Setting Up Zebra Browser Print and Creating Stock Tags in Swim
1. Install Zebra Browser Print
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Double click the Zebra Browser Print installer to begin setup.
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Drag the Zebra Browser Print installation into your Applications folder.
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Click the Applications shortcut to open the Applications folder, then double click the Zebra Browser Print application.
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When prompted with the End User License Agreement, select I Agree.
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A pop-up may appear asking for permission to communicate with your web browser. Click OK.
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A browser window will open. Click Advanced, then Proceed to localhost (unsafe) to allow the connection.
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Open the Zebra Browser Print application (found in your system tray) and ensure your printer is listed. Click Change to scan for Zebra printers connected to your computer or network.
2. Configure Your Printer in Swim
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In Swim, navigate to Utilities > Printing/Scanning > Printer Configuration.
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Change the Printer to Zebra.
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Click Save Settings.
3. Create a New Stock Tag Template
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From the side menu, select Manage Stock Tags.
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Click Create New Stock Tag.
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Enter a Name and Description for your tag.
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Enter the DPI of your printer.
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Set the Darkness to 30 and Print Speed to 3.
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If you are using stock tags supplied by TJS, choose your stock tag design number from the Template field. This will load a stencil to assist with alignment.
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If you are using custom tags, manually enter the dimensions of your tag, then click Save Settings.
4. Optional: Restrict by Form Type
If you want a Stock Tag Template to apply only to a specific form type, use the Form Type drop-down menu. Otherwise, leave this field set to ANY.
5. Add and Align Stock Properties
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Add your desired Stock Properties (e.g., stock number, barcode, supplier code) to your tag.
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Position each element within the tag boundaries.
6. Test Printing
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Click PRINT to test your tag.
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When prompted with a message about communicating with your Swim web browser, click OK.
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If another security prompt appears, select Advanced, then Proceed to continue.
