Operation Manual

Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Changing Printer Settings
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MEDIA TYPE
Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.
• If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format
(
^LL if you are using ZPL).
• If you select GAP/NOTCH or MARK for various non-continuous media, the printer
feeds media to calculate the label length.
See Types of Media on page 19 for more information.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
SETTINGS
Accepted values:
• CONTINUOUS
• GAP/NOTCH
• MARK
Related ZPL command(s):
^MN
SGD command used:
ezpl.media_type
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Media Type
PRINT METHOD
Print Method Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer
mode (using thermal transfer media and ribbon).
User menu item:
Main Menu >
SETTINGS
Accepted values:
• THERMAL TRANS
• DIRECT THERMAL
Related ZPL command(s):
^MT
SGD command used:
ezpl.print_method
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print
Method
Table 5 • Print Settings (Continued)