How To Run A Zebra Gk420d Thermal Printer On A Mac Installing A Zebra Printer Driver For Mac Osx Print Directly To Label Zebra Label Printers. The software is in use worldwide and supports many makes of thermal label printer, including Zebra, TSC, Intermec, SATO, Datamax, TEC, Argox, Wasp as well as Stamps.com and many others. So you can now use your printer on your Mac OSX computer unlike before. This driver is written entirely on OSX and is compatible with OSX from 10.8 to 10.13.

Mar 20, 2019 With the capacity to print up to 53 labels or 129 high-capacity 4-line address labels per minute, this portable thermal printer definitely means business. It connects with your PC or Mac to print directly from Microsoft Word or E-mail as well as Amazon, E-bay, and other online e-commerce sites. Rollo Label Printer – Best Universal Label Printer The Rollo Label Printer is a direct thermal printer that can print labels reliably and quickly at a speed of about 150 millimeters per second. Though this is a direct thermal printer, its labels are still reliably made enough to be readable and scannable.

The instructions below will help you through the process of installing a UPS Thermal Printer.

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Before Installing the UPS Thermal Printer

UPS.com supports printing to several makes and models of thermal printers. To make sure you are using a compliant printer, please select the link below.

For Windows^® users (without Google Chrome): The following steps should be followed when setting up your thermal label printer for printing labels for UPS Internet or CampusShip shipping from a Windows PC:

1. Download and install the UPS thermal printer drivers
2. Enable the UPS Printer Applet
3. Set your browser's pop-up blocker to accept pop-up windows from ups.com. UPS Internet Shipping and CampusShip use pop-up windows to display labels for printing

For Mac^® users or Windows Google Chrome users: The following steps should be followed when setting-up your thermal label printer for printing labels for UPS Internet or CampusShip shipping from a Mac:

1. Install your thermal printer.
2. Enable the UPS Printer Applet.
3. Set your browser's pop-up blocker to accept pop-up windows from ups.com. UPS Internet Shipping and CampusShip use pop-up windows to display labels for printing.

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Installing the UPS Thermal Printer Driver with Windows

If using a Windows^® operating system without the Google Chrome browser, to print with an Eltron or Zebra thermal printer you must install the drivers provided below; the driver provided with your printer will not work with UPS Internet Shipping or CampusShip. If you are using a different thermal printer, use the drivers that came with your printer and do not install the UPS Thermal Printer Drivers.

Note: Do not plug your printer into the computer until instructed to do so below.

The following instructions will help you download and install the UPS Thermal Printer drivers to your selected directory.

• Turn off the printer.
• Select the Download the UPS Thermal Printer Drivers link below.
• You may see one or more of the following windows based on your operating system and security settings; take the action listed for each window:

Window	Action
File Download - Security Warning (typically with Run, Save, and Cancel buttons)	Select Run
Unknown Publisher Security Warning, 'Are you sure you want to run this software?'	Select Run

• Select Unzip to extract the files. Once files are extracted, select the appropriate buttons to close the window.
• Right-click the Start menu and choose Explore or Open Windows Explorer, then navigate to C:Drivers UPS_5_1_7_certified_w10 and double-click the file setup.exe to start the Installation Utility
• You may see one or more of the following windows based on your operating system and security settings; take the action listed for each window:

Window	Action
User Account	Select Yes
Zebra Printer Driver Installation	Select Install Zebra Printer

• You will be prompted to choose your printer model from a list.
• Click Next after choosing your printer model.
• You may see one or more of the following windows based on your operating system and security settings; take the action listed for each window:

Thermal Label Printer Software

Window	Action
Choose printer port	Select your port and click Next or Finish Note: Zebra ZP 450 printers are supplied with a USB printer cable, so you should choose an available USB port, for example USB001 if it is available
Confirm Printer Name	Do not change name; click Next
Printer Driver Found	Choose Update the driver and click Next
Windows Security	Choose Install this driver software anyway
Program Compatibility Assistant	Choose This program installed correctly

• Connect the printer to your computer and turn on the printer power; wait for the green light to turn on indicating the printer is ready.
• The thermal printer is now installed; set up your thermal printer using the instructions in the printer guide.
• If the Found New Hardware wizard appears; click Cancel and do not install the software.
• See below for instructions to use the UPS Printer Applet.

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Download the UPS Thermal Printer Driver

Download Tool
File Name	File Format	File Size	Download
Zebra File Format: File Size:11.3MB Download:	11.3MB
Bixolon for Windows File Format: File Size:8MB Download:	8MB
Bixolon for Mac File Format: File Size:3.6MB Download:	3.6MB

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Installing your Thermal Printer on a Mac

The UPS Thermal printer applet supports printing to a thermal printer from your Mac if it meets the following requirements:

MAC Thermal Printer Installation

• Connect your Thermal Printer to your MAC using the USB cable
  • Turn on the Thermal Printer so the light on top is a steady green
• Download the UPS Thermal Printer Installation package from this link
• Double click the UPS Thermal Printing-3.0.0.dmg package
  • Drag the UPS Thermal Printing.app into the Applications folder
• Open the Launch Pad and click the UPS Thermal Printing.app to run the application

It is possible the application will be require MAC security settings to be updated if the application is rejected. In order to resolve this issue:

• Open System Preferences
• Open Security & Privacy
  • Select the General tab
  • At the bottom, the blocked application will appear
  • Select ‘Anywhere’
• At the prompts, click Approve, Allow, or Run

It is possible the CUPS MAC printer setup interface may not load. In order to load the interface manually, open any browser and type localhost:631 in the address bar:

• The default browser will open with the MAC CUPS Printer Install interface
  • Review the installed printers
  • Click the Administration tab
  • Click the Add Printer button
  • Select your thermal printer from the 'Local Printers' section
  • Click the Continue button
  • Remove any pre-populated content, and complete the fields.
  • Enter Printer “Name”
  • Example “ZP450”
  • Enter Description
  • Example “Thermal Printer”
  • Enter Location
  • Example “Office, Mac1”
  • Document location name for future reference.
  • Click Continue again on the next screen
  • Click the Select Another Make/Manufacturer button
  • Continue to the next step
  • Select Raw as the 'Make'
  • Click Continue
  • Select Raw Queue(en) as the 'Model'
  • Click Add Printer
  • Select Set Default Options
  • System should display 'the printer default options have been set successfully'
  • Next, follow the instructions below to add Class

Instructions for adding Class

• Click the Administration tab
• Click the Add Class Button
• Remove pre-populated content (if any), and complete the fields.
• Enter a Class “Name.” (Do not enter the PRINTER name. The PRINTER and CLASS name are case-sensitive.)
  • For example: ZebraClass
• Enter a CLASS “Description.”
• For example: Zebra Printer Class

Note: Do NOT use the words Eltron or UPS in the Class Name or Description fields.

• Enter a CLASS “Location.”

We recommend the CLASS Location name matches the PRINTER Location name.

• For example: Mac1
• Select the printer from the Member’s list.
• Click the Add Class button.
• A confirmation window will briefly appear, followed by the Administration window.

Set the UPS Thermal Printing application to start on login

• Select 'System Preferences' from the Apple menu
• Select 'Users & Groups' and select the 'Login Items' tab
• Click the '+' symbol to add an application
• Select the UPS Thermal Printing.app and click 'Add'

NOTE: Once the application is added you may close this window

Using the UPS Thermal Printing app in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera

• Log into 'ups.com'
• Print a Thermal Label

Using the UPS Thermal Printing app in Safari

• Log into 'ups.com'
• Try to print a Thermal Label
  • If the 'Missing Plugin' message appears

• Click 'Missing Plugin'
• Click 'More Info' to view the 'Java Download for OS X'
• Click 'Agree and Start Free Download'
• Select the jre.dmg file and install Java

Setting Preferences in Safari

• Select “Preferences” from the Safari menu
• Select “Websites” from the menu bar
• Select “Java” in the Plugin section on the left navigation bar
• Select “ups.com” in the “Configured Websites” window on the right
• Hold down the “Option” key and click the drop down arrow next to “ups.com”
• Uncheck “Run in Safe Mode”
  • If prompted with a message to 'trust ups.com to run 'Java' select 'Trust'
  • If, upon printing a label, a security risk pop-up message pops up, click the checkbox to accept the Terms and Conditions and select 'Run'

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Printing using the UPS Thermal Printer Applet

The UPS Thermal printer applet supports printing to any supported thermal printer model from any browser or operating system. To use the applet you must have Version 7 of Java installed on your PC. You can check your version at http://www.java.com. Click the 'Do I have Java' link, then click 'Verify Java Version' link. If Java is not installed, click the Download Java button and follow the prompts to install it.

Using the UPS Thermal Printer Applet

• Install the UPS Thermal Printer Driver using the steps previously provided on this page
• Log in to ups.com
• Mouse over the Shipping tab at the top of the page and select Set Preferences in the drop-down menu
  Note: If you are a CampusShip user, click the My Settings button and select Edit Shipping Preferences
• Select View/Edit in the Printing Preferences section
• Click the thermal label check boxes:
• Use my thermal printer to print labels
• Use my UPS thermal printer to print receipts
• Click Print a Sample Label
  The 'Do you want to run this application?' window will appear
• Click the 'Do not show this again for apps from the publisher and language above'. check box
• Click 'Run'
• The 'Allow access to the following application form' window will appear. Click the 'Do not show this again for this app and website' check box. Click 'OK'.
• The 'Applet has requested access to the printer' window will appear. Click the 'Always allow this applet to access the printer' check box. Click 'OK'.
• Allow a few moments for the printer selection to appear in the Print Label window. Select your printer name. The label will print.

The first time you print a label, you may see one or more of the following windows. Take the action listed in the table below:

Window	Action
Digital Signature	Click 'Always trust content from this publisher'
Java Add-on	Click Enable
Security	Click Enable, then Run

Troubleshooting:

• If the label pop-up window does not appear, make sure that pop-ups from ups.com are allowed by your browser.
• If you do not have Version 7 of Java, the label will not print. To install an updated version of Java, go to www.java.com.
• If you have the correct version of Java, clear your browser's temporary Internet files and try again.

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Owning a color label printer can be great fun as well as highly convenient. You can use it to print your own labels in-house, according to your own preference and customization. However, there are a lot of options available in the market and you could easily get confused in a bid to choosing the best one. Therefore, it is always helpful to have a little knowledge about, how these work and what are the key features that distinguish one from the other. Since you are going to be investing a fair amount of money into, it is always better to narrow down your choice to find the best color label printer. So consider the following things before making your purchase.

Things to Consider before Buying a Thermal Color Label Printer

• Workload

Different people have different printing requirements and therefore printing workloads. Therefore, be very clear about the amount of prints you are going to need and how frequently you are going to be using the machine. Depending on the workload, printers come in distinctive sizes, functions and features. You are also not going to be printing the same amount every time. So check if the printer is going to comply with your requirements during different periods.

Consumers with low printing volume can do well with a printer that supports 100 prints per day. Such type of printers is more suited to domestic needs that mainly come to use during special occasions, holidays or festive season. Small commerce houses can opt for those with a medium intensity that is around 500 prints per day. Investing in printers that are not suited o your requirements would mean that you are either going to be over utilizing or underutilizing various functions and features.

• Printing speed

Most people would consider printing speed as the total amount of time taken by the printer to print out the labels. However, there are also a number of other things that determine how fast you can get your task completed. This would include loading the printer, processing time, manual/automatic operation as well as maintenance procedures. Summing up, all of these additional factors can play a great role in determining the total time taken for printing a certain volume. The best color label printer reduces the printing speed by optimizing all of these factors that come into play during the production.

• Cost of printing

Cost is another important thing to consider. The smallest of the things can actually make significant differences, if you are printing small volumes, consider the cost per label and if you are printing in bulk, you should take into consideration a wide number of things from the blank labels to printing inks so that the total cost stays as low as possible. If not the exact, you should at least have a rough idea about how much the prints are going to cost you. The best color label printer is one that produces high-quality output at an optimized cost.

• Try them out before buying

Since there are a number of things that can affect the performance of printers, simply checking out the features will not give you a full idea of how well it is going to turn out when you actually start using there. Therefore, it is best to watch in the first person, how well the labels are going to come out. This will give you a better idea about the functioning and if there are any technical shortcomings, you will immediately be able to notice it. The best color label printer offers a smooth performance along with high-quality print and color matching.

• Print utilization

You are going to need a different type of labels at different times. Many printers also have features that allow you to save the names, addresses, and contacts and track the items once they have been sent for delivery. Then comes the different types of prints, all used for different purposes. Check out the layouts offered by the printer and the different sizes and format that it can print. The best color label printer offers a versatile performance, taking care of a majority of your printing requirements.

• Print determination

A print determination is another one of the factors that determine printer optimization. To get the best quality tags, you should be looking at a high print determination. The minimum number of dabs should not be less than 203. Since the thickness of the labels also has a role to play, look for the printers with the highest specks per inch.

• Support and compatibility

When you are looking for the best color label printer, always place a high priority on the support provided by the manufacturer. Learn in detail about the terms and conditions of warranty and the responsiveness of the customer care service. Buying printers are not less than making an investment. You would definitely not like it if the machine slows down after just a couple of use. Therefore, to save all the major disappointments, it is better to gain as much information you need before you take it into your possession.

Also, find out about the compatibility of the printer with various external devices and whether its functions and software are upgradeable or not. The best color label printer can increase your productivity multifold. Even if the printers are not as equipped as they ought to be, make sure that at least they do not pose a hindrance to your productivity.

4 Best Commercial Color Label Printers

The Professional Choice: Primera LX2000 Color Label Printer

Features of the Primera LX2000

• This label printer gives water and scratch resistant labels that also do not rub off on coming in contact with synthetic materials.
• It offers a maximum print width of 8.25 inches which is a decent size for labels to be used for various purposes
• The printer has a built-in cutter. This means that you will not have to go around manually cutting each and every label that comes out of the printer. This feature can prove to be highly beneficial especially when you are printing in bulk
• It offers a USB connectivity, as well as wireless and Ethernet
• It can print full-color photos and labels with a very high print resolution
• This is arguably the best color label printer from Primera and the fastest one till date

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What makes the Primera LX2000 the Best Color Label Printer

• It uses a special combination of synthetic materials and selected ink pigments to produce high-quality prints that are safe from wearing away due to water and UV lights
• The printer uses separate ink cartridges for different colors. This actually helps in minimizing the cost of printing labels
• It prints at a very fast pace. The speed is six inches per second. Therefore, even if you are printing in bulks, you will get your task done in a very short span of time. furthermore, it is an automatic printer and you will not have to wait around to feed in the input every time
• It can print on all different types of materials including synthetic, paper and polyester. Also, it can print labels of all sizes
• Due to its high-quality images and sharp color contrast, it is probably the best printer for labeling food items, medicines, cosmetics, promotional and so on.
• It comes together with a set of starter label rolls and ink cartridges> after that, these supplies are required to be bought separately
• It prints at a resolution of 4800 dpi and can produce up to 16.7 million different colors
• The label size can vary anywhere between 0.5 by 0.5 inches to 8 by 24 inches

Pros

• The labels look clean and fresh
• Produces crisps prints
• Very fast processing
• Economical when it comes to ink consumption
• The print quality remains unaffected on all types of paper

Cons

• The prints may undergo drifting
• You will face alignment issues very frequently
• You will frequently encounter jamming error with the print head

Bang for your Buck: Primera LX500 Color Label Printer

Features of the Primera LX500

• It allows you to print full-color labels with a photo quality
• It is one of the most advanced label printers in the market using the full color compact roll-fed technology.
• You can choose from thousands of different labels options
• It is highly versatile as it allows you to print the labels in more than 20 different materials including paper, polyester, synthetic and clear labels.
• It is perfect for printing medium to small labels for multiple applications such as food packaging, promotional products, product labeling, manufacturing, medical labeling, retail labels and so on.
• The printer comes together with a complement of ink and a starter roll of labels to get you going. These items can also be bought separately with much ease
• The starter roll measures 4 by 3 inches and is made of high gloss tuff coat material
• The printers have the ability to recreate 16.7 million colors
• It offers a print resolution of 4800 by 1200 dpi
• It allows printing over a wide range of label sizes. The smallest ones can measure 0.5 by 0.5 inches while the largest ones can go up to 4” by 24”.
• The printer uses color cartridges based on a single color
• They use the Bar Tnader Ultra Lite Primera Edition design software
• It is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.10 or Windows 7/8/10

Strong Points of the Printer

• You also receive a USB 2.0 cable along with the printer
• It comes together with a very detailed instruction manual
• It is available at a highly affordable price. In fact, it comes at a cheaper price than its forerunner, the LX 400. The LX 500 comes at a price of $1295 while the LX 400 was priced at $1495. It offers better print quality than the LX400 and is much faster in task execution
• Due to its tri ink color cartridge and high yielding performance, it is possible to decrease the cost of printing by a large amount
• It has a very high printing speed, thereby allowing you to print a large number of labels within a very short time
• It has a built-in cutter that cuts the labels as they come out of the printer. Hence, you do not have to go around manually cutting up the labels. this can be a huge time saver, especially when you are printing in bulks
• They allow the user to print professional labels. This makes the printer highly ideal for small business and startups
• They can also be used for private labeling and pre-test proofing
• The LX 500 can easily throw a tough challenge to the nationally branded product labels
• They also allow you to print over tag stocks which are then cut by the built-in cutter. This makes it possible to use the printer for preparing meeting badges for visitors during conventions
• it allows you to customize the labels, add QR codes and barcodes to the labels
• It gives perfect prints on both the high gloss as well as matte finish papers

Pros

• It is very easy to use and gives a quick and reliable execution
• It offers great quality prints with a very high printing resolution of 4800 dpi
• Allows you to print over a number of different label sizes
• It can be conveniently used with various printing materials

Cons

• No tray to hold the printed labels

The Cheaper Alternative: Epson TM-C3400 Inkjet Printer

Features of the Epson TM-C3400

• Its one of the very first printers that are designed to address the label printing requirements of healthcare organizations.
• The printer can reproduce more than a thousand different colors thereby perfectly taking care of whatever has been demanded of it
• It can print on large number of label sizes with the width of the media varying from 1.2 to 4.4 inches
• The user can select the resolution of the print. It offers the highest resolution of 720 dpi
• The Epson TM-C3400 supports all the different types of barcode formats
• It comes together with a USB 2.0 and can also be connected to Ethernet interfaces so as to establish a connection with the available system of information
• Since Epson has been wringing closely with all the leading partners in the industry, they have a great deal of knowledge about the stringent regulations for label printing concerning health care organization and meet to all their challenges
• It uses media material and label that are approved for SecurColor

What makes the Epson TM-C3400 Unique

• Apart from printing the hospital labels, it can also be used for printing the wristbands and meal tickets for patients
• It prints using the Proven Epson Inkjet Technology
• The printer is made using very fine quality materials and gives a good lasting
• It offers a very high printing speed of 3.7“ per second, which allows you to get much done within a very short time
• The selectable print resolutions are 360 by 180 dpi, 360 by 360 dpi and 720 by 360 dpi
• It features an automatic nozzle checking technology that allows you to check if the color accuracy has been maintained in the prints
• The labels, as well as the cartridges, are loaded from the front, which helps in increasing the ease of operation
• It has a very small footprint and can easily fit over narrow tables, desks, and shelves
• It uses a color on demand Secure inkjet Printer which allows the user to print custom colors over the labels
• The software used by the printer is capable of efficiently assigning the right color code which reduces the risk that could have been caused through human effort
• The media rolls are very easy to drop in and come out already, cut into just the right size by the printer’s built-in auto cutter. Apart from the auto cutter, it also has other inbuilt features such as black mark sensors and gap sensors so that the product coming out is entirely free of error

Pros

• It is capable of printing crisp and easy to read graphics
• It does not require thermal transfer ribbons for printing on any type of media, thereby preventing the messiness
• Offers a high reliability in execution
• Helps in saving the cost of printing

Cons

• Gives rise to a jamming issue
• It can be difficult to repair once spoiled

The Classic: Primera LX400 Color Label Printer

Features of the Primera LX400

• It is capable of printing full-color photo quality images over the labels
• It is capable of printing all the different types of barcodes
• The medium used for printing the label is of high quality and resistant to both the water as well as scratches
• It has a very high printing resolution of 48oo dpi which goes on to make very clear and attractive labels
• The width of the label printer can vary from a narrow 0.75” to a wide 4”.
• The LX400 can print labels as long as 24.”
• It uses the inkjet technology for printing and gives a smooth and clean operation with no extra mess
• It offers support for the USB 2.0 interface

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• It gives a professional finish on the labels and can be used as a commercial printer for printing high volumes on a very frequent basis
• The high-quality prints offered by it can be really effective at building a highly reliable brand value and create a lasting impression on the customers.
• Can print large volumes without overstraining the machine
• Allows you to print labels at a highly reduced cost
• Comes at a very affordable price
• It has a high printing speed
• Allows you to customize the labels that can come useful when you are trying to offer personalized products to the customers. You can add texts, graphics, photos, logos, illustrations, barcodes and more into your labels
• There is no restriction to the number of labels you can print at a given time

Pros

• Can print over labels of all different sizes and materials
• Reduces the amount of printing waste
• Easy to get started with
• Comes together with ink, blank label rolls, and software at the time of delivery

Cons

• Bad customer service
• May come with faulty alignments
• May skip labels during printing

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The Best Color Label Printer – Primera LX2000

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So, as you can see, there are more than enough printers available in the market which can be put to good use. Depending on your need and requirement, you might want to choose a specific printer, but to be frank, it is really impossible to pick just one color label printer. All of these printers are good in their criteria and features. But still, if you want to make up your mind and buy one out of these top 4 printers, then we recommend the Primera LX2000 color label printer.

So, what makes the Primera LX2000 the best color label printer?

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With a built-in cutter, high-resolution graphics printing and scratch and water resistant print, this printer is way far than the other ones. And if you think prince wise, this printer also comes in your budget. Of course, depending on your need requirements you might want to choose another printer, but if you think overall, this is the printer that you can term to be as the best amongst the top printers available in the market and is by far advanced. So, what are you waiting for? Research a bit, make up your mind, and go for the label printer that you think will be sufficient to serve your purpose.