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title: "Printer"
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description: "Why is Printer important, and how to setup a Printer? Step by Step guides containing all the information that you need to know to help you understand Canary7"
updated: 2025-08-05T14:59:43Z
published: 2025-08-05T14:59:43Z
canonical: "help.canary7.com/printer"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Printer

## 🖨️ Understanding Printer

### 🔍 What is a Printer in Canary7?

A **Printer** in Canary7 is a physical device used to print labels or documents during warehouse operations. It is assigned to the system using its **IP address**, allowing it to be recognised and used throughout your workflows.

### 📍 Accessing the Printer Setup

- Navigate to the menu bar and use the search: **"Printer"**
- Or go to: **Configuration > System Setup > Printer**

### ➕ Adding a Printer

Click on the Red Action Button![red action button](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/red%20action%20button.png), this will bring up a drop-down menu, and select "Add"

![clicking on add](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/clicking%20on%20add.png)

![add printer(1)](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/add%20printer(1).png)

- Click **Add**.
- Enter the following details:
  - **Name** (e.g. Zebra Aisle 3)
  - **IP Address** (can be found in Windows via:

> Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers > Right-click Printer > Properties > Ports tab)
- Click **Submit** to save.

![41473aaf-da76-4c09-8e72-e6020975e9e8](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/image-1665834893970.png)