Print a Printer Configuration Test Label on Zebra G-Series Printer – Instructions
Target Audience: Basic User, Advanced User, IT Manager
Article #: 12577
Summary
This article will guide you through the steps required to print a printer configuration test label on a Zebra G-Series printer. This covers the GK420, GK420t, GX420, GX420t and GX430t printers. This can be helpful in troubleshooting printing problems.

Preparation
You will need:
- A G-Series printer plugged in. powered on and online
- Label stock and sufficient ribbon loaded into the printer
Instructions:
- Make sure that the media is properly loaded and the top cover of the printer is closed.
- If the printer’s status light is flashing green, it is in Pause mode. Press the Feed button once to change its status to Ready.
- Press the Feed button 2-3 times to allow the printer to calibrate to the installed media. This may cause the printer to feed several labels through.
- When the status light is solid green, press and hold the Feed button until the status light flashes once.
- Release the Feed button and a configuration label will print.
Additional Comments
Tested using Zebra GK420t printer.
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