Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Adjust Printer Settings
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Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
SETTINGS
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.
See Types of Media on page 21 for more information.
Related ZPL command(s):
^MN
SGD command used:
ezpl.media_type
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Media Type
Print Method Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
SETTINGS
Accepted values:
• THERMAL TRANS—uses ribbon and thermal transfer
media
• DIRECT THERMAL—uses direct thermal media and
no ribbon
Related ZPL command(s):
^MT
SGD command used:
ezpl.print_method
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print
Method
Table 5 • Print Settings (Continued)
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PRINT METHOD
THERMAL TRANS
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