A single label can be customized to include a company logo (image), barcode, dates and text information. Once the printer is installed and ready to go, the next step is to design the label. This can be done either by using the disc provided by Zebra along with the printer, or by navigating to and looking for your printer model under the Support and Downloads section.
#Zpl file zebra drivers
In some cases, the printer drivers might need to be installed manually. The printer, when switched on, will appear under Devices and Printers as soon the printer and computer system are connected. This installation is very easy and self explanatory. Zebra printers typically come installed and ready to use out of the package.
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A workaround is to add comments to extend it over 512 byte limit.Įxample Godex file (test.ezpl): set portrait orientation
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Warning, certain CUPS versions might have an issue with raw files if they are under 512 bytes of length - longer files will print, while shorter will print once and then stall for a couple of minutes (looks like there is a timeout built in). Check available queues: $ lpstat -vĭevice for godex: usb://GODEX/G500?serial=162203C6Ĭreate a file according to your printer's requirements in EPL (Zebra), ZPL (Zebra), EZPL (Godex). If your printing is slow (takes long to start), please make sure you added -o usb-unidir-default=true.
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To print with a Zebra or other barcode printers in Linux from command line follow these steps: List all printer targets and find the printer you want to use: $ lpinfo -vĪdd new queue: $ lpadmin -p godex -E -v usb://GODEX/G500?serial=162203C6 -m raw -o usb-unidir-default=true This is a bit more comprehensive answer since I seem to be returning to this question every couple of years.