# Zebra Printer

## <span data-colorid="fw58wetd9u">Pairing the Printer</span>

**<span data-colorid="fw58wetd9u">Note: When using a Zebra Printer you must ensure the Android version on your tablet is at least Ver. 12</span>**

1. Go into the device settings and select **Connections**, then **Bluetooth**. The printer you are attempting to pair with should be listed as available. In this case we see the ZQ520BT printer is available.  
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2. Tap the **printer name** to begin pairing. A number will appear on the printer screen as well as on the Android device. A message instructing you to ensure the numbers match will also appear. Tap the **check mark button** on the printer and then tap the message on the Android device. You will see a message indicating the pairing was successful. If not simple repeat the process.  
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## Setting up the Printer for Use

1. You must install the **[Zebra Printer Setup Utility](https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/printer-software/printer-setup-utilities.html?downloadId=2c1cd23f-c1e5-4d08-92b0-1941416084ca)** from the Google Play store. Note, you must be using Android 10 or higher.  
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2. This utility will allow you to set up the configuration for the printer. (Media size, Orientation etc.)  
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3. Tap the **Media Settings** menu and then tap **Media Settings** again.  
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4. In Media settings we are setting up for a 3x7 printer roll. To do this enter the following: 
    - Set the format to Receipt
    - Set the width to 3.1
    - Set the Length to 7.85
    - Set the Orientation to Inverted [![image.png](https://opscom.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-05/scaled-1680-/sJPimage.png)](https://opscom.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2024-05/sJPimage.png)
5. Tap **Next**.
6. Set the **Media Type** to *Continuous.*
7. Set The **Type of Transfer** to *Direct Thermal*.
8. Set The **Mobile Handling** to *Rewind.*
9. Tap **Next**  
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10. On the last screen tap **Apply**.  
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11. On the **Media Settings** screen tap **Print Test Label** to check that the print is centered and oriented properly.
12. You are now ready to select the printer from apps on the Android device.

## Supporting References

- [Zebra\_RW\_Series.pdf](https://OPSCOM.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/755937/Zebra_RW_Series.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1440410993000&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)
- [ZSDK\_DemosAndroid.zip](https://OPSCOM.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/755937/ZSDK_DemosAndroid.zip?version=1&modificationDate=1537362104000&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)
- [http://techdocs.zebra.com/](http://techdocs.zebra.com/)
- [Zebra Setup Utility Downloads](https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/printer-software/printer-setup-utilities.html?downloadId=2c1cd23f-c1e5-4d08-92b0-1941416084ca)