Operation
Operating Your Zebra S-Series Printer
Now that your printer is ready for operation, how does it work? The Zebra S-Series Printer is designed to receive instructions from a host computer, such as an IBM-compatible PC. To create a label, you will either need to use label design software or write a format in ZPL II®, which is a programming language for creating label formats. If you are using label design software, refer to the instructions provided with your software package to determine how to proceed.
If you are using, or plan to use, ZPL II, make sure you have a copy of the ZPL II Programming Guide. This guide was available at the time you ordered your printer, but if you do not have a copy then submit the mail- or fax-in card in the front of this book to get a copy. For some sample ZPL II label formats, refer to the information at the end of this chapter. But first, we’ll describe the different operating modes.
Printer Operating Modes
The S-Series Printer can be configured for several different modes of operation by sending the proper commands from the host computer. Operating modes may also be configured via a bank of DIP switches at the rear of the printer. (See “Configuration and Calibration” for more information about DIP switches.)
Media Sensing Modes
There are two basic modes by which the printer can sense the position of the media: Transmissive Sensing Mode and Black-Mark Sensing Mode. The 160S comes standard with both Transmissive Sensing Mode and Black-Mark Sensing Mode capabilities. The 105Se comes standard with Transmissive Sensing Mode capability, but may be factory ordered with an additional Black Mark Sensor.
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