Printer Configuration and Adjustment
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Print > Print Quality > Print Speed
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: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Print Speed
Print > Print Quality > Print Type
Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing.
Accepted values: • Thermal Transfer—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
Print > Print Quality > Label Type
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
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Media Type