The printer is easily updated using a ZPL programming configuration file.
Managing multiple printers can be done by creating a printer configuration programming file. The configuration file is sent or auto-loaded from a prepared USB memory device. These can be used to clone a printer’s setup. The figure shows the basic structure of a ZPL programming configuration file.
Printer Management and Format Program Structure
Command
Description
^XA
Start Format Command
Put your commands here
Format commands are ordered sensitive
General print and command settings
Media handling and behaviors
Media print size and position
^JUS
command to save settings
^XZ
End Format Command
See the ZPL programmer’s guide and the Configuration Setting to Command Cross-reference to create a programming file.
The Zebra Setup Utility (ZSU) can be used to send programming files to the printer. Windows Notepad (text editor) can be used to create programming files.
