Specifications

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ZPL Commands
^KN
9/15/06 ZPL II Programming Guide 45541L-004 Rev. A
^KN
Define Printer Name
Description The printer’s network name and description can be set using the ^KN
command.
^KN is designed to make your Zebra printer easy for users to identify. The name the
administrator designates is listed on the configuration label and on the Web page generated by
the printer.
Format ^KNa,b
This table identifies the parameters for this format:
Parameters Details
a = printer name
Accepted Values: up to 16 alphanumeric characters
Default Value: if a value is not entered, the parameter is ignored
If more than 16 characters are entered, only the first 16 are
used.
b = printer
description
Accepted Values: up to 35 alphanumeric characters
Default Value: if a value is not entered, the parameter is ignored
If more than 35 characters are entered, only the first 35 are
used.
Example • This is an example of how to change the printer’s network name an description:
This shows how a configuration looks before using this command and after using this
command:
^XA
^KNZebra1,desk_printer
^XZ
Before using this command: After using this command: