Configuration 89

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 11 • Printer Parameters (Page 17 of 25)

 

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

 

 

 

ZPL only

Set 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 Programming

 

 

Guide for ZPL, ZBI, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, and WML.

 

 

Default Value: NONE

 

 

 

 

Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK

 

 

Note • ZEBRA is the same as ACK_NAK, except that ZEBRA

 

 

response messages are sequenced. If ZEBRA is selected, the printer

 

 

must use DSR/DTR for host handshake protocol.

 

 

To change the value shown:

 

 

1. Press SELECT to select the parameter.

 

 

2. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to scroll through the options.

 

 

3. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

 

 

 

ZPL only

Set Network ID

 

 

This parameter assigns a unique number to the printer when the printer is

 

 

 

 

operating in an RS422/485 multi-drop network environment (an external

 

 

RS422/485 adapter is required). This gives the host computer the means to

 

 

address a specific printer. This does not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks.

 

 

Default Value: 000

 

 

Range: 000 to 999

 

 

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press MINUS (-)to move to the next digit position.

3.Press PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

4.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

Set Communications Mode

The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the printer and the host computer. For more information, see Communications Diagnostics Test on page 136.

Default Value: NORMAL MODE

Selections: NORMAL MODE, DIAGNOSTICS

To select communication diagnostics mode:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to toggle between the options.

3.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

 

 

 

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