Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Zebex Z6170 Printer: A Comprehensive Guide to Installing the Zebex Z6170 Driver 20

, which provides a significantly faster and more accurate scanning experience compared to standard single-line scanners. Performance & Specs Scanning Speed : It performs an impressive 1,400 scans per second The "20-Line" Advantage

Step 4: Plug and Configure Plug in your Z6170. Windows will automatically detect "Zebex Z6170 (Driver 20)". Open Device Manager → Ports (COM & LPT). You should see "Zebex Virtual COM (COM5)".

2. 40% Faster Data Processing

Thanks to optimized buffer handling, the Driver 20 reduces the latency between scanning and the cursor input. In our bench tests, the Z6170 using Driver 20 processed 120 scans per minute versus 85 scans per minute on Driver 15. For a high-volume checkout lane, that is a massive productivity gain.

Step 2: Download the Correct Package Visit the official Zebex website support section. Look for the Z6170 specific page. You will generally find two types of downloads:

  1. Identify your hardware revision: Look at the label under the Z-6170. Driver 2.0 requires firmware version ZX-6170-FW 3.2+. If you are on older firmware, update that first via the Zebex firmware tool.
  2. Download the official package: Go to the official Zebex support portal (or authorized reseller). Look for Z6170_Driver_v2.0.0.12.zip.
  3. Uninstall old drivers: Before installing, go to Device Manager → Show hidden devices → Uninstall all grayed-out "Zebex Virtual COM" entries.
  4. Install via USB: Connect the scanner, run the installer as Administrator, and select "Advanced Installation" (not Express) to choose HID mode or Serial mode.

7. Security & maintenance