First, install FORTprint for Mac OSx as described here.
Then, following these steps to set up your Mac for thermal printing:
- You will be able to access the CUPS printer setting page by visiting the following link: http://localhost:631/printers/. You may also copy and paste it into Safari.
- In some instances, you may encounter the following error:
- To enable CUPS Control, select and copy 'cupsctl WebInterface=yes'.
- Next, click the magnifying glass in the top right-hand corner of your screen and search for Terminal.
- Once in the terminal, paste in cupsctl WebInterface=yes, and press enter.
- You should now be able to go to http://localhost:631/printers/ and see your installed printers.
- Click on your Zebra printer. You should see a page similar to the one below.
- Click the Administration dropdown, and selected “Modify Printer”
- Click “Continue” on several pages until you reach this final page:
- Click “Select Another Make/Manufacturer”, then set “Make” field as “RAW”. Click “Continue”
- In the “Model” field, select “Raw Queue (en)”, then click “Modify Printer”
- Print a FORT Label
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