Learn to set up the ZD620 Printer with this step-by-step guide for configuring the printer and badge printing using the vfairs badge printing app.
Guide to Setting Up the ZD620 Printer
Setup Video
Please view the video to see how you can insert the badges inside the printer.
Step 1: Setting up the Router
- Connect the printer with the router via ethernet (LAN) cable. Plug one end of the LAN cable into the printer, and the other end into a LAN Port in the router.
- Once connected to the power supply ensure the antennas are upright, especially if in a double flap case.
NOTE: (For Pepwave Router Only) Use the two black ports on the router, not the white one.
Step 2: Setting up the Printer - Zebra ZD620
- Open the printer by pulling the yellow locks on the side and remove any test labels or documents inside.
- Connect the printer to a power supply using the provided power cable and link it to the router with the provided Ethernet cable, ensuring it is inserted into the LAN ports on both devices.
Step 3: Inserting the Badges
Roll of badges
- IF you have a roll of badges, it will go inside the printer.
Fanfold Stack of badges
- If using a stack of badges, place it behind the printer and insert one end into the back, pulling it through to the front.
- The branded side of custom badges is up, or the blank side for blank badges.
- The "Feed Direction" arrow on the back of the badge should point towards the printer during insertion.
Step 4: Zebra Printer Setup Utility App
- Open the app
- Select Discover Printers tab, and connect to the printer using its IP address displayed on the screen.
- Navigate to Media Settings
- Select Label/Tag
- Enter the badge dimensions (Width and Length) in inches.
- Orientation should be normal
- Click Next, then verify the following settings:
- Click Next, then verify the following settings:
A. Media Type: Black Mark
B. Media Handling: Cutter (can be changed to Tear Off later)
C. Type of Transfer: Direct Thermal for DT badges, Thermal Transfer for thermal paper.
Click Save to apply the settings.
- Select Apply after checking save settings to file
Step 5: Setting up the iPad / Phone
- Select the wifi from the settings (WiFi name should be Pepwave or vFairs).
- Enable Auto-Join for the network by tapping the info icon and toggling Auto-Join on.
Step 6: vFairs Badge Printing App
- Enter your login credentials to access the app.
- Navigate to App Settings, then Printer Settings/Connection, and connect to your printer.
- Return to the main screen and select 'Badge Printing Module.' You can either scan the attendee's QR code or search for their name. After selecting a user, confirm to print the badge.
