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 ====== 28.17. Zebra Label Printer : How to print via the windows driver ======
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-===== Background =====
-Kiribati Pharmacy requested a way to bulk-print shelf location labels (1,800+ stock lines) using standard 75 x 35mm labels via a Zebra label printer, formatted using mSupply's **Misc Labels** report (Heading = location, Body = item code + description).
-Key finding from testing: the printer driver setup **must be done on a real Windows machine**. It did **not** work when tried inside Windows running under Parallels on a Mac. It worked correctly on an actual Windows (Dell) laptop, connected either as a **USB** or **Network** printer.
 ===== Requirements =====
-  * A Windows PC or laptop (not a Windows VM under Parallels/VMware on macOS — this did not work reliably)
+  * A Windows PC or laptop
   * Zebra label printer (USB or LAN-connected)
   * Zebra Setup Utility (Windows) — download link below
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 ===== Step 3: Set the label size =====
-The label size must be defined to match the stock being used:
+The label size must be defined to match the label size you have:
-  * **Label size: 7cm x 3cm (75mm x 35mm)**
+  * ** Most common Label size: 7cm x 3cm (75mm x 35mm)**
 This is set either in the Zebra Setup Utility's printer configuration/media settings, or in the Windows printer driver's preferences (Page Setup / Stock / Media Size), depending on the exact Zebra model. Set this **before** printing a test label, otherwise output will be misaligned or clipped.