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Printer and hardware options and setup

Find your hardware. We hand-selected the hardware to save you time while providing the best experience possible integrating with Flourish Software: Approved Hardware. Find the hardware you need and g…

Find your hardware

We’ve hand-selected hardware to save you time and ensure a smooth integration with Flourish Software. Use this guide to find the hardware you need and get quick answers to common questions.

Flourish labels print in ZPL (Zebra Programming Language). While all Zebra printers support ZPL, many other printer brands do as well. Some may list it under a slightly different name due to trademarks—for example, Sato printers call it sZPL. Any variation of ZPL usually indicates compatibility.

Find your recommended hardware and best practices here: Flourish Guides and Best Practices.

Install QZ Tray

We have incorporated QZ Tray into our application to enable printing directly from the web browser. Download and install QZ Tray on the computer you use to print. You can generally use the standard QZ tray download option off the main QZ.io page. However for older printers, sometimes we need to use an older version (Before 2.2)

QZ Tray versions before 2.2 require you to install Java (version 8 or higher) on the computer where it will be running. Future versions of QZ Tray will come bundled with their own Java runtime, so a separate installation will not be necessary.

Set up your printer

  1. If your printer is already connected and working on your computer, you usually need to download QZ Tray. In most cases, the printer will automatically configure as a raw printer.
  2. If your printer does not automatically connect to your computer, refer to the Printer Setup and Connectivity Guide for instructions on connecting your printer to your computer.
  3. If the printer does not work after downloading QZ Tray, uninstall it and reinstall it manually as a Raw printer. Set up the label printer as a Raw printer on your computer by following the guides for Mac or Windows.

Configure Network Printers in Flourish

These steps will show you how to configure your printer if it is connected on your building's internet network.

If you are subnetting within your network, please refer to this guide for an example.
  1. Navigate to your Printer Configuration page found under Settings>Facilities>Configure>Printers
  2. Click "Edit" in the upper right corner of the page
  3. Click "Add Printer"
    Add Printer
  4. Select the appropriate “Printer Type”
    Printer Type
  5. Enter a "Printer Name" (for example, "Grow Room 1 Printer" or "Zebra ZD421")
  6. Enter your printer's "IP Address"
    1. If you do not know the IP Address for your printer, check with your hardware vendor or how-to online articles for guidance.
  7. Click the "Save" icon
    Save Printer
  8. That's it! Your printer is now ready to use in Flourish.

Configure Labels in Flourish

Label Maker Configuration

Please refer to this help article.

Installing a Supported Font on Zebra Printers

To print accented characters (like “é” instead of “e”) correctly on your labels, install a Unicode-supported font on your Zebra printer. This guide walks you through installing the DejaVu Sans font, ensuring that special characters display properly: Installing a Unicode-Supported Font on Zebra Printers.

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