Zebra Technologies 11280100200, 14080100200, RXI4TM, 17080100200 Print Modes and Printer Options

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Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Modes and Printer Options

The printer can use different print modes and options for label removal (Table 5). Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available. For more information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 31. To select a print mode, see Select Print Mode on page 92.

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements

Table 5 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode	When to Use/Printer Options Required	Printer Actions
Tear-Off	Use for most applications. This mode can	The printer prints label formats as it
(default setting)	be used with any printer options and most	receives them. The printer operator can tear
	media types.	off the printed labels any time after they
		print.
Peel-Off	Use only if the printer has the Peel-Off or	The printer peels the label from the liner
	Rewind option.	during printing and then pauses until the
		label is removed. The backing is wound on
		the rewind spindle, but the rewind plate is
		not used.
Cutter	Use if the printer has a cutter option when	The printer prints a label and then cuts it
	you want the labels to be cut apart.	free.
Delayed Cut	Use if the printer has a cutter option when	The printer prints a label, pauses, and cuts
	you want the printer to cut the labels apart	the label when it receives the ~JK (delayed
	at a signal.	cut) ZPL command.
Applicator	Use only if the printer is used with a	The printer prints a label when it receives a
	machine that applies labels.	signal from the applicator.
Rewind	Use if the printer has the Rewind option and	The printer prints without pausing between
	you want the labels to rewind onto a core.	labels. The media is wound onto a core after
		printing. The rewind plate is used.
		If your printer has a cutter, the media is
		threaded through the cutter, but the labels
		are not cut.
RFID	Use when printing multiple RFID labels in	The printer does not backfeed between
	Tear-Off mode to improve throughput time.	labels. When the last label prints, the printer
		waits 1 second for another label format
		before feeding the last printed label to the
		tear-off position.

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