Before installing software, you must correctly assemble the hardware and load the printing media. Connect the Cables

Whether you are printing hundreds of shipping labels an hour or designing custom product barcodes, a correctly installed XP-D4601B is a partner in productivity. Now, go ahead and print that test page with confidence.

Pull the green media holders apart and place your label roll between them, ensuring the printable side faces upward.

To communicate with your computer, the XP-D4601B requires specific Windows or Mac drivers.

Load the Labels: Open the printer cover by pulling the release tabs on the sides. Place your thermal label roll into the media holder. Pull the first label out slightly past the tear-off bar and adjust the media guides so they snugly fit the width of your paper.

Slide the adjustable green label guides to match the width of your label paper (typically 4 inches or 100mm for standard shipping labels). Insert the Labels:

Before you touch any software, ensure your hardware is physically ready. Power Down : Ensure the printer’s power switch is in the position before connecting any cables. Load the Labels

on a flat, stable surface near your computer and a power outlet.

Download the Mac Driver: Download the macOS-specific driver package (usually a .dmg or .pkg file).

Calibration is a critical step that teaches the printer the exact height of your labels and the gap between them. Skipping this step often causes the printer to skip labels or print off-center. Turn the printer . Press and hold the FEED button on top of the printer. While holding the FEED button, turn the power switch ON .

Follow this guide to get your hardware ready and your drivers installed in no time. 1. Hardware Preparation: Unboxing and Loading

Lift the cover to expose the internal paper roll spindle and media guides.