Printer Configuration
Changing Printer Settings
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SETTINGS Menu
Table 7 • SETTINGS Menu
Print
Darkness
Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness
too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon
may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
If desired, use the Print Quality Report onpage 135 to determine the best darkness setting.
Accepted values: 0.0 – 30.0
Related ZPL command(s): ^MD, ~SD
SGD command used: print.tone
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >
Darkness
Print Speed Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds
typically yield better print quality.
Accepted values: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Related ZPL command(s): ^PR
SGD command used: media.speed
Printer web page: N/A
Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.
•If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format (^LL
if you are using ZPL).
•If you select GAP/NOTCH or MARK for various non-continuous media, the printer
feeds media to calculate the label length.
See Types of Media onpage 79 for more information.
Accepted values: •CONTINUOUS
•GAP/NOTCH
•MARK
Related ZPL command(s): ^MN
SGD command used: ezpl.media_type
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Media Type
Print Method Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer mode
(using thermal transfer media and ribbon).
Accepted values: •THERMAL TRANS
•DIRECT THERMAL
Related ZPL command(s): ^MT
SGD command used: ezpl.print_method
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Print Method