Adding a Zebra wireless printer like the GX420d to an Apple-based network can be problematic. First, the Zebra networking documentation is geared towards enterprise installations. Second, you need to have access to a Windows PC in order to configure the network interface on the printer. To begin you’ll need to know your wireless network’s name and password.

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  • Download the Zebra Setup Utility application from Zebra Printer Setup Utility Download
  • Connect the printer via USB to your PC
  • Open the Zebra Setup Utility, select the USB printer and press the Configure Printer Connectivity buttonVirtualBox VMScreenSnapz001
  • Choose the Wireless option and press Next
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  • Press the Next button to skip the IP setting if using DHCP or choose Static to set a fixed IP (Recommended)
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  • Enter the name of your wireless network (it’s case-sensitive!) and choose the WPA-PSK security and press Next
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  • Press the String radio button and enter your wireless network password then press Next
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  • Press Next to skip advanced settings
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  • Press Next again to bypass the final stream
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  • Choose the Printer option and press Finish to have the configuration download to your printer
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The printer will then reset and should show that it’s connected to your wireless network on the LCD display. You’re now ready to print from NRGship Pro!