Setting | Description, Accepted Values, and Configuration Methods |
|---|---|
DARKNESS  | Set the print darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may not print clearly, barcodes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely. If desired, generate a print quality report to determine the best darkness setting. See Printing a Print Quality Report (FEED Self-Test). Accepted values: 0.0 to 30.0 Related ZPL command(s): ^MD , ~SD SGD command used: print.tone Print Server web page: |
PRINT SPEED  | Select the speed in inches per second (ips) at which to print the label. Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality. Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ^PR SGD command used: ezpl.media_type Print Server web page: |
MEDIA TYPE  | Select the type of media that you are using.
Accepted values: CONTINUOUS, GAP/WEB, MARK/NOTCH If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format ( ^LL if you are using ZPL). If you select GAP/WEB or MARK/NOTCH for various noncontinuous media, the printer feeds media to calculate the label length.Related ZPL command(s): ^MN SGD command used: ezpl.media_type Print Server web page: |
PRINT METHOD  | Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing. Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ^MT SGD command used: ezpl.print_method Print Server web page: |
TEAR OFF  | Adjusts the rest position of the media after a label is printed. The rest or stop position sets where the tear-off point is on or between labels. If necessary, shift the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.
 Accepted values: –120 to 120 Related ZPL command(s): ~TA SGD comand used: ezpl.tear_off Print Server web page: |
PRINT WIDTH  | Accepted values:
Setting the print width too wide wastes formatting memory. Printing off the sides of the label and onto the platen roller may damage the platen. Related ZPL command(s): ^PW SGD command used: ezpl.print_width Print Server web page: Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of a label format not being printed on the media.
This setting can affect the horizontal position of the label format if the image was inverted using the ZPL II ^POI command. |
PRINT MODE  | Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options. For information about how the print mode selections work with different printer options, see Selecting a Print Mode. Accepted values: TEAR-OFF, PEEL-OFF, CUTTER Related ZPL command(s): ^MM SGD command used: media.printmode Print Server web page: |
LABEL TOP  | Shifts the position of the image vertically on the label if necessary. 
Accepted values: –120 to 120 Related ZPL command(s): ^LT Print Server web page: |
LEFT POSITION  | Shifts the position of the image horizontally on the label, if necessary.
 Accepted values: –9999 to 9999 Related ZPL command(s): ^LS SGD command used: zpl.left_position Print Server web page: |
REPRINT MODE  | When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed by pressing FEED .Accepted values: ON or OFF (default) Related ZPL command(s): ^JZ SGD command used: zpl.left_position Print Server web page: Not supported at this time |
LABEL LENGTH MAX  | This setting controls the distance the printer utilities, like SmartCal, use to automatically detect labels (black mark, notch or gap/web). If the printer does not detect and calibrate the label, it assumes that continuous media is loaded. Set the value to the longest label used with the printer plus 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) greater than the maximum length label. Ideally, use a value that is two times the max. label length plus an inch.  In the image shown, 1 represents the label length, 2 the inter-label gap, and 3 a setting that accommodates one label length plus an inch. Accepted values: 1-39 (in.), 39 default Related ZPL command(s): ^ML (^LL , ^PW )SGD command used: ezpl.label_length_max Print Server web page: |
