Zebra label printer question

[sharkeys_2k]

Morning all

Looking at Zebra label printer and have a question to anyone who has one...

Currently we print our labels on a4 sheets 6 labels per page but looking at getting a zebra printer my question is if I have a single label template in word can I print this to the label printer just like I’d print it to a normal printer?

 

[DavidWH]

Yes.

We have a zebra for printing courier labels, but also use it to print labels from word too.

 

[sharkeys_2k]

Perfect thank you

 

[Page]

What you need to do is get the brother label software which is awesome

And then use that with the zebra printer

 

[HC-Samuel]

I really wish Zebra would come out with a proper mac driver.

 

[UrbanRetail]

I use a Zebra for our labels and its great, but I find the software crap in comparison to the Brother equivalent.

 

[sharkeys_2k]

I just got the printer yesterday had a play with it one issue I have is they don’t seem to print very clear especially with ppi labels on you can only just make out my ppi number anyone got any suggestions could the brother software help?

Even basic text seems a bit grainy

Thanks

Mike

 

[UrbanRetail]

Even basic text seems a bit grainy

Are you printing at the correct scale?

 

[sharkeys_2k]

I’ve made the label about the same size so not much scaling and printing at 100% come out on a4 exactly same size perfect via normal printer

 

[UrbanRetail]

Could be an incorrect setting. Try this solution.

 

[sharkeys_2k]

Thanks for that I’ll give that a try did google earlier and it suggested this but I couldn’t find where it was I was looking in zebra settings not the windows print settings.

Thank you fingers crossed this sorts it

 

[Page]

Get the brother software

 

[Pish_Pash]

I just got the printer yesterday had a play with it one issue I have is they don’t seem to print very clear especially with ppi labels on you can only just make out my ppi number anyone got any suggestions could the brother software help?

Even basic text seems a bit grainy

I have two zebras ...the second one I bought 'used'/faulty ...the seller said it was printing out unscanable barcodes (poor quality EAN13 barcode lines) ...when I received it, it was indeed printing out shabby labels the problem? The thermal labels being used with it (I kid you not).

What I suggest you do is print out a pure black jpg (knock one up in photoshop to be the same size as your target label)...when you print it out to your Zebra...it should be quite dark/black...my faulty thermal labels were printing out a weak/washy grey. If you do this & yours are wishy washy, then it's either your print head or the thermal label ...the quickest cheapest option is to source some more thermal labels from a different supplier. The test will also reveal any issues with the print head (e..g. streaks of white shouldn't be seen)

Are your thermal labels old?

 

[littlelottie20]

I use a Zebra for our labels and its great, but I find the software crap in comparison to the Brother equivalent.

What you need to do is get the brother label software which is awesome

And then use that with the zebra printer

Which Brother software is it, P Touch?

 

[Page]

Yes

 

[HC-Samuel]

Looks like you need a serial number to download that software

 

[DavidWH]

google images

 

[Total Barcodes]

Did the OP manage to resolve the issues he was seeing? Normally, when there are print quality issues, it is normally a list of things before it is the printer that is at fault. Printhead cleanliness, quality of the labels, if a ribbon is/isn't being used etc. Happy to help if required.