Ticket Printing (Legacy) - Zebra Printer Configuration (Android Only)

ThisThe Legacy Zebra Printer Configuration Android process allows administrators and field officers to set up and connect Zebra mobile printers to Android devices for use with the OPSCOMlegacy OPS-COM Parking Enforcement app.application. ThisIts enablesprimary purpose is to establish proper communication and printing settings, enabling the printingissuance of physical parking tickets directly from a mobile device,device. streamliningThis parkingarticle operations.is intended for OPS-COM administrators and enforcement personnel setting up their handheld devices.

Setup and Configuration

This involves a one-time setup process where,to once configured properly,pair the OPSCOMmobile Parkingdevice Enforcementwith appthe canprinter thenhardware and configure the software to utilize the printercorrect fordrivers.

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Admin parkingSide: violations.Administrators Themust processinstall ensuresthe thatapplication, proper communication and printing settings are established betweenpair the printer via Bluetooth, and configure the device.

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Setupapplication & Configuration

The setup process involves installing the necessary applications, configuring the printer's settings using a dedicated utility, and finally connecting the printer within the OPSCOM Parking Enforcement app.settings.

Note:Application Permissions Every time a pop-up window appears asking for permissions (e.g., Microphone, Camera, Location access,access), you must choose Always or anything else) you MUST choose Always or While Using App,App. orIf these permissions are denied, the appapplication will not work properly.

Step 1: Application Installation

Before configuring the printer, you must install the required application on your mobile device.

1. Power on your Zebra printer.

2. Navigate to the Google Play store on your Android device and install the OPSCOMOPS-COM Parking Enforcement app.

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If you already have the OPSCOM Parking Enforcement appapplication installed, you must uninstall and then reinstall it to ensure a clean setup and prevent potential connection issues.)

Step 2: Connect to Bluetooth

1. Open System Settings on your device and enable Bluetooth if it is not already enabled.active.

2. ClickTap Scan on the devicedevice, then tap and then hold down the feed button on the physical printer until the Bluetooth symbol appears. OnceRelease the button once it appears youto can releaseput the button. This puts your printer into discoverable mode. 

3. ChooseTap your printer name (or printer serial number) from the list of available devices and clicktap Pair.Pair.

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4. get a popup on your device asking you if you want to Pair and after comparing

   Compare the pairing code on the Android screen to the one printed,printed hitby Pair.the printer, then tap Pair on the popup to confirm.

Step 3: Connect to OPSCOM Parkingthe Enforcement App

1. Open the OPSCOMOPS-COM Parking Enforcement app and log in.

2. Tap the Menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner and selecttap System Settings.Settings.

3. Scroll down to the Printer Settings section.

4. EnsureTap the Printer Driver is set to Zebra. If not, tap the drop-down menu and selectchoose it.Zebra.

5. Tap Saved Bluetooth Printer.Printer Theto prompt the app willto scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.

6. SelectTap your specific printer from the list of discovered devices.

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7. Tap the Save button when you are prompted to Savesave Printer.the printer.

Your Zebra printer is now configured and ready for use withTap the OPSCOMMenu Parkingbutton, Enforcementthen app.tap ClickHome to return to the Menumain buttonscreen then Home toand start using the app.

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Using this Feature

Once the setup is complete, the printer is fully integrated into the violation workflow.workflow Whenand anhandles administratorticket orgeneration userautomatically.

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Printing a Ticket

1. Issue a standard parking violation through the app,application.

2. Tap the optionon-screen prompt to print the ticket will be available as part ofwhen the standardviolation process.entry Simplyis followcomplete.

3. Retrieve the on-screensuccessfully promptsprinted tophysical print.ticket from the Zebra printer.

Advanced Media Settings Configuring specific printer settingshardware settings, such as media size, rewind handling, and orientation, can be done through the separate Zebra Printer Setup Utility found on the Google Play Store. 

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Best Practices &and Considerations

• One-TimePerform Setup:a one-time setup per device pair: Remember that this configuration must be performed for each unique combination of a mobile device and a Zebra printer.

• Maintain Bluetooth Range:range: For a stable connection, ensureEnsure the mobile device remains within the effective Bluetooth range of the printerprinter. (typicallyFor arounda stable connection in the field, keep the devices within approximately 30 feet / (10 meters). of each other.

• TroubleshootingTroubleshoot Connection:connections efficiently: If you experience printing issues, firstalways verify that the printer is powered on.on Re-first. If it is on and charged, re-selecting the printer from the App Settings > Saved Bluetooth Printer menu within the application settings can often quickly re-establish thea dropped connection.