A submission is recorded
QZ accepting the request means the send was accepted. It does not establish that a usable label emerged.
BROWSER LABEL PRINTING WITH QZ TRAY
A browser workspace.
A local printer.
Review labels in SmartFACT, then send them through QZ Tray on an attended workstation. Keep the printer choice and the physical check with the person doing the work.
QZ Tray installation and a checked printer setup are required.
THE ATTENDED PRINTING PATH
SmartFACT in your browser
Review and accept the prepared label.
QZ Tray on the workstation
Connect to the selected local printer queue.
Your checked label printer
Print one label, then inspect the result.
SET UP THE WHOLE PATH
The printer model is only the start.
The workstation, driver, queue and label stock all affect the result. Check them together before using the station for production.
- 01
Connect the workstation
Install and run QZ Tray. The site needs HTTPS and server-side signing configured, with the QZ certificate trusted on the workstation.
- 02
Enrol a specific queue
Select the intended printer explicitly. The current PDF path needs a compatible pixel-printing driver, 203 dpi resolution, 100 × 150 mm stock, zero margins and no scaling.
- 03
Check a real label
The operator prints a calibration label, measures it and scans the barcode. Keyboard-input scanners fit this check. Recheck the setup when the printer, driver or stock changes.
ONE DELIBERATE ACTION
Prepare the work.
Then choose to print.
Accepting a run prepares the output. Each “Print one label with QZ” action sends at most one queued copy, keeping the attended workflow explicit.
The operator checks the output
Check the size, content and barcode on the physical label. A browser preview alone cannot qualify the hardware.
Uncertainty pauses the station
An ambiguous send needs operator reconciliation. The app does not automatically repeat it and risk a duplicate label.
CHECK YOUR SETUP
What this means
for your station.
Can I print without installing anything?
The workspace runs in the browser, but attended local printing needs QZ Tray installed and running. QZ provides the connection between a web application and local printers. See QZ’s getting started guide.
Is my Zebra or Windows workstation supported?
Bring the exact model, operating system, driver and label stock for assessment. The current SmartFACT path sends PDFs through QZ; it does not send native ZPL. QZ notes that some printers need a pixel-capable driver for this path. A brand name alone does not establish compatibility. See QZ’s pixel-printing documentation.
Can it print in the background or use other label sizes?
Unattended background printing, arbitrary label sizes and a native raw-printing path are outside the current early-access profile. Discuss those requirements before planning a rollout.
Why is signing part of the setup?
QZ uses certificates and signed messages to establish trust in print requests. SmartFACT signs authorised requests on the server. Certificate provisioning is a setup requirement; see QZ’s signing documentation.
LET’S START WITH YOUR WORKFLOW
Bring one label.
We’ll start there.
Tell us about your data, customer requirements and printer. We’ll help you assess whether SmartFACT Labels fits.