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How to configure a Zebra Thermal printer to output 4x6" labels on a Mac
How to configure a Zebra Thermal printer to output 4x6" labels on a Mac

How to configure your Zebra on a Mac to set the correct default paper size for thermal shipping labels.

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Written by Nathan Huppatz
Updated over a week ago

Install your Zebra

To begin you must have installed your Zebra printer on your Mac.

  • Go to System Preferences, Printers, 

  • Click the + button to add a printer.

  • From the Use: list click Select Software... and in the Printer Software popup, select Zebra EPL Label Printer. 

  • Click Ok.

Configure your Zebra

  • Open the 'Terminal' application on your Mac.

  • At the command prompt, type:
    ​        cupsctl WebInterface=yes
    ​    and press Return.

  • Go to http://localhost:631/printers

  • Find your Zebra printer in the list and click on it.
    If a popup Authentication Required appears, enter your computer's admin user credentials.

  • Look for General Options and set your Paper Size to 4x6" (100x150mm)

  • Click Set Default Options.

Your printer should now be configured to print on 4x6" thermal labels.

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