Setting Up a Barcode Printer on a PC

Setting Up a Barcode Printer on a PC

  • Orchid POS supports the use of 2.5x1 inch labels only.
  • You will need to adjust driver settings for the printer to work properly with Orchid POS.
  • If you find your labels are skipping one during printing, please double check all settings per below.

Zebra Barcode Printer Configuration for Windows

    1. Right click on the Zebra printer or Zdesigner listing from Windows Control Panel > Devices and Printers and then select Printing Preferences.
    2. Change the default label size to width of 2.5 inches and height of 1 inch.
    3. Change the Speed to 2 and Darkness to at least 15.
    4. Click Apply, then OK.


  1. Right click on the Zebra printer or Zdesigner listing again and select Printer Properties then Printer Settings tab.
  2. Check the box at the bottom, “Always use drivers settings” and click OK.


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