This article will cover how to setup a Zebra ZD-420 Printer for labels in Design Manager

Instructions to setup Zebra ZD-420

Steps to install Zebra

Step 1: Download Zebra software:

Do not plug in the printer until the driver is installed.

ZDesigner V8 for Windows is required from this link:

See download in this article for ZDesigner 8.2.1.18006 driver

Step 2: Install and Configure

• DO NOT plug in the printer via USB until instructed to do so by the Zebra installation.

Double-click on the downloaded Zebra installer

Complete the Zebra installation Wizard.

Next, open the windows control panel and choose Devices and Printers.

Right-click on ZDesigner ZD420-203dpi ZPL, Choose Printing Preferences

Set the Width to 2.252 and hit OK.  If you have a custom label size, you may enter the dimensions in this menu.

Use the Zebra control panel to print a test label from Windows to confirm paper type is correctly calibrated.

Step 3: Print a test label from Design Manager

• Open up DM Pro cloud, choose Inventory > Inventory Reports > Stock Item
• Verify the Report Format is the correct dimensions, and your have the ZDesigner ZD420 selected
• Hit OK and you will preview and print your label.

To configure Receipt Paper instead of labels, use the driver settings below: