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      How to Connect a Zebra Printer for Specimen Label Printing in your Lab

      A Zebra Printer can be connected to your setup in two ways: directly to a single PC via USB or to your local network via Ethernet for shared access. Using printed labels helps your lab easily identify each specimen, maintain a clear chain of custody,

      Note: 

      • Zebra Browser Print must be installed on each PC that will print specimen labels.
      • The ForneyLink machine HMI does not support printing specimen labels.
      • We recommend connecting the printer via Ethernet for a secure and stable connection that avoids USB issues and allows multiple users to print simultaneously.
      • Place the printer near the specimen mold stripping area so specimens can be labeled before being sent to the curing tanks or rooms.

      Instructions

      Ethernet Connection

      1. Connect the printer to an Ethernet cable that is connected to your network.

      2. Plug the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of the printer.
         
      3. Turn on (I) the printer.
      4. The printer attempts to communicate with your network. If it is successful, it fills in your LAN's gateway and subnet values and gets an IP address. 
      5. Use Zebra Browser Print to connect the printer to ForneyTools.

       

      USB Connection 

      1. Remove the label that covers the USB port on the back of your Printer

      2. Connect the USB cord to the USB port on your printer.

      3. Connect the USB cord to the USB port on your printer.
      4. Plug the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of the printer. 

      5. Use Zebra Browser Print to connect the printer to ForneyTools.