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# Desktop Printing

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## I. Driver Installation

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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. Label Printing

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 <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print Barcode`</mark> section. Select <mark style="color:$primary;">`Thermal Label`</mark> 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.
{% endhint %}

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Select <mark style="color:$primary;">`Vector`</mark> for barcode format and click <mark style="color:$primary;">`Save`</mark>.

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Add the items you want to print to the list, then click the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print`</mark> button at the bottom.

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Select the printer you want to use and click <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print`</mark> to start the printing.

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