Zebra Technologies GX430D, GX420D manual Determining Printer Configuration, Thermal Printing

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Print Operations

Determining Printer Configuration

Determining Printer Configuration

The G-Series™ printer uses a ZPL printer configuration status label to report the printer’s configuration status for both EPL and ZPL operations.The ZPL style label provides a more intuitive and functionally descriptive naming conventions than the EPL style printer status label. Operational status (darkness, speed, media type, etc.), installed printer options (network, interface settings, cutter, etc.) and printer description information (serial number, model name, firmware version, etc.) are all includes on the status label. See Printing a Test (Printer Configuration) Label on page 19 to print this label. See Appendix: ZPL Configuration

on page 109 for detail on printer configuration and the ZPL commands that control the printer settings listed on the Printer Configuration Status Label.

To get an EPL style printer configuration status label, send the printer the EPL U command. See the EPL programmer’s guide for more information on the various EPL U commands and interpreting the settings displayed on these labels.

Localizing the Printer Status Configuration Label

The printer configuration status label can be localized for up to 16 languages. Use the ZPL programming command ^KD to modify the displayed language for most status items on this label.

See Printing a Test (Printer Configuration) Label on page 19 or Feed Button Modes on page 96 for information on accessing the printer configuration status label.

Long Term Printer In-activity or Storage

Overtime the printhead may stick to the platen (drive) roller. To prevent this, always store the printer with a piece of media (a label or paper) between the printhead and platen roller. Do not ship the printer with a roll of media installed or damage to the printer or media may result.

Thermal Printing

Caution • The printhead becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the printhead and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the printhead. Only use the cleaning pen to perform printhead maintenance.

Caution • The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in this device. You must observe static-safe procedures when working with the printhead or the electronic components under the top cover.

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