to prevent blurry barcodes or distorted images, especially for **PNG files**. 3. Click **Apply**, then **OK**. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-32-43%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=425&height=591&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-32-43%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) #### Step 4: Adjust Printer Properties 1. In the **Manage** menu, select **Printer Properties**. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-35-15%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=299&height=386&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-35-15%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) 2. Go to the **Advanced** tab and click **Printing Defaults**. 3. Ensure the following settings match your preferences: - **Width**: 4.00, **Height**: 6.00 (for a **4x6 label**) - **Unprintable Area**: Set all margins to **0.00**. 4. Click **Apply**. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-38-34%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=325&height=381&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-38-34%E2%80%AFAM-png.png).  ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-40-35%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=293&height=408&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-40-35%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) 5. Select the **Dithering** tab and set **dithering to None**. 6. Click **Apply**, then **OK** to save the settings and close the **Zebra Printing Properties** window. ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-45-32%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=285&height=396&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-45-32%E2%80%AFAM-png.png).   ![](https://knowledge.ehub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-47-26%E2%80%AFAM-png.png?width=289&height=341&name=Screenshot%202025-02-03%20at%2010-47-26%E2%80%AFAM-png.png) #### Step 5: Test the Printer Print a **test label**. If the label does not print correctly, follow the troubleshooting steps below. #### Step 6: Calibrate the Printer 1. Press and **hold the green button** on your printer. 2. Keep holding until the button **flashes three times**, then release it. 3. Print a test label. If calibration does not fix the issue, proceed to the next step. #### Step 7: Reset the Printer 1. Press and **hold the green button** again. 2. Wait until it **flashes four times**, then release it. This performs a full reset. 3. 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