Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual R I T Y, Host, Handshake, Protocol, Network ID

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Table 9 • Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays (Sheet 9 of 15)

Parameter	Action/Explanation
P A R I T Y	Setting Parity
	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: NONE
	Selections: NONE, ODD, EVEN
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (–) to display other choices.
	3.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
HOST	Setting Host Handshake
HANDSHAKE	The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host
	computer for communications to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches
	the one being used by the host computer.
	Default: XON/XOFF
	Selections: XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, RTS/CTS
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (–) to display other choices.
	3.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
PROTOCOL	Setting Protocol
	Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an indicator
	may be sent from the printer to the host computer signifying that data has been
	received. Select the protocol that is requested by the host computer. Further details on
	protocol can be found in the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I.
	Default: NONE
	Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK
	ZEBRA is the same as ACK_NAK except that ZEBRA response messages are
	sequenced. If ZEBRA is selected, set the host handshake protocol to DSR/DTR.
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (–) to display other choices.
	3.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
NETWORK ID	Setting Network ID
	Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-485
	network, which gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. If the
	printer is used in a network, you must select a network ID number. This does not affect
	TCP/IP or IPX networks.
	Default: 000
	Range: 000 to 999
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) to increase the value of the selected digit.
	3.	Press MINUS (–) to move to the next digit.
	4.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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