# ZEBRA ZD230D
## Printer Setup
1. Connect the **power cable** to the printer.
2. Press the power button and wait for the **status LED** to turn green.
3. Pull the **yellow buttons** on both sides to open the cover.
4. Load the **label roll** between the media holders.
5. Press the **FEED** **button** to check if the labels feed correctly.
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## Connecting the Printer
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#### **I. Device Setup**
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**Note**: ZEBRA mobile printing is only supported on *Android* devices.
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Connect the power cable and LAN cable to the printer.
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Install [Zebra Print](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zebra.channelaps\&utm_source=na_Med) from the Google Play Store.
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Open the app and select the **navigation menu (☰)** and tap **`App Settings`**.
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Change the unit of measurement to **millimeters (mm)** and return to the previous screen.
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Tap the **`...`** button at the bottom and select **`Add Printer`**.\
Choose **`Wi-Fi & Ethernet Network`** as the connection method.
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Tap **`Open Settings`** and select your Wi-Fi network.\
(Skip this step if already connected to Wi-Fi.)
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Tap **`Search Printers`** and select your printer.
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Enter the label size and tap **`Print Test Page`** to verify label output.
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#### **II. Printing Labels**
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Once the **Zebra Print** app is set up, you can print labels from **BoxHero**.
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Create barcode labels on the BoxHero [web platform](http://app.boxhero.io/) (desktop), which can then be used on your mobile device.
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Learn more about designing barcode labels [here](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/key-features/print-barcode#create-barcode-labels).
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Open the [BoxHero app](https://docs-en.boxhero.io/getting-started#get-the-mobile-app) on your mobile device and tap **`Print Barcode`** on the home screen.
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Tap **`Select Label`** and choose your design.
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Select the items to print, enter the print quantity, and tap **`Done`**.
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Tap the **`Print`** button and select **`Print`** again in the pop-up.\
(If the printer is not listed, tap “**More / More Options**.”)
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Choose your printer and tap the **print** **icon** on the next screen to confirm printing.
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#### **I. Installing the Driver**
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Search for your printer model on the official [ZEBRA website](https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html) and download the driver.
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Run the driver file to begin installation.
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On the final screen, check **Run the printer installation wizard** and click **`Finish.`**
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Pause the process and prepare a USB cable to connect your PC and printer.\
(Don't connect it yet.)
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Continue with the printer installation wizard.
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When prompted, connect the USB cable to both the printer and computer. If the screen doesn't advance, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable.
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Click **`Next`** to complete the installation.
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Now you need to set the paper size in the printer settings. Go to **`Bluetooth & devices`** > **`Printers & scanners`**.
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If the paper size is not set correctly in the printer settings, the printout may not align properly.
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#### **II. Printing Labels**
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Once the driver is installed and paper size is set, you can print labels from BoxHero.
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Log into BoxHero on your PC and navigate to the **`Print Barcode`** section.\
Select **Thermal Label** and enter the paper size you'll be using.
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Choose your desired template: **Barcode** or **QR Code**.
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The preview screen on the right will display one of your registered items for reference.
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In the **Design Details** section at the bottom of the page, set up the item information you want to display on the label.
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Need help with design settings? Click [here](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/key-features/print-barcode#create-barcode-labels) for detailed instructions.
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Select "**Vector**” for barcode format and click **`Save`**.
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Add the items you want to print to the list, then click the **`Print`** button at the bottom.
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Select the printer you want to use and click **`Print`** to start the printing.
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