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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Changing Printer Settings
8/22/12 P1048261-004
Print Settings
Table 7 • Print Settings
Print
Darkness
Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness
too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon
may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
If desired, use the FEED Self Test on page 144 to determine the best darkness setting.
Accepted values:
0.0 – 30.0
Related ZPL command(s):
^MD, ~SD
SGD command used:
print.tone
Control panel menu item: DARKNESS on page 20
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >
Darkness
Print Speed Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds
typically yield better print quality.
Accepted values:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Related ZPL command(s):
^PR
SGD command used:
media.speed
Control panel menu item: PRINT SPEED on page 20
Printer web page: N/A
Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.
• 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 non-continuous media, the printer
feeds media to calculate the label length.
See Types of Media on page 38 for more information.
Accepted values:
• CONTINUOUS
• GAP/NOTCH
• MARK
Related ZPL command(s):
^MN
SGD command used:
ezpl.media_type
Control panel menu item: MEDIA TYPE on page 20
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Media Type