Configuration 85

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 17 of 26)

Language/Parameter Action/Explanation

Set Data Bits

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Set the data bits to match the setting being used by the host computer.

Default Value: 8 BITS

Selections: 7 BITS, 8 BITS

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to toggle between the options.

3.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

Set Parity

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default Value: NONE

Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to scroll through the options.

3.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

Set Host Handshake

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host computer for communication to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default Value (ZPL, APL-D): XON/XOFF

Selections (ZPL, APL-D):XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, RTS/CTS

Default Value (APL-I): XON/XOFF

Selections (APL-I):XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, RTS/CTS, APL-I

Default Value (EPL): DTR & XON/XOFF

Selections (EPL): DTR & XON/XOFF, DTR

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to scroll through the options.

3.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide

79695L-002 Rev. A