Citizen CLP-521Z Printer User Manual


 
Installing a Printer Driver under Windows
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. Contained on the CD supplied with your printer is
a special version of driver in the folder “ZDRIVER”. This contains a suitable Windows
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driver to run your CLP 521Z or CLP 621Z. But because your printer is emulating a Zebra
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machine, you will
need to install the driver in a slightly different way to ensure compatibility. This operation only takes a two minutes:
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hardware in the PC.
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Choose Next>
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directly to the “Found New Hardware
Wizard” in which case you can follow
the instructions from the left side of
this guide.
Othewise, ensure “Local Printer” is
highlighted and click Next>
Select the correct port you plan to use,
usually the LPT1 (Parallel) port or
COM1 (Serial) port.
Enter the location of the driver files
supplied by Citizen. If you are using
the CD supplied with your printer, they
are stored in
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D:\ZDRIVER (where D: is
the letter of your CD ROM drive).
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drivers from:
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Using the CD, you will see a list of two
possible drivers. Ensure you choose the
correct one to match your printer.
If you downloaded original Zebra
®
drivers from Seagull
Scientific’s website, the list will be much longer, but
ensure you choose the correct driver.:
For CLP 521Z, choose Zebra
®
LP-2844-Z
For CLP 621Z, choose Zebra
®
TLP-2844-Z
Windows may warn you that drivers are
“not recommended” and also show a
dire warning about the software having
not been verified
Citizen can assure you that we have
tested all our software very carefully.
Click on the
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Click past these and to Finish>
Windows
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should advise you that the add printer setup is
now complete.
If you return (or open) the printers section in Windows
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, you
should now see the “Zebra
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Simply right-click on the name and choose “Rename” and type
in “Citizen CLP-Z” (or any other suitable name).
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