Print Setting | Description | ||||||
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Print Darkness | Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely. If desired, use the Evaluating Barcode Quality to determine the optimal darkness setting. | ||||||
Accepted values: | 0.0 – 30.0 | ||||||
Related ZPL command(s): | ^MD, ~SD | ||||||
SGD command used: | print.tone | ||||||
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Print Speed | Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality. See also Programmable constant print speeds (per second). | ||||||
Accepted values: | 203 dpi: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 300 dpi: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | ||||||
Related ZPL command(s): | ^PR | ||||||
SGD command used: | media.speed | ||||||
Media Type | Select the type of media that you are using. | ||||||
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If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format ( ^LL if you are using ZPL). | ||||||
Related ZPL command(s): | ^MN | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.media_type | ||||||
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Print Method | Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer mode (using thermal transfer media and ribbon). | ||||||
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^MT | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.print_method | ||||||
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Tear-Off Position | If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear‑off bar after printing. | ||||||
Accepted values: | –120 to 120
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Related ZPL command(s): | ~TA | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.tear_off | ||||||
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Print Width | Specify the width of the labels being used, in dots. The default value is the maximum width for the printer, based on the printhead’s DPI value. | ||||||
Accepted values: | Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of a label format not being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting memory and can cause the printer to print off of the label and onto the platen roller. This setting can affect the horizontal position of the label format if the image was inverted using the ^POI ZPL II command.0000 to 1248 dots | ||||||
Related ZPL command(s): | ^PW | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.print_width | ||||||
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Media Handling Method | Select a media handling option that is compatible with your printer options. For information about how the print mode selections work with different printer options, see Determining the Media Handling Method. | ||||||
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^MM | ||||||
SGD command used: | media.printmode | ||||||
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Label Left Position | If necessary, shift the print position horizontally on the label. Positive numbers move the left edge of the image toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected, while negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the label. | ||||||
Accepted values: | –9999 to 9999 | ||||||
Related ZPL command(s): | ^LS | ||||||
SGD command used: | zpl.left_position | ||||||
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Reprint Mode | When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed by pressing the DOWN ARROW on the printer’s control panel. | ||||||
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^JZ | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.reprint_mode | ||||||
Maximum Label Length | Set the maximum label length. | ||||||
Accepted values: | 0 to the maximum label length supported by the printer Specify a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length plus the interlabel gap. If you set the value to one that is smaller than the label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate. For example, if the label length is 6.0 inches (152 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for at least 7.0 inches (178 mm). 
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^ML | ||||||
SGD command used: | ezpl.label_length_max | ||||||
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Label Length | View the calibrated label length in dots. This value may be modified only under one of these conditions:
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^LL | ||||||
