Tools Menu

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Use this menu item to initiate test sequences that print specific types of labels to help you troubleshoot printing issues.

Accepted values:

SGD commands used:

print.troubleshooting_label_choices
(specifies the type of label)
print.troubleshooting_label_print
(prints the label)