Issue / Question
How to assign an IP address to the printer?
How to install a printer in a LAN?
How to install a printer in a network?
Applicable To
Mobile Barcode Printers, Tabletop Barcode Printers, Desktop Barcode Printers, and Print Engine Printers
Resolution / Answer
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NOTE The printer must be connected and installed on a computer using the USB cable. Download and install the Zebra Setup Utilities for Windows. |
Procedure:
- Run the Zebra Setup Utilities on your computer.
- Select the related printer and click the Configure Printer Connectivity button.

- In Connectivity Setup Wizard, select the Wired option and click Next.

- Select the Internal Printer Server option and click Next.
- Select Static and type the IP address that must be assigned to the printer, Subnet Mask of the network, and Default Gateway IP.
- Navigate to the Windows Start button and type CMD.
- Open the Command Prompt and type the command below.
ipconfig
- Press Enter.
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IMPORTANT! Do check the network interface you are currently using (Ethernet or WiFi) to connect your computer to the network. The one in use is with an IP address in Default Gateway. |
- In the Command Prompt, type the code below:
Ping 192.168.1.100
If you receive an answer similar to the previous screenshot, it means the IP is free and can be assigned to the printer. Alternately, if you get a response from the pinged host, you must choose another IP (e.g. 192.168.1.101) as the one chosen is busy.
- Copy all the data in the fields as indicated in the screenshot and click Next.

- Click Finish to send the data to the printer. If the data present on the printer, the data LED will blink.

Unplug the USB cable and connect to Ethernet.
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NOTE Reset the print server or restart the printer in order to make the changes effective. |
Your network will automatically assign the IP address to the printer which is now ready to be added to your computer as a network printer. To perform this operation, follow the instructions from Adding a networked Zebra Printer to a Windows 10 PC.