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Set up your Zebra printer on a Mac
Set up your Zebra printer on a Mac

Learn how to install and configure your Zebra printer on macOS

Updated today
  • Apple preinstalls Zebra printer drivers: There are lots of old and new Zebra printers on the market. That’s why Apple has Zebra printer drivers preinstalled on macOS. 

  • Zebra printers may print fuzzy labels: A widely known issue for many Zebra printers is that they print fuzzy labels from a Mac. These fuzzy labels are typically legible and scannable, but for some businesses, they lack professionalism.

    • We recommend trying the preinstalled drivers first, and if you find your labels are fuzzy and you need a better solution, there will be solutions at the bottom of this article.

Add the Zebra printer to System Preferences

  • Adding a Zebra printer: To add your specific Zebra printer to your computer's System Preferences, do the following:

    • 1. Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners

    • 2. Click the +, and click Add Printer or Scanner

    • 3. Select the connected printer.

    • 4. Click Select Software.

    • 5. Search for “zebra” and select the driver that matches your printer. 

Alternative driver solutions

  • Get alternative drivers: If you want some other ways to grab the driver for your Zebra printer, there are two solutions:

  • 1. Purchase software from Peninsula, or

  • 2. If you have Windows Parallels, you can download free software from Seagull Scientific and print from Windows 10.

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