Installing a USB Printer (Mac)

Last published at: August 29th, 2023

Mac 10.5.2 or later
(Optional) If you already have a CUPS/Classes definition related to this printer configured on your local computer please remove it to avoid any further confusion.
- This can be done from http://localhost:631/admin

The following steps will have to be completed once for the Barcode printer, and once for the Address printer.

Installation steps:

Plug your printer into a power outlet & connect the printer to your computer using the USB port. Then turn the printer on.
Go to System Preferences > Printers
Press [+]
Printer should already be detected in this screen, so just select it
- If you can't find the printer, try plugging your printer into a different USB port on your computer. Ensure that the printer is turned on. Otherwise, there may be an issue with the printer itself. We recommend that you contact your company's IT for verification.
Once you click on the correct printer, the Operating System automatically populates the name and location, while the Use: Choose a driver dropdown becomes accessible.
- (Optional step): In case you have skipped the previous optional step of removing any previous configuration of CUPS/Classes, you may want to give this printer a different name for easier identification.
Choose option Select Software, and in the Printer Software pop-up that shows up, choose Zebra ZPL Label Printer
Press OK.
You have now successfully installed your printer onto your computer!

You must install QZ Tray in order for Samples to communicate to the printer. Follow the link below.