1. Dashlink Print: Requirements & Installation
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Pre-requisites
Before installing Dashlink Print you must make sure to have all previous versions of QZ Tray uninstalled.
Each client will need to manually uninstall QZ Tray first, the two applications should not coexist because they will fight for the same port number.
- For Windows, the uninstall can be performed through the Control Panel/System Preferences.
- For Mac, the app can be dragged to the recycling bin, or advanced users may wish to run the uninstall script.
- For Linux, the uninstall script is needed.
Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Java Versions
Product | Minimum Version |
---|---|
Dashlink Print 2.2.2 | OpenJDK 11 (bundled) |
Operating Systems
Operating System | Minimum Version |
---|---|
Apple OS X | OS X 10.7 Lion or higher* |
Microsoft Windows | Windows XP or higher* |
Linux | Ubuntu 12.04 Precise or higher |
Version 2.0 or higher requires
512MB
of free memory (RAM), recommends6GB
or higher total system memory for raster graphics.
*Safari 5.1.7 is bundled with Lion but is not supported. Alternate browser required.
*Windows XP requires manual certificate installation. Will prompt at install time.
Web Browsers
Web Browser | Minimum Version |
---|---|
Safari | Safari 6.0.3 or higher |
Firefox | Firefox 31 or higher* |
Chrome | Chrome 31 or higher |
Internet Explorer | IE 10 or higher* |
Microsoft Edge | 20.x or higher* |
* Firefox requires a browser restart for HTTPS
* IE/Edge on domain networks require external DNS access to localhost.qz.io
due to a Local Intranet Limitation.
Installation
Installing Dashlink Print
- Download the appropriate version of Dashlink Print for your operating system
- Install, taking the defaults.
- For Mac Users: Navigate to the folder that contains the file and open it to launch the installation program or drag the icon to your Application folder.
Downloads
Operating System | Download Version 2.2.2 |
Windows (Intel) | Download |
Windows (ARM) | Download |
Mac (Intel) | Download |
Mac (Apple Silicon) | Download |
Firefox steps
The following steps are required for Windows, Linux and Mac to gain HTTPS support in Firefox.
- Currently, in order for HTTPS to work with Firefox, Dashlink Print must be installed (or reinstalled) AFTER Firefox.
- The certificate installation is performed when Firefox is opened, so closing all running versions of Firefox is required for HTTPS support.
- Mac users will need to fully quit Firefox via Command (⌘) + Q.
- PortableFirefox users will have to follow special instructions via the PortableFirefox Support page
Support
If you have any questions or issues using the Dashboard, please open up a support case by writing us at: upsplugins@ecommerce.help and include the following information
- Error Description (ideally with video/screenshots)
- Computer Operating System
- Printer Model
Troubleshooting
If you should run into issues, please check also our Troubleshooting Guides for Dashlink Print.
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