Setup
      Back to home
      1. Knowledge Base
      2. Training
      3. Setup

      Printer Setup Instructions (New Print Client)

      Updated printer setup instructions using the new print client.

      Table of Contents

      Setting up the printer

      Desktop Printers

      Industrial Printers

      Installing the Print Client

      Step 1. Record the name of the PC

      Step 2. Install Drivers

      Step 3. Install Print Client

      Step 4. Notify Simple RFID

      Setting up the printer

      Zebra Desktop Printer (ZD621R, ZD500R)

      Script:

      1. First pull forward on the blue release handles on both sides of the printer. 
      2. Next, fully lift the lid. 
      3. To load the media pull the two blue arms apart and place the roll so that the cardboard core is sitting on both supports. 
      4. Next, move the media guides inward to hold the labels in the center. 
        1. The guides should be tight enough to hold the media in place, but not too tightly for the labels to roll easily. 
      5. Start to unroll the new roll of ribbon. 
        1. Position one end of the ribbon core on the right support with the spring. 
        2. Compress the spring and slide the opposite end into position. 
      6. Now begin to roll the ribbon onto the empty ribbon core included with your printer. 
        1. When replacing the ribbon later you’ll use the empty core from your previous roll. 
      7. Place the ribbon up and over the printhead and place the empty core on the supports behind the printhead. 
      8. Use the blue handle to roll the ribbon back until the black portion is covering the printhead.

      Printronix Desktop Printer (Printronix T800)

      Script:

      1. Make sure both cords have both been properly plugged in. 
      2. Locate the buttons on either side of the printer. 
      3. To open it, press them inwards to release the top section and begin loading new labels. 
      4. Start with a new label roll and ensure it is unrolling from the top. 
        1. To properly position the labels within the printer, spread the guides, and securely place the labels between them. 
        2. Slightly unroll the labels and ensure they lay snugly under the small arms on either side of the guides for proper alignment. 
      5. Now let’s move on to the ribbon; unwrap it carefully and locate the second core included with the printer. 
        1. Unroll the ribbon and place the sticky end around the other core. 
        2. Place the new roll of ribbon on the lower ribbon holder on the printer’s top section. 
        3. Be sure to line up the notch on the left side for accurate positioning. 
        4. Put the empty core on the upper ribbon holder and unroll the ribbon with the roller on the left side until the black section is exposed. 
      6. Close the printer securely and before you proceed click the pause button to unpause the job.
        1. Once the printer has been unpaused, calibrate the printer via the website.
      7. Calibration can take up to two minutes. 
      8. Once the printer is calibrated it will resume the printing job. 
      9. Do not start another print job until the calibration is complete. 
      10. After the labels are finished printing, locate the feed button on the top of the printer and tear off your finished RFiD labels.

      Industrial Printer (ZT410R, ZT411R)

      Script:

      1. Make sure both cords have both been properly plugged in. 
      2. To begin, open the printer face. 
      3. You’ll first need to identify if the printer head is in the open or closed position. 
      4. If the printer head is closed, it will be pushed all the way forward. 
      5. To open it, turn this lever clockwise. 
      6. To begin loading your printer, start with a new roll of ribbon. 
        1. The ribbon is responsible for the text and barcode that appears on your RFID labels.
        2. It must be loaded in the right direction to transfer correctly. 
        3. You will need to unroll it slightly to expose the black section of the ribbon. 
        4. Load it onto the spool so that it sits flush against the side and pull it through the printer head. 
        5. Then you'll bring it back up and begin rolling it around the spindle up to the black section. 
      7. Once that's in place, you will then load your labels. 
        1. Place the labels on the provided arm and push them flush to the side of the printer. 
        2. Then, push the guide against the labels to hold them in place. 
        3. Be sure that the labels are rolling from the front and then you'll begin feeding them through the printer. 
        4. Take the labels under the metal guide and through the printer head. 
        5. Pull it all the way through, leaving a few labels hanging outside of the printer. 
        6. Once the labels are in place, slide the small guide marked with an orange tab, to align with the labels to secure them. 
      8. Go ahead and close the printer head by turning the small lever clockwise back to the closed position. 
      9. Close the printer face and your printer is ready for calibration.

      Installing the Print Client

      Step 1. Locate the name of the PC

      You will need to provide the PC name to Simple RFID in order to connect the host PC to your account.

      1. From the search window on your Windows PC, type "PC Name."



      2. Under System > About, you will find the name under "Device specifications"
      3. To the right of the "Device name" you will see the name of your PC. You can keep the current device name or rename it.

      If you rename your PC you must restart your computer before continuing.

      5.1pcname2-1

      Step 2. Confirm that your printer drivers are installed

      If you purchased a Printronix printer (not Zebra), please skip this step and continue to Step 3.

      1. On your PC, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & Scanners

      2. If you see an entry containing ZDesigner along with your printer model, your drivers are installed:

      Step 3. Install Print Client

      Download the Print Client

      • Click here to download the Print Client

      Install Client

      Next, install the print client from the downloaded file.

      • After the download, if you are asked if you wish to "Keep" the file, click "Yes"

      • A blue screen may indicate that Windows has protected your PC. If you see this, click "More info"

      • Click Run Anyway

      Install Wizard  

      The installer will guide you through the installation steps. Follow the directions on screen and click "Finish" when complete.

      Back to Top

      Step 4. Notify Simple RFID

      Finally, please notify us of your new device so we can connect it to your account.

      Email: support@simplerfid.com

      1. Please make "Connect Printer" the subject
      2. In the body of your email include:

        • Your company name

        • The name of the PC

        • Name of the location where your printer is connected

          • This refers to the physical location where the printer is located (e.g. which warehouse or store the printer is in). If you are setting up your printer before your first training, you can disregard this step as you will not have any locations set up yet.

      After sending the email, a member of our team will connect your printer

      ⇒ Please allow up to 8 hours for a response, notifying you that the printer is connected (expect a shorter wait time during normal business hours: 9-5pm MST)

      Once the printer is connected, it will appear on the Settings > RF Printers tab

      Back to Top