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Zebra label printer ZPL interpreter and rasterizator
Zebra label printer ZPL interpreter and rasterizator
Convert pbm image file to ZPL:
pbm2ZPL.pl print.pnm > print.zpl
Convert ZPL back into pbm image:
ZPL2pbm.pl dump.zpl > dump.pbm
This is my attempt to document various quirks using Zebra printers attached to Windows machines using USB:
Windows printer driver doesn't seem to support ZPL when shared over CIFS.
There is option to check pass-through, but then you have to wrap ZPL in start/end markers which cups printer driver doesn't do.
Easier solution is to install port as Generic/Text printer under Windows and share printer using lpd which is available in Windows XP and newer.
Install "zpl" printer with Generic / Text driver on Windows:
Start > Printers and Faxes
Add a printer > Next >
Local printer attached to this computer >
Use port: USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB) > Next >
Generic > Generic / Text Only > Next >
Printer name: zpl > default printer ? > No > Next >
Do not share this printer > Next >
Do you want to print a test page? > No > Next > Finish
Install lpd server on Windows:
Start > Control Panel
Add or Remove programs > Add/Remove Windows Components >
Other Network File and Print Services > Details >
Print Services for Unix > OK > Next > Finish
[ Restart Windows to complete install ]
Allow connections from local subnet to port 515:
Network Connections > Local Area Connection > Properties >
Advanced - Windows Firewal > Settings >
Exceptions > File and Printer Sharing > Add Port >
Name: printer Port Number: 515 > TCP > Change scope >
Ny network (subnet) only > OK > OK > OK ...
Enable lpd service:
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services >
TCP/IP Print Server > Startup type: Automatic > Apply >
Start > OK
Verify that lpd and firewall settings are correct:
dpavlin@t61p:~$ rlpq -H 10.60.1.30 -P zpl
rlpq: warning: cannot bind to privileged port: lpd may reject
Windows XP LPD Server
Printer \\10.60.1.30\zpl
Video of this procedure is available at: http://youtu.be/DMEo8rz-zo0
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