Print darkness can be adjusted in printing preferences - Options- by reducing print speed and increasing darkness. To install as a network printer first install using USB cable, then connect directly to router using network cable.
Then go to Control panel- Add printer-Network printer- Choose Printer isn't on a list- type in IP address from the sticker on printer- Device type-Print Server-ZebraDesigner-LP2844. Install, configure- Add label size, calibrate and you are ready. Now it has Static IP address assigned- sticker on printer. If it is not available on your network- set your own.
Network reset information on sticker.