Tools Menu

This table describes the Tools menu items.

Tools Menu Items
Setting	Description, Accepted Values, and Configuration Methods
PRINT INFORMATION	Print the selected information (one of seven choices) on one or more labels. This menu item is available through three user menus with different default values for each. Accepted values: SETTINGS—Prints a printer configuration report. A sample label is shown in Test Printing with the Configuration Report. NETWORK—Prints the settings for any print server or Bluetooth device that is installed. FORMATS—Prints the available formats stored in the printer’s RAM and Flash memory. IMAGES—Prints the available images stored in the printer’s RAM and Flash memory. FONTS—Prints the available fonts in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM and Flash memory. BARCODES—Prints the available barcodes in the printer. Barcodes may be stored in RAM or Flash memory. ALL—Prints the previous six labels. SENSOR PROFILE—Shows the sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret the results, see Manually Calibrating Media. Related ZPL command(s): SETTINGS: ~WC NETWORK: ~WL SENSOR PROFILE: ~JG Others: ^WD Print Server web page: View and Modify Printer Settings Printer Settings Print Listings on Label For examples of the Printer Configuration and Network Configuration Reports, see Printing the Printer and Network Configuration Reports (CANCEL Self Test).
IDLE DISPLAY	Select one of six information formats to display when the printer is idle. Not shown with all configurations. Accepted values: FW VERSION IP ADDRESS MM/DD/YY 24 HR MM/DD/YY 12 HR DD/MM/YY 24 HR DD/MM/YY 12 HR Related ZPL command(s): None SGD commands used: device.idle_display_format , device.idle_display_value Print Server web page: None
POWER UP ACTION	Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence. Accepted values: CALIBRATE—Adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web/gap. FEED—Feeds the labels to the first registration point. LENGTH—Determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the media to the next web/gap. NO MOTION—Tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web/gap. SHORT CAL—Sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web/gap. Related ZPL command(s): ^MF SGD command used: ezpl.power_up_action Print Server web page: View and Modify Printer Settings Printer Settings
HEAD CLOSE ACTION	Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead. Accepted values: CALIBRATE—Adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web. FEED—Feeds the labels to the first registration point. LENGTH—Determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the media to the next web. NO MOTION—Tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web. SHORT CAL—Sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web/gap. Related ZPL command(s): ^MF SGD command used: ezpl.head_close_action Print Server web page: View and Modify Printer Settings Printer Settings Calibration
LOAD DEFAULTS	tRestore specific printer, print server, and network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually. This menu item is available through two user menus with different default values for each. Accepted values: FACTORY—Restores all printer settings other than the network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually. NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or wireless print server. With a wireless print server, the printer also re-associates with your wireless network. LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last permanent save. Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: FACTORY: ^JUF NETWORK: ^JUN LAST SAVED: ^JUR SGD command used: None Print Server web page: View and Modify Printer Settings Printer Settings Calibration FACTORY: View and Modify Printer Settings Restore Default Configuration NETWORK: Print Server Settings Reset Print Server LAST SAVED: View and Modify Printer Settings Restore Saved Configuration
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL	Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media sensors. Related ZPL command(s): ~JC SGD command used: ezpl.manual_calibration Print Server web page: The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages.
DIAGNOSTIC MODE	Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer. For more information, see Performing a Communication Diagnostics Test. Accepted values: PRINT E: DRIVE USB MEMORY DISABLED Related ZPL command(s): ~JD to enable ~JE to disable SGD command used: device.diagnostic_print Print Server web page: The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages.
CONFIG INFO TO USB	Allows you to send printer configuration report (equivalent to data returned by the printer to the host system when a ZPL ^HH command is issued). The printer sends a file ( OUTxxx.txt where xxx = 000 to 999) to the USB drive connected to the printer's USB Host port, formatted with the information supplied in USB Host Port and Link-OS Usage Examples. The printer configuration report filenames will increment with each report written to the USB drive ( OUT001.txt increments to OUT002.txt the next time the file is written). Accepted values: SEARCH (NO USB DRIVE FOUND) WRITE (if USB drive in installed) Related ZPL command(s): ^HH (equivalent information reported) SGD commands used: file.capture_response.begin file.capture_response.end file.capture_response.destination Print Server web page: None
ZBI ENABLED?	Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0) is a programming option that may be purchased for your printer. If you would like to purchase this option, contact your Zebra reseller for more information. Accepted values: NO YES Related ZPL command(s): None SGD command used: zbi.key (identifies if the ZBI 2.0 option is enabled or disabled on the printer) Print Server web page: None
RUN ZBI PROGRAM	This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer. If ZBI programs have been downloaded to your printer, you may select one to run using this menu item. If no program exists on your printer, NONE is listed. To run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer: Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select a file from this menu. Press RIGHT SELECT to select RUN. If no program exists, the RUN option does not perform an action. Accepted values: NONE PROGRAM FILE NAMES Related ZPL command(s): ^JI ~JI SGD command used: zbi.control.run Print Server web page: Printer Home Page Directory Listing
STOP ZBI PROGRAM	This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer. Use this menu item to stop a ZBI program. The printer lists only programs that are running. To stop a ZBI program: If necessary, use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the file from this menu. Press RIGHT SELECT to select STOP. Accepted values: NONE PROGRAM FILE NAMES Related ZPL command(s): ~JQ SGD command used: zbi.control.terminate Print Server web page: Printer Home Page Directory Listing
PRINT USB FILE	Select files to print from a USB Flash drive. See the exercises in Using the USB Host Port and Near Field Communication (NFC) Capabilities for an exercise using this capability. To print files from a USB Flash drive: Insert a USB Flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to print all available files on the USB Flash drive. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select a file from this menu. Press RIGHT SELECT to select PRINT. Accepted values: NONE SELECT ALL PROGRAM FILE NAMES Related ZPL command(s): None SGD command used: usb.host.read_list Print Server web page: None
COPY USB FILE TO E:	Select files to copy to the printer from a USB Flash drive. See the exercises in Using the USB Host Port and Near Field Communication (NFC) Capabilities for an exercise using this capability. To copy files to the printer from a USB Flash drive: Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to copy all available files from the USB Flash drive. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select a file from this menu. Press RIGHT SELECT to select STORE. Accepted values: NONE SELECT ALL PROGRAM FILE NAMES SGD command used: usb.host.read_list Print Server web page: None
STORE E: FILE TO USB	Select files from the printer to store on a USB Flash drive. See the exercises in Using the USB Host Port and Near Field Communication (NFC) Capabilities for an exercise using this capability. To copy files from the printer to a USB Flash drive: Verify that a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to store all files available files from the printer on the USB Flash drive. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select a file from this menu. Press RIGHT SELECT to select STORE. Accepted values: NONE SELECT ALL PROGRAM FILE NAMES SGD command used: usb.host.write_list
PRINT STATION	Use this menu item to fill in variable fields in a label format and print the label using a Human Input Device (HID), such as a USB keyboard, scale, or barcode scanner. A suitable label format must be stored on the E: drive of the printer to use this option. See the exercises in Using the USB Host Port and Near Field Communication (NFC) Capabilities. When you plug an HID into one of the printer’s USB host ports, use this user menu to select a form on the printer’s E: drive. After you have been prompted to fill in each variable ^FN field on the form, you can specify the desired quantity of labels to print. For more information about using the ^FN command or the SGD commands related to this feature, refer to the ZPL Programming Guide. Use one of the product information site links listed in About this Guide to download this information. SGD command(s) used: usb.host.keyboard_input (must be set to ON) usb.host.template_list usb.host.fn_field_lis t usb.host.fn_field_data usb.host.fn_last_field usb.host.template_print_amount
PASSWORD PROTECT	Select the level of password protection for user menu items. The default password is 1234 . Accepted values: NONE SELECTED ALL Related ZPL command(s): ^KP (to change the printer password)
PRINT TEST FORMAT	Use this menu item to initiate test sequences that print specific types of labels to help you troubleshoot printing issues. Accepted values: DARKNESS—Runs a repeated image in incrementing darkness levels. FIRST DOT LOCATION—Identifies the first dot location and label top to assist you with adjusting the position of the label. PRINT LINE—Initiates a test sequence. IMAGE COMPRESSION—Prints an image with lines and circles to assist with issues regarding compression or stretching of an image. ELEMENT OUT—Prints a horizontal image designed to show printhead elements that are not functioning. SGD commands used: print.troubleshooting_label_choices (specifies the type of label) print.troubleshooting_label_print (prints the label)