How to Install a UPS Thermal Printer

For those who make frequent UPS shipments, thermal printers make it easier to print and label packages for delivery. The two main models of thermal printers are the Eltron and the Zebra. Both printers require a printer driver to be installed before they can be used.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Download the UPS Thermal Printer Driver from the UPS technical support site (see References). Unzip the file. double-click on "setup" to install.

2. Download the UPS Thermal Printer plug-in or ActiveX control from the UPS technical support site (see References). The plug-in is for Firefox users; the ActiveX control is for Internet Explorer.

3. Go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel > Printers. Select "Add Printer." Ignore the Windows' offer to automatically detect and install the printer. Click "Next."

4. Select "Have Disk." Click "Browse" and navigate to c:\UPSDrivers. Select zsd.inf and click "Open."

5. Find your thermal printer model from the list and click "Next." Name the printer and ignore the Windows' suggestion to print a test page. Select "Finish." Ignore the Windows' warning dialogue box.

6. Navigate your browser to UPS Internet shipping to test out your thermal printer settings.

References

• UPS - Thermal Printer Installation Guide

Resources

• UPS Internet Shipping