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# Desktop Printing

Printing from your computer after completing ZEBRA ZD421T setup.

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## I. Driver Installation

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Search for your printer model (ZD421T) 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 <mark style="color:$primary;">`Finish`</mark>.

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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 <mark style="color:$primary;">`Next`</mark> to complete the installation.

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Now you need to set the paper size in the printer settings. Go to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Bluetooth & devices`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Printers & scanners`</mark>.

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{% hint style="danger" %}
If the paper size is not set correctly in the printer settings, the printout may not align properly.
{% endhint %}
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## II. Label Printing

{% hint style="success" %}
Once the driver is installed and paper size is set, you can print labels from BoxHero.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Log into BoxHero on your PC and navigate to the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Barcode Labels`</mark> section. Select <mark style="color:$primary;">`Thermal Roll`</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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{% hint style="info" %}
The preview screen on the right will display one of your registered items for reference.
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In the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Label Content`</mark> section at the bottom of the page, set up the item information you want to display on the label and click <mark style="color:$primary;">`Save`</mark>.

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{% hint style="success" %}
Need help with design settings? Click [here](/docs/key-features/print-barcode.md#create-barcode-labels) for detailed instructions.
{% endhint %}
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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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