Windows
Windows printer settings were changing the active printer and the Zebra printer printed only one label
The user reported printing issues where the selected printer changed after each print job and the Zebra printer was not producing the expected two labels. Windows printer settings were adjusted, and the issue was resolved.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2025-10-16.
Affects
Hardware
- Zebra printer
What you see
- The selected printer changes after each print job.
- The Zebra printer prints 1 label instead of 2.
Why it happens
Likely Suspected misconfigured Windows printer settings.
When it shows up
A Windows computer changes the printer selection after each print job and a Zebra printer does not print the expected label count.
You are in this case if:
- Printer selection does not stay fixed between print jobs.
- Zebra printer output is 1 label when 2 are expected.
1 fix below
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2025-10-16. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.