1. ZT231/ZT231R Industrial Printer User Guide
  2. Selecting a Print Mode
  • ZT231/ZT231R Industrial Printer User Guide
Selecting a Print Mode

Selecting a Print Mode

Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available. The media path is the same for roll and fanfold media. To set the printer to an available print mode,  see Print Settings.
Print Modes and Printer Options
Print Mode
When to Use/Printer Options Required
Printer Actions
Tear-Off (default setting)
Use for most applications. This mode can be used with any printer options and most media types.
The printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels any time after they print.
Roll media in Tear-Off mode
(shown using thermal transfer media with ribbon loaded)
Fanfold media in Tear-Off mode
(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)
Peel-Off
Use if the printer has the Peel‑Off option or the Liner Take-Up option. The Liner Take-Up option is available only on the ZT230 printer.
The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then pauses until the label is removed. The liner exits the front of the printer.
  • In Peel-Off mode, the liner exits the front of the printer.
  • In Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up, the liner winds onto the Liner Take-up spindle or the rewind spindle.
Peel-Off mode
(shown without a ribbon system)
Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up*
(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)
Cutter
Use if the printer has a cutter option when you want the labels to be cut apart.
The printer prints a label and then cuts it free.
Cutter mode
(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)