User manual

Print Operations

Determining Printer Configuration

980644-001 Rev. A LP 2824 Plus™ User Guide 4/1/09

Determining Printer Configuration

The 2824 Plus printer uses a ZPL printer configuration status label to report the printer’s

configuration status for both EPL and ZPL operations.The ZPL style label provides a more

intuitive and functionally descriptive naming conventions than the EPL style printer status

label. Operational status (darkness, speed, media type, etc.), installed printer options (network,

interface settings, cutter, etc.) and printer description information (serial number, model name,

firmware version, etc.) are all includes on the status label.

The printer’s default ZPL style configuration status label printout can be localized for up to 16

languages. Use the ZPL programming command ^KL to modify the displayed language for

most status items on this label. The ZPL style status label can be printed with the ZPL ~WC

command. See Printing a Test (Printer Configuration) Label on page 18 or Feed Button

Modes on page 77 for information on accessing the printer configuration status label.

To get an EPL style printer configuration status label, send the printer the EPL U command.

See the EPL programmer’s guide for more information on the various EPL U commands and

interpreting the settings displayed on these labels.

Thermal Printing

Caution • The printhead becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the

printhead and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the printhead. Only use the cleaning

pen to perform printhead maintenance.

Caution • The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the

human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic

components used in this device. You must observe static-safe procedures when working

with the printhead or the electronic components under the top cover.