Zebra Technologies DA402 Communicating with the Printer, Via the Serial Port, Via the Parallel Port, same

Communicating with the Printer

Via the Serial Port

Serial communications between the printer and the host computer can be set by either autobaud synchronization or the ^SC command.

Autobaud

Autobaud synchronization allows the printer to automatically match the communication parameters of the host computer. To autobaud:

1.Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once, twice, and then three times.

2.While the status LED flashes, send a ZPL II format to the printer.

3.When the printer and host are synchronized, the LED changes to solid green. (No labels will print during autobaud synchronization.)

^SC Command

Use the Set Communications (^SC) command to change the communications settings on the printer.

1.With the host computer set at the same communications settings as the printer, send the ^SC command to change the printer to the desired settings.

2.Change the host computer settings to match the new printer settings.

Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information about this command.

Setting the Communications Parameters

To reset the communications parameters on the printer to the factory defaults (9600 baud, 8 bit word length, no parity, 1 stop bit, and XON/XOFF), do the following:

1.Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once, twice, and then three times.

2.While the status LED rapidly flashes yellow and green, press the feed button.

Via the Parallel Port

Typically, no setup is required once the cable is plugged in. If you should encounter any problems, consult the user’s guide that came with your computer.

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