Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label
Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label

Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label

The Print Station feature allows you to use a USB Human Interface Device (HID) — such as a keyboard or a barcode scanner — to enter
^FN
 field data into a
*.ZPL
 template file.
  1. After performing the previous exercise, plug a USB keyboard into a USB host port on the front of your printer.
  2. Use the
    ARROW
     buttons to scroll to the Tools menu () and press
    OK
    .
  3. Use the
    ARROW
     buttons to scroll to PRINT STATION.
    The printer loads any executable files and processes them. The available files are listed.
  4. Use the
    UP ARROW
     or
    DOWN ARROW
     as necessary to select
    KEYBOARDINPUT.ZPL
    .
  5. Press
    RIGHT SELECT
     to choose SELECT.
    The printer accesses the file and prompts you for the information in the
    ^FN
     fields in the file. In this case, it prompts you for your name.
  6. Using the external keyboard, type your name and press
    ENTER
    .
    The printer prompts you for the number of labels to print.
  7. Using the external keyboard, specify the desired quantity of labels and press
    ENTER
    .
    The specified number of labels is printed, with your name in the appropriate fields.