Zebra GK420/ZD420/ZD421 Continuous Roll Configuration

This guide contains instructions to configure a Zebra slip printer for continuous roll paper (paper with no gaps/marks).

For printers using Zebra perforated card stock see Perforated Card Stock configuration.

The Zebra v8 driver requires changes to the Graphic Options for the slip header to print properly. See the bottom of the page for more information.

Initial Setup

Install the Zebra printer per the manufacturer's instructions.

Install the paper
Power on the printer
Install the printer driver
Connect the printer to the workstation when prompted by the installer

We recommend using the latest v8 driver.

GK420 - https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/printers/desktop/gx420d.html

ZD421 - https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/printers/desktop/zd421.html

ZD420 - https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/printers/desktop/zd420d.html

The following step by step instructions and screenshots apply to Zebra v5. The page will be updated with v8 instructions.

Set the paper size in Printing Defaults

Once the printer is installed open Printers & Scanners. Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners

Select the Zebra printer and click Manage > Printer properties

Open Advanced > Printing Defaults

Set Width to 4.00 and Height to 3.00

Optional - Enable the cutter

Set Operation Mode to Tear off or Cutter.

The Cutter option requires the cutter hardware add-on.

Set Tracking Mode to Continuous

Click OK to exit

The paper size settings must also be applied to the General > Preferences tab, next.

Open General > Preferences

Set Width to 4.00 and Height to 3.00

Optional - Enable the cutter

Set Operation Mode to Tear off or Cutter.

Set Tracking Mode to Continuous

Click OK to exit

Zebra Driver v8 Graphic Options Setup

The configuration of the Zebra printer is complete. Next, visit the Printer Installation page to install the VDS PrintManager software that will relay PerfectPass print jobs to the Zebra printer.