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Print Operations
Adjusting the Print Width
12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001
Adjusting the Print Width
Print width must be set when:
• You are using the printer for the first time.
• There is a change in media width.
Print width may be set by:
• The Windows printer driver.
• The five-flash sequence in Feed Button Modes on page 56.
• Controlling printer operations with ZPL programming; refer to the Print Width (^PW)
command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).
• Controlling printer operations with EPL Page Mode programming, refer to the Set Label
Width (
q) command (consult your EPL Programmer’s Guide).
Adjusting the Print Quality
Print quality is influenced by the heat (density) setting of the printhead, the print speed, and the
media in use. Experiment with these settings to find the optimal mix for your application. Print
quality can be set with the Zebra Setup Utility’s ‘Configure Print Quality’ routine.
The relative darkness (or density) setting can be controlled by:
• The six-flash sequence in Feed Button Modes on page 56. This will overwrite any ZPL
and EPL programmed darkness/density settings.
• The Set Darkness (
~SD) ZPL command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).
• The Density (D) EPL command (consult your EPL Programmer’s Guide).
If you find that the print speed needs to be adjusted, use:
• The Windows printer driver.
• The Print Rate (^PR) command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).
• The Speed Select (
S) command (consult your EPL Programmer’s Guide).
Sending Files to the Printer
Graphics, fonts and programming files can be sent to the printer from the Microsoft Windows
operating systems by using the ZebraDesigner Driver, ZebraNet™ Bridge or Zebra
®
ZDownloader found on the user's CD or at
www.zebra.com. These methods are common for
both programming languages and the ZP 450 printers.
Note • Media manufactures may have specific recommendations for speed settings for your
printer and the media. Some media types have lower maximum speeds than your printer’s
maximum speed.