Printer Configuration
Changing Printer Settings
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Head-Close
Action
Set the Head-Close Action
Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.
CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and
feeds the media to the next web.
FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the
media to the next web.
NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure
that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.
SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,
determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
Accepted values: CALIBRATE
FEED
LENGTH
NO MOTION
SHORTCAL
Related ZPL command(s): ^MF
SGD command used: ezpl.head_close_action
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration
Table 8 • TOOLS MENU (Continued)