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Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 41
Display Shows Action/Explanation
PRINT MODE
Selecting Print Mode Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to
display other choices.
Default: Tear-off
Selections: Tear-off, peel-off, cutter, rewind
Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish
to use. Be sure to select a print mode that your hardware configuration
supports since some selections displayed are for optional printer features.
MEDIA TYPE
Setting Media Type Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to
display other choices.
Default: Continuous
Selections: Continuous, non-continuous
This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. Selecting
continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your
label format (^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).
When non-continuous media is selected, the printer feeds media to calculate
label length (the distance between two detections of the inter-label gap,
webbing, or alignment notch or hole).
SENSOR TYPE
Setting the Sensor Type Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to
display other choices.
Default: Web
Selections: Web, mark
This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web
(gap/space between labels, notch, or hole) to indicate the separation between
labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the back. If your
media does not have black marks on the back, leave your printer at the default
setting (web).
SENSOR SELECT
Setting the Sensor Select Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key
to display other choices.
Default: Auto select
Selections: Auto select, reflective, transmissive
This parameter tells the printer the sensor you wish to use. “Auto select” is
compatible with most types of media. However, if you encounter difficulties
with calibration, refer to “Types of Media” on page 6 to help you choose the
appropriate sensor for your media. (Select the reflective sensor with either
continuous or non-continuous black mark media: choose the transmissive
sensor if you are using non-continuous web media.)
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PRINT METHOD
Selecting Print Method Press the INCREMENT (+) key for the next value;
press the DECREMENT (-) key for the previous value.
Default: Thermal transfer
Selections: Thermal transfer, direct thermal
The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing you wish
to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (using thermal transfer
media and ribbon).
NOTE: Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media and
ribbon creates a warning condition, but printing will continue.
PRINT WIDTH
Setting Print Width Press the INCREMENT (+) key to increase the value,
press the DECREMENT (-) key to decrease the value. To change the unit of
measurement, press the DECREMENT (-) key until the unit of measurement is
active, then press the INCREMENT (+) key to toggle to a different unit of
measure (inches, mm, or dots).
Default:, Range: The default and range of acceptable values may vary
depending on what printer you have. Refer to “Printing Specifications” on
page 80 for further information about the ranges available for your model.
Print width determines the printable area across the width of the label.