Configuration and Calibration

Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters

Prefix and delimiter characters are two-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer. See “Appendix C” for an ASCII Code chart.

The printer uses the most recently configured prefix and delimiter characters, whether included as part of a ZPL II instruction or input from the front panel.

NOTE: DO NOT use the same hex value as the control, format, and delimiter characters. The printer requires different characters to function properly.

The Control Prefix Character

The control prefix character is a two-digit hex value. Once configured, this character will signify the start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.

CONTROL PREFIX

®<n> 7EH +

Press the left oval key to move to the next digit position, and press the right oval key to increase the value of the digit. (The “H” is displayed but not entered as part of the value.)

Default: 7E (tilde)

Range: 00 - FF (exclude the values indicated on the ASCII Code Chart in “Appendix C”)

Press the NEXT key to display FORMAT PREFIX.

The Format Prefix Character

The format prefix character is a two-digit hex value. Once configured, this character will signify the start of a ZPL or ZPL II format instruction.

FORMAT PREFIX

®<^> 5EH +

Press the left oval key to move to the next digit position, and press the right oval key to increase the value of the digit. (The “H” is displayed but not entered as part of the value.)

Default: 5E (caret)

Range: 00 - FF (exclude the values indicated on the ASCII Code Chart in “Appendix C”)

Press the NEXT key to display DELIMITER CHAR.

The Delimiter Character

The delimiter character is a two-digit hex value. Once configured, this character acts as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II. Refer to the “ZPL II Programming Guide” for more information.

DELIMITER CHAR

®<,> 2CH +

Press the left oval key to move to the next digit position, and press the right oval key to increase the value of the digit. (The “H” is displayed but not entered as part of the value.)

Default: 2C (comma)

Range: 00 - FF (exclude the values indicated on the ASCII Code Chart in “Appendix C”)

Press the NEXT key to display MODE.

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