Add a new label printer to Linux systems

How to add a printer in Linux systems and prepare it to print labels.

These steps can be followed for most label printers. We will be using a Zebra printer in this example.

1. Connect the printer to the computer using the USB interface or to the local network using the network interface

2. Start printer configuration utility

Press the Start button > Administration > Printers.

Figure 1: Start Printer application

3. Press the Add button

Figure 2: Add new printer

4. Choose Zebra printer in devices list or enter location of the network printer

Figure 3: Select Device

• For USB connection printer displays in device list. Select Zebra printer.
• For network connection select Network Printer > AppSocket/HP JetDirect and enter network
address in Host field.
Press Forward button for continue.

5. Choose your printer manufacturer in the devices list

Make sure your printer is connected to your workstation. Select your printer and press the Forward button.

Figure 4: Select printer from databaser

4. Choose your printer driver model

Select the model of your printer driver and press the Forward button.

Figure 5: Printer driver model

6. Edit the printer description (optional)

If necessary edit the printer description and press the Apply button.

Figure 6: Describe the printer

7. Edit the printer properties

Double-click on the printer icon to open the printer properties.

Figure7: Open the printer properties

Specify the necessary printer attributes for printing as shown in the figure below and press the OK button to apply changes. Make sure to match your label size to your KillDisk Industrial settings and physical paper size. 

Figure8: Printer properties

Now your printer is installed and ready to print.