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Selecting ZPL Mode
The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II. Refer to the “ZPL II Programming
Guide” for more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II.
The printer will remain in the selected mode until changed by this front panel instruction or by
sending a ZPL/ZPL II command to the printer.
ZPL MODE
¬ ZPL II ®
Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.
Default: ZPL II
Selections: ZPL II, ZPL
Press the NEXT key to display RIBBON TENSION.
Setting Ribbon Tension
This parameter sets the tension applied to the Ribbon Supply Spindle. A setting of Low, Medium, or
High is determined by the combination of ribbon width and length. Use the tables below to determine
the recommended setting for your specific application. If ribbon wrinkle, or smudging or scuffing of
ink on the label material is evident, reduce the tension to the next lower setting.
RIBBON TENSION
¬HIGH ®
Ribbon Width
Ribbon Tension Setting
300 Meter Roll 450 Meter Roll 600 Meter Roll 900 Meter Roll
3” to 5” LOW LOW LOW LOW
4” to 6” LOW LOW - MEDIUM LOW - MEDIUM MEDIUM
5” to 7” LOW - MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM - HIGH HIGH
Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.
Default: High
Selections: Low, Medium, High
Press the NEXT key to display MEDIA POWER UP.
Power Up and Head Close Parameters
Media Power Up
Determines the action of the media when the printer is turned ON. “Calibration” recalibrates the
media sensors, “Feed” feeds the label to the first web, “Length” calculates the length of the label, and
“No Motion” means the media does not move. “No Motion” is the recommended mode for an
applicator.
MEDIA POWER UP
¬FEED ®
24 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide
Configuration and Calibration