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# Desktop Printing
How to print from your computer once the BIXOLON XD5-40 is set up.
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## I. Driver Installation
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Connect the USB cable between the label printer and your PC.
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Download the Windows driver from the [BIXOLON official website](https://bixolon.com/software_view.php?idx=362).
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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. Label Printing
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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 `Barcode Labels` section. Select `Thermal Roll` 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 `Label Content` section at the bottom of the page, set up the item information you want to display on the label and click `Save`.
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Need help with design settings? Click [here](/docs/key-features/print-barcode.md#create-barcode-labels) for detailed instructions.
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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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