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Configuration
Control Panel Parameters
5/12/08 ZM™ Series/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-002 Rev. A
Control Panel Parameters
Use the LCD on the control panel to view and adjust printer settings.
How to View or Modify Parameters
While viewing parameters, press PLUS (+) to continue to the next parameter, or press
MINUS (-) to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Press SELECT when you want to
modify a parameter or view its options. When a parameter is changed, an asterisk (*) appears
in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different from the one
currently active in the printer.
Additional Parameters
Additional parameters appear in the following situations.
• When a wired print server is installed in the printer. For more information, refer to the
ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference Guide
• When a wireless print server is installed in the printer. Refer to the ZebraNet Wireless
Print Server and Wireless Plus Print Server User Guide.
• When a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader is installed. Refer to the RFID
Programming Guide for more information.
Copies of these manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that
came with your printer.
Note • Your label preparation software or the printer driver may override adjustments made
through the control panel. Refer to the software or driver documentation for more
information.
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Control Panel Parameters
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Standard Printer Parameters
Table 12 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press PLUS (+)
after entering Setup mode.
Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 1 of 26)
Parameter Action/Explanation
ZPL, XML, APL-D, APL-I
EPL only
Adjust Print Darkness/Density
Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including
ribbon type, media type, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust
the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides
good print quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may
smear, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear
prematurely.
If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the
darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of
printed areas, decrease the darkness.
The FEED Self Test on page 126 can be used to determine the best darkness
setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUSE Self
Test on page 125. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,
you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness
settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.
Default Value (ZPL, XML, APL-D, APL-I): +10
Range (ZPL, XML, APL-D, APL-I): 00 to +30
Default Value (EPL): +7
Range (EPL): 00 to +15
To change the value shown:
1. Press SELECT to select the parameter.
2. Press
PLUS (+) to increase darkness.
3. Press
MINUS (-) to decrease darkness.
4. Press
SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.