Menu Display | Menu Option Description | |
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 | Set the print darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, barcodes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely. | |
Accepted values: | 0.0 to 30.0 | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^MD ~SD | |
SGD command used: | print.tone | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | Select the speed, in inches per second (ips), for printing a label. Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality. | |
Accepted values: | 2 to 6 ips | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^PR | |
SGD command used: | media.speed | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing. | |
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Related ZPL command(s): | ^MT | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.print_method | |
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 | Select the type of media that you are using. | |
Accepted values: | Continuous, Gap/Notch, Mark If you select Continuous , you must include a label length in your label format (^LL if you are using ZPL). If you select Gap/Notch or Mark for various noncontinuous media, the printer feeds media to calculate the label length. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^MN | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.media_type | |
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 | 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 | |
 | 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 beyond 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.ZT411 203 dpi = 0002 to 832 ZT411 300 dpi = 0002 to 1248 ZT411 600 dpi = 0002 to 2496 ZT421 203 dpi = 0002 to 1344 ZT421 300 dpi = 0002 to 1984 | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^PW | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.print_width | |
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 | Select a media handling method that is compatible with the options available on your printer. | |
Accepted values: | Tear Off, Peel Off, Rewind, Cutter, Delayed Cut, Linerless Peel, Linerless Rewind, Linerless Tear, Applicator, Linerless Cut, Linerless Delayed Cut | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^MM | |
SGD command used: | media.printmode | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | If necessary, shift the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.
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Accepted values: | –120 to +120 | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ~TA | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.tear_off | |
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 | If necessary, shift the position of the image horizontally on the label.
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Accepted values: | –9999 to 9999 | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^LS | |
SGD command used: | zpl.left_position | |
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 | If necessary, shift the position of the image vertically on the label.
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Accepted values: | –120 to +120 | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^LT | |
SGD command used: | zpl.label_top | |
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 | When this is on, the label orientation is inverted. | |
Accepted values: | On, Off | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^PO | |
 | Specify the backfeed order in relation to printing | |
Accepted values: | N = normal — 90 percent backfeed after label is printed A = 100 percent backfeed after printing and cutting O = off — turn backfeed off completely B = 0 percent backfeed after printing and cutting, and 100 percent before printing the next label 10 to 90 = percentage value | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ~JS | |
 | Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. For complete instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ~JC | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.manual_calibration | |
Control panel key(s): | Hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds to initiate calibration. | |
Printer web page: | The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages. See the following web page for settings that are set during sensor calibration: Do not change these settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician. | |
 | Set the sensitivity of the label sensor. This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change these settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician. | |
Accepted values: | 0 to 255 | |
SGD command used: | ezpl.label_sensor | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you are using. The reflective sensor typically is used for black mark media. The transmissive sensor is typically used for other media types. | |
Accepted values: | TRANSMISSIVE, REFLECTIVE | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^JS | |
SGD command used: | device.sensor_select | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | Shows the sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret the results, see Sensor Profile. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ~JG | |
Control panel key(s): | Hold FEED + CANCEL during printer power-up. | |
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 | 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 a USB Host Port and the Print Touch Feature for an exercise using this capability. 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, see the Zebra Programming Guide at zebra.com/manuals for more information.This menu item can be used only if a USB device is connected to a USB host port on the printer. | |
SGD command used: | usb.host.keyboard_input (must be set to ON) usb.host.template_list usb.host.fn_field_list usb.host.fn_field_data usb.host.fn_last_field usb.host.template_print_amount | |
 | Controls the way in which the applicator port’s “End Print” signal functions. | |
Accepted values: | Off 1 = End Print signal normally high, and low only when the printer is moving the label forward. 2 = End Print signal normally low, and high only when the printer is moving the label forward. 3 = End Print signal normally high, and low for 20 ms when a label has been printed and positioned. 4 = End Print signal normally low, and high for 20 ms when a label has been printed and positioned. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^JJ | |
SGD command used: | device.applicator.end_print | |
 | Determines if the applicator port’s “Start Print” signal is in level mode or pulse mode. | |
Accepted values: | Pulse—Start Print signal must be deasserted before it can be asserted for the next label. Level—Start Print signal does not need to be deasserted to print the next label. As long as the Start Print signal is low and a label is formatted, a label prints. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^JJ | |
SGD command used: | device.applicator.start_print | |
 | Determines how applicator port errors are treated by the printer. Enabling this feature also causes the “Service Required” pin to be asserted. | |
Accepted values: | ENABLED, DISABLED | |
SGD command used: | device.applicator.error_on_pause | |
Printer web page: | ||
 | Specifies if a high or low value is required for an applicator to reprint a label. Enables or disables the ~PR command, which when enabled reprints the last printed label. It also enables the Reprint button on the Home screen. | |
Related ZPL command(s): | ^JJ and ~PR | |
SGD command used: | device.applicator.reprint | |
