Document Properties Menu "changed"
Hello,
Recently I had a printer fail in our factory (Zebra ZT230 with Seagull drivers), we have an identical printer as a backup for a quick direct replacement. I brought the printer back to my office and connected it to my workstation, opened bartender and the label file they were using in the factory. When I went to check the document properties, the menu had completely changed. Generally when I click that tab, it gives me options to adjust print speed, darkness, direct transfer vs thermal transfer, etc. So I am curious if anyone has experience with issues such as this.
I have attached a screenshot of the new menu that appears under Print>Document Properties.
Thanks in advance for any input,
-Miguel
BarTender
Edition: Professional
Version: 10.1 SR4
Build: 2961
Windows 8.1
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It means you're using a different printer driver. Most likely Windows installed the "ZDesigner" driver by default. You will want to install the Seagull driver from http://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/zebra-windows-printer-drivers.aspx
Edit: If it's the same computer, you don't have to re-download it. Just change the driver from inside your Windows devices and printers, Advanced tab.
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Under devices and printers > printer properties > about. It shows seagull drivers, that was the first thing I checked, because I've had endless problems with the drivers in the past. as a precaution I even re-loaded the seagull drivers. Restarted the computer multiple times as well as reloading BT and the label. Still the same menu. not to mention, even with the ZDesigner drivers, which I actually had pretty good luck with initially, the menu was the same as it used to be with my seagull drivers, this is the first time I have ever seen this menu.
I have 4 other Zebra printers and all of them share the same menu, regardless of drivers, until now.
any other ideas?
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Triple checked I am using the most recent Seagull Drivers available on the website 7.3.7. Confirmed.
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Your first post did not include an attachment like you mentioned. That may help. As well as maybe a screenshot of your devices and printers screen?
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Apologies, seems there was an error with the first attachment.
Here are the screen shots.
Thanks for your time,
-Miguel
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Did you try selecting the "Stock" and "Options" tab of the driver properties, as this is where the print settings you want reside.
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That's the correct menu for the Seagull drivers. Maybe you were not using those before.
Ian is right, all the settings for darkness and stock are in the other tabs.
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That's very strange. I have had these same drivers for at least a month if not longer and the menu has never looked like this. All of my other workstations, including the one running an identical ZT230 still has the "old" menu. I guess it just randomly decided to catch up. Apologies for wasting your time.
Thanks,
-Miguel
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