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Configuration
Control Panel Parameters
5/12/08 ZM™ Series/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-002 Rev. A
Set Parallel Communications
Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host
computer.
Default Value: BIDIRECTIONAL
Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, UNIDIRECTIONAL
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 and XML only Set Serial Communications
Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host
computer. This setting applies only when the serial port is used.
Note • Select RS232 if you are using an external adapter to enable
RS422/485 operation.
Default Value: RS232
Selections: RS232, RS485 MULTIDROP
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.
Set Baud
This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The baud setting of
the printer must match the baud setting of the host computer for accurate
communications to take place. Select the value that matches the one being
used by the host computer.
Default Value: 9600
Selections (ZPL, XML): 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200,
28800, 38400, 57600, 115200
Selections (EPL): 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
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.
Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 16 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation
Configuration
Control Panel Parameters
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Set Data Bits
This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The data bits of the
printer must match the data bits of the host computer for accurate
communications to take place. Set the data bits to match the setting being
used by the host computer.
Default Value: 8BITS
Selections: 7BITS, 8BITS
To change the value shown:
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.
Set Parity
This setting applies only when the serial port is used. 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 Value: NONE
Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE
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.
Set Host Handshake
This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The handshake
protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host
computer for communication to take place. Select the handshake protocol
that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Default Value (ZPL, XML, APL-D): XON/XOFF
Selections (ZPL, XML): XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, RTS/CTS
Default Value (APL-I): XON/XOFF
Selections (APL-I): XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, RTS/CTS, APL-I
Default Value (EPL): DTR & XON/XOFF
Selections (EPL): DTR & XON/XOFF, DTR
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.
Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 17 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation