Specifications

ZPL Commands
^MT
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^MT
Media Type
Description The ^MT command selects the type of media being used in the printer. There
are two choices for this command:
• Thermal Transfer Media – this media uses a high-carbon black or colored ribbon. The
ink on the ribbon is bonded to the media.
• Direct Thermal Media – this media is heat sensitive and requires no ribbon.
Format ^MTa
This table identifies the parameters for this format:
Parameters Details
a = media type used
Accepted Values:
T = thermal transfer media
D = direct thermal media
Default Value: a value must be entered or the command is ignored