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Configuration
Control Panel Parameters
5/12/08 ZM™ Series/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-002 Rev. A
APL-I only
Send APL-I Status Response
Determines if a response is sent after inquiry commands.
Default Value: ON
Selections: ON, OFF
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.
ZPL and XML 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 ZPL
Programming Guide.
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 and XML 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.
Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 18 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation
Configuration
Control Panel Parameters
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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 130.
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.
ZPL and XML only Set Control Prefix Character
The printer looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start of a
ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.
Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and
delimiter character. The printer must see different characters to
work properly.
Default Value: 7E ~
Range: 00 to FF
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.
ZPL and XML only Set Format Prefix Character
The format prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker
in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The printer looks for this hex character
to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction. See the ZPL
Programming Guide for more information.
Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and
delimiter character. The printer must see different characters to
work properly.
Default Value: 5E ^
Range: 00 to FF
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.
Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 19 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation