> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://care.coreware.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # coreSTORE - Hardware: Install CUPS Driver for Zebra Printer in Mac OS # Adding the Printer 1. Navigate to **Printers & Scanners**. 2. Click **(+)** and choose **Add Printers & Scanners**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/db93ae47759b5000/ed246506-4f15-4f4c-8120-5181ae_lx9rmk.png) 3. A new pop-up window will show up. 4. Choose your **Zebra Printer**. It should be displayed as follows: ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3e895c816f4d7a00/065bcb61-cb27-441f-b875-6239db_3ph8dc.png) 5. In the _Use s_ection below, select **Select Software...** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473ec869789d000/bdc4550d-6628-4277-bccc-fed005_1cyk04a.png) 6. You may choose your preferred driver language. If you do not know which language to use, you may choose **ZPL**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/916ee7866d0a680/a1403086-5169-404f-8308-c08d48_77x6pn.png) 7. The final setup should look as below. Go ahead and click **Add** to add the printer. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/956c457703af8000/bd279c0e-0f12-43b4-b6be-6e25b2_7ls051.png) # Logging into CUPS 1. You will be able to access the CUPS printer setting page by visiting [http://localhost:631/printers/](http://localhost:631/printers/). You may also copy and paste it into Safari. 2. In some instances, you may encounter the following error: ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/2d12c4d171efca00/c0dda1a9-1876-4c38-b315-11e9d8_1fgpzea.png) 3. To enable CUPS Control, select and copy **'cupsctl WebInterface=yes'.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a08b29a249573000/d78d51bf-d57b-43f8-b7a3-27a0b5_1ojwazm.png) 4. Next, click the **magnifying glass** in the top right-hand corner of your screen and search for **Terminal**. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/73019367007/original/YibJ1SiISqOb8FM9cRyOl6I8EGu7mEe63w.png?1659968218) 5. Once in the terminal, paste in **cupsctl WebInterface=yes**, and press **enter**. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/73019366963/original/ab5YXEVitiE0p58RcPU0S5FderIFmQKKWg.png?1659968211) 6. You should now be able to go to [http://localhost:631/printers/](http://localhost:631/printers/) and see your installed printers. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/73019367006/original/-USmlFJbPy1smny9PDxitZol97oQVv9vFw.png?1659968218) # Modifying Printer Settings in CUPS ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image_184ff2i.png) 1. On the [http://localhost:631/printers/](http://localhost:631/printers/) main page, click the **Printers** tab. It should be located in the top-right section of the page. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image_1q54krz.png) 2. You may now view or select your printer. 3. Choose **Set Default Options** from the drop-down menu. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image_1fwblza.png) 4. Click **General** for general printer settings. ### Set the settings accordingly: 1. **Media size** = set according to the label loaded in the printer 2. **Resolution** = **MUST** set according to the printer dpi (203dpi, 300dpi or 600dpi) 3. **Media tracking**= * **Continuous** - Using media or continuous form (no gaps, notches, black marks for the top of the form detection). * **Mark Sensing** - Using media that has a black mark for the top of the form detection. * **Web Sensing** - Using media with gaps between labels, notch, or a hole to detect the top of the form. 4. **Media Type**=  * **Thermal Transfer** - Printing with ribbon on thermal transfer paper. * **Thermal Direct** - Printing on heat-sensitive paper (no ribbon used). ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image_13ffq94.png) 5. Click **Set Default Options**. If prompted Authentication Required to enter username and password, **enter your MAC's account credential**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image1b01vho_55xvba.png) 6. Go to **Printer Settings** for further modification. You may follow the setting as below: ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/image_7acya5.png) * You may set **Darkness** and **Print Rate** (Speed) at your own preference to adjust print quality. * **Top** - This modifies the default vertical image start position to compensate for differences between the printer top of the form.  * **Tear Off** - This modifies the resting position of the label to allow user adjustment of the gap over the tear bar or the cut location of the cutter function. 7. Click **Set Default Options**. If prompted **Authentication Required**, enter your Mac account's credentials. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/imagec5itmv_bulnss.png) # Printing a Test Page 1. From the _Printers_ page in CUPS, select **Print Test Page** from the drop-down menu to print a test page. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6989aace46840400/imagemswlsq_1z025b6.png)