1. ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
  2. SGD Command Reference
  3. ezpl.head_close_action
  • ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
ezpl.head_close_action

ezpl.head_close_action

This command sets what happens to the media after the printhead is closed and the printer is taken out of pause.
This command is similar to the
^MF
 ZPL command.

Setvar

To instruct the printer on which action to perform when the printhead is closed:
! U1 setvar "ezpl.head_close_action" "value"
Values
  • "feed"
     feed to the first web after sensor
  • "calibrate"
     is used to force a label length measurement and adjust the media and ribbon sensor values.
  • "length"
     is used to set the label length. Depending on the size of the label, the printer feeds one or more blank labels.
  • "no motion"
     no media feed
  • "short cal"
     short calibration
Default
"calibrate"

Getvar

To return the current set of action to be performed when the printhead is closed:
! U1 getvar "ezpl.head_close_action"
Example
This
setvar
 example sets the calibration method to short calibration.
! U1 setvar "ezpl.head_close_action" "short cal"