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About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Icons Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 • Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Immediate Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Abort Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Error Code, Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Label and Gap Length, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remaining Quantity and Batch Count, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status Enquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Print Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Advanced Mode, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alphanumeric Field Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Batch Count, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clear All Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Clear Data From Current Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Command Terminator 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Command Terminator 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuration Parameters, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Data Shift – International Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Direct Graphics Mode, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Emulation Mode, Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Field, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Field Decrement, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Field Increment, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
First Data Entry Field, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Font, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Form Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Format, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Format, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Increment and Decrement, Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Usage, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Next Data Entry Field, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Numeric Field Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Options Selected, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Page, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Page, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printhead Parameters, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Program Mode, Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Program Number, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Quantity Count, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Start and Stop Codes (Code 39), Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test and Service Mode, Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
User-Defined Characters, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
User-Defined Tables, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Amount of Storage, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto-Transmit 1, Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto-Transmit 2, Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto-Transmit 3, Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto-Transmit 1, 2, and 3, Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cutter, Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dark Adjust, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Emulation or Advanced Mode on Power-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
End-of-Print Skip Distance, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
IBM Language Translation, Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intercharacter Delay, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Label Rest Point, Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Label Retract, Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Label Retract Distance, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Label Stock Type, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Label Width, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maximum Label Length, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Media Sensitivity, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Message Delay, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Number of Image Bands, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Postamble, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Preamble, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Print Speed, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printer Language, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printhead Loading Mode, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Self-Strip, Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Top of Form, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Program Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bar Code, Select Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Code 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HIBC Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Code 16K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Code 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
POSTNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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PDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using ,m1 to Select the Number of Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using ,m2 to Select an Error Correction Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using ,m3 to Set the Truncate Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
MaxiCode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
JIS-ITF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
HIBC Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Data Matrix Symbology Versions ECC-100 and ECC-200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
QR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MicroPDF417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Bar Code Field, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Bitmap Cell Height for Graphic or UDF, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Bitmap Cell Width for Graphic or UDF, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Bitmap User-Defined Font, Clear or Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Border Around Human-Readable Text, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Box Field, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Character Bitmap Origin Offset, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Character Rotation or Bar Code Ratio, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Code 39 Prefix Character, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Command Tables, Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Current Edit Session, Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Data Source for Format in a Page, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Field, Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Field Data, Define Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Field Direction, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Field Origin, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Font Character Width, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Font Type, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Format, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Format Direction in a Page, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Format, Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Format Offset Within a Page, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Format Position From Page, Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Format Position in a Page, Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Graphic, Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Graphic or UDC, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Height Magnification of Bar, Box, or UDC, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Human-Readable Field, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Intercharacter Space for UDF, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Interpretive Field, Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Interpretive Field, Enable or Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Length of Line or Box Field, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Line Field, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Outline Font, Clear or Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Outline Font, Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Page, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Page, Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Pitch Size, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Point Size, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Print Line Dot Count Limit, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Program Mode, Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
User-Defined Character, Clear or Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
User-Defined Character Field, Create or Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
User-Defined Font Character, Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Width of Line, Box, Bar, or Character, Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Test and Service Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Ambient Temperature, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Command Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Dark Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Factory Defaults, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Formats, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hardware Configuration Label, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Label Taken Sensor Value, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pages, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pitch Label, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Print Quality Label, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Printhead Temperature Sensor Value, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Reflective Sensor Value, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Software Configuration Label, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Test and Service Mode, Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Transmissive Sensor Value, Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
User-Defined Characters (UDC) and Graphics, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
User-Defined Fonts, Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Set-Get-Do (SGD) Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
3 • Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Supported Print Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10/100 Internal/External Wired Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Defaulting the 10/100 PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Internal 10/100 Print Server for Xi4 and ZM400/ZM600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Defaulting the 10/100 Print Server PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Wireless, Wireless Plus, and Internal Wireless Plus Print Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Defaulting the Wireless PS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
A • Control Panel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Control Panel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Protected Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Supported Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
S4M LCD Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
S4M Control Panel Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
S4M Password Protected Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Supported Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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additional reference documents.
Contents
Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Who Should Use This Document
This Reference Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine
maintenance, upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer.
How This Document Is Organized
The Reference Guide is set up as follows:
Section
Description
This section explains the known differences
between the Zebra printer with APL-I firmware
printer operation, use this guide with your 3400D
This section provides a detailed listing of
firmware as implemented on the Intermec 3400D
This section describes the features and
This appendix provides you with control panel
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Contacts
Contacts
Technical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Web Site: www.zebra.com
E-mail Back Technical Library:
E-mail address: [email protected]
Subject line: Emaillist
Self Service Knowledge Base: www.zebra.com/knowledgebase
Online Case Registration: www.zebra.com/techrequest
Which Department
Do You Need?
Europe, Middle East,
and Africa
Asia Pacific
and India
The Americas
Zebra Technologies Corporation
475 Half Day Road, Suite 500
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA
T: +1 847 634 6700
Toll-free +1 866 230 9494
F: +1 847 913 8766
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters
Dukes Meadow
Pte. Ltd.
Millboard Road
Bourne End
Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF
United Kingdom
120 Robinson Road
#06-01 Parakou Building
Singapore 068913
T: + 65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
T: +44 (0) 1628 556000
F: +44 (0) 1628 556001
T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)
F: +1 847 913 2578
T: +44 (0) 1628 556039
F: +44 (0) 1628 556003
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
Technical Support
For questions on the
operation of Zebra
equipment and software,
please call your distributor.
For additional assistance,
contact us.
Hardware: [email protected]
Software: [email protected]
All other areas:
Kiosk printers:
T: +1 866 322 5202
Please have your model and
serial numbers available.
T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)
F: +1 847 821 1797
T: +44 (0) 1772 693069
F: +44 (0) 1772 693046
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
Repair Service
Department
New requests: [email protected]
Status updates:
All other areas:
repair.
To request a repair in the U.S.,
T: +1 847 793 6868
T: +1 847 793 6864
F: +1 847 913 2578
T: +44 (0) 1628 556000
F: +44 (0) 1628 556001
T: + 65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
Technical Training
Department
For Zebra product training
courses.
All other areas:
T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)
T: +44 (0) 1628 556037
F: +44 (0) 1628 556005
All other areas:
Inquiry Department
For product literature and
distributor and dealer
information.
T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)
T: +44 (0) 1628 556032
F: +44 (0) 1628 556001
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0836
Customer Service
Department (US)
Internal Sales
Department (UK)
All other areas:
For printers, parts, media,
and ribbon, please call your
distributor or contact us.
Key:
T: Telephone
F: Facsimile
E: E-mail
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Document Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information.
Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain hot links to other sections in this
guide. If you are viewing this guide online in .pdf format, you can click the cross-reference
(blue text) to jump directly to its location.
Icons Used
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.
Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important
points of the main text.
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Related Documents
Related Documents
The following documents might be helpful references:
®
Programming Guide for ZPL II , ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror and WML
(formerly the ZPL II Programming Guide)
®
ZebraNet PrintServer II User and Reference Guide
®
ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User Guide
®
ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide
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Introduction
This section explains the known differences between the Zebra printer with APL-I firmware
and the Intermec 3400D printer. For complete printer operation, use this guide with your
3400D User’s Manual.
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Overview
Overview
The Zebra printer with APL-I firmware provides you with the capability to implement certain
commands of the Intermec Programming Language (IPL). These are the Zebra printers that
support this capability:
• Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus
• 105SL
• XiIIIPlus
• PAX4
• S4M
• ZM400/ZM600
• Xi4
Firmware
Table 1 lists the Zebra printers and the APL-I firmware version:
Table 1 • Printer and Firmware Support
Printer
S4M and ZM400/ZM600
FIrmware
I53.15.x
I60.15.x
I53.17.x
Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, 105SL, XiIIIPlus, PAX4
Xi4
If you are using a print server to communicate with your printer, see Table 3, Supported Print
Servers and Firmware on page 64 for more specific firmware requirements.
Control Panel
The Zebra printer with APL-I firmware control panel menu options differs from non-APL-I
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Troubleshooting
The Zebra printer with APL-I firmware offers a feature called the Data Capture Tool (DCT).
The DCT is supported on these Zebra printers: XiIIIPlus, 105SL, PAX4, or Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus.
If you have a supported Zebra printer you can access this tool through the LCD menu. DCT
allows you to capture any data that is sent to the printer on an ATA Flash card.
For troubleshooting purposes, you can remove the ATA Flash card from the printer when you
complete the data capture, and send it to Zebra to be read.
Important • ATA Flash cards are the only supported Flash cards for all Zebra printers with
APL-I firmware, except S4M and ZM400/ZM600, and Xi4 printers.
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Commands
This section provides a detailed listing of commands on your Zebra printer with APL-I
firmware as implemented on the Intermec 3400D printer for 203 dpi.
Contents
Immediate Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Print Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Program Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Test and Service Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Immediate Commands
Immediate commands are executed when the printer receives them. The printer mode does not
matter.
Abort Print Job
Purpose To abort the current print job.
Syntax <EM>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The printer stops printing the current batch, but continues processing the other
commands in the buffer. The batch count is reset.
Error Code, Request
Purpose To check the printer for errors and warnings.
Syntax <BEL>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The error code is either a command syntax error or a RAM usage error. A returned
ASCII number represents the latest error.
Important • If no error has occurred since the last power up, the printer returns a zero. When
this command is sent, the error code is always reset to 00.
Label and Gap Length, Transmit
Purpose To send the label length and gap length to the host.
Syntax <ESC>L
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes If you are using continuous media, the printer sends the length identified by the
Maximum Label Length, Set command. Label length is the length of the current label. If the
current label is longer than the distance between the printhead and the sensor, then the
previous label’s length is used.
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Remaining Quantity and Batch Count, Transmit
Purpose To send the remaining quantity and batch counts to the host.
Syntax <ESC>Q
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command transmits the batch and quantity counts for the active print job.
Reset
Purpose To start a printer power-up reset immediately.
Syntax <DLE>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command erases all data in the input buffer and causes the printer to cycle power.
Status Dump
Purpose To upload the current status to the printer.
Syntax <VT>
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
Error messages not supported: The printhead test failand takeup
reel fullerrors are not transmitted by this command, but all other error
messages are.
Status Enquiry
Purpose To send the current printer status to the host.
Syntax <ENQ>
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
Error messages not supported: The printhead test failand takeup
reel fullerrors are not transmitted by this command, but all other error
messages are.
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Print Commands
Advanced Mode, Select
Purpose To switch the printer to Advanced Mode.
Syntax <ESC>Cn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes When switching between Advanced Mode (default) and Emulation Mode, all entered
data is lost. Page 0is the default page, and the field pointer selects the first field in format 0.
Alphanumeric Field Separator
Purpose To increase/decrease alphanumeric characters in a field separated domain.
Syntax <GS>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes It is possible to have numerous data regions in one field as long as they do not
overlap. Each region separately increments or decrements depending on the value entered for
the specific field. Data length remains the same when setting values of increments or
decrements. Values increase or decrease in a circular motion, that is, 9increases to 0. The
command identifies the areas of character to increase or decrease without actual changes.
Important • The printer does not recognize non-alphanumeric values.
Batch Count, Set
Purpose To identify the amount of labels to print in the next batch.
Syntax <US>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes When it is used the printer, it prints a certain amount of the same label. The amount is
calculated by multiplying the number of batches by the amount in each batch.
Important If the amount is out of range, an error code 21 is generated.
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Clear All Data
Purpose To clear data from previous format.
Syntax <CAN>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes After you select:
•
•
a format; the pointer specifies the first field
a page; the pointer specifies the first data field in the format.
Clear Data From Current Field
Purpose To clear data from present field.
Syntax <DEL>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes After clearing the data, the field pointer continues to specify the current field.
Command Terminator 1
Purpose To stop the present command.
Syntax <NUL>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Command Terminator 2
Purpose To stop the present command.
Syntax <LF>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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Configuration Parameters, Transmit
Purpose To send the present printer configuration commands to the host.
Syntax <ESC>p
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
Parameters not supported: Security level, audible alarm, power up mode, top
position, printhead pressure, number of image bands, amount of storage, online power
up test parameters, and printhead test are not supported by the printer. The values
transmitted for them are static default values.
Cut
Purpose To move the label to the cutter and cut.
Syntax <SO>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes To run the Cut command, the cutter device must be present and not yet enabled. Send
this command after printing stops.
Data Shift – International Characters
Purpose To enter certain command characters in a data field.
Syntax <SUB> or <DLE>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command enables you to use command characters as data characters in
Advanced and Emulation modes. It shifts the next character into the upper data bank. As a
result, to print international characters, the eighth bit is set to 1.
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Direct Graphics Mode, Select
Purpose To enable faster image printing by not saving the graphic with the APL-I format.
Syntax <ESC>gm
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The m argument specifies the type of the user-defined graphic data.
Default Value: m= 0
Accepted Values:
0 = 8 bits per byte
1 = 8 bits per byte, nibblized
Emulation Mode, Enter
Purpose To switch the printer to Emulation mode.
Syntax <ESC>cn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command allows you to print labels with bar codes in multiples of 10 or 15 mil
that were designed on an 86XX printer.
Default Value: N = 0
Values for n:
0 = 10 mil dot size
1 = 15 mil dot size for bar codes only.
Everything else is 10 mil.
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Field, Select
Purpose To choose a data field for data entry.
Syntax <ESC>Fn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes You must set the parameter for this command to the field number or the field name.
Things to be aware of:
•
•
•
•
•
If you do not set the 3parameter, the printer defaults it to 0.
If you choose the field number, the printer enters data into field n.
If you enter a field name, the printer enters the data into a field with a particular name.
You must enclose the field name in quotation marks.
Entering an invalid field code generates error code 38.
Field Decrement, Set
Purpose To set the field decrement value.
Syntax <ESC>Dn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes In order to decrement the values in data entry fields, sections of data must be
separated by <FS>or <GS>. The printer decrements by a previously specified amount.
Important If the amount is out of range, error code 22 is generated.
Field Increment, Set
Purpose To set the field increment value.
Syntax <ESC>In
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes To use this command, you must create a format in programming mode. In order to
increment the values in data entry fields, sections of data must be separated by <FS>or
<GS>.
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First Data Entry Field, Select
Purpose To set the first data entry field to receive print mode data.
Syntax <ACK>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes If you do not want to use a number to select a data field, this command ensures that
the data prints in the lowest numbered field.
Font, Transmit
Purpose To upload printer fonts.
Syntax <ESC>vn
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or it has
significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Form Feed
Purpose To feed a label.
Syntax <FF>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
When printing on non-continuous media, the label is appropriately fed to the tear bar
at its mark, gap, or web.
•
When using continuous media, the printer feeds the label by the specified amount.
When printing on self-strip media, the printer feeds one blank label.
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Format, Select
Purpose To choose a format for either data entry or output.
Syntax <ESC>En,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: *, 0-19
Values for m: not available
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
•
n represents the numeric format ID and m dictates to only re-image the changed fields.
If any page is selected other than 0, n becomes an alphanumeric format position
ranging from a-z.
•
•
•
After a format is selected, the field pointer directs you to the lowest numbered data
entry field.
For the re-imaging command to work successfully and retain the image, the printer
must be able to fully image a label within the range of available image bands.
The printer erases all host entered/variable data from the format.
Important If an invalid format number is entered, error code 36 is generated.
Format, Transmit
Purpose To send a printer format to the host.
Syntax <ESC>xn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
If <ESC>xis sent to the printer without specifying the value for n, the printer uploads
the complete format directory. The format directory is in the following format:
• [Idnumber][name][type][storage size]<CR><LF>.
[Idnumber]is the value identified by n. [name]is the name set out in the
command that created the format. [type]is 0. [storage size]is the amount
of memory necessary to store the format.
•
•
If you enter an incorrect number, an error code 25 is generated.
The printer must stay in Advanced mode.
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Increment and Decrement, Disable
Purpose To clear the present field’s increment or decrement settings.
Syntax <ESC>N
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Both the decrement and increment flags are reset for the selected field.
Memory Usage, Transmit
Purpose To display the amount of printer memory being used.
Syntax <ESC>mn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Initially, the printer sends the amount of total storage available. Then the printer sends
the amount of available RAM that is not being used and the amount of total RAM, for
example: 32,10.
Next Data Entry Field, Select
Purpose To move the field pointer to the next data entry field.
Syntax <CR>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Important Things to be aware of:
•
If you have not selected a page and the pointer is in the last field, it moves to the first
data entry field.
•
If you have selected a multi-format page, the pointer moves from the last field in the
first format to the first field in the next format.
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Numeric Field Separator
Purpose To identify numeric data in a field to increase or decrease.
Syntax <FS>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes It is possible to have numerous data regions in one field as long as they do not
overlap. Depending on the value entered for the specific field, each data region separately
increments or decrements. The data length remains the same when setting values of
increments or decrements.
Important Values increase or decrease in a circular motion. For example, 9increases to 0.
The printer does not recognize non-alphanumeric values.
Options Selected, Transmit
Purpose To transmit the selected options list.
Syntax <ESC>O
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Values returned by printer:
0 = No options selected
1 = Cutter
2 = Self Strip
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Page, Select
Purpose To choose a page for either data entry or output.
Syntax <ESC>Gn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes If you select a type of page, the pointer designates the first entry field in the lowest
numbered format.
Important • Things to be aware of:
•
•
All user entered data is erased.
If an invalid page number is entered, an error code 36 is generated.
Page, Transmit
Purpose To upload a printer page and show commands that create a format.
Syntax <ESC>yn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
Sending <ESC>ywithout designating a value for n causes the printer to upload the
complete page directory.
•
The page directory is in this format: [Idnumber][name][type][storage
size]<CR><LF>. [Idnumber]is the value identified by n. [name]is the
name set out in the command that created the page. [type]is 1. [storage
size]0.
•
•
If you enter an invalid number, error code 26 is generated.
The printer must remain in Advanced mode.
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Print
Purpose To print the present page or format.
Syntax <ETB>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Prints the format with the data that was previously entered.
Printhead Parameters, Transmit
Purpose To send the number of dots and dot size in the printhead to the host.
Syntax <ESC>H
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Example This is an example of a transmitted printhead parameter value: 895.5.0.
Program Mode, Enter
Purpose To switch to Program mode.
Syntax <ESC>P
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Using this command erases all previously entered data.
Program Number, Transmit
Purpose To send program and version number.
Syntax <ESC>Mn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command uploads the program number and software version to the host
computer. The data is represented as an ASCII alphanumeric character string.
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Quantity Count, Set
Purpose To set the number of printed label batches.
Syntax <RS>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Data increments and decrements occur between batches of labels.
Important If the quantity is out of range, error code 21 is generated.
Start and Stop Codes (Code 39), Print
Purpose To print a Code 39 bar code with no data.
Syntax <ESC><SP>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The printer erases all data in the current field.
Test and Service Mode, Enter
Purpose To switch to Test and Service mode.
Syntax <ESC>T
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes If this command is sent, any previously sent host data is erased. The printer enters
Test and Service mode after the printer completes all jobs.
User-Defined Characters, Transmit
Purpose To send a graphic to the host.
Syntax <ESC>u
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or it has
significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
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User-Defined Tables, Transmit
Purpose To send the user-defined command and protocol tables so that the printer gets to
download a new command set.
Syntax <ESC>Z
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or it has
significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Warm Boot
Purpose To reset the printer after other commands in the buffer are executed.
Syntax <BS>
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command is executed after all previous commands are completed. Any
information sent after this command is lost. When configuration commands require a printer
reset, use this command.
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Configuration Commands
Amount of Storage, Define
Purpose To determine the amount of RAM that is allocated for storage.
Syntax <SI>N
Partially Supported Based on testing, this is a partially supported command with the
following differences and outputs:
•
This command does not define the amount of memory in the printer because this is
done by the hardware. However, when this command is executed, user-defined
formats, fonts, and graphics are erased from memory.
Auto-Transmit 1, Enable
Purpose To enable auto-transmit 1.
Syntax <ESC>j
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
Error messages not supported: The takeup reel fullerror is not
transmitted by this command, but all other error messages are.
Auto-Transmit 2, Enable
Purpose To enable auto-transmit 2.
Syntax <ESC>d
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes With auto transmit level 2 enabled, the printer transmits the status code indicating
there is room in the input buffer:
<DC1> = when using APL-I handshaking protocol
<DC2> = when using XON/XOFF handshaking protocol
Without level 2 enabled, the host must determine the status using alternate commands (<VT>
or <ENQ>).
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Auto-Transmit 3, Enable
Purpose To enable auto-transmit 3.
Syntax <ESC>e
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
Error messages not supported: The imager overrun, printing
complete, and buffer emptyerrors are not transmitted by this command, but
all other error messages are.
Auto-Transmit 1, 2, and 3, Disable
Purpose To disable auto-transmit 1, 2, and 3.
Syntax <ESC>k
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command turns off the auto transmit status responses.
Cutter, Enable or Disable
Purpose To enable or disable the cutter option.
Syntax <SI>cn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes With the cutter option installed, this command turns the cutter on or off.
Default Value: n = 0
Values for n:
0 = Turns cutter off
1 = Turns cutter on
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Dark Adjust, Set
Purpose To set printer darkness.
Syntax <SI>dn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
Default: n = 0
Values for n:
+10 is the darkest setting and –10 is the lightest setting, in increments of 1.
Emulation or Advanced Mode on Power-Up
Purpose To choose Emulation or Advanced mode when printer is turned on.
Syntax <SI>C
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 1
Values for n:
0 = Emulation mode (10 mil)
1 = Advanced mode (5 mil)
2 = Emulation mode (15 mil)
Important This command takes effect after power has been cycled on the printer.
End-of-Print Skip Distance, Set
Purpose To determine the end-of-print skip distance.
Syntax <SI>Dn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command is not usable in self-strip purposes. In order to advance the media to
the tear bar, you have to enter a value for n. This value applies to continuous media and label
stock media. Without entering a value for n, the printer uses the default setting.
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IBM Language Translation, Enable or Disable
Purpose To enable and disable the IBM language translation.
Syntax <SI>in
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command overrides the language translation on the printer. This allows IBM
compatible characters to be used instead of ASCII characters derived from the printer’s
language.
Default Value: n = 0
Values for n:
0 = disable IBM
1 = enable IBM
Intercharacter Delay, Set
Purpose To determine the intercharacter delay for transmissions.
Syntax <SYN>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command sets the delay time in milliseconds between characters in a printer
transmitted message.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: 0 – 9999
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Label Rest Point, Adjust
Purpose To adjust where labels stop for removal when the printer is configured for
non-continuous media.
Syntax <SI>fn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes You can enable this control through the control panel.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: -30 (backwards) to +30 (forward) in 5 mil increments
Label Retract, Enable or Disable
Purpose To turn on or off the label retract feature when the printer is configured for
continuous media.
Syntax <SI>Rn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
Default: n = 1
Values for n:
0 = disables label retract
1 = enables label retract
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Label Retract Distance, Set
Purpose To set the label retract distance.
Syntax <SI>rn
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or it has
significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Label Stock Type, Select
Purpose To set the media type.
Syntax <SI>Tn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The n argument specifies the media type.
Default: n = 1
Values for n:
n = continuous media
1 = non-continuous media with web or gaps separating labels
2 = non-continuous media with marks separating labels
Label Width, Set
Purpose To determine the label width.
Syntax <SI>Wn
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or
it has significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
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Maximum Label Length, Set
Purpose To identify the maximum label length.
Syntax <SI>L
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command is primarily used for detecting media errors.
Media Sensitivity, Select
Purpose To choose the printers media sensitivity.
Syntax <SI>gn,m
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
•
The first argument sets the media type; when n = 0, direct thermal media is selected,
and when n = 1thermal transfer media is selected.
The second argument of this command is not used.
Message Delay, Set
Purpose To determine the delay between transmissions.
Syntax <ESC><SYN>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command determines the delay in milliseconds before all printer transmissions
begin.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: 0 - 9999
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Number of Image Bands, Set
Purpose To determine the number of image bands.
Syntax <SI>I
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
the number of image bands does not need to be set with this command since this
quantity is automatically calculated while printing a label.
Postamble, Set
Purpose To determine the character that is sent before every transmission.
Syntax <EOT>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Assigns the Postamble character.
Default: n = <NUL>
Values for n: Any ASCII character
With n equal to default value, a postamble character is not sent by the printer.
Preamble, Set
Purpose To determine the character that is sent before every transmission.
Syntax <SOH>n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Assigns the Postamble character.
Default Value: n = <NUL>
Values for n: Any ASCII character
With n equal to default value, a preamble character is not sent by the printer.
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Print Speed, Set
Purpose To determine the print speed.
Syntax <SI>Sn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Defines the print speed.
Default: n = 30
Values for n: 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60
20 = 2 inches per second (ips), 30 = 3 ips, etcetera.
Printer Language, Select
Purpose To determine the printer language.
Syntax <SI>ln
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 0
Values for n: 0 - 10
Notes Only one language can be used for a print job. If it is necessary to use more than one
language, you can either bitmap the TrueType fonts or create your own bitmap font. The
default language selection should supply you with the necessary characters for a bitmap.
However, if you are using a TrueType font, it is imperative that you match code to the
language. If you downloaded a scalable font, you must first download the correct code.
Printhead Loading Mode, Select
Purpose To determine the printhead loading mode.
Syntax <SI>hn,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Printing batches of labels in inverse mode is not recommended due to wear on the
printhead.
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Self-Strip, Enable or Disable
Purpose To enable or disable the self-strip feature.
Syntax <SI>tn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Activates or deactivates the peel sensor.
Default: n = 0
Values for n:
0 = Peel Sensor Off
1 = Peel Sensor On
Top of Form, Set
Purpose To set the form top position.
Syntax <SI>Fn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Sets the label top position in 5 mil increments from the position to the lead edge of the
label.
Default: n = 20
Values for n: -10 to 4000
Negative values allow you to minimize the distance between the print and edge of the label.
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Program Mode Commands
Bar Code, Select Type
Purpose To choose the bar code field type.
Syntax c
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command defines the Symbology of the bar code.
cn ,m1,m2,m3
Values for n:
0 = Code 39
2 = Interleaved 2 of 5
3 = Code 2 of 5
4 = Codabar
5 = Code 11
8 = HIBC Code 39
10 = Code 49
15 = JIS-ITF
16 = HIBC Code 128
17 = Datamatrix
If you use the Null character in the Bar code data stream, you will lose that character as well as
any following data. If using any of the following control characters (<RS>, <GT>, <EOT>,
etcetera) you have to precede it with a <SUB>character.
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Code 39
Purpose To specify a Code 39 bar code field.
Syntax c0
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
These are the types of Code 39 that are supported:
•
•
•
Full ASCII
43 Character
8646 compatible
8646 Compatible is the same as full ASCII with the exception of four characters (the “+”, “/”,
“%”, “$” are used as single characters rather than used as “/K”, “/O”, “/E”, “/D” ). This
version makes it backward compatible with the 86XX printers.
These are the supported Code 39 bar code modes:
m Code 39 Mode
0 No check digit, 8646 compatible bar code type.
1 Printer provides check digit, 8646 compatible type.
2 User provides check digit, which is verified by printer 8646 compatible type.
3 No check digit, full ASCII type.
4 Printer provides check digit, full ASCII type.
5 User provides check digit, which is verified by printer, full ASCII type.
6 No check digit, 43 character type.
7 Printer provides check digit, 43 character type.
8 User provides check digit, which is verified by printer, 43 character type.
Code 93
Purpose To specify a Code 93 bar code field.
Syntax c1
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
•
There are no arguments for the Code 93 bar code.
If a string has an odd number of characters, the printer automatically adds a zero.
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Interleaved 2 of 5
Purpose To specify an Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code field.
Syntax c2,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
•
The c2command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
The Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code supports these modes:
m Interleaved 2 of 5 Mode
0 No check digit.
1 Printer provides check digit.
2 User provides check digit.
•
Zeros are added to any odd length strings.
Code 2 of 5
Purpose To specify a Code 2 of 5 bar code field.
Syntax c3,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
•
The c3command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
The Code 2 of 5 bar code supports these modes:
m Interleaved 2 of 5 Mode
0 Start/stop code size is 3 bars.
1 Start/stop code size is 2 bars.
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Codabar
Purpose To specify a Codabar bar code field.
Syntax c4,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
The c4command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
Default: m - 0
Values for m: m = 0
•
The Codabar bar code supports these modes:
m Codabar Mode
0 User provides start/stop codes, which are verified by printer.
1,x,y Printer provides start code x and stop code y, where x and y are values with
ranges of A to D and a to d.
•
You can send the start/stop characters as part of the human readable field of the bar
code or as a separate text field (print data). Characters sent down as printer data
override start/stop characters defined by the bar code field.
Code 11
Purpose To specify a Code 11 bar code field.
Syntax c5,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
The c5command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
Default: m = 0
Values for m:
•
The Code 11 bar code supports these modes:
m Code 11 Mode
0 Printer provides two check digits.
1 Printer provides one check digit.
2 User provides two check digits, which are verified by the printer.
3 User provides one check digit, which is verified by the printer.
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Code 128
Purpose To specify a Code 128 bar code field.
Syntax c6,m1,m2
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
•
•
The c6command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
When more than 19 characters are specified as data, the first 19 are used as data
When fewer than 19 are specified, data is zero-filled up to 19 characters. The first two
characters are not forced to be zeroes.
The Code 128 bar code supports these modes:
m Code 128 Mode
0 Printer provides two check digits.
1 Printer provides one check digit.
2 User provides two check digits, which are verified by the printer.
3 User provides one check digit, which is verified by the printer.
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UPC/EAN
Purpose To specify a UPC/EAN bar code field.
Syntax c7,m1,m2
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
These label examples show the difference between labels when entered data is too long:
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
Bar codes not implemented: version D1-D5. When data entered is too long, an EAN-13 bar
code is printed.
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HIBC Code 39
Purpose To specify an HIBC Code 39 bar code field.
Syntax c8 ,m1 ,m2
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The c8command has two arguments, m1 and m2, and m1 defaults to 0.
Default: m1 = 0
Values for m1 Supplier Std.:
0 = Primary format
1 = Backup Primary format
2,m2 = Second Data format. The linking character comes from the field identifier
(,m2value)
Values for m1 Provider Std.:
3 = Single format
4 = 1st data format
5,m2 = Second Data Format.
The linking character comes from the field identifier (,m2 value).
The HIBC Code 39 bar code supports these modes:
HIBC Code 39 Mode
m1
Primary format.
Alternate Primary format.
0
1
Secondary format with m2 as the linkage character and field
2, m2
identifier.
Single format.
First data format.
3
4
Second data format with m2 as the linkage character and field
5, m2,
identifier.
Multiple data format.
6
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Code 16K
Purpose To specify a Code 16K bar code field.
Syntax c9
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
•
The Zebra printer with APL-I firmware does not support linked bar codes, or using a
set of bar codes to print a single data string too large for one bar code.
Code 49
Purpose To specify a Code 49 bar code field.
Syntax c10
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Things to be aware of:
•
•
The c10 command has no arguments.
Use a <SUB>1 command to symbolize the function 1 character in Emulation mode.
If using Advanced mode, you can symbolize the function 1 character by using the
<SUB><SUB>1. The same holds true for function characters 2, 3, and 4.
•
To call up a square symbol in Advanced mode, use a height magnification of 1. While
in Emulation mode, use a magnification of 250.
Important Only Alphanumeric (0) and numeric (2) modes are supported by the printer.
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POSTNET
Purpose To specify a POSTNET bar code field.
Syntax c11
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
These label examples show that the interpretive field commands have no effect on the bar
code positioning, spacing, and sizing:
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
Notes The c11command has no arguments.
Even if specified, an interpretive field is disabled by the command and does not print.
Origin difference y-direction.
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PDF417
Purpose To specify a PDF417 bar code field.
Syntax m1, m2 and m3are the three arguments of the c12command.
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
These label examples show a slight difference in dot pattern, bar codes with non-standard
characters print slightly smaller, and difference in magnification ranges.
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
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Using ,m1 to Select the Number of Columns
Purpose To set the number of columns in the PDF417 bar code.
Syntax This parameter, which defaults to 0, is the number of columns of data characters; the
range of values is 0 to 30.
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes ,m1represents the number of columns needed to create a symbol. The range is 0
(default) to 30. If you select 0, the printer automatically uses the number of columns necessary
for the symbol that is closest to the shape of a square.
Using ,m2 to Select an Error Correction Level
Purpose To set an error correction level for a PDF417 bar code.
Syntax This parameter, which defaults to 9, is the error correction level; the range of values
is 0 to 9.
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The error correction level should be set according to the number of code words
(compressed data) generated from the PDF417 bar code’s data. The table below shows a list of
the values of m2, the corresponding suggested number of code words, and the error detection
characters that will be generated at that setting.
Error Detection Characters
Generated
m2
Number of Code words
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
<not recommended>
<not recommended>
1-40
2 (no error recovery)
4
8
41-160
16
32
64
128
256
512
161-320
321-863
<reserved for special applications>
<reserved for special applications>
<reserved for special applications>
<printer automatically determines
error correction level> varies
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Using ,m3 to Set the Truncate Flag
Purpose This is an argument for the c12 command that customizes the PDF417 bar code.
Syntax This parameter, which defaults to 0, is the truncate flag. When set, the bar code will
print without right row indicators and with a one-module wide stop character.
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes It enables you to enable printing the symbol in truncated form or to disable printing in
truncated form.
Default: m3 = 0
Values for ,m3,
0 = disables truncating
1 = enables truncating
It is highly recommended that you use the default setting for ,m3in order to reduce errors and
maintain a better reading performance.
This shows the maximum allowable characters for the 3 character sets.
Character Set
Full ASCII
Alphanumeric
Numeric
Data Capacity
1108
1850
2725
Important Use these guidelines. Due to the fact that 2-dimensional symbols encode data by
compressing it, the capacity varies due to the data being encoded.
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MaxiCode
Purpose To specify a Code MaxiCode bar code field.
Syntax c14,m1
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
Notes The c14command has one argument, mfor mode, which auto defaults between
modes 2 through 4.
See the labels examples to see the differences between printers.
•
•
Interpretive field fonts could be different.
Bar codes might print. They do not print on 3400D printers.
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The MaxiCode bar code supports these modes:
m
MaxiCode Mode
2
Structured Carrier Message format to be used with postal
codes up to 9 digits long.
3
Structured Carrier Message format to be used with
alphanumeric postal codes up to 6 digits or characters long.
4
5
6
Standard bar code.
Full EEC or enhanced error correction.
Reader programming mode.
JIS-ITF
Purpose To specify a JIS-ITF bar code field.
Syntax c15,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The c15command has one argument, m for mode, which defaults to 0.
Default Value: m = 0
Values for n,m
0 = 5 dot narrow magnification
1 = 8 dot narrow magnification
2 = 10 dot narrow magnification
The next command specifies the data source and how many characters are in the current field.
Default Value: 0,14
Values for n:
This field acquires data from a host. The value for ,m is the data
length: 6 (Condensed), 14 (Standard), or 16 (Extended).
This field is a slave field and acquires its data from the ,mfield.
The printer specifies the data during program mode (fixed). The
,m value dictates the JIS-ITF type. If the length of the data is not
exactly 6, 14, or 16, it will round up to the next highest value
(JIS-ITF type) and pad with zeros.
D0,m
D2,m
D3,m
Important The JIS-ITF bar code always includes an interpretive field located underneath the
bar code field. This symbology cannot achieve a true 2.5 to 1 ratio due to the printhead dot size
limitations. The actual ratio is 2.4 to 1.
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HIBC Code 128
Purpose To specify an HIBC Code 128 bar code field.
Syntax c16,m1,m2
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The c16command has two arguments, m1 and m2, and m1 defaults to 0.
The HIBC Code 128 bar code supports these modes:
m1
HIBC Code 128 Mode
Primary format.
0
1
Alternate Primary format.
2, m2
Secondary format with m2 as the linkage character and field
identifier.
3
4
Single format.
First data format.
5, m2
Second data format with m2 as the linkage character and
field identifier.
6
Multiple data format.
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Data Matrix Symbology Versions ECC-100 and ECC-200
Purpose To specify a Data Matrix Symbology Versions ECC-100 and
ECC-200 bar code field.
Syntax c17,m1,m2,m3,m4,m5,m6
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command selects the Data Matrix symbology. Data Matrix is a 2d symbology
consisting of square modules arranged within a finder pattern. The 2 versions of Data Matrix
that are supported are ECC-100 and ECC-200.
The names, purposes, and default values of these parameters are listed below:
Argument
Purpose
Default Value
m1
m2
m3
m4
m5
m6
Enhanced error correction 200
Square mode
200
0
Position of current symbol in group
Total number of symbols in group
File ID number
0
m3 parameter
1
1
File ID number
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QR Code
Purpose To specify a QR Code bar code field.
Syntax c18,m1,m2,m3
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The c18command has three arguments.
You can only produce QR symbols up to 3550 characters.
The names, purposes, and default values of these parameters are listed here:
Argument
Purpose
Default/Possible Values
m1
m2
Enhanced error correction 200 2/1,2 for Model 1,2 resp.
Square mode
Mask number
M/L,M,Q,H for 7,15,25,30% error
correction, resp.
m3
8/0-7 for mask type, 8 for auto-
selection of mask
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MicroPDF417
Purpose To specify a MicroPDF417 bar code field.
Syntax c19,m1,m2
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
These label examples show the bar code position might differ when the bar code is rotated
180 degrees:
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
The c19 command has 2 arguments.
When rotated 180 degrees, bar code position could differ.
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The names, purposes, and default values of these parameters are listed below:
Argument
Description
Default Value
m1
Number of columns of data in bar code;
possible values of 0-4, where 0 lets the
printer set the best-fitting value.
0
m2
Number of rows of data in bar code;
0
p o s s i b l e v a l u e s d e p e n d o n t h e v a l u e o f m 1 ,
and 0 lets the printer set the best-fitting value.
Bar Code Field, Create or Edit
Purpose To edit or create a bar code field.
Syntax Bn,name
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes By creating a bar code field and enabling the interpretive parameter, you
consequentially create an interpretive field.
Important If the field number is out of range, an error code 38 is generated.
Bitmap Cell Height for Graphic or UDF, Define
Purpose To determine the height of a graphic or user-defined font.
Syntax yn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Sets the graphic or user-defined font height.
Default:
n = 1 Bitmap Fonts
n = 10 Outline fonts
n = 50 graphics
Values for n: 1 to 799
Note • Things to be aware of:
•
•
n represents the number of rows for the graphic or font bitmap.
If an invalid height is entered, an error code of 52 is generated.
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Bitmap Cell Width for Graphic or UDF, Define
Purpose To determine the max width of a graphic or user-defined font.
Syntax xn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Bitmap User-Defined Font, Clear or Define
Purpose To clear or create a user-defined bitmap font set.
Syntax Tn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes You can recreate an existing font, but in order to edit the characters you must transmit
the complete font. Defining a font previously sent erases all previous characters in the font.
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Border Around Human-Readable Text, Define
Purpose To add a border around a human-readable field.
Syntax bn
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
These label examples show that when used with smooth fonts, the border does not enclose
character descenders.
APL-I Printer Label
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Box Field, Create or Edit
Purpose To edit or create a box field.
Syntax Wn,name
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command is used to design a box field.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: 0 – 199; name is optional
Names can be up to 8 characters but cannot start with a number.
Box field command parameters are as follows:
Field Origin
Default
0
0,0
Field Direction
Box Length
Box Height
Box Width
f Default = 0 degrees
l Default = 100
h Default = 100
w Default = 1
Character Bitmap Origin Offset, Define
Purpose To determine the offset, to the right, of all characters in a font.
Syntax Xn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes This command specifies the offset (to the right) of all characters in a font. The value
for n = the number of columns to the right that the character origins shift.
Default: n = 0
Values for n: 0 – 800
Important You can use this command only with bitmapped fonts.
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Character Rotation or Bar Code Ratio, Define
Purpose To determine the character rotation for human-readable fields, or the bar code ratio
for a bar code field.
Syntax rn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Character Rotation Default
n = 0
1 = horizontal
2 = 90º counterclockwise
Bar Code Ratio Default: n = 1
Bar code fields, ratio of wide to narrow bar
Accepted values for n:
0 = 2.5 to 1
1 = 3.0 to 1
2 = 2.0 to 1
3 = 3.0 to 1
n = 3 is used for Code 39 and creates a ratio of 7 dots to 3 dots.
Code 39 Prefix Character, Define
Purpose To determine the prefix for a Code 39 field.
Syntax p,n1,n2,n3,n4
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default is for No prefix
Accepted values for n: A - Z (case sensitive) and 0 – 9
After selecting the prefix, enter Code 39.
Example c0,3;pABC4; not pABC4;c0,3;.Use the @ character for n1 to clear all prefixes.
Prefix characters are not represented in the interpretive field.
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Command Tables, Load
Purpose To download a command table.
Syntax C
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or
it has significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Current Edit Session, Save
Purpose To save the current page, format, UDC, or UDF being edited.
Syntax N
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The current page, format, or UDC is automatically saved when you call a new one or
when you exit Program mode.
Data Source for Format in a Page, Define
Purpose To define a data source for a format assigned to a page position.
Syntax en,m1,m2
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value:
n = 0
m = a
m2 = 0
Accepted values for n:
0 = formats receive their data while in Print mode
1 = format is slave to another format on this page.
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Field, Delete
Purpose To delete field nfrom the format.
Syntax Dn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n: 0 – 199
Notes It is not allowable to delete the last field within a format. If the current field is deleted,
the field pointer will point to the next field. If the master field is deleted, all slave fields of the
master are deleted.
Field Data, Define Source
Purpose To determine a data source for the current field and how many characters are in the
field.
Syntax dn,m1,m2
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default values bar code fields: 0,20,0
Default values human-readable fields: 0,30,0
Accepted values for n:
0 = Data entered while in Print mode
1 = Data entered while in Print mode
2 = Data from field, m1
3 = Fixed data
Accepted values for m1 (d0 or d1): 0 - 3550
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Field Direction, Define
Purpose To determine the field rotation.
Syntax fn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n:
0 = Horizontal (all are rotated counterclockwise from horizontal)
1 = 90°
2 = 180°
3 = 270°
Field Origin, Define
Purpose To determine the origin of a field.
Syntax on,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value:
n = 0
m = 0
Accepted values for n and m:
n = 0 - 19999
m = 0 - 19999
Font Character Width, Define
Purpose To determine the amount of space from the origin of one letter to the origin of the
next.
Syntax Zn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Accepted for bitmap characters only. Intercharacter space command (zn) is ignored
by the printer if this command is used.
Default: Bitmap width of characters, minus font character offset (Xn) plus intercharacter space
(zn)
Accepted values for n: n = 1 - 799
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Font Type, Select
Purpose To choose a font type for human-readable fields.
Syntax cn,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Depending on what human-readable fonts your printer supports, you can set n from 0
to 56.
Format, Create or Edit
Purpose To create or edit a format.
Syntax Aor F
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes If the format number is out of range, an error code 36 is generated.
Format Direction in a Page, Define
Purpose To determine the direction of a format on a page.
Syntax qn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n:
0 = Horizontal (all are rotated counterclockwise from horizontal)
1 = 90°
2 = 180°
3 = 270°
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Format, Erase
Purpose To erase a format.
Syntax En
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: NONE
Accepted values for n: 1 – 19
Important Cannot erase format 0.
Format Offset Within a Page, Define
Purpose To determine the format offset within a page.
Syntax On,m
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value:
n = 0
m = 0
Accepted values for n and m:
n = 0 - 19999
m = 0 - 19999
Format Position From Page, Delete
Purpose To delete a format from within a page.
Syntax mp
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: p = a
Accepted values for p: a – z
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Format Position in a Page, Assign
Purpose To assign a format to a page position.
Syntax Mp,n
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Important If the format ID is out of range, an error code of 36 is generated. A format can be
in several locations within a page.
Notes n is the numeric format ID, and p is the page position.
Graphic, Select
Purpose To choose a graphic for graphic fields.
Syntax cn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n
Accepted values for n: 0 – 99
Important • Valid for graphic fields only.
Graphic or UDC, Define
Purpose To map a column of bitmap for a graphic or a font character.
Syntax u
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Height Magnification of Bar, Box, or UDC, Define
Purpose To determine box, bar code, or UDC height magnification.
Syntax hn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes n corresponds to the vertical magnification of the character bitmap for human-
readable fields, POSTNET symbology, and graphics. The printer uses the highest value
possible when n is set too large. For a 200 dpi printer in Advanced mode, a dot is 5 mil; for a
400 dpi printer a dot is 2.5 mil.
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Human-Readable Field, Create or Edit
Purpose To edit or create a human-readable field.
Syntax Hn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n
Values for n: 0 – 199
Notes n corresponds to the vertical magnification of the character bitmap for human-
readable fields, POSTNET symbology, and graphics. The printer will use the highest value
possible when n is set too large. For a 200 dpi printer in Advanced mode, a dot is 5 mil; for a
400 dpi printer a dot is 2.5 mil.
Intercharacter Space for UDF, Define
Purpose To determine spacing that is added to the default intercharacter gap length for a
bitmap font.
Syntax zn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n =2
Accepted values for n: 0 – 199
Notes n represents the number of dots per pixels. For a 200 dpi printer in Advanced mode, a
dot is 5 mil; for a 400 dpi printer a dot is 2.5 mil.
Important • If an invalid lengths occurs, an error code 52 is generated.
Interpretive Field, Edit
Purpose To edit an interpretive field.
Syntax In
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n: 1 – 199
Notes You cannot create interpretive fields when using this command. You can only create
or delete them when you enable the interpretive of the bar code field. Every interpretive field
is counted as a separate field in the maximum number of 200 fields.
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Program Mode Commands
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Interpretive Field, Enable or Disable
Purpose To determine if the interpretive field of the current bar code field prints.
Syntax in
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Use the Icommand when you want to edit an interpretive field. In the interpretive
field, the human-readable font prints 2 dots left aligned under the bar code.
Default: n = 0
Accepted values for n:
0 = disabled
1 = enable with start and stop characters
2 = enable without start and stop characters
Length of Line or Box Field, Define
Purpose To determine the length of a line or box.
Syntax ln
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes When in Advanced mode, a dot for a 200 dpi printer is 5 mil, and a dot for a 400 dpi
printer is 3.3 mil.
Default Value: n = 100
Accepted values for n: 1 – 9999
Line Field, Create or Edit
Purpose To edit or create a line field.
Syntax Ln
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The name parameter is optional and can consist of 8 ASCII characters
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n: 0 – 199
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Outline Font, Clear or Create
Purpose To clear or create an outline font or graphic.
Syntax J
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or it has
significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Outline Font, Download
Purpose To download outline font descriptions.
Syntax j
Not Supported This command does not work on the Zebra printer with APL-I, or
it has significant deviations from the 3400D printer.
Page, Create or Edit
Purpose To edit or create a page.
Syntax Sn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Default page (page 0) cannot be altered.
Default Value: NONE
Accepted values for n: 1 – 9
Page, Delete
Purpose To delete a page.
Syntax sn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes Default page (page 0) cannot be altered.
Default Value: NONE
Accepted values for n: 1 – 9
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Pitch Size, Set
Purpose To set the pitch size for a human-readable field.
Syntax gn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes To scale outline fonts smoothly, use the pitch size command.
Default Value: n = 12
Accepted values for n: 1 - 50
Point Size, Set
Purpose To set the point size for a human-readable field.
Syntax kn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes One point size is equivalent to 1/72 inch. The higher the point size, the larger the
characters.
Default Value: n = 12
Accepted values for n: 4 - 288
Print Line Dot Count Limit, Set
Purpose To limit the print line dot count limit.
Syntax v
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The printer ignores this because it is a null command.
Program Mode, Exit
Purpose To switch from program mode to print mode and save the format or page currently
being edited.
Syntax R
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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User-Defined Character, Clear or Create
Purpose To clear or create graphic bitmaps.
Syntax Gn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The printer erases and redefines a graphic after you define it.
Default Value: NONE
Accepted values for n: 0 – 99
User-Defined Character Field, Create or Edit
Purpose To create or edit a graphical field.
Syntax Un
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes The name parameter is optional and can consist of 8 ASCII characters (excluding the
semicolon) and cannot start with a number.
Default Value: n = 0
Accepted values for n: 0 – 199
User-Defined Font Character, Create
Purpose To identify the next font to be defined.
Syntax tn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Notes n is a decimal representation of an ASCII character. Existing characters are erased by
the printer.
Default Value: NONE
Accepted values for n: 0 – 255
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Width of Line, Box, Bar, or Character, Define
Purpose To determine the width magnification of a line, box, bar code, or character.
Syntax wn
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Default value for line, box, bar code fields, and graphics: n = 1
Accepted values for n:
Line and box fields: 1 – 9999
Bar code fields: 1 – 99
Graphics: 1 - 999
Default value for human-readable fields and POSTNET: n = 2
Accepted values for human-readable fields and POSTNET: 1 - 250
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Test and Service Commands
Ambient Temperature, Transmit
Purpose Transmits the ambient temperature sensor output back to the host.
Syntax A
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following difference and output:
The Zebra printer transmits the Fahrenheit temperature back to the host.
The 3400D printer transmits the A/D sensor output back to the host.
Command Terminator
Purpose To end all commands in Test and Service mode.
Syntax ;
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Dark Adjust
Purpose To change the darkness of the print on labels.
Syntax K
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Factory Defaults, Reset
Purpose To set the printer configuration to the factory defaults.
Syntax D
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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Formats, Print
Purpose To print all stored formats.
Syntax f
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Hardware Configuration Label, Print
Purpose To print a hardware configuration label.
Syntax h
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
The label examples show how unsupported values on the label could differ, but the overall
format is the same:
APL-I Printer Label
Intermec 3400D Printer Label
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Label Taken Sensor Value, Transmit
Purpose To send the label taken sensor and output back to the host.
Syntax T
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Pages, Print
Purpose To print the pages stored on the printer.
Syntax p
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Pitch Label, Print
Purpose To print the pitch label.
Syntax C
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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Print Quality Label, Print
Purpose To print the print quality program and model number label.
Syntax Q
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
The label examples show that the data on the format differs slightly:
APL-I Printer Label
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Printhead Temperature Sensor Value, Transmit
Purpose To send the printhead thermistor A/D output back to the host.
Syntax p
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Reflective Sensor Value, Transmit
Purpose To send the label mark reflective sensor A/D output back to the host.
Syntax M
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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Software Configuration Label, Print
Purpose To print a software configuration label.
Syntax s
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
The label examples show how the unsupported values on the label could differ, but overall
the format is the same.
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Intermec 3400D Printer Label
Test and Service Mode, Exit
Purpose To make the printer exit Test and Service mode.
Syntax R
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
Transmissive Sensor Value, Transmit
Purpose To send the label gap transmissive sensor and output back to the host.
Syntax G
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
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User-Defined Characters (UDC) and Graphics, Print
Purpose To print the user-defined characters and graphics stored on the printer.
Syntax g
Supported Based on testing, this command works the same on the Zebra printer with
APL-I firmware as on the 3400D printer.
User-Defined Fonts, Print
Purpose To print the user-defined fonts stored on the printer.
Syntax t
Partially Supported Based on testing, this command is partially supported on the Zebra
printer with APL-I firmware with the following differences and outputs:
Notes There are slight differences in spacing, and it is optimized for 4 in. x 6 in. label.
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Set-Get-Do (SGD) Commands
Print server configurations are achieved using standard Set-Get-Do commands.
For more detailed information on Set-Get-Do commands, see the Programming Guide for ZPL
®
II , ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror and WML (formerly the ZPL II Programming Guide), Internal
Wired and Wireless SGD sections.
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Network Configuration
This section describes the features and functionality of the ZebraNet Print Servers with
printers using APL-I firmware.
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Supported Print Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10/100 Internal/External Wired Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Defaulting the 10/100 PS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Internal 10/100 Print Server for Xi4 and ZM400/ZM600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Defaulting the 10/100 Print Server PS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Wireless, Wireless Plus, and Internal Wireless Plus Print Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Defaulting the Wireless PS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Overview
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Overview
The Zebra printer with APL-I firmware with a Zebra print server option allows network
connectivity for printer communication.
Supported Print Servers
Servers.
Table 2 • Supported Print Servers and Firmware
Print Server
Printer
Firmware
10/100 PS External
Print Server
(Internal or External)
XiIIIPlus, 105SL,
Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, or
PAX4
I60.13.0.0 or later
S4M
I50.13.3 or later
I53.15.0 or later
I53.15.0 or later
I53.17.1 or later
I60.15.0 or later
ZM400/ZM600
Xi4
Wireless Print Server
XiIIIPlus, 105SL,
Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus or
PAX4
Wireless Plus Print
Server
XiIIIPlus, 105SL, or PAX4 I60.15.0 or later
ZM400/ZM600, or S4M
Xi4
I53.15.0 or later
I53.17.1 or later
Internal Wireless Plus
Print Server
XiIIIPlus, 105SL, or PAX4 I60.17.1 or later
ZM400/ZM600, S4M, or
Xi4
I53.17.1 or later
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10/100 Internal/External Wired Print Server
Configuration
You can configure the 10/100 Print Server for use with your printer running APL-I firmware
using WebView, ZebraNet View, DHCP, or Telnet.
®
Important • For more detailed information on 10/100 print servers, see the ZebraNet
10/100 Print Server User Guide.
Supported Protocols
All network features described in the 10/100 Print Server User Guide are supported with
APL-I firmware except:
• APL-I is not a ZebraLink enabled firmware.
• You are not able to print a network configuration label using the button on the print server.
But, you can still default the print server using this button.
• The 10/100 Print Server alerts can be configured using ZebraNet View, but not ZebraLink
Alerts.
• When viewing the web page, you will only see the print server web pages, not the printer
web pages.
Defaulting the 10/100 PS
You can default the 10/100 PS to factory settings using WebView, ZebraNet View, and the Test
button.
Important • For more detailed information on 10/100 Internal/External Wired print servers,
®
see the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User Guide.
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Internal 10/100 Print Server for Xi4 and ZM400/ZM600
Configuration
You can configure the 10/100 Internal Print Server for use with your printer running APL-I
firmware using DHCP, SGD, or Telnet.
Important • For more detailed information on internal 10/100 print servers, see the
®
ZebraNet 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide.
Supported Protocols
All network features described in the 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide are supported
with
APL-I firmware except:
• APL-I is not a ZebraLink enabled firmware.
• The ZebraLink Alerts are not supported.
• FTP, POP3, SMTP, and SNMP are not supported.
• Mirroring is not supported.
• No web pages are supported.
Defaulting the 10/100 Print Server PS
You can default the 10/100 Internal Print Server User Guide to factory settings using the
default network menu on the printer’s control panel. For more information, see the 10/100
Internal Print Server User Guide.
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Wireless, Wireless Plus, and Internal Wireless Plus
Print Servers
This section provides details on working with a wireless print server.
Configuration
You can configure the Wireless Print Server for use with your printer running APL-I firmware
using DHCP, SGD, or Telnet.
®
Important • For more detailed information on wireless print servers, see the ZebraNet
Wireless User Guide.
Supported Protocols
All network features described in the Wireless User Guide are supported with
APL-I firmware except:
• APL-I is not a ZebraLink enabled firmware.
• The ZebraLink Alerts are not supported.
• FTP, POP3, SMTP, and SNMP are not supported.
• Mirroring is not supported.
• No web pages are supported.
Defaulting the Wireless PS
You can default the Wireless Print Server to factory settings using the default network menu
on the printer’s control panel. For more information, see the specific wireless user guide.
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Control Panel Options
This appendix provides you with control panel menu options on the Zebra printers with APL-I
firmware.
Contents
Control Panel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Protected Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Supported Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
S4M LCD Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
S4M Control Panel Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
S4M Password Protected Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Supported Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Control Panel Options
Some of the control panel options are password protected. This section tells you how to work
through password protected menu options and provides a table of all the control panel options
for the supported APL-I printers.
Protected Menus
This section tells you how to access these protected parameters.
To access the password protected menu options, complete these steps:
The password is: 1234.
1. If the control panel reads ENTER PASSWORD, you need to enter a password to access
given control panel menu options.
2. To increase the value, from the front panel:
•
•
•
on a XiIIIPlus or 105SL printer, press the right arrow.
on a PAX4, press the up arrow.
on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, ZM400/ZM600, or Xi4 printers, press plus (+).
3. To move to the next digit, from the front panel:
•
•
•
on a XiIIIPlus or 105SL printer, press the left arrow.
on a PAX4, press the down arrow.
on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, ZM400/ZM600, or Xi4 printers, press minus (–).
4. When the password is entered.
•
•
•
on a XiIIIPlus, 105SL, or Xi4 printer, press NEXT/SAVE.
on a PAX4, press NEXT.
on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus or ZM400/ZM600 printers, press SELECT.
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Supported Menu
Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus, 105SL, ZM400/ZM600, PAX4, and Xi4 printer with APL-I firmware.
Table 3 • Control Panel Differences on Supported Printers
Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
This allows you to adjust the darkness of your
output.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 DARKNESS
This allows you to change the print speed
inches per second (ips).
3 PRINT SPEED
Typically, the slower the print speed, the better
the print quality.
This allows you to adjust the speed for feeding a
blank label (given in inches per second).
3
3
SLEW SPEED
If backfeed is on, this allows you to adjust the
speed at which the label backs up before
printing (given in inches per second).
BACKFEED SPEED
This allows you to set the position of the labels
over the tear-off/peel-off bar.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 TEAR OFF
This allows you to determine the action of the
verifier port.
APPLICATOR PORT
Password protected.
This allows you to determine how the printer
reacts to the Start Print Signal input on pin 3 of
the applicator interface.
3
START PRINT SIG
This allows you to set the type of label delivery.
This allows you to set the dot size.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 PRINT MODE
3 RESOLUTION
3 MEDIA TYPE
This allows you to set the type of media you are
using.
This allows you to set the type of media you are
using with a web. This indicates the spacing
between labels, or if you are using media with
black mark print on the back.
3
3
3
3
3 SENSOR TYPE
3
3
This allows you to choose the sensor that you
want to use.
SENSOR SELECT
This allows you to set the method of printing.
3
3
3
3
3 PRINT METHOD
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to set the printable area across
the label width.
3 PRINT WIDTH
This allows you to set the maximum length of
the label.
3 MAXIMUM LENGTH
This allows you to enable or disable warnings
to appear if label or ribbons are low.
3 EARLY WARNING
MEDIA/SUPPLIES
WARNING
Password protected.
3
3
3
This parameter appears only when Early
Warning for Media is enabled. This value
should correspond to the number of labels per
roll of the media that you are using.
LABELS PER ROLL
3
3
3
3
3
3
This parameter appears only when Early
Warning for Media is enabled.
MEDIA REPLACED?
RIBBON LENGTH
This parameter appears only when Early
Warning for Media is enabled and the printer is
set for Thermal Transfer operation.
3
3
3
3
3
This parameter appears only when Early
Warning for Media is enabled and the printer is
set for Thermal Transfer operation.
RIBBON REPLACED?
3
3
This allows you to enable or disable warnings
to appear if the printhead needs to be cleaned.
3 EARLY WARNING
MAINT.
Password protected.
3
3
3
This allows you to enable or disable a warning to
appear when the printhead needs to be cleaned.
This value is set to correspond to the length of
the media or ribbon roll that you are using.
HEAD CLEANING
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to reset the printhead cleaning
counter.
HEAD CLEANED?
HEAD LIFE
This allows you to set the number of inches of
media that the printhead is expected to print.
This allows you to reset the printhead life
counter.
NEW PRINTHEAD
This allows you to reset the advanced counter
used by the printer to monitor the label
generation in inches, centimeters, and number of
labels.
3 NONRESET CNTR
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
This allows you to reset the advanced counter
used by the printer to monitor the label
generation in inches, centimeters, and number of
labels.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 RESET CNTR1
This allows you to reset the advanced counter
used by the printer to monitor the label
generation in inches, centimeters, and number of
labels.
3 RESET CNTR2
3 PRINT METERS
This allows you to view the current date and
change the date.
Password Protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
This prints a configuration label.
3 LIST ZPL SETUP
3 APL-I SW SETUP
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to print out the software
configuration label.
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to print out the hardware
configuration label.
3 APL-I HW SETUP
This allows you to print out the print quality
test label.
3 APL-I PRNT QUAL.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to print the pitch test label.
3 APL-I PITCH PRINT
3 LIST NETWORK
This allows you to print a network
configuration label, which lists the settings for
the various Zebra print servers.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to print out a page format that
was previously sent to the printer by pushing a
single button. The number in the lower hand
corner of the control panel corresponds to the
page number that is printed.
3 PRINT PAGE
3 PRINT FORMAT
FORMAT CARD
This allows you to print out a single format that
was previously sent to the printer by pushing a
single button. The number in the lower left
hand corner of the control panel corresponds to
the format number that is printed.
This allows you to erase all information from
the memory card.
Password protected.
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to reformat your Flash
memory.
3 INIT FLASH MEM
Password protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This prints out a sensor profile label.
3 SENSOR PROFILE
3 MEDIA AND RIB.
This allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the
media and ribbon sensors.
This allows you to control whether or not data is
returned via the printer’s parallel port for
selected commands.
3
3
3
3
3
3 PARALLEL COMM.
Password protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to select a baud rate. It must
match the rate being used by the host.
3 BAUD
Password protected.
This allows you to select the data bits. It must
match the data bits being used by the host.
3 DATA BITS
3 PARITY
Password protected.
This allows you to select the parity. It must
match the parity on the host.
Password protected.
This allows you to select the handshake
protocol. It must match the protocol on the host.
3 HOST HANDSHAKE
3 STATUS RESP.
Password protected.
Important • This allows you to enable or disable
the printer from sending a status character after
every <ETX>that is received in the data.
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to troubleshoot and check the
interconnection between the printer and the
host computer.
3 COMMUNICATIONS
Password protected.
3
3
This sets the tension applied to the ribbon
supply spindle (170PAX4 only).
RIBBON TENSION
3
3
3
3
This allows you to set the action of the labels
when the printer is turned on.
3 MEDIA POWER UP
Password protected.
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to set the action of the labels
when the printhead is closed.
3 HEAD CLOSE
Password protected.
This allows you to determine when and how
much label feedback occurs after a label is
removed.
3 BACKFEED
Password protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to set how far from the left
edge of the label the format begins to print.
3 X FORMS ADJ.
Important • Positive numbers adjust the label
away from the printhead. Negative numbers
adjust the labels close to the printhead.
This allows you to adjust the print position
vertically on the label.
3 Y FORMS ADJ.
Important • Positive numbers adjust the label
away from the printhead. Negative numbers
adjust the labels close to the printhead.
3
3
3
3
The printer periodically performs a test of the
printhead functionality. This establishes how
many labels are printed between these internal
tests.
3 HEAD TEST COUNT
This value is preset at the factory to match the
resistance value of the printhead. It does not
need to be changed unless the printhead or the
main logic board is replaced.
3
HEAD RESISTOR
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
3
This allows you to determine how the printer
reacts to the online verifier.
3 VERIFIER PORT
Password protected.
This allows you to determine the action of the
verifier port.
3 APPLICATOR PORT
Password protected.
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
When this option is enabled and the print engine
is paused, the print engine sets the applicator
error state.
3
3
3
3 ERROR ON PAUSE
This allows you to determine how the printer
reacts to the Start Print Signal input on pin 3 of
the applicator interface.
3 START PRINT SIG
3 RESYNCH MODE
Password protected.
3
3
This allows you to determine how the printer
reacts if the label synchronization is lost and the
label top is not where is should be.
Password protected.
3
3
When the amount of ribbon on the supply
spindle reaches the specified length, the output
signal asserts HIGH to provide a RIBBON
LOW warning.
RIBBON LOW MODE
RIB LOW OUTPUT
This is dependent on the setting of RIBBON
LOW MODE. If RIBBON LOW MODEis
enabled this is asserted HIGH and the amount of
ribbon remaining on the supply spool is below a
specific threshold level.
If RIBBON LOW MODEis disabled, this output
lead is disabled.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
WEB S.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a a qualified service
technician.
This is automatically set during calibration.
3 MEDIA S.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
RIBBON S.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
3 TAKE LABEL
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
3 MARK S.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
This is automatically set during calibration.
3
3
3
3 TRANS GAIN
3 TRANS BASE
3 TRANS BRIGHT
3 MARK MED S.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
This is automatically set during calibration.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
This is automatically set during calibration.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
3
3
3
3
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
MEDIA LED
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
3 RIBBON GAIN/LED
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
This is automatically set during calibration.
MARK GAIN
MARK LED
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
3
3
3
3
This is automatically set during calibration.
Password protected.
Important • If this needs to be changed, the
change should be done by a qualified service
technician.
3
3
3
This allows you to adjust the contrast of your
LCD.
LCD ADJUST
This is used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the
voltage supplied to the Ribbon Tensioning
System Takeup Dancer Arm (110PAX4 only).
RTS TAKEUP ARM
3
This is used as a diagnostic to monitor the
voltage supplied to the Ribbon Tensioning
System Supply Dancer Arm (110PAX4 only).
RTS SUPPLY ARM
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to select the LCD options for
the real-time clock.
3 IDLE DISPLAY
3 RTC DATE
This shows the current date.
Password Protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to set the time following the
convention selected in IDLE.
3 RTC TIME
Password protected.
3
This tells if the printer searches for a wired
print server at bootup.
3 WIRED PS CHECK?
This allows you to see if the printer is using a IP
setting from the wireless or a wired print server
at bootup.
3
3
PRIMARY NETWORK
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Control Panel Option
Details and Menu Choices
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This determines if the printer uses IP settings
from the printer or the print server at bootup.
3 LOAD LAN FROM?
3
3
3
This allows you to see which print server is
being used.
3 ACTIVE PRINTSRVR
3
3
The allows you to see if the user (permanent) or
the server (dynamic) selects the IP address.
IP PROTOCOL
IP ADDRESS
This allows you to modify this setting, only
when Permanent is select for OBTAIN IP
ADDRESS.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to view the subnet mask.
This allows you to view the default gateway.
SUBNET MASK
DEFAULT GATEWAY
MAC ADDRESS
This allows you to view the MAC address for
the current wireless radio card.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to view the ESSID for the
current wireless configuration.
3 ESSID
This allows you to view the current security
type.
3 WLAN SECURITY
3 RESET NETWORK
3 PASSWORD LEVEL
This allows you to reinitialize the wireless radio
card and the print server (wired or wireless).
This allows you to select if certain Zebra-
selected menu items or all menu items are
password protected.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
This allows you to change the LCD language.
LANGUAGE
This allows you to turn this feature ON and
OFF. When this feature is ON, all the data is
received by the printer is captured to an ATA
PCMCIA Flash card.
DATA CAPTURE
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S4M Control Panel Navigation
How you navigate through the S4M menu impacts if you come to the top of a protected menu
or the bottom of a protected menu. For an example of how the LCD menu navigation works,
see the table that follows:
If you navigate…
Then…
Using the right arrow key
When you come to a protected menu, for example
ADVANCED SETUP 3, a password needs to be
entered. When you access the protected menu, the
menu is listed from the top of the menu to the
bottom of the menu. For menu details, see Table 5,
Using the left arrow key
When you come to a protected menu, for example
ADVANCED SETUP 3, a password needs to be
entered. When you access the protected menu, the
menu is listed from the bottom of the menu to the
Example • This example provides you with a scenario using the right arrow key and a
scenario using the left arrow key and how they differ, as follows:
Scenario One -Using the right arrow key to navigate
You use the right arrow key to move through the menu for your S4M printer. You come
to ADVANCED SETUP 3. You enter the password to access the menu. You come to the
first menu item in ADVANCED SETUP 3, which is PRINT OUT.
Scenario Two -Using the left arrow key to navigate
You use the left arrow key to move through the menu for your S4M printer. You come to
ADVANCED SETUP 3. You enter the password to access the menu. You come to the
last menu item in ADVANCED SETUP 3, which is LANGUAGE.
S4M Password Protected Menus
Some of the LCD options are password protected. As you navigate through the printer menu, if
you come to an ADVANCED SETUPmenu option, then you have come to password protected
menu. These LCD menu options appear when you are about to enter a protected menu:
• ADVANCED SETUP 4— for menu details, see the Maintenance Manual.
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To access the password protected menu options, complete these steps:
1. If the LCD reads ADVANCE SETUP 3, you need to enter a password to access given
LCD menu options.
2. On the control panel, press Enter.
The LCD displays PASSWORD 0000. The default password to access ADVANCED
SETUP 3is 1234.
3. Use the up and down arrow keys to increase and decrease the numbers. Use the right
arrow key to advance to the next field.
4. When the password is entered, press Enter.
The first menu selection in ADVANCED SETUP 3is PRINT OUT.
To understand how the display of the protected menus depend on how you navigate through
Supported Menu
options your Zebra S4M printer with APL-I firmware.
Table 4 • S4M Unprotected Menus
LCD Option
DARKNESS
TEAR OFF
Details
This allows you to adjust the darkness of your output.
This allows you to set the position of the labels over the tear-
off/peel-off bar.
The label top position adjusts the print position vertically on
the label. Positive numbers adjust the label top position
farther down the label (away from the printhead), and
negative numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the
printhead).
X FORMS ADJ
The label left position adjusts the print position horizontally
on the label. Positive numbers move the left edge of the image
toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected
while negative numbers shift the left edge of the image
toward the left edge of the label.
Y FORMS ADJUST
This allows you to set the type of media you are using.
This allows you to choose the sensor that you want to use.
MEDIA TYPE
SENSOR SELECT
REMOVAL
This allows you to select the type of label removal method
you want to use.
This allows you to change the print speed inches per second
(ips).
PRINT SPEED
Important • Typically, the slower the print speed, the better
the print quality.
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Table 4 • S4M Unprotected Menus
Details
LCD Option
This allows you to set the printable area across the label
width.
PRINT WIDTH
RESOLUTION
LENGTH
This sets the dot size for backward compatibility with some
older APL-I printers.
This allows you to set the maximum length of the label.
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Table 5 • S4M Protected Menu
Details
LCD
This allows you to print certain types labels with specific
printer information.
PRINT OUT
This allows you to print the stored APL-I page.
PRINT PAGE
This allows you to store and print up to 100 formats.
PRINT FORMAT
PARALLEL COMM.
This allows you to select a communications port. It must
match the one being used by the host.
This allows you to select a baud rate. It must match the rate
being used by the host.
BAUD
This allows you to select the data bits. It must match the data
bits being used by the host.
DATA BITS
This determines if a response is sent after inquiry commands.
STATUS RESP
PARITY
This allows you to select the parity. It must match the parity on
the host.
This allows you to select the handshake protocol. It must
match the protocol on the host.
HOST HANDSHAKE
This allows you to see which print server is being used.
ACTIVE PRINTSRVR
OBTAIN IP ADDRESS
This allows you to select the method by which an IP address
will be assigned to the printer.
The allows you to see if the user (permanent) or the server
(dynamic) selects the IP address.
IP PROTOCOL
IP ADDRESS
This allows you to modify this setting, only when Permanent is
select for OBTAIN IP ADDRESS.
This allows you to view the subnet mask.
This allows you to view the default gateway.
SUBNET MASK
DEFAULT GATEWAY
HEXDUMP
This allows you to check the connection between the printer
and the host computer.
This allows you to view the current date and change the date.
This allows you to view the current time and change the time.
CHANGE RTC DATE
CHANGE RTC TIME
LOAD DEFAULTS
This allows you to reset the parameters back to the factory
default settings.
This restores the wired and wireless network settings back to
factory defaults.
DEFAULT NET
This allows you to reformat your Flash memory.
INIT FLASH MEM
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LCD
Details
This is automatically set during calibration.
RIBBON
Important • If this needs to be changed, the change should be
done by a qualified service technician.
This prints out a sensor profile label.
SENSOR PROFILE
MEDIA / RIBBON
This allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the media and
ribbon sensors.
This allows you to change the LCD language.
LANGUAGE
This allows you to view the MAC address for the current
wireless radio card.
MAC ADDRESS
This allows you to view the ESSID for the current wireless
configuration.
ESSID
This allows you to view the current security type.
WLAN SECURITY
RESET NETWORK
This allows you to reinitialize the wireless radio card and the
print server (wired or wireless).
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C
A
commands
B
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F
firmware versions
G
H
cut
D
I
dark adjust
data matrix symbology versions ECC-100 and ECC-
E
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print
J
L
M
N
print servers
O
P
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data matrix symbology versions ECC-100 and
Q
R
height magnification of bar, box, or UDC, define,
reset
S
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T
U
user-defined characters (UDC) and graphics, print,
W
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