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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION ......................... P1-1

GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION .............................................. P1-2
GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION EXAMPLE ........................... P1-3
COMMUNICATIONS DIAGNOSTICS MODE .................................. P1-6
LABEL COORDINATE SYSTEM ...................................................... P1-7
LABEL VISTA ................................................................................ P1-8
PRINTER COMMANDS ............................................ P2-1
PRINTER COMMANDS .................................................................. P2-2
PRINT COMMAND ........................................................................... P2-3
FORM COMMAND ........................................................................... P2-4
JOURNAL COMMAND ..................................................................... P2-5
UNITS COMMANDS ........................................................................ P2-6
USING COMMENTS ........................................................................ P2-8
TEXT ......................................................................... P3-1
RESIDENT FONT SAMPLES .......................................................... P3-1
TEXT COMMANDS .......................................................................... P3-4
USING FONT GROUPS ................................................................... P3-6
TEXT CONCATENATION COMMANDS .......................................... P3-8
MULTILINE (ML) COMMANDS ...................................................... P3-10
COUNT COMMAND ....................................................................... P3-12
SETMAG COMMAND .................................................................... P3-14
SCALABLE TEXT .................................................... P4-1
SCALE-TEXT COMMANDS ............................................................. P4-2
SCALE-TO-FIT COMMANDS .......................................................... P4-4
SCALABLE CONCATENATION COMMANDS ................................ P4-6
ROTATE COMMANDS ..................................................................... P4-8
LINEAR BAR CODES .............................................. P5-1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. P5-1
UPC AND EAN/JAN BAR CODES ................................................... P5-3
CODE 39 OR CODE 3 OF 9 BAR CODES ...................................... P5-6
CODE 93 OR CODE 9 OF 3 BAR CODES ...................................... P5-8
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 BAR CODES .............................................. P5-8
CODE 128 AND THE UCC-128 SHIPPING STANDARD ................ P5-9
CODABAR ...................................................................................... P5-11
MSI PLESSEY BAR CODES ......................................................... P5-12
POSTNET AND FACING IDENTIFICATION MARKS .................... P5-13
BAR CODE COMMANDS .............................................................. P5-15
BARCODE COMMAND .................................................................. P5-16
BARCODE-TEXT COMMAND ....................................................... P5-18
COUNT COMMAND ....................................................................... P5-20
TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODES ........................ P6-1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. P6-1
PDF417 ............................................................................................. P6-2
MAXICODE ....................................................................................... P6-2

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TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODE COMMANDS ............................. P6-3
PDF417 (PORTABLE DATA FILE) .................................................. P6-4
GRAPHICS ............................................................... P7-1
BOX COMMAND .............................................................................. P7-1
LINE COMMANDS ........................................................................... P7-2
INVERSE-LINE COMMANDS .......................................................... P7-4
PATTERN COMMAND ..................................................................... P7-6
GRAPHICS COMMANDS ................................................................ P7-8
PCX COMMANDS .......................................................................... P7-10
ADVANCED COMMANDS ....................................... P8-1
CONTRAST COMMAND .................................................................. P8-1
TONE COMMAND ........................................................................... P8-2
JUSTIFICATION COMMANDS ....................................................... P8-3
PAGE-WIDTH COMMAND ............................................................. P8-4
PACE COMMAND ........................................................................... P8-6
NO-PACE COMMAND ..................................................................... P8-9
WAIT COMMAND ........................................................................... P8-10
REWIND COMMAND ..................................................................... P8-11
TENSION COMMANDS ................................................................. P8-12
SPEED COMMAND ....................................................................... P8-13
SETSP COMMAND ....................................................................... P8-14
ON-OUT-OF-PAPER COMMAND .................................................. P8-15
ON-FEED COMMAND ................................................................... P8-16
PREFEED COMMAND ................................................................. P8-18
POSTFEED COMMAND ............................................................... P8-19
PRESENT-AT COMMAND ............................................................ P8-20
COUNTRY / CODE PAGE COMMAND ........................................ P8-22
USING FORMAT FILES ................................................................. P8-24
BEEP COMMAND .......................................................................... P8-27
CUT COMMAND ........................................................................... P8-28
PARTIAL-CUT COMMAND ........................................................... P8-29
CUT-AT COMMAND ....................................................................... P8-30
LINE PRINT MODE .................................................. P9-1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. P9-1
SPECIAL COMMANDS USING THE UTILITY FUNCTION ............ P9-2
UNITS COMMANDS ........................................................................ P9-3
SETLP COMMAND .......................................................................... P9-4
SETLF COMMAND .......................................................................... P9-5
MOVING WITH X AND Y COORDINATES ...................................... P9-6
LMARGIN COMMAND ..................................................................... P9-7
SETBOLD COMMAND ..................................................................... P9-8
SETSP COMMAND .......................................................................... P9-9
PAGE-WIDTH COMMAND
PAGE-HEIGHT COMMAND ........................................................... P9-10
SPECIAL ASCII CHARACTERS .................................................... P9-10
SETFF COMMAND ........................................................................ P9-11

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 SET-TOF COMMAND .................................................................... P9-12
TEARING OR CUTTING THE PAPER .......................................... P9-14
BAR CODES, GRAPHICS AND LINES ......................................... P9-15
SETLP-TIMEOUT COMMAND ....................................................... P9-16
DESIGNING A RECEIPT ................................................................ P9-16
ADVANCED UTILITIES .......................................... P10-1
VERSION UTILITY ......................................................................... P10-2
CHECKSUM UTILITY ..................................................................... P10-3
DEL UTILITY .................................................................................. P10-4
DIR UTILITY ................................................................................... P10-5
DEFINE-FILE (DF) UTILITY ........................................................... P10-6
TYPE UTILITY ................................................................................ P10-8
BAUD UTILITY ............................................................................... P10-9
COUNTRY / CODE-PAGE UTILITY ............................................ P10-10
ANNOUNCE UTILITY ................................................................... P10-12
TIMEOUT UTILITY ....................................................................... P10-14
TIMEOUT UTILITY EXAMPLE ..................................................... P10-14
BEEP COMMAND ........................................................................ P10-15
BEEP COMMAND EXAMPLE ...................................................... P10-15
LT COMMAND .............................................................................. P10-16
LT COMMAND EXAMPLES ......................................................... P10-16
SET-TIME UTILITY ...................................................................... P10-17
GET-TIME UTILITY ...................................................................... P10-18
SET-DATE UTILITY ...................................................................... P10-19
GET-DATE UTILITY ..................................................................... P10-20
PRINTING A TIME STAMP .......................................................... P10-21
PRINTING A DATE STAMP .......................................................... P10-22
MAGNETIC CARD READER (MCR) COMMAND ....................... P10-23
MCR-QUERY COMMAND ........................................................... P10-30
MCR-CAN COMMAND ................................................................. P10-30
S-CARD COMMAND .................................................................... P10-32
S-CARD COMMAND EXAMPLES ............................................... P10-35
DENSO BHT COMMANDS .................................. P10-36
SETTING THE DATA FORMAT .................................................... P10-36
IR OR CABLE INTERFACE SELECTION .................................... P10-38
BHT-BAUD COMMAND ............................................................... P10-38
SETTING THE MODE FOR IR DATA TRANSMISSION .............. P10-38
CONFIGURING THE BHT FOR IR TRANSMISSION ................. P10-39
BHT-IR FILE TRANSMISSION ..................................................... P10-40
CONFIGURING THE BHT FOR CABLE TRANSMISSION ......... P10-41
LOADING A .DAT FILE INTO THE BHT ...................................... P10-42
INTERRUPTED TRANSMISSIONS ............................................. P10-43
EXAMPLE .DAT FILE ................................................................... P10-44
SRF-ACCESS AND END-SRF-ACCESS COMMANDS .............. P10-45
BHT-BAUD COMMAND ............................................................... P10-46
BHT MODE COMMANDS ............................................................ P10-47
BHT PROTOCOL COMMAND ..................................................... P10-51
PRINTER ESCAPE COMMANDS ...........................P11-1
SET AND READ CODE COMMAND ............................................. P11-1
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PRINTER ESCAPE COMMANDS FORMAT ................................. P11-2
STATUS/INFORMATION ................................................................ P11-3
USER LABEL COUNT .................................................................... P11-5
POWER OFF COMMAND .............................................................. P11-5
WIRELESS NETWORK PRINTERS ....................... P12-1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ P12-1
NETWORK PRINTER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .................... P12-1
LAN COMMAND ............................................................................. P12-1
SETTING THE IP ADDRESS ......................................................... P12-7
LAN COMMAND RESPONSE ....................................................... P12-8
NETWORK PRINTER TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... P12-9
WIRELESS LAN REPORT EXAMPLE ......................................... P12-10
LCD PROGRAMMING FOR QL SERIES ............... P13-1
INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................... P13-1
EXAMPLE 1: ................................................................................... P13-1
EXAMPLE 2: ................................................................................... P13-5
TABLE 1: WML TAGS USED ON QL SERIES PRINTERS ........... P13-7
CONFIGURATION/CONTROL COMMANDS ......... P14-1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ P14-1
PRINTING PARAMETER VALUES ............................................... P14-2
PRINTING PARAMETER VALUES EXAMPLE ............................. P14-3
COMMAND FORMAT ..................................................................... P14-4
COMMANDS / PARAMETERS ...................................................... P14-5
APPLICATION PARAMETERS ...................................................... P14-6
BLUETOOTH PARAMETERS .................................................... P14-7
COMM PORT PARAMETERS ..................................................... P14-11
DEVICE PARAMETERS .............................................................. P14-13
DISPLAY PARAMETERS ............................................................. P14-15
FILE PARAMETERS .................................................................... P14-17
INPUT PARAMETER ................................................................... P14-20
MEDIA PARAMETERS ................................................................ P14-22
MEMORY PARAMETERS ............................................................ P14-25
ODOMETER PARAMETER ......................................................... P14-26
POWER PARAMETERS .............................................................. P14-27
TEST FUNCTION PARAMETERS ............................................... P14-31
NETWORKING PARAMETERS ................................................... P14-32
PRINTER CONFIGURATION AND SETUP ............ P15-1
MINIATURE PRINTER UTILITIES PROGRAM ............................. P15-1
POWER MANAGEMENT ............................................................... P15-4
BATCH FILES ................................................................................. P15-7
RUN.BAT COMMAND/FILE ........................................................... P15-8
RE-RUN COMMAND .................................................................... P15-10
GAP-SENSE & BAR-SENSE COMMANDS ................................ P15-11
INDEX ......................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX A-F.A.Q.S.............................................. A-17
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APPENDIX B- INTERFACE CABLES ..................... A-20
APPENDIX C- CHARACTER TABLES ................... A-25
APPENDIX D - FONT INFORMATION .................... A-28
APPENDIX E-BARCODE QUICK REFERENCE ..... A-32
APPENDIX F - PRODUCT SUPPORT .................... A-34

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Programming Section
 PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION

This manual details the various commands in the CPL

language which allow the programmer to utilize the built
in text, graphics, bar code printing and communications
capabilities of Zebra mobile printers. The following nota-
tion conventions are used throughout this manual::

{} Required item

[] Optional item

() Abbreviated command

<> Literal item

A space character is used to delimit each field in a com-

mand line.

Many commands are accompanied by examples of the

command in use. After the word 'Input' in each example,
the file name of that example will appear in parentheses.
Many of these files can be found on the Miniature Printer
Utility disk (Part Number DISK-MPU) available from
Zebra.

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GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION
The printer can produce a report containing information
about the application resident in printer memory. A report
similar to the example printouts shown on the following
pages can be obtained from your printer by doing the fol-
lowing:
1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. While holding the FEED key down, turn the printer
ON.
3. When printing begins, release the FEED key.
The printer prints a line of interlocking x characters and
then produces two reports. The first report indicates the
printer model, ROM version, serial number, baud rate,
etc.
The second report contains application information. The
last digits in the application number indicate the software
version.(e.g. Software: HTLK40d indicates a software
version of 40.) If no second report appears, there is no
application loaded.
The Wireless Communications report will appear if a
Short Range Radio (SRRF), infrared (IrDA) or wireless
LAN (RF LAN) option has been installed in the printer. If
no wireless options are installed, the Wireless Communi-
cations Section will consist of a blank line.
The RF LAN Information section will only appear on Net-
work Printers (units equipped with a WLAN card). Net-
work printers are covered in detail in Section 12 of this
manual.
The Label section shown in the second report reports the
maximum size label that can be printed, based on a
printer resolution of 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm).
In the example, the Label Height is 2224 dots, which
means for a label width of 576 dots (2.8 inches or 72
mm), you can print labels up to 10.9 inches (278 mm)
long. Reducing the label width results in a correspond-
ing increase in the maximum label length.

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GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION EXAMPLE

Print Head Test

End of First Report

Unit Serial Number

Application Number
Report appears only
on units with wireless
options installed. (see
RF LAN section below
and next page)
Units with no wireless
options will print an
empty line and resume
the report.
RF LAN Section
(Network Printers
only) Refer to
Section 12.

Second report continues on P1-5

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GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION EXAMPLE, CONT.
Wireless Communications Section with Short Range Radio (SRRF)
Wireless Option Installed

SRRF Software
version

SRRF settings

Wireless Communications Section with IR Wireless Option Installed

IR Software version

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GETTING PRINTER INFORMATION EXAMPLE, CONT.
Continuation of Second Report

Flash Memory Size

Maximum Label Size

Refer to P1-7

Resident Fonts

Pre-scaled or Scalable
Fonts (if any) loaded in
Memory

Files Loaded in Printer

Memory (will include
Pre-scaled or Scalable
Fonts)
Amount of Memory
Available

Instructions on
entering
Communications
Diagnostics (Dump)
Mode. Refer to P1-6

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COMMUNICATIONS DIAGNOSTICS MODE
To aid the user in diagnosing communications problems,
the printer features a Communications Diagnostics Mode
(Dump Mode). In the dump mode, the printer will print
the ASCII hex codes of the data sent to it, and their text
representation (or the period '.', if not a printable charac-
ter). As a test of the printer the ALL CHRS.LBL file on
the MPU disk may be sent.
To enter Communications Diagnostics Mode:
1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Hold FEED key down.
3. Turn the printer ON.
4. Release FEED key when printer starts printing the
diagnostics.
5. At the end of 2nd diagnostics report, the printer will
print: "Press FEED key to enter DUMP mode".
6. Now press the FEED key. The printer will print:
"Entering DUMP mode".
Note: If the FEED key is not pressed within 3 sec-
onds, the printer will print "DUMP mode not entered"
and will resume normal operation.
7. At this point, the printer is in DUMP mode and will
print the ASCII hex codes of the data sent to it, and
their text representation (or "." if not a printable
character).
Additionally, a file with a .dmp extension contain-
ing the ASCII information will be created and stored
in the printers memory. It can be viewed, cloned
or deleted using the Label Vista application. (Refer
to pg. P1-8 and the Label Vista documentation for
more information.)
To cancel Communications Diagnostics Mode:
1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Wait 5 seconds.
3. Turn the printer ON.

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LABEL COORDINATE SYSTEM
The x and y coordinates are expressed here in terms of
dots. Coordinates in ( ) are for 200 dot per inch printers.
On 200 d.p.i. printers, 8 dots (either horizontally or verti-
cally) equal 1 millimeter and 203 dots equate approxi-
mately to 1 inch.
Coordinates in [ ] are for 300 dot per inch printers. On
300 d.p.i. printers 12 dots equal 1 millimeter, and 305
dots equate approximately to 1 inch.
Label Width

(831, 0)
4" Printer [1246,0]
(383, 0)

(447, 0)

(575, 0)
2" Printer [574,0]

2.25" Printer [670,0]

3" Printer [862,0]

(0,0)
Print Direction
Label Height

[1246,y]
(831,y)
(575, y)
[862,y]
(447, y)
[670,y]
(383, y)
[574,y]

Notes:
1. Coordinates refer to the actual printing area of the printers.
2. y =the available label height which varies with the resident
application. (See Getting Printer Information, Page P1-2.)

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Label Vista
Label Vista is a stand-alone program running in Win-
dows95/NT that allows users with little or no program-
ming background to design labels which can be printed
on certain model Zebra portable printers. It combines an
intuitive graphically based user environment with power-
ful, but easily mastered, editing tools.
Label Vista allows the creation of printable, fixed-size
(pre-scaled) fonts derived from an included library of
TrueType fonts, which greatly enhances the versatility
of this program.
In addition, Label Vista allows the easy creation of format
files which can remain resident in the printer and be
merged with variable data files sent from the host. This
provides a very efficient method of printing labels that
have a mixture of data fields that change from label to la-
bel and elements that remain constant. Refer to Section 8
of this Manual for more information on format files.
Label Vista also provides a powerful set of diagnostics
tools. It is recommended that the Label Vista documenta-
tion package be consulted for a more detailed description
of the printer diagnostics available in this program.
Label Vista utilizes a subset of the full Mobile Printing
Systems Programming Language described in this
manual. Files created in Label Vista are fully compatible
with any other label files created using the complete set
of Mobile Printer commands.
Label Vista requires an IBM compatible personal com-
puter, running Windows 95 or later. A PC with the mini-
mum configuration to run Windows 95 will have sufficient
memory to run Label Vista.

Note: Label Vista has proven to be compatible with Windows XP in

informal testing, however, compatibility problems with certain unusual
combinations of hardware and software may arise.

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 PRINTER COMMANDS

A label file always begins with the ! character followed by

an x offset parameter, x and y axis resolutions, a label
length and finally a quantity of labels to print. The line con-
taining these parameters is referred to as the Command
Start Line.

A label file always begins with the Command Start Line

and ends with the PRINT command. The commands that
build specific labels are placed between these two com-
mands.

A space character is used to delimit each field in a com-

mand line.

Note: Every line in the command session must be ter-

minated with both carriage-return and line-feed char-
acters. All Printer Commands must be in uppercase
characters ONLY.

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PRINTER Commands

Format:
<!> {offset} <200> <200> {height} {qty}

where:

<!>: Use '!' to begin a control session.

{offset}: The horizontal offset for the entire label.

This value causes all fields to be offset
horizontally by the specified number of
UNITS.

<200>: Horizontal resolution (in dots-per-inch).

<200>: Vertical resolution (in dots-per-inch).

{height}: The maximum height of the label.

The maximum label height is calculated by mea-
suring from the bottom of the first black bar (or
label gap) to the top of the next black bar (or label
gap). Then 1/16 [1.5mm] is subtracted from this
distance to obtain the mximum height. (In dots:
subtract 12 dots on 203 d.p.i printers; 18 dots on
306 d.p.i. printers)
1st black bar or gap

maximum ht. =
d - .062 d
[1.5mm]

2nd black bar or gap

{qty}: Quantity of labels to be printed.

Maximum = 1024.
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PRINTER Command Example

Input (HELLO.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

TEXT 4 0 30 40 Hello World
FORM
PRINT

Output:

PRINT Command

The PRINT command terminates and prints the file. This

must always be the last command (except when in Line
Print Mode). Upon execution of the PRINT command,
the printer will exit from a control session. Be sure to
terminate this and all commands with both carriage-
return and line-feed characters.

Format:

{command}

where:

{command}: PRINT

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FORM Command

The FORM command instructs the printer to feed to top

of form after printing.

Format:

{command}

where:

{command}: FORM

In the following example, the printer will execute a form

feed after the label is printed. See the SETFF (set form
feed) command in the section on designing receipts and
lists for information on setting printer behavior when the
FORM command is executed.

Input: FORM.LBL

! 0 200 200 3 1
IN-CENTIMETERS
CENTER
TEXT 4 1 0 .5 Form Command
FORM
PRINT

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JOURNAL Command
By default, the printer will check for correct media align-
ment if it encounters the eye-sense mark (black horizon-
tal bars on back of media) during a print cycle (LABEL
mode). If necessary, the JOURNAL command can be
used to disable this automatic correction feature. The
user's program is responsible for checking and assuring
presence of paper in JOURNAL mode. Please refer to
the status inquiry command for details on checking for
out-of-paper condition.

Format:
{command}
where:
{command}: JOURNAL

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UNITS Commands

The units commands are used to specify a measurement

system for all subsequent command fields in a control
session. Coordinates, widths, and heights for all control
commands can be entered with precision to four decimal
places. By placing a units command immediately after
the first line in a control session, the specified measure-
ment system will also apply to the offset and height fields.
The printer measurement system will default to dots until
a units command is issued.

Format:

{command}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

IN-INCHES Measurement in inches.

IN-CENTIMETERS Measurement in centimeters.

IN-MILLIMETERS Measurement in millimeters.

IN-DOTS Measurement in dots.

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UNITS Examples

Input 1 (UNITS1.LBL):

! 0.3937 200 200 1 1

IN-INCHES
T 4 0 0 0 1 cm = 0.3937"
IN-DOTS
T 4 0 0 48 1 mm = 8 dots
B 128 1 1 48 16 112 UNITS
T 4 0 48 160 UNITS
FORM
PRINT

Output 1:

Input 2 (UNITS2.LBL):

! 0 200 200 2.54 1

IN-CENTIMETERS
T 4 0 1 0 1" = 2.54 cm
IN-MILLIMETERS
T 4 0 0 6 203 dots = 25.4 mm
B 128 0.125 1 6 12 14 UNITS
T 4 0 16 20 UNITS
FORM
PRINT

Output 2:

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USING COMMENTS

Comments can be added between the first line of a

command session and the PRINT command.

A comment is placed in the file by starting a line with the

';' character in the first column. Any remaining text to the
end of the line will be ignored. Comments are illegal
between the CONCAT and ENDCONCAT commands.

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COMMENTS Example

Input (COMMENT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 25 1
IN-MILLIMETERS
JOURNAL
; Center justify text
CENTER
; Print the words 'A COMMENT'
TEXT 5 1 0 5 A COMMENT
; Print the label and go to top of next form
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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 TEXT
RESIDENT FONT SAMPLES

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 RESIDENT FONT SAMPLES (continued)

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RESIDENT FONT SAMPLES (continued)

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TEXT Commands

The TEXT command is used to place text on a label. This

command and its variants control the specific font num-
ber and size used, the location of the text on the label,
and the orientation of this text. Standard resident fonts
can be rotated to 90 increments as shown in the ex-
ample.

Format:

{command} {font} {size} {x} {y} {data}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

TEXT Prints text horizontally.
(or T)
VTEXT Prints text (vertically) rotated 90
(or VT) degrees counterclockwise.
TEXT90 (Same as VTEXT above.)
(or T90)
TEXT180 Prints text (upside down) rotated
(or T180) 180 degrees counterclockwise.
TEXT270 Prints text (vertically) rotated 270
(or T270) degrees counterclockwise.

{font}: Name/number of the font.

{size}: Size identifier for the font.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: The text to be printed.

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TEXT Example

Input (TEXT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

TEXT 4 0 200 100 TEXT
TEXT90 4 0 200 100 T90
TEXT180 4 0 200 100 T180
TEXT270 4 0 200 100 T270
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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USING FONT GROUPS

FONT-GROUP (FG) Command

The FG command gives a user the ability to group up to

10 pre-scaled font files into a single group. A user can
later specify the font group in a TEXT command. If a font
group is used in a text command, the printer will use the
largest font specified in the font group that will produce
the required text data and still remain within the available
width of the label for the text. When specified in the
TEXT command, the {font} parameter is specified as FG,
and the {size} parameter is specified as the {fg}. Note
that a user can also specify an FG command within a
CONCAT/ENCONCAT command.

Format:

{command} {fg fn fs} [fn fs] ...

where:

{command}: FG

{fg}: Font group number. Up to 10 font

groups can be specified. Valid font
groups range from 0 to 9.

{fn}: Name/number of the font.

{fs}: Size identifier for the font.

NOTE: Up to 10 font number/font size pairs can be

assigned to a font group.

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FG Example

In the example, the descriptions will be printed with the

largest font in the specified font group that is capable of
fitting the requested text in a 250 dot label field.

Input (FG.LBL):

! 0 200 200 250 1

; Specify fonts 0-0, 7-0, 5-0, 4-0 as members
; of font group 3.
FG 3 0 0 7 0 5 0 4 0
VT FG 3 10 250 Ketchup
VT FG 3 70 250 Fancy Ketchup
VT FG 3 120 250 Extra Fancy Ketchup
VT FG 3 180 250 Large Size Extra Fancy Ketchup
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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TEXT CONCATENATION COMMANDS

Text concatenation allows you to assign different charac-

ter styles to strings, printing them with uniform spacing on
the same text line. This command can be used in combi-
nation with scalable fonts. See Scalable Concatenation
Commands
Format:

{command} {x} {y}

{font} {size} {offset} {data}

{font} {size} {offset} {data}
<ENDCONCAT>

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

CONCAT Horizontal concatenation.

VCONCAT Vertical concatenation.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{font}: Name/number of the font.

{size}: Size identifier for the font.

{offset}: Unit-value to offset text from the

starting position. Used to align
individual text strings or create
superscript/subscript characters.

{data}: Text to be printed.

<ENDCONCAT>: Terminates concatenation.

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TEXT CONCATENATION Example

Input (CONCAT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CONCAT 75 75
4 2 5 $
4 3 0 12
4 2 5 34
ENDCONCAT
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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MULTILINE (ML) Commands

MULTILINE (ML) allows you to print multiple lines of text

using the same font and line-height.

Format:

{command} {height}
{text} {font} {size} {x} {y}
{data}

{data}
<ENDMULTILINE>

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

MULTILINE Prints multiple lines of text.

(or ML)

{height}: Unit-height for each line of text.

{text}: Text command (TEXT, VTEXT, etc.).

{font}: Name/number of the font.

{size}: Size identifier for the font.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: Text to be printed.

<ENDMULTILINE>: Terminates MULTILINE.

(or ENDML)

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MULTILINE Example

Input (MULTIL.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

ML 47
TEXT 4 0 10 20
1st line of text
2nd line of text
:
Nth line of text
ENDML
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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COUNT Command

The COUNT command is used for printing multiple labels

where a numeric text field or numeric data encoded in a
bar code is to be incremented or decremented for each
label. The TEXT/BARCODE command string must con-
tain this numeric data as the last characters of the string.
The numeric data portion can be up to 20 characters, and
can be preceded by the '-' sign. Incrementing or
decrementing the numeric data thru '0' is not allowed.
Leading zeros will be retained. Up to 3 COUNT com-
mands can be used in a label file.

The numeric data incremented/decremented is contained

in the TEXT or BARCODE command that immediately
preceded the COUNT command.

Format:

{command} {numeric value}

where:

{command}: COUNT

{numeric value}: Any integer value up to 20 charac-

ters. The value can be preceded
by a '-' sign if decrementing of the
TEXT/BARCODE value is desired.
Leading zeros will be retained in
the output.

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COUNT Example

Input (COUNT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 3

; Print 3 labels
CENTER
TEXT 4 0 0 50 TESTING 001
COUNT 1
TEXT 7 0 0 100 Barcode Value is 123456789
COUNT -10
BARCODE 128 1 1 50 0 130 123456789
COUNT -10
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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SETMAG Command

The SETMAG command magnifies a resident font to the

magnification factor specified.

Format:

{command} {w} {h}

where:

{command}: SETMAG

{w}: Width magnification of the font.

Valid magnifications are 1 thru 16.

{h}: Height magnification of the font.

Valid magnifications are 1 thru 16.

NOTE: The SETMAG command stays in effect after

printing a label. This means that the next label
printed will use the most recently set SETMAG
values. To cancel any SETMAG values and
allow the printer to use its default font sizes, use
the SETMAG command with magnifications of
0,0.

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SETMAG Example

Input (SETMAG.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CENTER
SETMAG 1 1
TEXT 0 0 0 10 Font 0-0 at SETMAG 1 1
SETMAG 1 2
TEXT 0 0 0 40 Font 0-0 at SETMAG 1 2
SETMAG 2 1
TEXT 0 0 0 80 Font 0-0 at SETMAG 2 1
SETMAG 2 2
TEXT 0 0 0 110 Font 0-0 at SETMAG 2 2
SETMAG 2 4
TEXT 0 0 0 145 Font 0-0 at SETMAG 2 4
; Restore default font sizes
SETMAG 0 0
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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 SCALABLE TEXT

Scalable text allows a user to print text at any point size.

Point size can be specified for both the X and Y directions
to produce characters that are "stretched" in either their
width or height. Point sizes specified and text produced
will print at 72 points equating to one inch (25.4mm).

The printer can contain scalable font files as part of the

application, or scalable font files can be downloaded to
the printer using one of the utilities on the supplied disk.
A scalable text file must be present in your printers
memory in order to use scalable text features.

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SCALE-TEXT Commands

The SCALE-TEXT commands allow the user to specify

the point size of both the width and height of the font.

Format:

{command} {name} {width} {height} {x} {y} {data}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

SCALE-TEXT: Prints scaled text horizontally.

(or ST)

VSCALE-TEXT: Prints scaled text vertically.

(or VST)

{name}: Font name.

{width}: Font width (point size).

{height}: Font height (point size).

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: Text to be printed.

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SCALE-TEXT Example

Input (SCALE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 300 1

CENTER
; Print using x and y scales of 10 points
SCALE-TEXT PLL_LAT.CSF 10 10 0 10 10 POINT FONT
; Print using x scale of 20 points and y scale
; of 10 points
SCALE-TEXT PLL_LAT.CSF 20 10 0 80 WIDER FONT
; Print using x scale of 10 points and y scale
; of 20 points
SCALE-TEXT PLL_LAT.CSF 10 20 0 150 TALLER FONT
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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SCALE-TO-FIT Commands

The SCALE-TO-FIT commands automatically calculate

the scale in order to fit text inside a window.

Format:

{command} {name} {width} {height} {x} {y} {data}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

SCALE-TO-FIT: Prints scaled text horizontally.

(or STF)

VSCALE-TO-FIT: Prints scaled text vertically.

(or VSTF)

{name}: Font name.

{width}: Unit-width of the window.

{height}: Unit-height of the window.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: Text to be printed.

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SCALE-TO-FIT Example

Input (STF.LBL):
! 0 200 200 100 1
IN-MILLIMETERS
CENTER
; Fit a text string into an area 40mm wide by 10mm
; high
SCALE-TO-FIT PLL_LAT.CSF 40 10 0 10 SALE
; Fit a longer text string into the same 40mm wide
; by 10mm high area
SCALE-TO-FIT PLL_LAT.CSF 40 10 0 20 SALE PRICE
; Fit SALE text into a 40mm wide by 20mm high
; area
SCALE-TO-FIT PLL_LAT.CSF 40 20 0 30 SALE
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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SCALABLE CONCATENATION Commands

Scalable concatenation allows you to assign different

character styles to strings, printing them with uniform
spacing on the same text line. Both scalable and bitmap
text can be combined between a CONCAT/ENCONCAT
command. See also Text Concatenation Commands

Format:

{command} {x} {y}

<ST> {name} {width} {height} {offset} {data}

<ST> {name} {width} {height} {offset} {data}
<ENDCONCAT>
where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

CONCAT Horizontal concatenation.

VCONCAT Vertical concatenation.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{name}: Font name.

{width}: Font width point size.

{height}: Font height point size.

{offset}: Unit-value to offset text from the

starting position. Used to align
individual text strings or create
superscript/subscript characters.

{data}: Text to be printed.

<ENDCONCAT>: Terminates concatenation.

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SCALABLE CONCATENATION Example

Input (STC.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CENTER
; Concatenate 3 scalable font strings and 1
; Resident font string
CONCAT 0 20
4 1 0 2/
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 20 20 15 $
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 40 40 0 22
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 20 20 0 99
ENDCONCAT
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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ROTATE Commands

ROTATE commands are used to rotate all subsequent

scalable text fields at a specified angle. Rotation direc-
tion is counter-clockwise about the center point of the
text. This rotation remains in effect until another ROTATE
command is issued. Default angle is zero degrees.

Format:

{command} {angle}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

ROTATE Rotates scalable fonts.

(or R)

{angle}: Degree of rotation (ccw).

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ROTATE Example

Input (ROTATE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 440 1

CENTER
TEXT 4 1 0 50 Rotate Strings
ROTATE 45
CONCAT 50 300
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 20 20 20 $
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 40 40 0 22
ST PLL_LAT.CSF 20 20 0 99
ENDCONCAT
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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 LINEAR BAR CODES
INTRODUCTION
Bar codes allow easy implementation of automated
identification, cataloging and processing of almost any
object. They have been successfully used on items
ranging in size from boxcars to bumblebees.
This overview of barcode symbologies will help when
programming Zebra mobile printers and/or designing
labels with Label Vista software. All of the information in
this section is derived from the barcode standards estab-
lished by AIM and the Uniform Code Council as of 11/97.
If you plan to create software using these bar codes, we
recommend ordering the uniform symbology specification
from AIM or the UCC to determine the uses and limita-
tions pertaining to that type of barcode. The information
in this document is in no way complete.
The following discussions contain basic information
and some suggested applications for each type of bar
code. The quick reference table in Appendix E lists
specific data for each bar code in one location. All the
information on ideal widths and ratios comes directly from
the uniform symbology specification. Please note that all
measurements contained in this document are in printer
dots. On 200 dot per inch (dpi) printers, one dot is equal
to 0.005 or 0.13 millimeters, on 300 dpi printers one dot
is equal to 0.003 or 0.07 millimeters.

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RESIDENT LINEAR BAR CODE SAMPLES

UPC-A UPC-E

EAN-13 EAN-8

UPC/EAN Plus 2 UPC/EAN Plus 5

Extender Extender

CODE 39 CODE 93

I 2 OF 5 CODE 128

UCC-128 CODABAR

PLESSY MS110 POSTNET

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UPC AND EAN/JAN BAR CODES
UPC and EAN/JAN bar codes are typically used for
marking products with a unique code used to look up
prices and to track inventories of goods sold. They are
also used for store coupons, periodicals, and paperback
books. UPC and EAN/JAN bar codes are generally
rectangular, contain a fixed amount of data, and in most
cases are accompanied by human readable text printed
below them. For best results, this text should be an
OCR-A (resident font 2), a sans serif font (resident font 7)
or an OCR-B font.
The first number in the UPC/EAN bar code is the num-
ber system character. The specification lists use of
characters 0 through 9 as follows.
0 Regular UPC codes (UPC-A and UPC-E)
1 Reserved
2 Random weight items, like store packaged meat.
(UPC-A only)
3 National Drug Code and National Health Related
Items Code in current 10-digit code length (UPC-A
only)*
4 In-store marking of non food items without code
format restriction and with check digit protection
(UPC-A only)
5 Coupons (UPC-A only)
6 Regular UPC codes (UPC-A only)
7 Regular UPC codes (UPC-A only)
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
* Number system 3 has the following note in the specification. the symbol
is not affected by the various internal structures possible with the NDC or
HRI codes. The users should determine what effect this statement may
have on their program. It will not change how bar codes are printed.

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 The checksum is the last number in the bar code and
can be used to make certain that the bar code is decoded
properly. This digit is automatically calculated by the
printer. The UPC barcode specification has the full in-
structions for calculating this checksum. The methodol-
ogy is as follows:
For this example, the bar code will be 01234567890.

Step 1: Starting at the left, including the number system

character, add up all the numbers in the ODD posi-
tions. (0 + 2+ 4 + 6 + 8 + 0 = 20)
Step 2: Multiply this sum by 3. (20 x 3 = 60)
Step 3: Starting at the left again, add up all the numbers
in the EVEN positions. (1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 = 25).
Step 4: Add the results from step 2 and step 3. (60 + 25
= 85)
Step 5: The checksum is the smallest number when
added to step 4 will equal a multiple of ten. In our
example: 85 + 5 = 90, which is a multiple of 10.
Therefore, the check digit should be 5. It is called a
modulo checksum because you take the modulo, or
remainder, of the sum. For the programmers, it is:
10 - (85 mod 10) = the checksum.

UPC-A and EAN13 bar codes can be created with and

without a checksum supplied. If the programmer supplies
a checksum digit, the printer will create the bar code with
that check digit, even if it is incorrect. Most laser scan-
ning devices will not be able to decode the bar code if the
check digit is incorrect,
UPC-E bar codes, useful for small items like candy and
gum, are created through the method of zero suppres-
sion. For example, if you were to encode 01000000567,
the resulting bar code would be a compressed bar code

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that only contains the data, the compression scheme,
and the checksum without all the extra zeros. For our
example, the bar code would decode to 1056707. Please
refer to the UPC Symbol Specification Manual from the
Uniform Code Council for more information on zero
suppression.
UPC-E and EAN8 bar codes have a few restrictions.
First, the number system character must be set to 0.
Number systems 1 through 9 do not support UPC-E and
EAN8 bar codes and may not be decoded by a laser
scanning device. In case your application requires it, the
number system may be set to something other than 0.
Second, if the programmer supplies a checksum digit, the
printer will create the bar code with that check digit, even
if it is incorrect. If the check digit is incorrect, most laser
scanning devices will not be able to decode the bar code.
Therefore, the programmer may send six digits (no num-
ber system, no checksum), seven digits (number system,
no checksum), or eight digits (number system and
checksum) and create a bar code.
Plus 2 and plus 5 barcode extensions are only used for
periodicals and paperback books. Specifically, the bar
code specification states that the plus 2 extension should
only be used for a periodical issue number. The plus 2
and plus 5 extensions do not contain any checksum
according to the barcode specification.
To create an extended bar code, place a space be-
tween the data that should go into the UPC/EAN bar
code and the data that should go into the extension. You
can also use the PLUS2 and PLUS5 barcode types to
create the extension separately. Remember to leave
ample space (about 9 times the ratio) between the UPC/
EAN bar code and the extension.

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UPC/EAN SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n
UPC-A UPCA 11 or 12 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
UPC-A plus 2 UPCA2 13 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-A)
UPC-A plus 5 UPCA5 16 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-A)
UPC-E UPCE 6, 7 or 11 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
UPC-E plus 2 UPCE2 8 or 13 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-E)
UPC-E plus 5 UPCE5 11 or 16 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-E)
EAN/JAN-13 EAN13 12 or 13 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
EAN/JAN-13 mod 10
plus 2 EAN132 14 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 (EAN13)
EAN/JAN-13 mod 10
plus 5 EAN135 17 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 (EAN13)
EAN/JAN-8 EAN8 6, 7 or 8 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
EAN/JAN-8
plus 2 EAN82 9 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10 (EAN8)
EAN/JAN-8
plus 5 EAN85 12 digits 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10 (EAN8)

CODE 39 OR CODE 3 OF 9 BAR CODES

The Code 39 bar code is used for many applications
including inventories, hospital applications, or any other
place where the code length may change between items
being scanned (e.g. a bar code stating there were 420
pieces in one box and 20004 pieces in another box would
have a different physical length). This bar code can use
the characters 0 through 9, A through Z, - (dash), .
(period), space, $ (dollar sign), /(forward slash), +
(plus) and % (percent). There is also a special charac-
ter called S/S used as a start/ stop character. The F39
and F39C types allow the use of carriage return, line
feed, and null characters.
The checksum for this bar code is located as the last
(or least significant) digit of the decoded bar code. To
assure data integrity in your application, use a bar code
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this digit if the user selects a 39C or a F39C bar code.
Check Character Numerical Value Table
Char Value Char Value Char Value Char Value
0 0 C 12 O 24 - 36
1 1 D 13 P 25 . 37
2 2 E 14 Q 26 SPACE 38
3 3 F 15 R 27 $ 39
4 4 G 16 S 28 / 40
5 5 H 17 T 29 + 41
6 6 I 18 U 30 % 42
7 7 J 19 V 31 $ (full) 43*
8 8 K 20 W 32 % (full) 44*
9 9 L 21 X 33 /(full) 45*
A 10 M 22 Y 34 + (full) 46*
B 11 N 23 Z 35
* Full represents F39 or F39C for Full ASCII

Refer to the full barcode symbology specification for

complete information on checksum calculation. For a
short example, take an example bar code with the data
CODE 39 .
Step 1: Assign a value to each character per the Char-
acter Numerical Value Table above . C=12, O=24,
D=13, E=14, space = 38, 3=3, 9=9.
Step 2: Add the values 12+24+13+14+38+3+9=113.
Step 3: Divide this number by 43. The remainder or
modulo, 27, is the checksum.
Step 4: Referring to the table, 27 is the character R.
Therefore, the checksum in the bar code should be R.
The final code reads CODE 39R when it is decoded.
CODE 39 (3 OF 9) SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n
Code 39 39 Variable Refer text 2.5:1 2 none
39C Variable Refer text 2.5:1 2 mod 43
F39 Variable Refer text 2.5:1 2 none
F39C Variable Refer text 2.5:1 2 mod 43

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CODE 93 OR CODE 9 OF 3 BAR CODES
The Code 93 bar code is used for applications that
require heavy error checking capabilities. To accomplish
this, the Code 93 bar code contains two separate error
checking checksums that are automatically calculated
and placed into the bar code. This bar code is used for
inventories, hospital applications, or any other place
where the length may change between items being
scanned. (See Code 39 above.) This bar code type can
use the entire ASCII 128 character set. It is useful for
encoding data and phrases like Code 93.

The two checksums in this bar code are located as the

last and second to last characters in the decoded bar
code. Code 93 has a complex checksum calculation.
Please see the barcode symbology specification for
information on how to create and decode this checksum.
Please also note that the barcode symbology specifica-
tion does not state any ideal values for the ratio and the
width of the narrow bar.
CODE 93 SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n
Code 93 93 Variable 128 ASCII 1.5:1 1 two mod 47

INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 BAR CODES

The Interleaved 2 of 5 (or ITF) Bar code is used for
applications that have a fixed data length for all items
scanned. A date, telephone number, or a SKU of fixed
length would be a good application for this bar code. The
symbology specification states that a ITF bar code may
be partially decoded without any recognizable difference.
Therefore, to prevent this problem, you must keep the
length of data to a constant and perform an error check-
ing routine on the decoding program to determine if the
data is correct.
Only the digits 0-9 can be encoded, and there should
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be an even number of digits in the data. If there is an
odd number of digits, the printer will automatically insert a
zero (0) at the beginning of the bar code.

There is no checksum automatically added to the bar

code. You can, however, manually calculate a checksum
and append it as the last digit (or least significant digit) in
the bar code.

Step 1: To calculate the checksum, first ensure that you

are starting with an odd number of digits in the data.
If not, add a zero (0) to the beginning of the data.
Step 2: Multiply every other digit by 3, and add up the
numbers. So, if your data was 43827 your calcula-
tion should be (4 x 3) + 3 + (8 x 3) + 2 + (7 x 3) = 62.
Step 3: Divide this number by 10, resulting in 6 with a
remainder of 2. Subtract the remainder from 10. In
our example, 10 - 2 = 8. The checksum is this final
number, 8. Append this to the end of your data. Note
that if the remainder was a zero, your checksum
should be zero.
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n

Interleaved 2 of 5 I2OF5 Varies 0-9 only 2.5:1 2 See text

CODE 128 AND THE UCC-128 SHIPPING STANDARD

Code 128 is used for applications that need to contain
a large amount of data such as shipping applications,
marking blood donations, and any other application that
can vary in length between bar codes being scanned.
The bar code also contains a checksum as the last char-
acter in the code which ensures that data remains intact.
Code 128 can use the entire ASCII 128 character set
as well as other subsets available in the universal sym-
bology specification. The three start and stop characters

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determine which character set to use. The checksum for
this bar code is located immediately before the stop
character. The barcode symbology specification contains
all the information on calculating this checksum. For a
short example, we desire to encode BAR128 in a bar
code. We will use A as our start and stop character in
this example.
Step 1: The symbology specification assigns a numeri-
cal value for each character. Find the values of all the
characters in the data.
Step 2: Add the value of the start character and all the
data characters multiplied by its position in the bar
code. For our example, the calculation would be 103
+ (34 x 1) + (32 x 2) + (50x 3) + (17x 4) + (18x 5) +
(24 x 6) = 672.
Step 3: Divide this number by 103. The remainder or
modulo, 54, is the checksum. The character that
assigned to 54 in the specification is V. Our final
code will look like ABAR128V where A is the start
character, BAR128 is the data, and V is the
checksum.

The UCC-128 Shipping Standard is part of a document

called Application Standard for Shipping Container Codes
available from the Uniform Code Council. This 90-page
guide contains the entire specification on marking any
shipment sent anywhere in the United States. Seventeen
pages are dedicated to the technical considerations of
using, placing, and printing these bar codes. We highly
recommend getting this information if your application
involves shipping.

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CODE 128/ UCC-128 SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n

Code 128 128 Variable Refer text 1.5:1 1 mod 103

/A/B/C/Auto
UCC-128Std. UCCEAN Refer text Refer text 3:1 3 mod 103
16

CODABAR
Codabar is ideal for applications that contain mostly
numeric symbols that may vary in length from bar code to
bar code. It can encode the digits from 0 to 9, the char-
acters -(dash), $(dollar sign), : (colon), / (forward
slash), . (period), and + (plus) as well as start/stop
characters A through D.
One optional checksum is automatically appended as
the least significant digit in the barcode data directly
before the stop character. The barcode symbology speci-
fication contains all the information on calculating the
checksum. As a short example, our data will be
A37859B where A and B are start/stop characters. The
characters 0 through 9 are assigned the numerical values
0 through 9 respectively. - is 10, $ is 11, :is 12, / is
13, . is 14, + is 15, and start/stop characters A B C and
D are 16, 17, 18, and 19 respectively.

Step 1: Add the numerical value of all the characters.

16 + 3 + 7 + 8 + 5 + 9 + 17 = 65.
Step 2: Divide this number by 16 and use the remain-
der, or modulo. In our example, this is 1
Step 3: Subtract the modulo from 16. This is the small-
est number that can be added to the sum in step 1 to
make a multiple of 16. (65 + 15 =80. 80 /16= 5)
Therefore, the check sum for our example is 15.
Step 4: The character that corresponds to 15 is + and
is added in before the stop character. Our final bar
code looks like A37859+B.
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 The barcode type NW7 is for reverse compatibility only.
We do not recommend using this command for new
systems. There is no difference between CODABAR and
NW7.

CODABAR SPECIFICATIONS
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n

Codabar CODABAR Variable 0-9,A-D 2.5:1 2 none

symbol
CODABAR Variable 0-9,A-D, 2.5:1 2 mod 16
16 symbol

MSI PLESSEY BAR CODES

The MSI Plessey bar code is a fixed length code that
uses only numerical characters. It is primarily used for
grocery applications. Three different types of encoding
exist with different levels of data protection. Please see
the bar code symbology specification for more informa-
tion on how to calculate these checksums.

The barcode type PLESSEY is used for reverse

compatibility only. We do not recommend using this
command for new systems. The PLESSEY type will force
a 2:1 ratio of the wide to narrow bar width.

MSI PLESSY SPECIFICATIONS

Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n
MSI Plessey MSI 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 none
MSI10 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
MSI1010 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 two mod 10
MSI1110 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 11 mod 10

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POSTNET AND FACING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
The US Postnet bar code is used only to help automate
mail delivery. To comply with postal regulations, set the
height of the bar code to 30 dots, the wide/narrow bar
ratio at 3.5:1, and the width of the narrow bar to 3 dots on
a 200 dpi printer. The data sent to the bar code can be 5,
9, or 11 digits long. For example, to send mail to 30 Plan
Way, Warwick, RI 02886-1234, the data would be
5 digits- ZIP Code only: 02886
9 digits - ZIP + 4 Code: 028861234
11 digits - ZIP + 4 Code and last two digits in address:
02886123430
The Postnet bar code also contains an automatically
calculated checksum as the last character in the
decoded bar code. As a short example, our data will
be 02881123430

Step 1: Add the numerical value of all the characters.

0+2+8+8+1+1+2+3+4+3+0 = 32.
Step 2: Divide this number by 10 and use the remain-
der, or modulo. In our example, this is 2
Step 3: Subtract the remainder (or modulo) from 10 to
get the check sum. The check sum for our example
would be 8 (10 - 32 mod 10 for programmers).

A Facing Identification Mark (FIM) is the bar in the

upper right corner of an envelope near the stamp. To
comply with postal regulations, set the height of the bar
code to 125 dots, the ratio to 1.5:1 dots, and the width of
the narrow bar to 6 dots. There are three different char-
acters you can send as data: A, B, and C.

FIM A: Courtesy Reply Mail with Postnet Bar code

FIM B: Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, or Franked
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 Mail without Postnet Bar code
FIM C: Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, or Franked
Mail with Postnet Bar code.

For more information, please see Publication 25 from

the USPS Postal Business Center. If you are making a
label with an address, try using resident font 7 or font 4
for best results with the optical character recognition
software used by the post office.

POSTNET AND FIM SPECIFICATIONS

Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow C h e c k s u m
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width C a l c u l a t i o n

Postnet POSTNET 5, 9, 11 digits 0-9 only 3.5:1 3 mod 10

Facing
Ident Mark FIM A, B, or C only A, B, or C 1.5:1 6 N/A

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 BAR CODE COMMANDS

The following commands are used for the creation and

formatting of bar codes on labels. Insure that the bar
code symbology chosen agrees with its intended use,
and that it conforms to the guidelines in the previous
section.
A Quick Reference Guide for the linear bar code sym-
bologies discussed in this manual can be found in Appen-
dix E.
Note that the COUNT command is also discussed in
Section 3 of this manual.

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BARCODE Command

The BARCODE command prints bar codes in both verti-

cal and horizontal orientations at specified widths and
heights.

Standard Bar Codes

Format:

{command} {type} {width} {ratio} {height} {x} {y} {data}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

BARCODE Prints bar code horizontally.

(or B)

VBARCODE Prints bar code vertically.

(or VB)

{type}: Choose from the following table:

Symbology: use:
UPC-A UPCA, UPCA2, UPCA5
UPC-E UPCE, UPCE2, UPCE5
EAN/JAN-13 EAN13, EAN132, EAN135
EAN/JAN-8 EAN8, EAN82, EAN 85
Code 39 39, 39C, F39, F39C
Code 93/Ext. 93 93
Interleaved 2 of 5 I2OF5
Code 128 (Auto) 128
UCC EAN 128 UCCEAN128
Codabar CODABAR, CODABAR16
MSI/Plessy MSI, MSI10, MSI1010, MSI1110
Postnet POSTNET
FIM FIM
{width}: Unit-width of the narrow bar.
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 {ratio}: Ratio of the wide bar to the narrow bar.
Refer to the table in Appendix E for appro-
priate settings.
0 = 1.5 : 1 20 = 2.0:1 26 = 2.6:1
1 = 2.0 : 1 21 = 2.1:1 27 = 2.7:1
2 = 2.5 : 1 22 = 2.2:1 28 = 2.8:1
3 = 3.0 : 1 23 = 2.3:1 29 = 2.9:1
4 = 3.5 : 1 24 = 2.4:1 30 = 3.0:1
25 = 2.5:1
Note: The ratios in the Appendix are suggested for best results, however
any ratio can be assigned.

{height}: Unit-height of the bar code.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: Bar code data.

BAR CODE Example

Input (BARCODE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

BARCODE 128 1 1 50 150 10 HORIZ.
TEXT 7 0 210 60 HORIZ.
VBARCODE 128 1 1 50 10 200 VERT.
VTEXT 7 0 60 140 VERT.
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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BARCODE-TEXT Command

The BARCODE-TEXT command is used to label bar

codes with the same data used to create the bar code.
The command eliminates the need to annotate the bar
code using separate text commands. The text will be
centered below the bar code.
Use BARCODE-TEXT OFF (or BT OFF) to disable.

Format:

{command} {font number} {font size} {offset}

where:

{command}: BARCODE-TEXT
(or BT)

{font number}: The font number to use when

annotating the bar code.

{font size}: The font size to use when annotat-

ing the bar code.

{offset}: Unit distance to offset text away

from the bar code.

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BARCODE-TEXT Example

Input (BARTEXT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 400 1

JOURNAL
CENTER
; Annotate bar codes using font 7 size 0
; and offset 5 dots from the bar code.
BARCODE-TEXT 7 0 5
BARCODE 128 1 1 50 0 20 123456789
VBARCODE 128 1 1 50 40 400 112233445
BARCODE-TEXT OFF
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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COUNT Command

The COUNT command is used for printing multiple labels

where a numeric text field or numeric data encoded in a
bar code is to be incremented or decremented for each
label. The TEXT/BARCODE command string must con-
tain this numeric data as the last characters of the string.
The numeric data portion can be up to 20 characters, and
can be preceded by the '-' sign. Counts of 9 0 will
wrap to 9. Counts of 00 99 will wrap to 00. Leading
zeros will be retained. Up to 3 COUNT commands can
be used in a label file.

The numeric data incremented/decremented is contained

in the TEXT or BARCODE command that immediately
preceded the COUNT command.

Format:

{command} {numeric value}

where:

{command}: COUNT

{numeric value}: Any integer value up to 20 charac-

ters. The value can be preceded
by a '-' sign if decrementing of the
TEXT/BARCODE value is desired.
Leading zeros will be retained in
the output.

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COUNT Example

Input (COUNT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 3

; Print 3 labels
CENTER
TEXT 4 0 0 50 TESTING 001
COUNT 1
TEXT 7 0 0 100 Barcode Value is 123456789
COUNT -10
BARCODE 128 1 1 50 0 130 123456789
COUNT -10
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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 TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODES
Introduction

A two dimensional barcode can be regarded as a por-

table database. For example, if a package has a serial
number encoded with a linear barcode, you could scan
the serial number, look up the number in a computer
system, and gather the information about that package.
If the computer system was unavailable for any reason
the information you were looking for would also be un-
available A 2D barcode, however, can contain several
different fields of information in them, essentially a data-
base attached to a package.
The first 2D barcode was just an extension of a one-
dimensional barcode. The user could stack several Code
39 barcodes on top of another. These types of codes are
called stacked symbology or multi-row codes. Devel-
opment of scanners capable of 2D scanning allowed use
of more compact and useful symbologies like PDF417
from Symbol and MaxiCode from the United Parcel
Service.
Zebra mobile printers have capabilities to print PDF417
and MaxiCode symbols. If your application requires the
use of PDF417 or MaxiCode symbols, we highly recom-
mend acquiring the universal symbol specification to
assist your programming. The specifications include
suggestions on how to structure your data in the code to
make it easier to use.

Please note that you must load a special application

before using PDF417 or MaxiCode on your Zebra mobile
printer. The standard application loaded in your printer
does not support the ability to print these barcodes.
Contact the Help Desk for more information on how to
load this application.

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PDF417
The PDF417 barcode is a 2D barcode that can contain a
very large amount of data in a small space. If you look at
a PDF417 barcode carefully, it is actually a stack of
smaller barcodes. The number and height of the stacks
are controllable by the user. The barcode can contain the
entire ASCII 255 set of characters, and has the capability
to use different encoding schemes and different levels of
security to correct errors. The largest amount of data that
can be encoded is 2725 characters

MaxiCode
MaxiCode was originally designed by the United Parcel
Service to help them automate package delivery and sort
packages coming down a quick conveyor belt. It consists
of a bulls eye to help the imaging system target the
barcode and an array of hexagons to represent the data
stored in the barcode. It can contain a maximum of 93
alphanumeric characters or 138 numeric characters, has
two different error correction modes, seven different
storage modes, the capability to use character sets other
than ASCII, and the capability to link several MaxiCodes
together. Since there are so many different modes, it is
suggested that you contact AIM for the symbol specifica-
tion. If you are developing software to be used with the
UPS MaxiCode shipping system, contact UPS for infor-
mation on how to order the information on the Maxicode
shipping system.

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TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODE COMMANDS

The following commands are used for the creation and

formatting of two-dimensional bar codes. Insure that the
bar code symbology chosen agrees with its intended use.
We recommend acquiring the specification for the desired
code to supplement the discussions in this manual.
Note that Codablock A and F are not fully supported in
this release of the manual.

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PDF417 (PORTABLE DATA FILE)

Format:

{command} {type} {x} {y} [XD n] [YD n] [C n] [S n]

{data}
<ENDPDF>

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

BARCODE Prints bar code horizontally.

(or B)

VBARCODE Prints bar code vertically.

(or VB)

{type}: PDF-417

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

[XD n]: Unit-width of the narrowest ele-

ment.
Range is 1 to 32.
Default is 2.

[YD n]: Unit-height of the narrowest element.

Range is 1 to 32.
Default is 6.

[C n]: Number of columns to use. Data col-

umns do not include start/stop charac-
ters and left/right indicators.
Range is 1 to 30.
Default is 3.
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PDF 417 (PORTABLE DATA FILE) continued
(continued)

[S n]: Security level indicates maximum

amount of errors to be detected and/or
corrected.
Range is 0 to 8.
Default is 1.

{data}: Bar code data.

<ENDPDF>: Terminates PDF-417.

Note: The BARCODE-TEXT command does not work with the PDF-417
barcode type. Any desired human readable text must be entered seperately
with the TEXT command as in the example below.

PDF417 Example

Input (PDF.LBL):
! 0 200 200 210 1
B PDF-417 10 20 XD 3 YD 12 C 3 S 2
PDF Data
ABCDE12345
ENDPDF
T 4 0 10 120 PDF Data
T 4 0 10 170 ABCDE12345
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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MAXICODE
Revised: Application Version 25 or higher
The Maxicode bar code now handles all the symbols
defined by the United Parcel Service as well as the basic
fields supported in the standard bar code. Maxicode
supports all standard printable characters with automatic
conversion of all lowercase letters in the secondary
message to uppercase. This revision supports only
Mode 2 bar codes.
Format:
{command} {type} {x} {y}
{tag} {options}

{tag} {options}
<ENDMAXICODE>
where:
{command}: BARCODE or B
Prints bar code.
{type}:
MAXICODE
{x}:
Horizontal starting position
{y}:
Vertical starting position
{tag}:
Tags not supplied will be filled with default values. Use
only the tags that you require. Tags can be in any order.
<ENDMAXICODE> Final tag in Maxicode barcode.

Tags encoded in the high priority message of all

Maxicodes:
Tag Definition Default Value
POST Postal or ZIP Code -empty-
CC Country Code 840 (USA)
(from ISO 3166)

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 SC Service Class 1

Tags to control the type of barcode created:

Tag Definition Default Value
UPS5 Use UPS5 tags to 0
create the low priority
message. (On: 1, Off: 0)
ZIPPER Turn the zipper and contrast
patterns on or off. (On: 1, Off: 0) 0
FILLC Low priority message fill character !
(Messages shorter than 84
characters will be padded with
this character.)
Tags used when UPS5 is turned off:
Tag Definition Default Value
MSG Low priority message field -empty-
(maximum of 84 characters,
overwritten by UPS5 tags)
Tags used when UPS5 is turned on:
Tag Definition Default Value
LPMS Low priority message header [)>[RS]
HEAD Transportation data 01[GS]98
format header
TN Tracking Number [GS]
SCAC Standard Carrier Alpha Code UPSN
SHIPPER UPS Shipper Number [GS]
PICKDAY Julian day of pickup [GS]
SHIPID Shipment ID Number [GS]
NX Package N of X (n/x) [GS]
WEIGH Package weight [GS]
VAL Address validation (Y or N) [GS]
STADDR Ship to street address [GS]
CITY Ship to city [GS]
ST Ship to state [GS]
EXTRA Extra user defined fields - empty -
EOT End of transmission character 0x004h
GS Field separator character [GS] 0x01Dh

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 RS Format type separator [RS] 0x01Eh

Please see the document Guide to Bar Coding with UPS

OnLine: for Customers Generating Bar Code Labels,
Version 5 available from the United Parcel Service for
more information on creating labels for the UPS shipping
system.
MAXICODE Examples

Basic example with minimal required fields to print

a barcode:

! 0 200 200 600 1

JOURNAL
B MAXICODE 20 20
CC 12345
MSG This is a MAXICODE low pri-
ority message.
SC 12345
POST 02886
ENDMAXICODE
PRINT

Output:

Decodes to:
028860000[GS]057[GS]057[GS]This is a
MAXICODE low priority message.

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Same example with zipper and contrast patterns:
! 0 200 200 600 1
JOURNAL
B MAXICODE 20 20
CC 12345
MSG This is a MAXICODE low pri-
ority message.
SC 12345
POST 02886
ZIPPER 1
ENDMAXICODE
PRINT

Output:

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 Example using tags for UPS:
! 0 200 200 600 1
JOURNAL
B MAXICODE 20 20
VAL Y
STADDR 30 PLAN WAY
WEIGH 210
SHIPID 42
PICKDAY 193
SHIPPER 12345
TN 1Z12345675
CC 860
SC 1
POST 02886
ZIPPER 1
SHIPPER 12345E
NX 1/2
UPS5 1
CITY WARWICK
ST RI
ENDMAXICODE
PRINT

Output:

Decodes to:

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 GRAPHICS
BOX Command

The BOX command provides the user with the ability to

produce rectangular shapes of specified line thickness.
Format:
{command} {x0 } {y0 } {x1} {y1} {width}
where:
{command}: BOX
{x0 }: X-coordinate of the top left corner.
{y0 }: Y-coordinate of the top left corner.
{x1}: X-coordinate of the bottom right corner.
{y1}: Y-coordinate of the bottom right corner.
{width}: Unit-width (or thickness) of the lines
forming the box.
BOX Example

Input (BOX.LBL):
! 0 200 200 210 1
BOX 0 0 200 200 1
FORM
PRINT

0,0
Output:

200,200

Note: Text coordinates (in output) are shown for illustration

purposes only.
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LINE Commands

Lines of any length, thickness, and angular orientation

can be drawn using the LINE command.

Format:

{command} {x0 } {y0 } {x1} {y1} {width}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

LINE Prints a line.

(or L)

{x0 }: X-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{y0 }: Y-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{x1}: X-coordinate of:

- top right corner for horizontal.
- bottom left corner for vertical.

{y1}: Y-coordinate of:

- top right corner for horizontal.
- bottom left corner for vertical.

{width}: Unit-width (or thickness) of the line.

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LINE Example

Input (LINE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

LINE 0 0 200 0 1
LINE 0 0 200 200 2
LINE 0 0 0 200 3
FORM
PRINT

Output: 0,0
200,0

0,200 200,200

Note: Text coordinates (in output) are shown for

illustration purposes only.

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INVERSE-LINE Commands

The INVERSE-LINE command has the same syntax as

the LINE command. Previously created objects that lie
within the area defined by the INVERSE-LINE command
will have their black areas re-drawn white, and white
areas re-drawn black. These objects can include text,
barcodes and/or graphics, including downloaded .pcx
files. INVERSE-LINE has no effect on objects created
after its location, even if they fall within its covered area.
In example INVERSE2.LBL, portions of the text field
created after the INVERSE-LINE command remain black,
hence invisible, even though placed within the IN-
VERSE-LINE area.

Format:
{command} {x0 } {y0 } {x1} {y1} {width}
where:
{command}: Choose from the following:
INVERSE-LINE Prints a line over an existing
(or IL) field to invert the image.
{x0 }: X-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{y0 }: Y-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{x1}: X-coordinate of:

- top right corner for horizontal.
- bottom left corner for vertical.

{y1}: Y-coordinate of:

- top right corner for horizontal.
- bottom left corner for vertical.

{width}: Unit-width (or thickness) of the inverse-line.

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INVERSE-LINE Examples

Input 1 (INVERSE1.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CENTER
TEXT 4 0 0 45 SAVE
TEXT 4 0 0 95 MORE
INVERSE-LINE 0 45 145 45 45
INVERSE-LINE 0 95 145 95 45
FORM
PRINT

Output 1:

Input 2 (INVERSE2.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

T 4 2 30 20 $123.45
T 4 2 30 70 $678.90
IL 25 40 350 40 90
T 4 2 30 120 $432.10
FORM
PRINT

Output 2:

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PATTERN Command

The PATTERN command is used with the LINE and

SCALE-TEXT commands to change the patterns used to
fill these shapes. Valid pattern values are listed below.

Format:

{command} {pattern number}

where:

{command}: PATTERN

{pattern number}: Choose from the following:

100 Filled (solid black/default pattern).

101 Horizontal lines.
102 Vertical lines.
103 Right rising diagonal lines.
104 Left rising diagonal lines.
105 Square pattern.
106 Cross hatch pattern.

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PATTERN Example

Input (PATTERN.LBL):

! 0 200 200 700 1

; Draw horizontal and vertical patterns
PATTERN 101
LINE 10 10 160 10 42
PATTERN 102
LINE 170 10 350 10 42
; Draw left and right diagonal patterns
PATTERN 103
LINE 10 65 160 65 40
PATTERN 104
LINE 170 65 350 65 40
; Draw square and cross hatch patterns
PATTERN 105
LINE 10 115 160 115 40
PATTERN 106
LINE 170 115 350 115 40
; Draw a scalable text character with cross
; hatch pattern
PATTERN 106
ST PLB_LAT.CSF 40 40 20 180 HELLO
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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GRAPHICS Commands

Bit-mapped graphics can be printed by using graphics

commands. ASCII hex (hexadecimal) is used for ex-
panded graphics data (see example). Data size can be
reduced to one-half by utilizing the COMPRESSED-
GRAPHICS commands with the equivalent binary
character(s) of the hex data.

Format:

{command} {width} {height} {x} {y} {data}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

EXPANDED-GRAPHICS Prints expanded

(or EG) graphics horizontally.

VEXPANDED-GRAPHICS Prints expanded

(or VEG) graphics vertically.

COMPRESSED-GRAPHICS Prints compressed

(or CG) graphics horizontally.

VCOMPRESSED-GRAPHICS Prints compressed

(or VCG) graphics vertically.

{width}: Byte-width of image.

{height}: Dot-height of image.

{x}: Horizontal starting position.

{y}: Vertical starting position.

{data}: Graphics data.

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GRAPHICS Example

Input (GRAPHIC.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

EG 2 16 90 45 F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F00F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F
F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F00F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F
FORM
PRINT

Output:

Note: Graphic output has been magnified. Actual size

is 1/4 of output shown.

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PCX Commands

The PCX command gives a user the ability to send

".PCX" graphics formatted images to the printer. The
.PCX image MUST be encoded as a black and white
image.

Format:

{command} {x} {y}

{data}

where:

{command}: PCX

{x}: X-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{y}: Y-coordinate of the top-left corner.

{data}: PCX image data.

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PCX Examples

EXAMPLE 1

In the example below, the image is sent in three steps.

First, the printer is sent commands to expect a .PCX
formatted file. The second input to the printer is the .PCX
image. This image must be a 2 color (black and white)
image. The last step is to tell the printer to print the label.

Input 1 (STARTPCX.LBL):

! 0 200 200 500 1

PCX 0 30

Input 2 (IMAGE.PCX)

Input 3 (ENDPCX.LBL)

FORM
PRINT

Output:

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PCX Examples continued

EXAMPLE 2

In this example , the PCX image has been loaded into the
printers flash file system and given the name
IMAGE.PCX. The !< operator can now be used to
instruct the printer to get the data stored in the file
Image.PCX and use it for building the image.

Input 2 (IMAGE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 500 1

PCX 0 30 !<IMAGE.PCX
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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 ADVANCED COMMANDS
CONTRAST Command
The CONTRAST command is used to specify the print
darkness for the entire label. The lightest printout is at
contrast level 0. The darkest contrast level is 3. The
printer defaults to contrast level 0 on power up. Contrast
level must be specified for each label file.
In order to maximize printing efficiency, always use
the lowest contrast level possible .
Format:
{command} {level}
where:
{command}: CONTRAST
{level}: Contrast level.
0 = Default
1 = Medium
2 = Dark
3 = Very Dark

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TONE Command
The TONE Command can be used instead of the CON-
TRAST command to specify the print darkness for all
labels. The lightest printout is at tone level -99. The
darkest tone level is 200. The printer defaults to tone
level 0 on power up. Tone level settings remain in effect
for all printing tasks until changed. The TONE and CON-
TRAST commands cannot be used in combination with
one another.
Format:
{command} {level}
where:
{command}: TONE
{level}: select a value from -99200.
Contrast to Tone level equivalents.
Contrast 0 = Tone 0 Contrast 1 = Tone 100
Contrast 2 = Tone 200 Contrast 3 = No equivalent

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JUSTIFICATION Commands

Alignment of fields can be controlled by using the justifi-

cation commands. By default, the printer will left justify all
fields. A justification command remains in effect for all
subsequent fields until another justification command is
specified.
Format:
{command} [end]
where:
{command}: Choose from the following:
CENTER Center justifies all subsequent fields.
LEFT Left justifies all subsequent fields.
RIGHT Right justifies all subsequent fields.
[end]: End point of justification. If no parameter is
entered, justification commands use the print
heads width for horizontal printing or zero (top
of form) for vertical printing.
JUSTIFICATION Example

Input (JUSTIFY.LBL):
! 0 200 200 210 1
CENTER 383
TEXT 4 0 0 75 C
LEFT
TEXT 4 0 0 75 L
RIGHT 383
TEXT 4 0 0 75 R
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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PAGE-WIDTH Command

The printer assumes that the page width is the full width
of the printer. The maximum height of a print session is
determined by the page width and the available print
memory. If the page width is less than the full width of
the printer, the user can increase the maximum page
height by specifying the page width.

Note: This command should be issued at the beginning

of a print session.

Format:

{command} {width}

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

PAGE-WIDTH Specifies page width.

(or PW)

{width}: Unit-width of the page.

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PAGE-WIDTH Example

Input 1 (PW1.LBL):

! UTILITIES
SETLP 7 0 15
PW 300
PRINT

This text is printed with label memory width

set to 300 dots.

Output 1:

Input 2 (PW2.LBL):

! UTILITIES
SETLP 7 0 15
PW 200
PRINT

This text is printed with label memory width

set to 200 dots.

Output 2:

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PACE Command

This command can be used with batch printing. When

PACE is activated, the user must depress the feed key to
print additional labels until the batch quantity is ex-
hausted. By default, pacing is disabled on power up.

Format:

{command}

where:

{command}: PACE

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PACE Example

In the following example, the command file shown was

sent to the printer once. The two additional printouts
were produced by pressing the 'FEED' key once for each
additional printout.

Input (PACE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 3

; Tell printer to print a label
; after each 'FEED' key press
; until all 3 labels are printed
PACE
; Printer holds journal stock
JOURNAL
; Center the text
CENTER
TEXT 4 1 0 10 Print 3 labels
TEXT 4 1 0 90 Using PACE
PRINT

Output:

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AUTO-PACE Command
This command can be used to instruct a printer equipped
with a label presentation sensor to delay printing until the
previously printed label is removed.
Format
{command}

Where:
{command}: AUTO-PACE

AUTO-PACE Command Example

This example instructs the printer to print 10 labels. The
printer prints a label, and waits for that label to be re-
moved before printing the next label.

Input (APACE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 250 10

CENTER
TEXT 7 0 0 10 AUTO-PACE EXAMPLE
AUTO-PACE
FORM
PRINT

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NO-PACE Command
This command cancels the PACE and AUTO-PACE
mode, if the printer is already in PACE orAUTO-PACE.
The printer defaults to NO-PACE on power up.

format: {command}

where: {command}: NO-PACE

NO-PACE Command Example

This example instructs the printer to print 10 labels. The
printer prints a label, waits for the label to be removed
before printing the next label. The second set of 10
labels will be printed in batch mode and the printer will
not wait for the operator to remove the labels.

Input (NO-PACE.LBL):

! 0 200 200 250 10

TEXT 7 0 0 10 AUTO-PACE EXAMPLE
AUTO-PACE
FORM
PRINT
! 0 200 200 250 10
TEXT 7 0 0 10 NO-PACE EXAMPLE
NO-PACE
FORM
PRINT

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WAIT Command
This command is used to introduce a delay after a label is
printed.

Format
{command} {delay-time}

where:

{command}: WAIT

{delay-time}: Delay time in 1/8 seconds.

WAIT Command Example

In the example below, the printer will pause 10 seconds
(10 * 8 = 80) after printing each label.

INPUT (WAIT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 150 5

WAIT 80
TEXT 5 0 0 20 DELAY 10 SECONDS
FORM
PRINT

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REWIND Command
This command is used to turn the rewind (or take-up)
motor on or off. The printer defaults to REWIND-ON on
power up. The REWIND command is ignored by printers
that are not equipped with a motorized rewind.

format: {command}

where: {command}: Choose one of the following:

REWIND-OFF

REWIND-ON

REWIND Command Example

INPUT (REWIND.LBL):

! 0 200 200 150 1

REWIND-OFF
TEXT 5 0 0 20 TURNS REWIND OFF
PRINT

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TENSION Commands
The tension commands are used to adjust the liner ten-
sion before and/or after printing a label by running the
rewind motor for a pre-specified length. This adjustment
improves peeler performance of printers equipped with a
motorized rewind mechanism. The TENSION commands
are ignored by printers not equipped with a motorized
rewind.
Format
{command} {length}
where:
{command}: Choose one of the following:
PRE-TENSION: Perform tension adjustment prior
to printing the label.
POST-TENSION: Perform tension adjustment after
printing the label.
{length}: The unit length the rewind motor should
advance to tighten the liner tension. The re
wind motor will slip once tension is adjusted (it
will not pull the stock out of adjustment for the
next print cycle).

TENSION Command Example

In this example, the printer is instructed to run the rewind
motor for 30 dot-lines, removing any slack in the liner to
adjust the liner tension prior to printing the label.

Input (TENSION.LBL):
! 0 200 200 150 1
PRE-TENSION 30
TEXT 5 0 0 20 ADJUSTS TENSION

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SPEED Command
This command is used to set the highest motor speed
level. Each printer model is programmed with a minimum
and maximum attainable speed. The SPEED command
selects a speed level, on a scale of 0 to 5, level 0 being
the slowest within this range. The maximum speed pro-
grammed into each printer model is attainable under ideal
conditions. The battery or power-supply voltage, stock
thickness, print darkness, applicator usage, peeler usage,
and label length are among the factors that would further
limit the maximum attainable print speed.
By exercising this command, the user will override the
factory programmed speed for the label being printed.
Format
{command} {speed level}
where:

{command}: SPEED

{speed level}: A number between 0 and 5, 0 being the

slowest speed.

SPEED Command Example

Input (SPEED.LBL):

! 0 200 200 150 1

SPEED 4
TEXT 5 0 0 20 PRINTS AT SPEED 4
FORM
PRINT

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SETSP Command

The SETSP command is used to change spacing be-

tween text characters.

Format:

{command} {spacing}

where:

{command}: SETSP

{spacing}: Unit measurement between characters.

The default for spacing is zero.

SETSP CommandExample

Input (SETSP.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

T 4 0 0 10 Normal Spacing
SETSP 5
T 4 0 0 50 Spread Spacing
SETSP 0
T 4 0 0 90 Normal Spacing
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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ON-OUT-OF-PAPER Command
This command can be issued to instruct the printer as to
the course of action to take when it encounters an error
while printing the label (such as running out of stock)

format: {command} {action} {number of retries}

where: { command}: ON-OUT-OF-PAPER
{action}: Choose one of the following:
PURGE: Discard the label if print error is
encountered after the specified number of
attempts.
WAIT: Do not discard the label if print error is
encountered. In this mode the printer will
wait for the error to be corrected before
making the next print attempt.
{number of retries}: n: Specify how many times the
printer should attempt to print
the label.
The default printer configuration is:
ON-OUT-OF-PAPER PURGE 2

ON-OUT-OF-PAPER Command Example

This example instructs the printer to attempt to print the
label twice.

Input (OOP.LBL):

! 0 200 200 150 1

ON-OUT-OF-PAPER WAIT 2
TEXT 5 0 0 20 MAKE TWO ATTEMPT
FORM
PRINT

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ON-FEED Command

Your printer can be configured to ignore, form-feed, or

reprint the last label when the feed key is pressed or
when it receives a form-feed character (0x0c).

Format:

{command} {action}

where:

{command}: ON-FEED

{action}: Choose from the following:

IGNORE Dont take any action when the feed

key is pressed or when the form-feed
character is received.

FEED Feed to top-of-form when the feed

key is pressed or when the form-feed
character is received.

REPRINT REPRINT the last label when the

feed key is pressed or when the
form-feed character is received.

In the following example, the command file shown was

sent to the printer only once. The two additional labels
were produced by pressing the printer 'FEED' key once
for each additional label.

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ON-FEED Example

Input (ONFEED.LBL):

! 0 200 200 300 1

ON-FEED REPRINT
CENTER
JOURNAL
TEXT 4 1 0 20 PRESS FEED KEY
TEXT 4 1 0 100 TO REPRINT
TEXT 4 1 0 180 THIS TEXT
PRINT

Output:

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PREFEED Command

The PREFEED command instructs the printer to advance

the media a specified amount prior to printing.

Format:

{command} {length}

where:

{command}: PREFEED

{length}: Unit length the printer advances media

prior to printing.

PREFEED Command Example

The following example sets up the printer for pre-feeding

40 dot-lines prior to printing.

Input (PREFEED.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

PREEFEED 40
TEXT 7 0 0 20 PREFEED EXAMPLE
FORM
PRINT

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POSTFEED Command

The POSTFEED command instructs the printer to ad-

vance the media a specified amount after printing.

Format:

{command} {length}

where:

{command}: POSTFEED

{length}: Unit length the printer advances media

after printing.

POSTFEED Command Example

The following example sets up the printer for post-feeding

40 dot-lines after printing.

Input (POSTFEED.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

TEXT 7 0 0 20 POSTFEED EXAMPLE
FORM
POSTFEED 40
PRINT

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PRESENT-AT Command

The PRESENT-AT command can be used to position the

media at the tear bar of the printer or at a location where
the printed label can be easily removed by the operator.
When a PRESENT-AT command is issued, the printer will
print a label and then, after a delay period, advance the
media a specified distance. It will then retract the media
the same distance before starting a new print job.
The delay parameter is used to avoid unnecessary
advance/retract operations when printing a batch of print
jobs. The PRESENT-AT command can be issued in a
label file or in a utilities command session
(!UTILITIESPRINT)
Format:
{command} {length} {delay}
where:
{command}: PRESENT-AT
{length}: Unit length in dot-lines the media is
advanced after printing and retracted
before printing the next label.
{delay}: The interval after printing the label the
printer waits prior to advancing the
media. Incrementa are in 1/8 of a
second. A delay of 1 is equivalent to
1/8th of a second. a delay of 4 is
equivalent to 1/2 second, etc.

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PRESENT-AT Command Example

The following example instructs the printer to wait 1/4

second and if there is no printer activity within this inter-
val to then advance the media 80 dot-lines. The printer
will retract the media by the same amount before printing
the next label.

Input (PRESENT-AT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 250 1

TEXT 7 0 0 10 PRESENT-AT EXAMPLE
PRESENT-AT 80 2
FORM
PRINT

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COUNTRY / CODE PAGE Command

The COUNTRY control command substitutes the appro-

priate character set for the specified country.

Format:

{command} {name}

where:

{command}: COUNTRY

{name}: Choose from the following:

USA
GERMANY
FRANCE
SWEDEN
SPAIN
NORWAY
CHINA
ITALY
CP850
UK

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COUNTRY / CODE PAGE Example

Input (COUNTRY.LBL):

! 0 200 200 80 1
IN-MILLIMETERS
JOURNAL
CENTER
; Set the country as USA
COUNTRY USA
; Now Print Text From ISO sub-
stitution Table
TEXT 4 0 0 8 COUNTRY IS USA
TEXT 4 0 0 15 #$@[\]^{|}~
; Set country for France and
print the same text
COUNTRY FRANCE
TEXT 4 0 0 28 COUNTRY IS FRANCE
TEXT 4 0 0 35 #$@[\]^{|}~
PRINT

Output:

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USING FORMAT FILES

The DEFINE-FORMAT and USE-FORMAT commands

are used to identify format and data respectively.

Format files eliminate having to re-send the same format

information for every label printed. By using a pre-loaded
format, only variable data (such as descriptions, price,
etc.) is sent to the printer.

Input (NOFORMAT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CENTER
TEXT 4 3 0 15 $22.99
TEXT 4 0 0 95 SWEATSHIRT
BARCODE UPCA 1 1 40 0 145 40123456784
TEXT 7 0 0 185 40123456784
FORM
PRINT

Output:

The following pages illustrate separating the above ex-

ample into a format file and data.

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USING FORMAT FILES (continued)

Defining a label format file is accomplished using the

DEFINE-FORMAT (or DF) command to mark the begin-
ning of the format, and PRINT to mark the end. A '\\'
(double-backslash) acts as a place holder for data.

Input (FORMATF.LBL):

! DF SHELF.FMT
! 0 200 200 210 1
CENTER
TEXT 4 3 0 15 \\
TEXT 4 0 0 95 \\
BARCODE UPCA 1 1 40 0 145 \\
TEXT 7 0 0 185 \\
FORM
PRINT

The USE-FORMAT (or UF) command instructs the printer

to use a specified format file. The label will be created
using that format file with data supplied following the
USE-FORMAT command. After accessing the specified
format file, the printer substitutes the '\\' delimiters with
the data supplied, producing the desired label.

Input (FORMATD.LBL):

! UF SHELF.FMT
$22.99
SWEATSHIRT
40123456784
40123456784

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USING FORMAT FILES (continued)

As with all print commands, each line in a format file and

its accompanying variables must be terminated with the
carriage-return and line-feed character sequence.

Once defined, a format will remain in the printer's non-

volatile memory for future reference. An existing format
can be changed by over writing the file. By using the DEL
command, the format file can be deleted.

Format file names can consist of no more than 8 letters

or digits, and format file extensions can be no more than
3 letters or digits. Any lowercase letter in the format file
name or extension will be converted to upper case.

Note: Every time a file is created on the printer using the

"! DEFINE-FORMAT...", "! DF..." or the Visual Label
Utility application, for example, the file information
is written to flash memory. Unlike RAM, flash
memory does not require battery for retaining
data, and is immune to data corruption due to
static discharge. Although flash memory is supe-
rior to RAM for safe-guarding file contents, it is
limited to an average of 10,000 write cycles (i.e.
file creations). For this reason, the user should
exercise the file creation commands such that the
stated limit is not exceeded.

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BEEP Command
This command instructs the printer to sound the beeper
for a given time length. Printers not equipped with a
beeper will ignore this command.

Format:
{command} {beep_length}
Where:
{command}: BEEP

{beep_length}: Duration of beep, specified in

.125 (1/8th)
second increments.

BEEP Command Example

This example instructs the printer to beep for two sec-
onds (16 x .125 seconds = 2 seconds)

Input (BEEP.LBL):

! 0 200 200 210 1

CENTER
TEXT 5 0 0 10 BEEPS FOR TWO SECONDS
BEEP 16
FORM
PRINT

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CUT Command

On printers equipped with cutters, this command will cut

the label after it is printed.

Format:

{command}

where:

{command}: CUT

CUT Example

Input (CUT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 1.5 1

IN-INCHES
; Journal label 300 dots long
CENTER
; Print some text
TEXT 4 0 0 .15 CUT COMMAND
TEXT 4 0 0 .5 EXAMPLE
; After we print the label, cut it.
CUT
PRINT

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PARTIAL-CUT Command

On printers equipped with cutters, this command will cut

the label after it is printed, leaving a portion of the label
uncut to facilitate easily tearing the remainder of the
label.

Format:
{command}
where:
{command}: PARTIAL-CUT

PARTIAL-CUT Example

Input (PCUT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 1.5 1

IN-INCHES
; Journal label 300 dots long
JOURNAL
CENTER
; Print some text
TEXT 4 0 0 .15 PARTIAL CUT
TEXT 4 0 0 .5 EXAMPLE
; After we print the label, partially cut the
label.
PARTIAL-CUT
PRINT

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CUT-AT Command
This command is used on printers equipped with a
cutter, in conjunction with the CUT or PARTIAL-CUT
commands. This command will instruct the printer to
retract the stock by a specified length. Printers not
equipped with a cutter will ignore this command. This
command should not be used on printers that use a
thermal transfer ribbon.

Format:
{command} {length}
Where:
{command}: CUT-AT

{length}: The unit length the stock

should be
retracted after performing a cut or
partial cut.

CUT-AT Command Example

This example instructs the printer to print a label, perform
a form-feed, cut the label, and retract the stock by 100
dot-lines.

Input (CUTAT.LBL):

! 0 200 200 250 1

CENTER
TEXT 7 0 0 20 CUT-AT EXAMPLE
CUT
CUT-AT 100
FORM
PRINT

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 LINE PRINT MODE
Introduction
Besides printing labels, Zebra mobile printers can make
receipts, lists, and other variable length documents in line
printer mode. A printer in line print mode receives raw
ASCII text, and will print out your document in raw text.
In Windows 95, this is called the Generic/Text Only
printer.
A printer in line print mode can interpret special com-
mands to change the font, the spacing of characters, or
even to print out bar codes and graphics. Receipts can
be just as ornate and detailed as your most complex label
design.
In line print mode, the printer will use the spacing, fonts,
and form-feed instructions in a raw text ASCII file. The
printer will interpret line feed and carriage returns as well
as form feed characters. It will not print tab characters.
In label mode, the user must provide a X and Y coordi-
nate for every item on the label. In line print mode, the
printer can automaticaly calculate these coordinates or
use the ones the user provides.
This section explains how to use line print mode to its
full advantage. It covers the basics of how to use utility
commands and the most commonly used commands to
create receipts. The end of this section includes sample
files and results as well as how to design a unique and
professional receipt.
It is assumed that the user knows how to communicate
with the printer and how to create a basic ASCII file using
a text editor like DOS EDIT or Windows Notepad.
Note: Line print mode is not available in devices run-
ning EPL (Eltron printer emulation), ZPL (Zebra printer
emulation) or PECTAB versions of printer applications.

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Special Commands Using the Utility Function
The printer can execute several utility commands at
once or one at a time.

! U
SETLP 7 0 24
PAGE-WIDTH 720
PRINT
This line is printed as raw text.
These lines are in font 7 size 0

! U1 SETLP 7 0 24
! U1 PAGE-WIDTH 720
This line is printed as raw text.
These lines are in font 7 size 0.
The ! UTILITIES command, or ! U for short, must be
ended by the terminator PRINT followed by a CR/LF
(Carriage Return/Line Feed, or Enter) to end the utility
session. The ! U1 command only executes one utility
command and must be followed by a CR/LF. Also, the !
U1 command can be placed ANYWHERE in a text line to
execute the command.

Example:
Although this text is all on the same
line, ! U1 SETLP 5 0 24 (CR/LF)
this font is new.

To change the default settings for the printer, any of

these commands can be placed in an AUTOEXEC.BAT
file. Please see the Batch Files section in Printer
Configuration and Setup in the Programming Manual
Section 13.
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UNITS Commands

The units commands specify a measurement system for

all subsequent command fields in a utility session. Coor-
dinates, widths, and heights for all utility commands can
be entered with precision to four decimal places. The
printer measurement system will default to dots until a
units command is issued.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: Choose from the following:

IN-INCHES Measurement in inches.

IN-CENTIMETERS Measurement in centimeters.

IN-MILLIMETERS Measurement in millimeters.

IN-DOTS Measurement in dots. The

default unit of measurement is
in dots.

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SETLP Command
Selecting the line printer font (the SETLP command)
will change the font the printer uses for line print mode. It
also chooses the amount of space the printer will move
down when the printer recieves a carriage return (hex
value 0x0d).

! U1 SETLP {font name or number} {size} {unit height}

SETLP allows you to use either the resident fonts or

pre-scaled fonts downloaded to the flash memory. The
Label Vista design software can create and upload a font
for the printer from any available TrueType1 font. Appen-
dix D contains a table of all resident font heights and their
proper unit height.

You can set the printer font multiple times when using
the line printer to make a receipt. For example, to put the
company name in a larger font at the top of a label,
change to font 5 size 2 and then to font 7 size 0.

Example:

! U1 SETLP 5 2 46
AURORAS FABRIC SHOP
! U1 SETLP 7 0 24
123 Castle Drive, Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 555-4CUT

1
TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.

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SETLF Command

Use the SETLF command to change the height of each

line without changing the font.
! U1 SETLF {unit height}

The command ! U1 SETLF 40 will advance the paper

40 dots for every LF (line feed, hex value 0x0a) character
it receives.

SETLF Command Example

Input (SETLF2.LBL):

! U SETLP 4 0 40
SETLF 40
PRINT
Output 2
Text line
Text line
Text line

Output :

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Moving With X and Y Coordinates

Even though the printer is in a line print mode, it can

still move down and across the paper using X and Y
values.

! U1 X {unit value}
! U1 Y {unit value}
! U1 XY {x unit value} {y unit value}
! U1 RX {unit x value to move relative to present
position}
! U1 RY {unit y value to move relative to present
position}
! U1 RXY{unit x value to move relative to present
position} {unit y value to move relative to present posi-
tion}

This command is useful for moving across the paper

without using extra spaces or moving down the paper
without needing to set the SETLF command to a specific
value.

Negative values cannot be used for Y coordinates.

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LMARGIN Command
The LMARGIN command sets the left margin in line
print mode. Instead of issuing several X commands or
inserting spaces, the LMARGIN command moves every-
thing over the number of dots you choose.

! U1 LMARGIN {dots to offset from left}

This function can be used with the PAGE-WIDTH com-

mand. LMARGIN will move the left margin over the set
number of dots from the automatically calculated side of
the paper.

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SETBOLD Command

The SETBOLD command will make text bolder and

slightly wider. The SETBOLD command takes one oper-
and to set how black the text should be made.

! U1 SETBOLD {value}
where {value} is an offset number from 0 to 5.

Note that {value} will be in the units set by the UNITS

command.
The default UNITS setting is in dots. (203 dots= 1)
If UNITS is in inches the offset value range is 0-.0246.
If UNITS is in centimeters the offset value range is 0-
.0625 cm.
If UNITS is in millimeters the offset value range is 0-
.625 mm.
Be sure to issue a ! U1 SETBOLD 0 command to turn
the bolding off when done.

Example:

! U1 SETBOLD 2
This text is in bold ! U1 SETBOLD 0
but this text is normal.

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SETSP Command
The SETSP command is used to change spacing
between text characters. Spreading out characters on a
line
makes the font appear wider. The SETSP command
can also be used to spread out the text across the line.

! U1 SETSP {unit to separate characters}

For example, ! U1 SETSP 5 will put five dots between

each character on the line. Try this command to make
fonts look larger for emphasis. Note that this command is
affected by the UNITS command setting. (Refer to the
SETBOLD command above.)

Example:
Normal Text ! U1 SETSP 5
SPREAD OUT TEXT

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PAGE-WIDTH Command
PAGE-HEIGHT Command

The printer lets you control both the width and height of
the page through use of the PAGE-WIDTH and PAGE-
HEIGHT commands. The Encore four inch printers, for
example, will take any size stock up to four inches wide.
If the stock is three inches wide, use the PAGE-WIDTH,
or PW command.

! U1 PW {unit width}

If the size of the receipts should remain a constant and

the paper stock does not have a black bar to denote the
top of form, use the PAGE-HEIGHT, or PH command.
The printer will then partition the data you send into fixed
page sizes.

! U1 PH {unit height}

Special ASCII Characters

Form Feed

ASCII Character (0x0c) will advance the paper to either

the next index mark, or the length specified by the PAGE-
HEIGHT, SETFF or SET-TOF commands. (The index
mark is either a black line on the back of the stock, or the
gap between labels. See GAP-SENSE or BAR-SENSE
in Section 12 of this manual.)

Backspace

ASCII Character (0x08) acts as a non-destructive

backspace. The character after the backspace character
will appear on top of the previous character.

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SETFF Command

The SETFF command is used to align top of media to

print head. Once this command is executed, the align-
ment will occur when :
feed key is pressed.
form-feed character (0x0c) is issued.
FORM command is issued.
Format:
<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {max-feed} {skip-length}
<PRINT>
where:
{command}: SETFF
{max-feed}: Maximum unit-length the printer
advances searching for the next eye-
sense mark to align top of form.
{skip-length}: Unit-length printer advances past top
of form.

SETFF Command Example

The following example programs the printer to advance

the paper until the eye-sense mark is found, or the paper
has been advanced a maximum of 25 millimeters. If an
eye-sense mark is found, the paper will be advanced an
additional 2.5 millimeters.

Input (SETFF.LBL):

! UTILITIES
IN-MILLIMETERS
SETFF 25 2.5
PRINT

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SET-TOF Command
This command is used to program the distance be-
tween the top-of-form and the end of the next (positive
value) or previous (negative value) eye-sense mark or
gap. The eye-sense-mark or gap that is closer to the top-
of-form should be used for top-of-form setting.

Format:
{command} {d}

where:
{command}: SET-TOF

{d}: The distance between the top of form and the

end of the next or previous eye-sense mark or gap,
which ever is closer. The specified value should be
negative if the previous eye-sense mark is used as
reference, or positive if the next eye-sense mark is
used.
The following are the maximum values (in DOTS) that
can be specified for each model in Zebras Mobile Printer
line: AV4 (Avanti) .................. 161
Cameo 2 & 3 ................. 79
Encore 2& 3 .................. 119
Encore 4 ....................... 127
Bravo Series (200 d.p.i) .. 299
Bravo Series (300 d.p.i) .. 563
MP5022 & MP5033 ....... 101
MP5044 ........................ 133
M8 ................................. 222
RP3 ............................... 142
QL 320 .......................... 116

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SET-TOF Command Example 1, label with eye-sense
mark
The following example sets the top-of-form to end of
next eye-sense mark to 101 dots (measured from the top-
of-form to the end of the next (lower) labels eye-sense
mark.

Input (SETTOF.LBL):

! UTILITIES
SET-TOF 101
PRINT

SET-TOF Command Example 2, label with gaps

The following example sets the top-of-form to end of
next eye-sense-mark/gap to 0 dots (measured from the
top-of-form to the end of the next (lower) labels gap.

Input (SETTOF2.LBL):

! UTILITIES
SET-TOF 0
PRINT

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Tearing or Cutting the Paper

PRESENT-AT Command
CUT-AT Command
CUT Command
PARTIAL-CUT Command

Remember to add a few extra Carriage Return/Line

Feeds (CR/LF, or Enter) to the end of your receipt. This
will advance the paper enough to allow the receipt to be
torn off without ripping through the last line of text. After
the printer is done advancing the paper, tear the paper
off.
If your printer can move stock bi-directionally, the
PRESENT-AT command will advance the paper enough
to rip off the receipt and not tear through the last line of
text. Then, when the printer starts on the next item, it will
automatically retract the paper before printing to save on
paper. Using PRESENT-AT without an argument will set
the units to advance to the default for that printer.
Use caution when implementing the PRESENT-AT
command with preprinted media. The media may not
reposition itself exactly when it is retracted prior to resum-
ing printing, and the amount of this error is not repeatable
from label to label . A buffer zone of 18 dots is recom-
mended at the beginning and trailing edge of each receipt
if PRESENT-AT is used.

! U1 PRESENT-AT {units to advance after print}

! U1 PRESENT-AT

For printers with a cutter, the CUT-AT command will

advance the paper, cut, then retract back to not waste
paper. Using CUT-AT without any argument will set the
units to advance to the default for that printer.

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 ! U1 CUT-AT {units to advance after print}
! U1 CUT-AT

Alternatively, the printer can simply cut the paper or

partially cut the paper. (Partial cut is useful when the
receipt may fall to the floor when the user doesnt grab it
immediately.) At the end of the receipt, put in a sufficient
amount of CR/LF characters, then issue the CUT or
PARTIAL-CUT command.

! U1 CUT
! U1 PARTIAL-CUT

These commands are discussed more fully in Section 8

of this manual)

Bar Codes, Graphics and Lines

Bar Codes:
The printer can make any 1-D barcode in line print
mode. The BARCODE command works just like it would
in a label file. See Section 5 of this manual on the BAR-
CODE command for more details.

The BARCODE command is affected by the justification

commands like ! U1 CENTER. See JUSTIFICATION
Commands in section 8 of the manual for more informa-
tion.

! U1 BARCODE {type} {width} {ratio} {height} {x} {y}

{data}

Graphics:
The printer can print PCX formatted graphics files in
line print mode. This is not recommended, however, in
order to keep print times to a minimum. The graphic
should be loaded into the flash file system on the printer

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to achieve maximum printing speed. Please see Section
7 of this manual for more information on graphics, lines,
boxes and PCX Commands.

Example:
! U1 PCX {x coordinate} {y coordinate} !<
{filename.pcx}

SETLP-TIMEOUT Command
If the printer does not receive any characters after a set
time, it will begin to print. This delay can be set with the
SETLP-TIMEOUT command.

! U1 SETLP-TIMEOUT {time in 1/8 second units}

Multiply the seconds to wait by 8 to get the correct time

for the command.

Designing a Receipt

It is now possible to create a receipt using the com-

mands just described. First, list all the fields that you
want on the receipt. Will there be different types of re-
ceipts used in the business? Is this a receipt for picking
up goods, or is this an itemized list of products ordered
and paid for? Will there be a need to differentiate quickly
between different types of receipts to prevent errors? In
a nutshell, what do you need this thing to look like?
A sales receipt should contain a few basic fields to
prevent confusion. First, place the business name on the
top of the receipt, preferably in a font to differentiate it
from everything else. Choose a large font which is either
resident in the printer or custom created with the Label
Vista software package. Resident font 4 size 0 or 1 and
font 5 size 2 or 3 are perfect for this function. If you
desire to keep the receipt size small, font 7 size 1 is tall
enough to set the text apart from everything else, yet it
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conserves space. Set a little space between your busi-
ness name and the next line.
Next, put the address and telephone number of the
business under the name. Customers will appreciate not
having to flip through the phone book the next time they
want to buy something from you. Also, this helps track
which stores sell which items when dealing with returns
and special sales promotions. Set at least two lines of
space between the header and the rest of the receipt.
Consider other important items on the receipt. Add the
date and time of the sale, the ID number of the cashier or
salesperson. Is the action a sale, return, price adjust-
ment, or a sales quote?
Next, the itemized bill of sale contains a SKU or UPC
code, a product description, and a price. Consider using
a fixed width font, or a monospaced font, for this section.
A monospaced font keeps the characters an even width
for every character. For example, an I is the same width
as an M character. The resident fonts 0 and 7 are
monospaced as well as other monospaced fonts avail-
able with the Label Vista software package.
Finally, at the end, many companies like to put a slogan
or advertisement of coming events. Be certain to put a
few CR/LF characters at the end after your final line to
ensure that the bottom of the receipt does not get torn off
through a printed part of the receipt.

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 Receipt Examples
The program must set up the file with all the spacing
already inserted. Use only spaces, not tab characters, to
make things line up correctly. Note that when you issue a
command like ! U1 SETSP 0, it must be followed by a
CR/LF, or enter. This will not advance the printer to the
next line; it will only execute the utility command.

Example 1:

! U1 JOURNAL
! U1 SETLP 4 0 47
YOURCO RETAIL STORES

! U1 SETLP 7 0 24
14:40 PM Thursday, 06/04/20

Quantity Item Unit Total

1 Babelfish $4.20 $4.20
Tax: 5% $0.21

! U1 SETSP 5
Total:! U1 SETSP 0
$4.41

Thank you for shopping at YOURCO

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 The example on the next two pages is a more complex
design for a fabric shop. This receipt would print at the
cutting table where a salesperson measures out the
fabric. The cashier then scans the barcode at the bottom
of the receipt to complete the sale.
Except for the utility commands, this receipt will print
out much as it looks. Your program must provide all the
correct number of spaces and text alignment.

TOTAL: $189.70

! U1 SETLP 7 1 48
PLEASE BRING THIS RECEIPT TO THE CASHIER

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 Example 2 Input:
! U1 JOURNAL
! U1 SETLP 5 2 46
AURORAS FABRIC SHOP
! U1 SETLP 5 0 24
123 Castle Drive, Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 555-4CUT
! U1 SETLP 7 0 24

4:20 PM Thursday, June 04, 2020 Store: 142

Order Number: #59285691
Status: ! U1 SETSP 10
INCOMPLETE ! U1 SETSP 0

Item Description Quant. Price Subtotal Tax

1211 45" Buckram 5 yds @ $3.42/yd $17.10 Y

Z121 60" Blue Silk 10 yds@ $15.00/yd $150.00 N
Z829 60" Muslin 20 yds@ $1.00/yd $20.00 Y

SUBTOTAL: $187.10
RHODE ISLAND SALES TAX 7.00%: $2.60

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Example 2 Output:
 ADVANCED UTILITIES

The Advanced Utilities are used to manage the flash file

system, obtain information about firmware and printer
applications, configure the printer for use in other coun-
tries, and to set several operating parameters.

The following example illustrates the use of some of the

commands you will find in this section. The example
assumes that the printer is connected to a host computer
capable of full duplex serial communication. Comments
to the right are not part of the session. Comments in
UPPERCASE are commands sent from the host to the
printer. Comments in lower case are printer responses to
the host. These commands are further explained as you
read through this section.

! UTILITIES START A UTILITIES SESSION

VERSION GET THE FIRMWARE VERSION
6001 firmware version is 60.01
CHECKSUM GET APPLICATION CHECKSUM
F723 checksum is F723
DIR GET DIRECTORY OF THE
FLASH FILE SYSTEM
Directory directory has the following 3 files
PLL_LAT.CSF 17306 17306 byte file
PLL_LAT.CSF 18423 18423 byte file
AUTOEXEC.BAT 9 6 96 byte file
TYPE AUTOEXEC.BAT WHAT'S IN AUTOEXEC.BAT?
! UTILITIES autoexec.bat line 1
SETLP 5 1 40 autoexec.bat line 2
PRINT autoexec.bat line 3
DEL AUTOEXEC.BAT DELETE THE AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE
DIR GET A DIRECTORY OF THE FLASH
FILE SYSTEM
Directory directory has the following 2 files
PLL_LAT.CSF 17306
PLB_LAT.CSF 18423
PRINT CLOSE THE UTILITIES SESSION

Note: Text printed in italic type refers to data sent to the printer.
Text printed in bold type refers to data sent from the printer.

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VERSION Utility

This command reports the firmware version as a four

character null-terminated ASCII string.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: VERSION

VERSION Example

Input (VERSION.LBL):

! UTILITIES
VERSION
PRINT

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CHECKSUM Utility

This command reports the application checksum as a

four character null-terminated ASCII string.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: CHECKSUM

CHECKSUM Example

Input (CHECKSUM.LBL):

! UTILITIES
CHECKSUM
PRINT

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DEL Utility

The DEL command deletes the specified file.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {name.ext}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: DEL

{name.ext}: Name of file to be deleted. Note: DEL*.*

may be used to globally delete all files.

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DIR Utility

The DIR command sends the file directory to a host.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: DIR

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DEFINE-FILE (DF) Utility

The DF command defines a file name for a file to be

loaded into the printer. If a file with the same name
already exists in the printer, it will be overwritten with the
new file. The contents of the file must contain ASCII
characters. To transfer binary files to the printer, use the
utility provided in the Visual Label Utility

Format:

<!> {command} {filename.ext}

{data}
{terminator}

where:

{command}: DF

{filename.ext}: Name of file to be created.

{data}: The contents of the file. The file

must be ASCII and cannot contain
any {terminator} keyword.

{terminator}: Choose from the following:

PRINT: If the PRINT terminator is

used, it is also written to
the file.

END: If the END terminator is

used, it is not written to the
file.

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DEFINE-FILE Example

Input (DF.LBL):

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SETFF 200 20
PRINT

In this example the file AUTOEXEC.BAT is created in the

printer flash file system. The file contents are:

! UTILITIES
SETFF 200 20
PRINT

Note: Every time a file is created on the printer using the

"! DEFINE-FORMAT...", "! DF..." or the Visual Label
Utility application, for example, the file information
is written to flash memory. Unlike RAM, flash
memory does not require battery for retaining data,
and is immune to data corruption due to static
discharge. Although flash memory is superior to
RAM for safe guarding file contents, it is limited to
an average of 10,000 write cycles (i.e. file cre-
ations). For this reason, the user should exercise
the file creation commands such that the stated
limit is not exceeded.

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TYPE Utility

The TYPE command allows you to read a text file by

sending it from the printer to a host.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {name.ext}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: TYPE

{name.ext}: Name of text file to be sent to host.

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BAUD Utility

The BAUD command enables you to set the printer serial

port baud rate. Note: this command will take effect
immediately and the requested baud rate will remain in
effect when the printer is powered down.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {baud}
<PRINT>
Note that <PRINT> must be sent at the new baud rate

where:

{command}: BAUD

{baud}: Choose from the following:

1200
4800
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200

BAUD Example

Input (BAUD.LBL):

! UTILITIES
BAUD 19200
PRINT

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COUNTRY / CODE-PAGE Utility

The COUNTRY utility command substitutes the appropri-

ate character set for the specified country. See Section
8, page 22 for more information on the COUNTRY com-
mand.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {name}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: COUNTRY

{name}: Choose from the following:

USA
GERMANY
FRANCE
SWEDEN
SPAIN
NORWAY
CHINA (double byte encoding)
ITALY
CP850
UK
BIG5 (Traditional Chinese; double byte encoding)
JAPAN-S (Simplified Japanese fonts; double byte
encoding)

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COUNTRY / CODE-PAGE Utility Example
Input (COUNTRY1.LBL):

! UTILITIES
; Tell the printer to use font 4 size 0
; for line printer mode with 5 millime-
ters
; line spacing
IN-MILLIMETERS
SETLP 4 0 5
COUNTRY USA
PRINT

This is text with

Country set to
USA
#$@[\]^{|}~

! UTILITIES
COUNTRY ITALY
PRINT

This is text with

Country set to
ITALY
#$@[\]^{|}~

Output:

Note: The printer must be configured with fonts that contain the
extended character sets used in the selected country.
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ANNOUNCE Utility

The ANNOUNCE command is used to activate pre-

programmed sounds in the printer. A space character is
required between each code. This command will be
ignored by printers that are not equipped with a speaker
and voice circuit.

Format:
<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {message}
<PRINT>
where:
{command}: ANNOUNCE
{message}: Choose from the following:

Code: Spoken Messages:

'' pauses between sounds
'.' "point"
'0' "zero"
'1' "one"
'2' "two"
'3' "three"
'4' "four"
'5' "five"
'6' "six"
'7' "seven"
'8' "eight"
'9' "nine"
'^' "version"
'{' "go to aisle"
'|' "latch is open"
'}' "battery is low"
'~' "out of paper"

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ANNOUNCE Utility Example

Input (ANNOUNCE.LBL):

! UTILITIES
ANNOUNCE 1 2 . 2 5
PRINT

Output:

The speaker will play the message "one two

point two five.

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TIMEOUT Utility
The TIMEOUT command allows you to set the time the
printer will remain on without receiving data. If no data is
received after the specified timeout, the printer will turn
itself off to save energy and preserve battery life. You
can disable the timeout feature by setting the timeout
value to 0.

Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {time}
<PRINT>

where:

{command}: TIMEOUT

{time}: Time in 1/8 seconds of inactivity before

printer will turn itself off.

TIMEOUT Utility Example

Input (TIMEOUT.LBL):

! UTILITIES
TIMEOUT 960
PRINT

This example sets the printer to turn off after 2 minutes of

inactivity (120 seconds X 8 = 960).

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BEEP Command
This command instructs the printer to sound the beeper
for a given time length. Printers not equipped with a
beeper will ignore this command.

Format:
{command} {beep_length}
Where:
{command}: BEEP

{beep_length}: Duration of beep, specified in

.125 (1/8th) second incre
ments.

BEEP Command Example

This example instructs the printer to beep for two sec-
onds (16 x .125 seconds = 2 seconds)

Input (BEEP.LBL):

! UTILITIES
BEEP 16
PRINT

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LT Command
This command specifies the command line terminator
character(s). The default terminator characters are CR/
LF or LF. The printer can be programmed to accept a
different character sequence to terminate command lines.
This command does not apply to data sent to the printer
when it is in line print mode.
Format
{command} {mode}
\

Where:
{command}: LT
{mode}: Choose from the following.
CR: Carriage-return (0x0D) character is the
line terminator.
LF : Line-feed (0x0A) character is the line
terminator.
CR-LF: Carriage-return/line-feed (0x0D 0x0A)
characters are the line terminator.
CR-X-LF: Line terminator is a carriage-return
(0x0D) followed by any number of char-
acters followed by the line-feed (0x0A)
character. Characters found between the
carriage-return and line-feed characters
are discarded.
LT Command Examples
Set the printer to require line-feeds only as a terminating
character.
! UTILITIES LT LF PRINT

Set the printer to ignore any characters found between a

carriage return character and a line-feed character.

! UTILITIES LT CR-X-LF PRINT

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SET-TIME Utility
This command sets the time in the real time clock mod-
ule. Time should be a valid time and be given in the
specified format. This command will be ignored by print-
ers that are not equipped with a real time clock module.

Format:
<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {time-stamp}
<PRINT>
where:
{command}: SET-TIME
time-stamp}: hh:mm:ss
hh = hours (00 23)
mm = minutes (00 59)
ss = seconds (00 59)

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GET-TIME Utility
This command reports the current time, if valid, as an
eight character null-terminated ASCII string. This com-
mand will be ignored by printers that are not equipped
with a real time clock module.

Format:
<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>
where:
{command}: GET-TIME
Printer output: hh:mm:ss\0
hh = hours (00 23)
mm = minutes (00 59)
ss = seconds (00 59)
\0 = null terminator (00H)

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SET-DATE Utility
This command sets the date in the real time clock mod-
ule. Date should be a valid date and be given in the
specified format. This command will be ignored by print-
ers that are not equipped with a real time clock module.
Format:
<!> <UTILITIES>
{command} {date-stamp}
<PRINT>
where:
{command}: SET-DATE
{date-stamp}: mm-dd-yyyy
mm = month (01 12)
dd = day (01 31)
yyyy = year (1990 2089)

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GET-DATE Utility

This command reports the current date, if valid, as an

eight character null-terminated ASCII string. This com-
mand will be ignored by printers that are not equipped
with a real time clock module.
Format:

<!> <UTILITIES>
{command}
<PRINT>
where:

{command}: GET-DATE

Printer output: mm:dd:yyyy\0

mm = month (01 12)

dd = day (01 31)
yy = year (1990 2089)
\0 = null terminator (00H)

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Printing a Time Stamp

To print a time stamp on a label, use any text command

and insert
[!<TIME] in place of the text to be printed.

Example:

Input (TIME.LBL)

! 0 200 200 210 1

TEXT 4 0 0 100 !<TIME
FORM
PRINT

Output:

14:47:23

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Printing a Date Stamp

To print a date stamp on a label, use any text command

and insert
[!<DATE] in place of the text to be printed.

Example:

Input (DATE.LBL)

! 0 200 200 210 1

TEXT 4 0 0 100 !<DATE
FORM
PRINT

Output:

02-24-1998

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Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) Command
This command can be used to configure and activate the
Magnetic Card Reader (MCR). The MCR command will
be ignored by printers not equipped with a Magnetic Card
Reader.
The MCR command can be issued in a label file (! 0
200 PRINT), or in a utilities command session (!
UTILITIES PRINT). This command activates the
MCR. When the printer is turned on , the MCR is not
active by default until the MCR command is received. To
make the MCR active on power-up, the MCR command
can be issued from autoexec.bat or run.bat files.

The RXD LED of the printer will blink while the MCR is
active. When the MCR times out or after a successful
read (provided the MCR is not in MULTIPLE read mode,)
the MCR will deactivate, thereby returning the RXD LED
back to its normal state.
Format

{command} {time-out} {options}

Where:
{command}: MCR

{time-out}: time-out is the inactivity shut-

down time, in 1/8th of a sec ond. For
example, time- out=80 for a 10-
second inactivity time-out(10 * 8), or
time-out=160 for a 20-second inactivity
time-out(20 seconds * 8). The MCR
timer starts ticking once the last option
of MCR command is received by the
printer. When MCR times out, it will not
read a new card until a new MCR com-
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 mand is issued. The only exception to
this rule is when MCR is in MULTIPLE
read mode. See below for description of
MULTIPLE read mode. A time-out of 0
will instruct the printer to never time-out,
and wait for a successful read.
{options}:The options listed below can be speci-
fied in any order, and must be separated
with spaces. The last option must be
terminated with cr/lf (carriage-return /
line-feed) characters. Options are accu-
mulative, meaning that MCR 10 ER-
RORS T1 and MCR 40 T2 are
equivalent to MCR 40 ERRORS T1 T2.
The time-out field is not accumulative,
and only the last specified time-out is
used. Select from the following options:

Track Options:
T1 :Read Track 1. (can specify one or
more tracks to read).

T2 :Read Track 2.

T3: Read Track 3. (Currently not sup-

ported)

Frequency Options:
MULTIPLE: Read multiple swipes. MCR
will continue to read and report card
swipes until the MCR times out.
SINGLE read is the default mode.

SINGLE: Read and report one success-

ful card swipe. No data will be reported

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 if the MCR times out before a successful
read. SINGLE read is the default read
frequency mode.

Data Reporting Options

QUERY: Report MCR data when que-
ried (In response to MCR-QUERY
command, see MCR-QUERY.). By
default, the printer will report MCR data
when valid MCR data is decoded before
the MCR times out.

Debugging Options
ECHO: The printer will print the MCR
data by internally routing it to the line-
printer module, forcing the data to be
printed, as well as being transmitted to
the host computer.

Track Data Transmit Options

PREFIX prefix: This option specifies the
track data prefix. The printer defaults to
no prefix. The PREFIX command should
be followed by the data that needs to be
sent from the printer to the host, up to
10 characters, and terminated with
space or carriage-return/line-feed char-
acters. An example of a typical prefix
option is PREFIX START:.

POSTFIX postfix: This option specifies

the track data postfix. The printer de-
faults to no postfix. The POSTFIX com-
mand should be followed by the data
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 that needs to be sent from the printer to
the host after all track data have been
transmitted, up to 10 characters, and
terminated with space or carriage-
return/line-feed characters. An example
of a typical postfix option is POSTFIX
END.

DEL lr: Defines the track number delimit-

ers, where l is the left delimiter charac-
ter, and r is the right delimiter charac-
ter. Default delimiters for the printer are
DEL T:, meaning that the printer will
transmit T, followed by the track number
if track number reporting is specified via
the TN option, and the :. The transmit-
ted data will be, T1: or T:, or T2:,
depending on the options selected.

DELAY nnn: This option specifies the

inter-character delay of data sent from
the printer to the host, in milliseconds.
This command is typically used where
the host computer can not collect data
transmitted from the printer fast enough,
resulting in missed characters. The
default DELAY is 0. An example of the
DELAY option is: DELAY 15 which
instructs the printer to observe a 15-
millisecond delay before sending the
next character data to the host.

TN: This option enables the reporting of

track number between the delimiters
(see DEL lr command). The printer will
report the track number by default.

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 NTN:This options disables the reporting
of the track number, inserted between
the delimiters. The printer enables track
number reporting by default.

Error Reporting Options

ERRORS: This option turns error reporting on.
Error reporting is turned off by default.
The following is a list of the error mes-
sages (Please note that the following
error messages will be transmitted only
if error reporting is turned on, via the
ERRORS option in the MCR command):

READ ERROR: This error is reported

when the card could not be read due to
errors such as parity check, LRC check-
sum, no end-sentinel, or invalid charac-
ters. It indicates that either: (1) the card
is bad, or (2) the card was not swiped
correctly. The printer will leave the MCR
on and will continue to try to read future
card swipe retries by the user until it
times out or until a successful read,
whichever occurs first.

CANCEL: This error is reported when a

MCR-CAN command is received. This
error message will confirm that the MCR
is turned off.

TIME-OUT: This error is reported when

the printer MCR times out before a
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 successful read.

EPREFIX: This option is similar to the PREFIX

command, but applies to error mes-
sages. Error messages, if error reporting
is turned on, will be preceded by the
specified eprefix. For example,
EPREFIX ERROR: instructs the printer
to prefix error messages with ERROR:.
The default error prefix is Error:

MCR Command Examples

Example 1: This example sets the MCR in the printer for
reading tracks one and two, with a timeout of 10 seconds
(10 / 1/8th seconds = 80). The last option of the MCR
command must be terminated with cr/lf.

! U1 MCR 80 T1 T2

Once card is swiped successfully, the following is sent to

host:

T1:B4000001234562^PUBLIC JR/JOHN Q.MR^9209101999999999

<cr/lf>
T2:4000001234562=9209101999999999<cr/lf>

If the printer times out or the card can not be read, the
printer will not return anything to the host (because ER-
RORS option is not specified in this example).

Example 2: This example sets the MCR in the printer for

reading tracks one and two, with a timeout of 10 seconds
(10 / 1/8th seconds = 80). The ECHO command will
instruct the printer to print the MCR data (in addition to
sending that data to the host). The ERRORS option
instructs the printer to report read errors, time-outs, or
cancellations, if any. The last option of the MCR com-

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mand must be terminated with cr/lf.

! U1 MCR 80 ECHO T1 T2 ERRORS

Once card is swiped successfully, the following is sent to

host and printed:
T1:B4000001234562^PUBLIC JR/JOHN
Q.MR^9209101999999999 <cr/lf>
T2:4000001234562=9209101999999999<cr/lf>

If the printer times out before a successful read, it will

send the following message to host and printed on the
printer:
Error:T1:Time-out
Error:T2:Time-out

Example 3: This example illustrates the PREFIX,

EPREFIX, POSTFIX, and DEL (DELimiter) options:

! U1 MCR 80 ECHO T1 T2 ERRORS PREFIX START

EPREFIX ERR POSTFIX END DEL ()

Once card is swiped successfully, the following is sent to

host and printed:
START(1)B4000001234562^PUBLIC JR/JOHN
Q.MR^9209101999999999END<cr/lf>
START(2)4000001234562=9209101999999999END<cr/lf>

If the printer times out before a successful read, it will

send the following message to host and printed on the
printer:
ERR(1)Time-out<cr/lf>
ERR(2)Time-out<cr/lf>

continued

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MCR-QUERY Command
The MCR can be put in a query mode by specifying the
QUERY option in the MCR command, where it will
report MCR data only when it is asked to via the MCR-
QUERY command. By default, the printer will report card
swipe data immediately after a successful read.

The printer will not respond to MCR-QUERY if it does not

have any data, either the track data or an error message.
Multiple MCR-QUERY commands may be issued, keep-
ing in mind that the response, or lack thereof, to the
MCR-QUERY reflects the card swipe data at the moment
MCR-QUERY is issued.

Format

{command}

Where:
{command}: MCR-QUERY

MCR-QUERY Command Example

In this example the printer is instructed to report the MCR
read operation results.

! U1 MCR-QUERY

MCR-CAN Command
The MCR-CAN command will terminate the current MCR
activity, and if error message reporting is enabled via the
MCR command ERROR option, will transmit the Cancel
error message to host.

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Format

{command}

Where:
{command}: MCR-CAN

MCR-CAN Command Example

In this example the printer is instructed to deactivate the
printer MCR and cancel any pending read operations.

! U1 MCR-CAN

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S-CARD Command
The S-CARD command can be used to access the
Towitoko Smartcard reader embedded within Zebra SC
model mobile printers. The smart card library implements
the T=1 protocol for IS07816 compliant cards. This
allows users to send ASCII commands to the printer and
the printer will in turn forward this command to the smart
card with the appropriate header and checksum informa-
tion. The printer then returns the cards response.
The S-CARD command set is only valid on SC model
printers with a printer application at version 41h or above.
The software version can be verified by performing a two-
key reset as described in Section 1 of this manual. The
number in the Software: listing on the second report
must end in 41h or above (e.g. Software: HTLK41h)

Format
{Command } { Operation } { Options }
where:
{command}: S-CARD

The Operation argument indicates how to access the

reader. All options must be separated by a space unless
stated otherwise. The options may appear in any order.
The S-CARD command must be issued using the printer
utility session command (!U1...) and terminated by a
CRLF pair (0x0D0x0A).

Operation
The Operation command is a required element. An error
will be returned if an invalid operation is specified (see S-
CARD Command Response for error codes). The pos-
sible Operation commands are:
CT_ATR: Each smart card has a unique Answer
To Reset, or ATR. This ATR contains
information relevant to data transmis-

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 sion and the card itself. This command/
response has the following form:
Command:
! U1 S-CARD CT_ATR
Response:
<ACK><LENGTH><ATR DATA>

CT_DATA: This command is used to send a com-

mand to the smart card. The response
from the card is returned. A command
of this type has the following form:
<CT_DATA> <Length of command>
<card command in ascii form>

Example:
! U1 S-CARD CT_DATA 10 8010000008

Description: CT_DATA: indicates the command is

to go to the smart card.
10 = length of command
8010000008 = Command to go to the
card in ascii form. This command is
converted to binary and sent to the card.

Response for successful command:

<ACK><LENGTH><DATA><SW1><SW2>

Explanation of response:
<ACK> = Successfully send command to
the card and received a response.
<LENGTH> = The response length. This
length is for data only (i.e. SW1 and
SW2 are not included in response
length).
<DATA> = This is the response from the
card (in binary form).
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 <SW1> = Status byte from card
<SW2> = Status byte from card
Note: See ISO-7816-3 for an explana-
tion of SW1 and SW2
Response for an unsuccessful command:
<NAK><ERROR CODE>
See Error Codes below for an explana-
tion of possible error codes.

CT_CLOSE: This command will power down the

reader and turn off the red LED on the
smartcard module. This command
should be used after communicating to
the card with the CT_DATA command.

DEBUG-ON: Enables debug on the printer. This

will cause some messages to print out
as the printer configures itself for pass-
through mode. The messages printed
relate to port parameters for the internal
communication port communicating with
the Smartcard reader and a message
will also print out when the printer has
been taken out of pass-through mode.
Once in pass-through mode, no debug
messages are printed.

Error Codes
Errors from the S-CARD command are of the following
format:
<NAK><ERROR CODE>
Where any of the following are possible error codes:
<0x02> = Protocol not supported (card is
not using T=1 protocol)
<0x10> = No card detected
<0x11> = Invalid drive type (currently

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 only the Towitoko CHIPDRIVE micro is
supported)
<0x12> = Invalid operation
<0x16> = Invalid command length in S-
CARD command

S-CARD COMMAND EXAMPLES

This section provides some examples for using the S-
CARD command to communicate with the internal
Smartcard reader from the External Terminal.

Read card ATR

! U1 S-CARD CT_ATR
Response:
<ACK><0X0D>< 3B E3 00 FF 91 81 71 26 44 00
54 54 54>

Traceability command:
! U1 S-CARD CT_DATA 10 8010000008
Note: When the printer actually sends
this command to the printer, it converts
the command to binary, adds the appro-
priate T=1 header and computes the
overall command checksum. Then the
printer sends this command to the smart
card.

Response:
<ACK><08>< C9 1C 92 AA 66 19 A0 00><90><00>

CT_CLOSE command
! U1 S-CARD CT_CLOSE

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 DENSO BHT COMMANDS

NOTE: All commands in this section are compatible with ACKNAK-IT v

6.1 or greater.
Zebra mobile printers can have an application down-
loaded which will support communications to the Denso
Barcode Handy Terminal (BHT).
The different methods of communications between a BHT
and a Zebra mobile printer are per the table below:

Connection/protocol type Refer to

Cable IR Autoexec.bat File pg. no
Cable w/BHT PROBHT.CBL P10-52
IR w/BHT PROBHT.IR P10-52
Cable w/BHT-IR PROBHTIR.CBL P10-53
IR w/BHT-IR PROBHTIR.IR P10-53

Data is sent to the printer formatted as a BHT .DAT file.

The printer will check for the .DAT filename extension.
Since the format of data using this protocol is not always
what the printer requires, there are several modes of
operation that can be set within the printer to specify how
record data fields delivered by the protocol are inter-
preted.

Setting the Data Format

If the default mode (strip trailing spaces then add CR/LF
for each data field) is not desired, any of the operating
modes can be set by loading an AUTOEXEC.BAT com-
mand file into the printers flash memory.
Note that any commands intended to modify the BHT
operating modes must be placed between the SRF-
ACCESS and the END-SRF-ACCESS command lines.

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Mode 1: (Default) Strip trailing spaces and add CR/LF
Each data field in a record has any trailing spaces
stripped and a CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) pair
added. The data field (stripped of trailing spaces and
with an appended CR/LF pair) is then passed to the
printer for processing. This is the default way to handle
data sent to the printer.

Mode 2: Include all characters in each field (RAW)

The second mode accepts all characters that make up
each data field. Using this method, any trailing spaces in
a data field will be INCLUDED as data for the printer to
process.

Mode 3: Use the first byte as a count of characters to

send to the printer.
This mode is based on the first character of a data field
being interpreted as a count of data bytes that follow. It is
similar to a counted string as found in the Pascal pro-
gramming language String data type. In the counted
string mode, the number of bytes specified by the count
will be transferred into the printer. The count bytes maxi-
mum value is limited to the data field size minus 1.
Note that in this example the count byte is shown as
ASCII, but would actually be sent as a binary number.

Mode 4: Strip trailing spaces

This mode eliminates trailing spaces in each data field of
a record. Note that unlike Mode 1 no CR/LF pair is added
to the data after stripping the trailing spaces.
Refer to pgs. P10-44 thru P10-47 for examples using the
BHT-MODE commands

continued

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IR or Cable Interface Selection
The printers are normally self configuring for IR or cable
data transmission. Plugging in the communications cable
will disable the IR interface; removing the cable will make
it active. This default method of interface selection can
be overridden by means of a BHT-PROTOCOL command
in an autoexec. bat file. (Refer to the examples at the end
of this section on setting the mode for IR or cable data
transmissions.) BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE enables BHT
or BHT-IR protocol via cable. If the BHT-PROTOCOL
CABLE command is not present, data is sent raw over
the serial cable; if it is detected BHT-PROTOCOL BHT
sends data in the BHT mode; BHT-PROTOCOL BHTIR
sends data in the BHT-IR mode. Performing a two-key
reset of the printer will return it to its normal, automatic
selection mode. (Refer to pg. P1-2 in this manual for the
reset procedure.)

BHT-BAUD Command
The printers support 9600 and 19200 BPS baud rates.
The default baud rate for communication with Zebra
mobile printers is 9600 BPS. Configuring a BHT baud
rate will set both the IR and the cable transmit speeds to
that rate. You must insure that both the printer and the
BHT are set to the same baud rate. This can also be
changed in an AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the BHT-BAUD
<baud-rate> command. (Refer to the BHT-BAUD com-
mand example at the end of this section. )

Setting the Mode for IR Data Transmission

Autoexec.bat files can configure the printer for IR data
transmission modes. The following notes apply:
Unless specified otherwise with a BHT-PROTOCOL
CABLE command, communication over a serial cable

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 does not use the BHT or BHT-IR protocol. In this
default (raw) mode, any Zebra mobile printer utility
for reprogramming, adding or deleting files will be in
effect.
If the printer has been configured to include the BHT
or BHT-IR protocol with the serial cable the following
procedure may be used to force the printer to com-
municate raw (i.e. using no protocol) for the pur-
poses of reprogramming, or the adding or deleting of
files.
1. Connect the printer to a host terminal loaded
with the desired communications software.
2. Turn the printer on by starting the terminals
communications program.
3. Turn the printer off, then, while holding the
Feed key down, turn the printer back on.
4. The printer will print a status report. When the
printout is complete, the communications protocol
will be in the raw mode.
(Refer to the BHT-MODE Commands examples at the
end of this section.)

Configuring the BHT for IR transmission

The BHT must also be configured correctly to communi-
cate with Zebra mobile printers using the BHT or BHT-IR
protocol. All parameters that must be set are found in the
BHT Set System Communication menu area. The
following notes apply:

The pulse width for optical communications must be

set to 1.63S.
The protocol is set to match the protocol in the
printer. Default for the printer is BHT-IR unless

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 specified as BHT by an AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
The baud rate (if the printer uses the default) is set to
9600 BPS
The Serial Number is set to ON.
Zebra mobile printers use a ID number of 9. You
should avoid using this ID value for the terminal.
The Com port is set to OPTICAL.

BHT-IR File Transmission

Assume that a label file CIS.DAT has been loaded into
the BHT. (Refer to pg. _ for details on loading a *.DAT
file.) The steps to transmit this file via IR are as follows:

1. Depress the 1 / PW / SF keys all at once, then

release. The SYSTEM MENU should be displayed. This
menu has 6 options. This power on sequence must be
performed every time to boot to the SYSTEM MENU. A
regular power on (PW key) will boot into the BHT applica-
tion.

2. Select option 3:UPLOAD. Press the ENT key.

The UPLOAD menu should now be displayed. Select
option 1:DRIVE A. Press the ENT key.
Use the arrow keys, F5, and F6, to scroll through the
menu options to the desired file. (CIS.DAT in our ex-
ample) When CIS.DAT is highlighted, press the ENT key.

3. The IR on the BHT should be pointed towards the IR

window on the printer. The transfer of data will power on
the printer if it is not already on. When file transfer is
complete, ** Completed ** is displayed for the user and a
beep sounds. The file will then print. Press the C key to
exit this screen.

4. Continue to press the C key to exit back 1 menu at a

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time (if desired). The SYSTEM MENU is the top-level
menu.

5. After a successful UPLOAD, the CIS.DAT file must

be re-selected again to transfer to the printer.

NOTES: The arrow keys or a numeric keypress can be used to

select a menu option. The arrow keys are F5 through F8. A
press of the ENT key usually needs to accompany the
option selection. Hold down the PW key for 1 2 seconds
to turn the BHT off, or let it power down automatically.

Communication errors can occur infrequently during BHT-

IR transmission. If a transmission is unsuccessful, the data.
should be re-sent.

Configuring the BHT for Cable Transmission

The BHT can also be configured for cable communica-

tions with Zebra mobile printers using either the BHT or
the BHT-IR protocol. All parameters that must be set are
found in the BHT Set System Communication menu
option. The following notes apply:

The protocol type is set to BHT or BHT-IR protocol.

Printer default is BHT-IR
The SET CONNECTOR menu options:
1. The TRANSMIT SPEED (if the printer uses
the default) is set to 9600 BPS
2. The PARITY BIT is set to NONE
3. The DATA BIT is set to 8 BITS
4. The STOP BIT is set to 1 BIT
5. The Serial Number is set to ON
6. The Horizontal Parity is set to ON
The COM PORT is set to IFC (on the BHT-5000 set
COM DEFAULT to CONNECTOR)

continued

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Loading a .DAT file into the BHT

Zebra mobile printers will only print files with the .DAT
extension sent from the BHT. The following example file
CIS.DAT contains a label file that can be loaded from a
PC into the BHT via a serial cable using the TU3.EXE
utility provided by DENSO. The file can then be sent to a
Zebra mobile printer to produce a label. Files with a .DAT
extension contain records composed of one or more
record fields. For CIS.DAT, each record will be specified
as having only one field with a width of 40 bytes. The 40
byte width was chosen because no single line in the
example CIS.DAT file exceeds 40 bytes. The resulting
records transferred to the BHT will each contain a single
field 40 bytes wide. The BHT and BHT-IR protocol will
add space characters as needed to any field containing
less than 40 bytes. Thus the CIS.DAT file contains 24
lines that will be interpreted as 24 records containing a
single field of 40 bytes.
Note that while the example uses the TU3.EXE utility to
download the file from a PC, these files could also be
created under control of an application program execut-
ing directly on the BHT.
The command line that will transfer this file into the BHT
is: TU3 +MPC +B9600 CIS.DAT +F40
The BHT will now contain the file CIS.DAT.

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Sending The Example Label File to the Printer

Zebra mobile printers with the BHT application will print

files with the .DAT extension. As noted before, the default
action of the printer when a record is received is to strip
all trailing spaces from all record fields, then append a
carriage return/line feed pair to the data. Using this de-
fault, the trailing spaces in every field of the example
CIS.DAT file will be stripped, and a CR/LF pair will be
added.

Interrupted Transmissions
If a transmission from the terminal to the printer is inter-
rupted, the user should wait at least five seconds before
attempting another transmission. During this delay, the
printer will discard any partial data received from the
interrupted transmission and reset itself to receive a new
transmission.

continued

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Example .dat File
Input (CIS.DAT)

! 0 200 200 581 1

;MEDIA P/N LD-E9QT7S
LABEL
CONTRAST 0
TONE 0
SPEED 3
PAGE-WIDTH 240
BAR-SENSE
;// PAGE 0000000002400600
;// TEXT 0 1 3 560 DEPT 34
TEXT90 4 3 36 288 $22.88
TEXT90 5 2 163 273 SWEATSHIRT
VBARCODE UPCA 2 1 45 139 576 04364503284
TEXT90 7 0 191 511 043645032841
TEXT90 5 0 4 524 COMPARE AT
TEXT90 4 0 30 508 $ 30.00
TEXT90 5 0 115 575 ZD-180-KL
TEXT90 5 2 119 269 ALL COTTON
TEXT90 7 0 114 389 01/17/98
TEXT90 0 0 208 173 EA00-732-00560
TEXT90 5 0 82 519 ELSEWHERE
BOX 189 358 217 527 1
FORM
PRINT

Output:

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SRF-ACCESS and END-SRF-ACCESS Commands
Commands intended to modify the BHT operating modes
must be placed between the SRF-ACCESS and the
END-SRF-ACCESS command lines.

SRF- and END-SRF-ACCESS Command Example

This autoexec.bat file uses the SRF-ACCESS and END-
SRF-ACCESS command pair to establish BHT communi-
cation via the BHT-CABLE protocol.

Input: PROBHT.CBL

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-PROTOCOL BHT
BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE
BHT-BAUD 19200
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

continued

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BHT-BAUD Command

This command will set both the IR and the cable transmit
speeds. You must insure that both the printer and the
BHT are set to this same baud rate. This can also be
changed in an AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the BHT-BAUD
<baud-rate> command.

Format:
{command} {baud rate}
where:
{command}: BHT-BAUD

{baud rate}: 9600,19200. Default value for Zebra

mobile printers is 9600 BPS.

BHT-BAUD Command Example

The following example sets BHT-IR communications to
use a baud rate of 19200 BPS and to strip spaces from
received data fields.

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-MODE STRIP-SPACES
BHT-BAUD 19200
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

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BHT MODE Commands

This command sets one of several modes of operation to

specify how record data fields delivered by the BHT
protocol are interpreted.
Format:
{command} {mode}
where:
{command}: BHT-MODE

{mode}: STRIP-ADD-CRLF
Each data field in a record has any
trailing spaces stripped and a CR/LF
(carriage return/line feed) pair added.
The data field (stripped of trailing
spaces and with an appended CR/LF
pair) is then passed to the printer for
processing. This is the default way to
handle data sent to the printer.
RAW
The RAW mode accepts all characters
that make up each data field. Using this
method, any trailing spaces in a data
field will be INCLUDED as data for the
printer to process.
COUNTED STRING
This mode is based on the first charac-
ter of a data field being interpreted as a
count of data bytes that follow. In the
counted string mode, the number of
bytes specified by the count will be
transferred into the printer. The count
byte's maximum value is limited to the
data field size minus 1.
STRIP-SPACES
This mode eliminates trailing spaces in
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 each data field of a record. Note that
unlike the STRIP-ADD-CRLF mode, no
CR/LF pair is added to the data after
stripping the trailing spaces.

BHT MODE Command Examples

In the following examples a record is defined to be made up of 3
data fields. Fields 1, 2 and 3 are 10, 8 and 20 bytes long, respectively.
The "^" character indicates a space character. Other combinations
of fields and field lengths can be used as long as they conform with
the BHT protocol's data file record field formats.

Example 1: Strip Spaces and Add CR/LF:

Input: ADDCRLF.BAT

! DF autoexec.bat
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

Output:
Data Record:
|----10----|---8----|--------20----------
|
Comtec^^^^ ^Info^^^ ^Systems^^^^^^^^^^^^

Data Sent to printer:

|Comtec<CR><LF>^Info<CR><LF>^Systems<CR><LF>|

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BHT MODE Command Examples (continued)
Example 2: Send Raw Data

Input: SENDRAW.BAT

! DF autoexec.bat
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-MODE RAW
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

Output:
Data Record:
|----10----|---8----|--------20----------
|
Comtec^^^^ ^Info^^^ ^Systems^^^^^^^^^^^^

Data Sent to printer:

Comtec^^^^ ^Info^^^ ^Systems^^^^^^^^^^^^

Example 3: Counted String

Input: COUNTED.BAT

! DF autoexec.bat
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-MODE COUNTED-STRING
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

Data Record:
|----10----|---8----|--------20----------
|
6Comtec^^^ 6^Info^^ 7Systems^^^^^^^^^^^^

Data Sent to printer:

Comtec^Info^Systems
continued

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BHT MODE Command Examples (continued)
Example4: Strip Spaces

Input: SSPACES.BAT

! DF autoexec.bat
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-MODE STRIP-SPACES
END-SRF-ACCESS

PRINT
Output

Data Record
|----10----|---8----|--------20----------
|
Comtec^^^^ ^Info^^^ ^Systems^^^^^^^^^^^^

Data Sent to printer

|Comtec^Info^Systems|

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BHT PROTOCOL Command
This command placed in an autoexec. bat file overrides
the default method of communication.
BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE enables BHT or BHT-IR proto-
col via cable. If the BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE command
is not present, data is sent "raw" over the serial cable, if it
is detected the BHT-PROTOCOL BHT command sends
data in the BHT mode; BHT-PROTOCOL BHTIR sends
data in the BHT-IR mode.
Format: {Command} {mode}
where:
{Command}: BHT-PROTOCOL
{mode}: BHT
This mode establishes that data will be
sent in BHT protocol mode
CABLE
This mode enables BHT or BHT-IR
protocol via cable. If the BHT-PROTO-
COL CABLE command is detected the
BHT-PROTOCOL BHT command sends
data in the BHT mode
BHTIR
Sends data in the BHT-IR mode.

continued

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BHT PROTOCOL Command Examples
Example: Cable printing with BHT protocol
Using Cable with BHT protocol

Input: PROBHT.CBL

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-PROTOCOL BHT
BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE
BHT-BAUD 19200
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

EXAMPLE: IR printing with BHT protocol

Print using IR communications with BHT protocol

INPUT: PROBHT.IR

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-BAUD 19200
BHT-PROTOCOL BHT
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS

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BHT PROTOCOL Command Examples (continued)
Example: Cable printing with BHT-IR protocol
Print using cable BHT-IR protocol

Input: PROBHTIR.CBL

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-BAUD 19200
BHT-PROTOCOL BHTIR
BHT-PROTOCOL CABLE
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

Example: IR printing with BHT-IR protocol

Print using IR with BHT-IR protocol

Input: PROBHTIR.IR

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SRF-ACCESS
BHT-BAUD 19200
BHT-PROTOCOL BHTIR
BHT-MODE STRIP-ADD-CRLF
END-SRF-ACCESS
PRINT

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 PRINTER ESCAPE COMMANDS
SET AND READ CODE COMMAND

Printer command sessions normally start with the '!'

character. When the printer is used in Generic Text Mode
(or Line-Print Mode) and if the user expects to print the '!'
character in that mode, then the CCL code must be
changed. This is done via the Redefine CCL Code com-
mand.

Send the following sequence to redefine the code:

Set CCL Code: ESC (0x1b) '}' (0x7D) 'W' (0x57) '1' (0x31) <new code>
(SETCCL.LBL)

Where {new CCL code} is a one-byte character repre-

senting the new CCL code.

Once the CCL Code is changed, all CCL sessions should

be started with the new CCL code. For example, if CCL
code is changed to '~', then instead of issuing a '! UTILI-
TIES' command to the printer, '~ UTILITIES' should be
issued.

The printer will retain the new CCL code for as long as it
remains powered. If the printer is powered off and back
on again, it will revert back to normal operations and will
expect '!' as the CCL code.

Send the following sequence to read the CCL code:

Read CCL Code: ESC (0x1b) '}' (0x7D) 'R' (0x52) '1' (0x31)
(READCCL.LBL)

After the above command is issued, the printer will return

the one-character CCL code.

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PRINTER ESCAPE COMMANDS FORMAT

Format:

{escape} {command} [parameters]

where:

{escape}: The ESC character (0x1b).

{command}: Choose from the escape commands in

this section.

[parameters]: Parameters for the escape commands.

Note: The escape commands should not be used while

in a control/utility session ("! UTILITIES... PRINT"
OR "! 0... PRINT").

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STATUS/INFORMATION

Get Printer Status ESC (0x1b) 'h' (0x68)

This command requests a status byte from the printer.

If one is returned, it indicates that the printer is opera-
tional and has finished processing the previous label.
It should be called before loading or printing a label in
order to make sure that the host software is synchro-
nized with the printer. If bit 3 of the status byte is high,
it indicates that the battery is low. If bit 4 is high, it
indicates that the printer has been powered on and
reset (see the Reset Status function). This command
requests a status byte from the printer with the follow-
ing format:

Bit Description
4 Printer reset (0=reset cleared, 1=printer reset)
3 Battery status (0=voltage OK, 1=low battery)
2 Latch status (0=latch closed, 1=latch open)
1 Paper status (0=paper present, 1= out of paper)
0 Printer status (0=printer ready, 1=printer busy)

Acknowledge Printer Reset ESC (0x1b) 'N' (0x4e)

This command clears the reset bit that is set on

power-up and reported by the 'get printer status'
function. The reset information returned by ESC 'h'
may be used by the host to perform its printer power-
up initializations, such as form-feeding. Once the host
completes its initialization of the printer, it may call this
function to tell the printer to clear its reset bit.

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STATUS/INFORMATION (continued)

Get Printer Information (GPI.LBL)

ESC (0x1b) 'v' (0x76)

This command instructs the printer to return a null-

terminated string containing its model number, firm-
ware revision and serial number. In practice, a
search for the NUL character should be used, since
the length of the string returned may change.

Get Extended Printer Status ESC(0x1b) i (0x69)

This command requests the extended status byte
from the printer. Printer program versions 24 and
higher respond to this command. The extended status
byte returned from the printer is in the following for-
mat:

Bit Description
7 Ribbon status: 0=ribbon detected, 1=no ribbon
detected
6 Paper supply status: 0=paper supply is OK
1=paper supply is low
5 Presentation (peeler) sensor: 0=last label re
moved, 1=last label not removed yet
4 Reserved
3 Reserved
2 Reserved
1 Reserved
0 Reserved

Note: Mask all reserved bits when reading status.

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USER LABEL COUNT

Get User Label Count (GULC.LBL)

ESC (0x1b) 'J' (0x4a) 'R' (0x52) 'U' (0x55)

This command requests the current user label count

from the printer. The response consists of two bytes,
most significant byte first. This count represents the
total number of labels printed since the last time the
count was reset to zero.

Reset User Label Count (RULC.LBL)

ESC (0x1b) 'J' (0x4a) 'W' (0x57) 'a' (0x61) 'c' (0x63)
'c' (0x63) 'N' (0x4e) 'V' (0x56) 'M' (0x4d) 'U' (0x55)

This command instructs the printer to clear its user

label count to zero.

POWER OFF COMMAND

Off Command (OFF.LBL)

ESC (0x1b) 'p' (0x70)

This function instructs the printer to shut off. This

function can be used instead of lowering DTR causing
the printer to shut down.

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 WIRELESS NETWORK PRINTERS
Introduction
Zebra Cameo 3N and Encore 3N Network Printers are
equipped with a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
card. Network printers allow wireless communication as
a node within a local area network, and its wireless capa-
bilities allow communications from any point within the
LANs perimeter.
The following section details commands used with Net-
work Printers to configure various characteristics and to
interrogate the printer for its network settings.

Note: If you are using a WLAN enabled QL series

printer, you should use the get, set,do parameters
detailed in Section 14 rather than the LAN command
detailed below.

Network Printer Safety Considerations

WARNING: Use of the Network Printers will result in

exposure to Radio Frequency radiation. To conform to
FCC RF exposure requirements these printers must be
used only in the intended orientation and in the in-
tended manner.
Refer to the Users Manual for the Network Printer in use
for more specific safety instructions. In all cases, avoid
prolonged exposure closer than 5 cm. (2) to the radiating
area around this units antenna.

LAN Command
Format:
LAN { Operation } { Options }{ Operation } { Options }

The LAN command can be used to interrogate and con-

figure the Wireless LAN (WLAN) card in a Zebra Network
Printer. The entire LAN command must be terminated by
a CRLF pair (0x0D0x0A).

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{Operation} is a required element. An error will be re-
turned if an invalid operation is specified (see LAN Com-
mand Response for error codes). Any desired number of
Operations can be entered after the LAN command.
The possible Operations are:

IPADDR This operation allows manual specification

of the printers TCP/IP address. (See the DHCP op-
eration for a description of automatic address assign-
ment.) The option to this operation must be a valid
TCP/IP address in the typical dot notation. i.e., a set
of four decimal numbers between 0 and 255 sepa-
rated by dots. E.g., 100.150.200.150 is a valid ad-
dress. This value will most likely need to be assigned
by the administrator of the network the printer will op-
erate on. If an invalid address is specified, this opera-
tion has no effect other than to print an error mes-
sage.

Syntax: IPADDR {IP-Address}

Where {IP-Address} = nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each nnn
may range from 0 to 255.
Example: ! U1 LAN IPADDR 90.80.70.60

GATEWAY-IPADDR- This command can be used to

set the gateway IP address of the printer. (Available
in printer application versions 30A and higher.)

Syntax: GATEWAY-IPADDR {IP-Address}

Where {address} is the dotted decimal representa-
tion of the address. For example, 10.14.2.25
Example: ! U1 LAN GATEWAY-IPADDR 12.15.10.3

REMOTE-IPADDR- This command can be used to set

the remote IP address of the printer. (Available in
printer application versions 30A and higher.)
Syntax: REMOTE-IPADDR {IP-Address}

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 Where {address} is the dotted decimal representa-
tion of the address. For example, 10.14.2.25
Example: ! U1 LAN REMOTE-IPADDR 12.15.10.3

SUBMASK- This command can be used to set the

subset mask of the printer. (Available in printer ap-
plication versions 30A and higher.)
Syntax: SUBMASK {IP-Address}
Where {address} is the dotted decimal representa-
tion of the subset mask. For example, 10.14.2.25
Example: ! U1 LAN SUBMASK 12.15.10.3

SSID- This operation allows the assignment of an RF

SSID (Radio Frequency System Set ID). This ID al-
lows several RF networks to operate independently
in the same area without interference. The printer
must have the same SSID as the RF Access Point to
which it is supposed to link. The option for this opera-
tion may be any string up to 32 characters long.
Syntax: SSID {SSID string}
Where {SSID string} = 32 characters.
Example: ! U1 LAN SSID ZebraNet

MODE This operation sets the operating mode of the

printer. The two options are LPD and TCP. LPD is the
standard printer protocol used by Unix and available
for Windows NT. TCP affords the ability to allow bare
sends using only the TCP protocol.
Syntax: MODE {option}
Where {option} = LPD or TCP.
Example: ! U1 LAN MODE LPD

GET-STATUS This operation causes the printer to

report its current WLAN status. The two options are
PRINT and REPLY. If PRINT is used, the status
dump is printed. If REPLY is used, the status dump is
sent out over the CABLE. The status report is of the

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 following form:
LAN Status report:
ipAdr = nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
userName = {the user name}
fwVersion = {LAN firmware version}
swVersion = {LAN software version}
MAC addr = hh:hh:hh:hh:hh:hh
associated = {link state}
Where:
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn = a typical TCP/IP address.
{the user name} = a descriptive username set in the
radio.
{LAN firmware version} = a descriptive firmware ver-
sion set in the radio.
{LAN software version} = a descriptive software ver-
sion set in the radio.
hh:hh:hh:hh:hh:hh = the IEEE network address of the
LAN card.
{link state} = YES or NO
Syntax: GET-STATUS {option}
Where {option}= PRINT or REPLY.
Example: ! U1 LAN GET-STATUS PRINT

GET-CONFIG This operation causes the printer to

report its current WLAN configuration. The two op-
tions are PRINT and REPLY. If PRINT is used, the
configuration dump is printed. If REPLY is used, the
configuration dump is sent out over the CABLE. The
configuration report is of the following form:

LAN Config report:

ipAdr = nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
powerMode = {power mode state}
quiet = {quiet state}
protocol = {protocol selected}
essID = {SSID string}
DHCP = {DHCP state}
DHCP_SAVE = {DHCP_SAVE state}

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Where:
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn = a typical TCP/IP address.
{power mode state} = SAVE or FULL.
{quiet state} =YES or NO. YES means the radio
only transmits normal data, NO means the radio
transmits link status information on power up and sta-
tus change.
{protocol selected} = LPD or TCP.
{SSID string} = the System Set ID string.
{DHCP state} = ON or OFF
{DHCP_SAVE state} = ON or OFF

Syntax: GET-CONFIG {option}

Where {option} = PRINT or REPLY.
Example: ! U1 LAN GET-CONFIG PRINT

SOFT_RESET This operation resets the WLAN card.

If the application determines that the WLAN card is
not responding (e.g., if a GET_STATUS query goes
unanswered), it may try to reset the card.
SOFT_RESET should be tried first, and if it fails then
RESET should be used.

Example: ! U1 LAN SOFT_RESET

RESET This operation performs a hard reset of the

WLAN card. If the application determines that the
WLAN card is not responding (e.g., if a
GET_STATUS query goes unanswered), it may try to
reset the card. The SOFT_RESET command
should be tried first, and if that fails then RESET
should be used

Example: ! U1 LAN RESET

DHCP This operation allows for control over setting

of the WLAN cards IP address. The options for this
operation are enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). If
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 DHCP is enabled, the WLAN card will attempt to ob-
tain an IP address from a DHCP server. If DHCP is
disabled, the WLAN card will use the IP address pro-
grammed into its non-volatile storage.

Syntax: DHCP {option}

Where {option} = ON or OFF
Example: ! U1 LAN DHCP ON

DHCP-SAVE This operation allows for control of the

storing of addresses obtained by DHCP. If ON, a new
address obtained from DHCP will be stored. If OFF,
the new address will be used for this session only,
leaving the previously stored address unchanged.

Syntax: DHCP-SAVE {option}

Where {option} = ON or OFF
Example: ! U1 LAN DHCP-SAVE ON

DHCP-TIMEOUT This operation allows for control of

number of times the DHCP client will attempt to ob-
tain an address from the DHCP server. The argument
is the number of times the client will make a request
before giving up. The client can be told to never give
up by making the argument 0.

Syntax: DHCP-TIMEOUT {0 15}

Example: ! U1 LAN DHCP-TIMEOUT 5

PORT This operation allows for setting of the TCP

port that the printer will listen on while in TCP mode.

Syntax: PORT {PortNumber}

Example: ! U1 LAN PORT 515

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Setting the IP Address for Zebra Network Printers
1. Create the following document in a text editor such as
Notepad, replacing (192.0.11.195) with your Network
Printers address, and (ZebraNet) with the SSID of your
RF Access Point. It may be necessary to obtain this in-
formation from your network administrator:
! UTILITIES
LAN IPADDR 192.0.11.195 SSID ZebraNet MODE LPD
PRINT
Insure each line, including the last, is terminated with
<CRLF>. Save the file in a convenient location.
2. Using a serial communications cable (p/n BL11757-
000), connect the printer to the serial port of a PC loaded
with the Label Vista program. Open Label Vista and se-
lect the Diagnostic Send utility under the Printer menu.
3. Use the Browse button to navigate to the file you cre-
ated in step 1 and click on the Send button. The file will
be sent to the printer, and the dialog box will indicate the
download progress.
Once the IP address has been downloaded successfully,
it will stay resident in the printers memory until a new IP
address is sent. The IP address can be verified by per-
forming a 2 key reset on the printer.
The 2 key reset is initiated by the following key se-
quence:
1. Press the "FEED" key,
2. While still holding down the "FEED" key, press and re-
lease the "ON/OFF" key (Cameo 3N) or the On key (En-
core 3N).
3. Keep the "FEED" key depressed until printing starts.
The printer will produce a line of interlocking x charac-
ters to insure all elements of the print head are working,
and then print out a status report.
The resulting printout should include a Wireless Commu-
nications section. You should verify that the following lines
are included, with your IP address and SSID:

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 ipAdr = (your IP address)
associated = YES
protocol = LPD
essID = (Your SSID)
DHCP = OFF

If there is no Wireless Communications section or the pa-

rameter values do not match what is expected, please re-
fer to the Network Printer Troubleshooting discussion at
the end of this section.
Details of this method of setting the IP address are cov-
ered earlier in this section in the discussions of the
IPADDR, SSID and MODE operations.

LAN Command Response

If an operation unsupported by the LAN command is
given, the printer will generate the following message:
***Invalid LAN option {operation}
where {operation} is the invalid operation
If an operation with an option unsupported by the LAN
command is given, the printer will print the following mes-
sage:
Illegal{operation}option {option}
where {option} is the invalid option.

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Network Printer Troubleshooting

If the printer does not behave as described in this sec-

tion, please take the following diagnostic steps:
1. Perform a 2 key reset on the printer. I.e., turn
the printer off, depress and hold the FEED key,
press the POWER key, and then release the
FEED key. The printer will produce a line of in-
terlocking x characters to insure all elements
of the print head are working, and then print out
a status report. Refer to next page for an anno-
tated sample of a status report.
2. Under the status reports Program heading, the
software should have a label similar to
HTLANxxx. If not, the LAN application is not
loaded on this printer and LAN operation is not
supported. Call Zebra tech support.
3. Under the RF LAN INFORMATION section, if
you see: "Could not get WLAN status" or "Could
not get WLAN config" the internal radio is not
responding. If you repeat step 1 with the same
result, call Zebra tech support.
4. Under the RF LAN INFORMATION section,
verify that the SSID and IP address are set to
the values you expect as described in the
Printer Setup section above. If not, repeat the
printer setup. If the information is still not cor-
rect, call Zebra tech support.
5. Verify that the printer is associating with the RF
Access Point. Bring the printer as close as you
can to the RF Access Point you are using and
do a 2 key reset. Check that the value for the
associated parameter under RF LAN INFOR-
MATION is YES. If not, call Zebra tech support .
6. If you do not get a label when you try printing,
verify that the printer is on.

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Wireless LAN Report Example

Unit Serial Number

Application: Network
Printers will have
HTLAN prefix.

I.P Address

Radio Software
Version
Unit is associated with
LAN : Yes/No

SSID Address

I.P Address

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 LCD PROGRAMMING FOR QL SERIES

Introduction:
QL series printers with the LCD control panel option use
the WML language to create screens or cards for the
display. This section explains the WML tags and com-
mands used to create a menu for the LCD. The file should
be named INDEX.WML. This file can be sent to the
printer via an FTP session or by using Label Vista. By
using a line like $(vnd.zo.parameter name) you
can display the value of that parameter name as seen in
example 1. Refer to Section 14 of this manual for com-
plete information on available parameters.
Refer to Table 1 at the end of this section for information
on WML tags used by the QL series display.
The first card to be displayed should always be called
main. The following example demonstrates the timer
function and uses this to refresh the LCD to give a cur-
rent battery voltage, head latch status, and paper out
status. In the example each line is followed by a CR/LF
(0x0D/0x0A).
Example 1:
This is a complete menu that demonstrates most of
the tags from Table 1 at the end of this section. The
<do> tag is shown is Example 2.
LanguageTag
<wml>
Direct output to the LCD screen
<display>
Begin card named netset, with no title and a 10-second delay go back
to the main card.
<card id=netset title= ontimer=#main>
<timer value=100"></timer>
Display the IP address
<p>IP:$(vnd.zo.ip.addr)</p>
Line Break
<br/>
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 Display the PORT number
<p>TCP Port:$(vnd.zo.ip.port)</p>
Line Break
<br/>
Display the ESSID
<p>eSSID:$(vnd.zo.wlan.current_essid) </p>
Line Break
<br/>
Display the associated status
<p>Associated:$(vnd.zo.wlan.associated) </p>
Display a link back to the main card
<p><a href=#main>back</a></p>
Close the card tag
</card>

Begin a card named main, with a title and refresh

rate of 1 second.
<card id=main title=Zebra QL 320,Status
ontimer=#main> <timer value=10"></timer>
Line Break
<br/>
Display battery voltage and battery status.
<p>Battery:$(vnd.zo.power.voltage)V($(vnd.zo.power.status))
</p>
Line Break
<br/>
Display head latch status
<p>Latch:$(vnd.zo.head.latch)</p>
Line Break
<br/>
Display paper out status and put a space after it.
<p>Paper:$(vnd.zo.media.status) </p>
Insert four spaces and put a link to the card netset
<p> <a href=#netset>more</a></p>
Close the card tag
</card>
Close the display tag
</display>
Close the WMLtag
</wml>

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Example 1 looks like this:

<wml>
<display>
<card id=netset title= ontimer=#main>
<timer value=100"></timer>
<p>IP:$(vnd.zo.ip.addr)</p>
<br/>
<p>TCP Port:$(vnd.zo.ip.port)</p>
<br/>
<p>eSSID:$(vnd.zo.wlan.current_essid) </p>
<br/>
<p>Associated:$(vnd.zo.wlan.associated)
</p>
<p><a href=#main>back</a></p>
</card>
<card id=main title=Zebra QL 320,Status
ontimer=#main><br/>
<timer value=10"></timer>
<p>Battery:$(vnd.zo.power.voltage)
V($(vnd.zo.power.status)) </p>
<br/>
<p>Latch:$(vnd.zo.head.latch)</p>
<br/>
<p>Paper:$(vnd.zo.media.status) </p>
<p> <a href=#netset>more</a></p>
</card>
</display>
</wml>

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LCD Output for Example 1:

Zebra QL 320
Status Battery:7.80V(ok)
Latch:ok Paper:ok more

IP:10.14.4.97
TCP Port:6101
eSSID: ZebraNet
Associated:yes back

Note: The LCD screen is 20 characters across and 4 lines.

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Example 2:
This example is not a complete menu setup it is a
sample card. It is meant as a tool to break down the
tags and explain their use.
Comments
<! *************************************** >
<! ******** Setup Comm Baud Card ********* >
<! *************************************** >
Begin card, the card name is baud, the title is Com,Baud, when the
20 second timer expires go to the card called status.
<card id=baud title=Com,Baud
ontimer=#status> <timer value=200"></timer>
Display the current baud rate after four spaces.
<p> $(vnd.zo.comm.baud)</p>
Do a line break
</br>
Display 9600 and put three spaces after it, if 9600 is selected then
execute the setvar command to change the baud rate to 9600 in the
<do> ... </do> and refresh the display
.
<do type=accept label=9600">
<setvar name=vnd.zo.comm.baud value=9600"/
><refresh/>
</do><p> </p>
Display 19200, if 19200 is selected then execute the setvar command
to change the baud rate to 19200 in the <do> ... </do> and refresh the
display.
<do type=accept label=19200">
<setvar name=vnd.zo.comm.baud value=19200"/
><refresh/>
</do>
Do a line break
</br>
Link the card back to the previous menu.
<p><a href=#comm>Back</a> </p>
Link the card back to the main menu.
<p><a href=#main>Main</a></p>
End the card
</card>

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Example 2 looks like this:

<! *************************************** >

<! ******** Setup Comm Baud Card ********* >
<! *************************************** >
<card id=baud title=Com,Baud
ontimer=#status>
<timer value=200"></timer>
<p> $(vnd.zo.comm.baud)</p>
</br>
<do type=accept label=9600">
<setvar name=vnd.zo.comm.baud
value=9600"/><refresh/>
</do><p> </p>
<do type=accept label=19200">
<setvar name=vnd.zo.comm.baud
value=19200"/><refresh/>
</do>
</br>
<p><a href=#comm>Back</a> </p>
<p><a href=#main>Main</a></p>
</card>

LCD Output for Example 2:

Com, Baud 19200

9600 19200
Back Main

Note: The LCD screen is 20 characters across and 4 lines.

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 Table 1: WML Tags used on QL Series Printers
Tag Comments

<wml> </wml> Declares a WML document

<DISPLAY> </DISPLAY> Sends output to LCD

<card id=cardname title=titlename ontimer=#main> </card> Declares a card (or screen)

</br> Line Break, on the display this will do a the equivalent

to a CR/LF also please note that the display is 20
characters long the 21st character will display at the
first position of the next line.

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<p> </p> Paragraph

<a href = #cardname> . </a> Hyper-link to another card (screen)

$(vnd.zo.printer_option) Gets printer option similar to the GETVAR command.

Where printer_option is an option from the previous
section that the GETVAR command is valid.

<! > Comments

<timer value=nnn></timer> Sets the timer value nnn = duration to wait in 10ths of a
second for the check to be press before going to the
card specified in the ontimer option of the card tag.

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 Tag Comments

<do type=accept label=xxx> <setvar name=vnd.zo.{option} Preforms specific action when label xxx is selected
value=yyy/><refresh/> </do> from the menu. The {option} is specified the same way
as the SETVAR command detailed in the Section 14.
The value is the new value desired. The tag <refresh/>
is used to refresh the screen after the command is
issued.

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 CONFIGURATION/CONTROL COMMANDS

Introduction
The following section covers a set of commands to con-
figure and query printer parameters and perform various
printer control functions. Examples of this set of com-
mands include setting printers IP address, querying
printers baud rate, or instructing the printer to advance
its media to top of form. This set of commands is referred
to as the set/get/do commands, and is available in the
printer applications version 40 and above. The software
version can be ascertained by performing a two-key reset
as described in Section 1 of this manual. The number in
the Software: listing on the second report must end in
40 or above (e.g. Software: HTLK40d)
These commands follow a standard format described as
follows:

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Three commands are available: setvar, getvar, and do.
setvar commands are used to configure printer operat-
ing parameters to specified values.
getvar commands are used to query the printer for its
parameter values.
Finally, do commands are used to instruct the printer to
perform various functions.

Printing Parameter Values

Entering the line !<vnd.zo.parameter name in a la-
bel file (.lbl) will print the value of the parameter specified
by parameter name.
This is analogous to the $(vnd.zo.parameter name)
string detailed in Section 13, only it will instruct the printer
to print the specified parameter rather than display it.
The example to the right shows a sample command to
obtain and print a hypothetical printers IP address (pa-
rameter name ip.addr) both in human readable text and
barcode format.

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Printing Parameter Values Example

Input:
! 0 200 200 250 1
JOURNAL
CENTER
T 5 0 0 110 !<vnd.zo.ip.addr
B 128 1 1 50 10 50 !<vnd.zo.ip.addr
PRINT

Output:

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Note: All commands must be terminated with a CR/LF (0x0D, 0x0A). Actions
and parameter names must be specified in lower-case. Parameter values
should be specified in lower-case unless the parameter value itself is case
sensitive, such as a printers WLAN eSSID.
Command Format
The formats of the get set and do commands are as fol-
lows:

getvar Command
The getvar command is used to get the current value of
printer parameters. This command must be terminated by
a CR/LF (0x0D, 0x0A). The printer will respond with the
parameter value of ? if the parameter does not exist
(usually due to incorrect spelling of the parameter name)
or it has not been configured yet. The parameter name
should be specified in lower case.

Format:
getvar {parameter name}

{Parameter name} The name of the parameter to

be retrieved. Please refer to the parameter list for
valid parameter names.

setvar Command
The setvar command is used to set parameter values in
the printer. This command must be terminated by a CR/
LF (0x0D, 0x0A). The parameter name must be in lower
case. Parameter values must be specified in lower case,
unless the parameter value itself is case sensitive, such
as a printers WLAN eSSID.

Format:
setvar {Parameter name} {Value}

{Parameter name} The name of the parameter to

be set. Please refer to the parameter list for valid
parameter names.

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 {Value} The new value to assign to the specified
parameter above.

do Command
The do command can be used to instruct the printer to
perform predefined actions. Some do commands require
one or more parameters. These parameters should be
enclosed in double quotes. This command must be termi-
nated by a CR/LF (0x0D, 0x0A). The printer will perform
the specified function immediately after receiving the
command.

Format:
do {Action name} {parameter}

{Action name} The action to perform. Please refer

to the parameter list for valid action names.
{parameter} some actions require one or more
parameters. The parameters should be specified
as required by the corresponding action, enclosed
within double quotes. For actions that do not re-
quire a parameter an empty parameter list should
be specified, i.e. .

Commands / Parameters
Following are descriptions of each set/get/do command
in detail, including the required parameters, if any, and
possible choices for parameter values. Each set/get/do
command described below also includes examples to
demonstrate proper syntax and usage.

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Application Parameters
appl.date
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the printers application date.

getvar result Printer will respond with the applications date in

the mm/dd/yy format
Example: Description Get printer applications date.
Syntax ! U1 getvar appl.date
Result 01/29/02

appl.name
Type: getvar
This parameter refers to the printers application name.

getvar result Printers application name will be returned.

Example Description Get printer application name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar appl.name
Result htstd40a.hex

appl.version
Type: getvar
This parameter refers to the printers application version.

getvar result Printer application version as a 4-digit (hex)

number.
Example Description Get printer applications version.
Syntax ! U1 getvar appl.version
Result 7940

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Bluetooth Parameters
Bluetooth parameter names are only available with
Bluetooth enabled applications. Changes made to
Bluetooth parameters with the setvar command will be
set in the printer but will not take effect until a new link is
establised, power is cycled or the device.reset command
is issued. Changes will not effect an existing communica-
tions link and will not cause a disconnect.
NOTE: Bluetooth encryption is set by the master device in a Bluetooth net-
work. SInce printers are always slave devices, there are no encryption param-
eters discussed.

bluetooth.address
type: getvar
This parameter is the Bluetooth device address - pro-
grammed into each radio.
getvar result Returns the printers Bluetooth address.
Example Description Get printers Bluetooth address.
Syntax ! U1 getvar bluetooth.address
Result 00:80:37:16:87:71

bluetooth.authentication
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter sets Bluetooth authentication mode.
When authentication is on a PIN is required that is gen-
erated from the friendly-name.
getvar result Current authentication mode setting, off, on.
Example Description Get the current Bluetooth authenti
cation mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
bluetooth.authentication
Result off
setvar choices off, on
Default off
Example Description Enable Bluetooth authentication.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
bluetooth.authentication on
Result Printer will enable Bluetooth
authentication.

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bluetooth.date
type: getvar
This parameter is the release date of the Bluetooth mod-
ule.

getvar result Printers Bluetooth library release date in the

format mm/dd/yy
Example Description Get printers Bluetooth module
release date.
Syntax ! U1 getvar bluetooth.date
Result 02/12/02

bluetooth.discoverable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter sets the Bluetooth discoverable mode. If
set to on (the default) the printer can be discoverd by a
Bluetooth device inquiry, and linked to a master device.
When set to off, the printer can only be linked manually.

getvar result Current discoverable mode setting, off or on

Example Description Get the current Bluetooth discover
able mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar bluetooth.discoverable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Disable discoverable mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvarbluetooth.discoverable
off
Result Printer will disable discoverable
mode.

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bluetooth.friendly_name
type: getvar, setvar
This parameter sets the friendly_name, which is part of
the local_name used during service discovery and also
affects authentication. The friendly_name is a string of
up to 20 characters long; it will default to the printer serial
number if not set by the user.
Changes to local_name and authentication will not occur
until power is cycled or the device.reset command is is-
sued.

getvar result Returns the friendly_name

Example Description Get printer friendly_name
Syntax ! U1 getvar bluetooth.friendly_name
Result SYGN01-11-0389
set var choices any string of 20 characters or less.
default printer serial number
Example Description Set the friendly_name
Syntax !U1 setvar bluetooth.friendly_name
16314A
Results Friendly_name will become:
16314A
Local_name will become:
Encore 3 16314A
Authentcation PIN will change.

bluetooth.local_name
type: getvar
This parameter is the local name that will be provided
during service discovery. It is a combination of the printer
model name and the friendly_name
getvar result Returns the printers name.
Example Description Get printers local name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar bluetooth.local_name
Result Encore3 XXEN02-01-0317

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bluetooth.version
type: getvar
This parameter is the Bluetooth library version number.

getvar result Bluetooth module version in the format x.y.z

Example Description Get Bluetooth module version.
Syntax ! U1 getvar Bluetooth.version
Result 1.1.0

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Comm Port Parameters
comm.parity
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the printers comm. parity.
Note: Once the printers communications port parameters have been changed,
the host terminal must also be configured to match the new printer settings
before the host can communicate again.

getvar result Printers comm. port parity. See setvar choices for
possible values.
Example Description Get printers comm. parity setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar comm.parity
Result n
setvar choices n (none), eeven), and o (odd)
Default n
Example Description Set printers comm. port parity to
None (no parity).
Syntax ! U1 setvar comm.parity n
Result Printer will change its comm. ports
parity to None.

comm.baud
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the printers comm (cable) baud
rate.
Note: Once the printers comm. port parameters have been changed, the host
terminal must also be configured to match the new printer settings before the
host can communicate again

getvar result Printer baud rate.

Example Description Get printers comm.
port baud rate
Syntax ! U1 getvar comm.baud
Result 19200
setvar choices 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Default 19200
Example Description Set printers comm. baud rate
to 19200 BPS.
Syntax ! U1 setvar comm.baud 19200
Result Printer will change its comm. baud
rate to 19200 BPS.
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comm.stop_bits
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the printers comm. port stop
bits.
Note: Once the printers comm. port parameters have been changed, the host
terminal must also be configured to match the new printer settings before the
host can communicate again

getvar result Stop bits.

Example Description Get printers comm. port stop bits.
Syntax ! U1 getvar comm.stop_bits
Result 1
setvar choices 1, 2
Default 1
Example Description Set printers comm. port stop bits to
1.
Syntax ! U1 setvar comm.stop_bits 1
Result Printer will configure the comm.
port for 1 stop bit.

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Device Parameters
device.friendly_name
type: getvar;setvar
This parameter refers to the devices friendly name. The
printer will report its serial number as friendly name if a
name has not been assigned to it yet.

getvar result The friendly name assigned to the printer.

Example Description Retrieve the current friendly name
of the printer.
Syntax ! U1 getvardevice.friendly_name
Result Printer will respond with the current
friendly name, for example:
XXQT02-02-0555.
setvar choices A string of up to 16 characters enclosed in double
quotes.
Default Printers serial number enclosed in
double quotes.
Example Description Assign station 2 to the printer as
its friendly name.
Syntax ! U1 setvar device.friendly_name
station 2
Result The printer friendly name will be
changed to station 2

device.reset
type: do
Instructs the printer to perform a soft reset.
do parameters None
Example Description Perform a soft reset.
Syntax ! U1 do device.reset
Result The printer will perform a soft
reset.

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device.restore_defaults
type: do
Instructs the printer to restore factory default values for
the specified category of parameters.
do parameters Printer parameter category: wlan, ip, display,
or power.
Example Description Restore the network cards wlan
parameters to their default values.
Syntax ! U1 do device.restore_defaults
wlan
Result Printer will restore wlan param-
eters to their factory default values
(eSSID = 247, etc)

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Display Parameters
display.contrast
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the contrast level on the printers
display. (Valid only on printers with an optional display in-
stalled)
getvar result Displays contrast level, 0 through 14
Example Description Get the current display contrast
level.
Syntax ! U1 getvar display.contrast
Result 7
setvar choices 0 through 14, up, down
Default 7
Example Description Set display contrast level to 8
Syntax ! U1 setvar display.contrast 8
Result Printer will set the display contrast
to 8.

display.backlight
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the printer display backlight.

getvar result State of backlight control, on or off

Example Description Get current backlight setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar display.backlight
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Turn backlight off.
Syntax ! U1 setvar display.backlight off
Result Printer will turn display backlight
off.

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display.text
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the displays text content. The
display text size is four lines of text, 20 characters per
line.

getvar result The text currently displayed on the printer.

Example Description Get the current text displayed.
Syntax ! U1 getvar display.text
Result Zebra QL 320
setvar choices Text to be displayed. The tab character will move
text position to next line. Specifying more than 80
characters will result in text to wrap.
Default Zebra followed by printer model
e.g. QL 320
Example Description Change the displayed text
Syntax ! U1 setvar display.text Please
pickup the printed SKU list and
bring to customer service desk..
Result Printer will display Please pickup
the printed SKU list and bring to
customer service desk..

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File Parameters
file.delete
type: do
This command can be used to delete printer files.
Please exercise caution when deleting files and insure factory installed files
are not deleted.

do parameters Name of file to be deleted.

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to delete a specified file.
Syntax ! U1 do file.delete abcd.cpf
Result Deletes abcd.cpf from the printer.

file.dir
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the printer file directory.

getvar result Printer directory.

Example Description Get printer file directory.
Syntax ! U1 getvar file.dir
Result Directory
INDEX .WML 631
CONFIG .SYS 19
1793000 Bytes Free
ok

file.print
type: do
This command can be used to print the contents of
printer files.

do parameters File name.

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to print the contents of the file
called config.sys.
Syntax ! U1 do file.print config.sys
Result Contents of the config.sys file will
be printed.

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file.rename
type: do
This command can be used to rename printer files.

do parameters Original filename and new filename

Example Description Rename file abc.cpf to efg.cpf.
Syntax ! U1 do file.rename abc.cpf
efg.cpf
Result File abc.cpf will be renamed to
efg.cpf.

file.run
type: do
This command can be used to execute a batch file or la-
bel file stored in the printers file system.

do parameters File to execute

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to execute the file called ftn.bat.
Syntax ! U1 do file.run ftn.bat
Result The file ftn.bat will be executed.

file.type
type: do
This command can be used to retrieve contents of a file.

do parameters Filename to display contents

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the contents of the
file called config.sys.
Syntax ! U1 do file.type config.sys
Result !U
BEEP 2
PRINT

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head.latch
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the status of the printer head
latch. The head latch must be closed for printing.

getvar result ok, open

Example Description Get current status of print head
latch.
Syntax ! U1 getvar head.latch
Result ok

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Input Parameter
input.capture
getvar;setvar
This parameter allows capturing input data in diagnostics
mode. Input capture has three modes: "print", "run", and
"off". The "print" and "run" modes can be used to exam-
ine data received by the printer.
When in "print" mode the printer will save incoming data
to files named in???.dmp, where ??? is a number be-
tween 001 to 999. The printer will then print the text and
hexadecimal representation of data bytes received.
When in "run" mode the printer will save captured incom-
ing data to files as above, but will otherwise run the in-
coming data/commands normally.
The capture files should be deleted from printer memory
after operating the printer in "print" or "run" and retrieving
them. Leaving the printer in "print" or "run" mode and not
deleting the capture files will reduce the printer's avail-
able flash memory. The Label Vista program can be
used to retrieve captured files from the printer.
The "off" mode is the printer's normal operating mode.
Cycling power will also return the printer to "off" mode.

getvar result The current input capture mode.

setvar choices "print", "run", "off"
Default "off"
Example 1 Description Place the printer in
"print" input capture mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvar "input.capture" "print"
Result Printer will enter diagnostics cap
ture mode. Any data received by
the printer will be saved to files
named in???.dmp The datas text
& hexadecimal representation will
be printed.

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Example 2 Description Place the printer in "run" input cap-
ture mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvar "input.capture" "run"
Result Printer will enter diagnostics cap-
ture mode. Any data received by
the printer will be saved to files
named in???.dmp prior to being
processed by the printer.

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Media Parameters
media.sense_mode
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to media sense mode.

getvar result Media sense mode.

Example Description Get current media sense mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar media.sense_mode
Result bar
setvar choices bar, gap
Default bar
Example Description Set media sense mode to bar
(black index mark).
Syntax ! U1 setvar media.sense_mode
bar
Result Printer will switch to bar sense
mode.

media.status
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the paper status.

getvar result ok, out

Example Description Get current media status.
Syntax ! U1 getvar media.status
Result ok

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media.tof
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the prints top-of-form setting.
The TOF setting is used to program the distance between
the top-of-form and the end of the next (positive value) or
previous (negative value) eye-sense mark or gap. The
eye-sense-mark or gap that is closer to the top-of form
should be used for top-of-form setting. Refer to the SET-
TOF command in Section 9 for more detailed information
on the TOF setting.
getvar result Current top-of-form setting.
Example Description Get current top-of-form setting
Syntax ! U1 getvar media.tof
Result 0
setvar choices 0 through 119
Default 119
Example Description This parameter sets the printers
top of form.
Syntax ! U1 setvar media.tof 119
Result Printer will set top-of-form to 119.

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media.type
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the media type that is being
used.
By default, the printer will check for correct media alignment if it encounters the eye-
sense mark (black horizontal bars on back of media) during a print cycle (LABEL
mode). The JOURNAL command can be used to disable this automatic correction
feature. The users program is responsible for checking and assuring presence of
paper when the printer is set to JOURNAL mode. Please refer to the status inquiry
command (Get Extended Printer Status) for details on checking for out-of-paper
condition.

getvar result Current media type.

Example Description Get current media type.
Syntax ! U1 getvar media.type
Result label
setvar choices label, journal
Default label
Example Description Set media type to journal.
Syntax ! U1 setvar media.type journal
Result Printer will set media type to
journal.

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Memory Parameters
memory.flash_size
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the total amount of Flash
memory.
getvar result Flash memory size.
Example Description Get Flash memory size.
Syntax ! U1 getvar memory.flash_size
Result 2097151 Bytes

memory.flash_free
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the amount of available Flash
memory.
getvar result Flash memory available.
Example Description Get current availably Flash
memory.
Syntax ! U1 getvar memory.flash_free
Result 1345000 Bytes Free

memory.ram_size
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the total amount of Random Ac-
cess Memory.
getvar result RAM size.
Example Description Get RAM size.
Syntax ! U1 getvar memory.ram_size
Result 2097151 Bytes

memory.ram_free
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the amount of available RAM.
getvar result Available RAM.
Example Description Get current availably RAM.
Syntax ! U1 getvar memory.ram_free
Result 456000 Bytes Free

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Odometer Parameter
odometer.user_label_count
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the user label count. The user
label counter keeps track of how many labels have been
printed. The users label count can be set to an initial
value and incremented every time a label is printed.
getvar result This will return the number of labels printed by
the printer
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the user label
count.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
odometer.user_label_count
Result 100
setvar choices 0 - 65000
Default 0
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the user label count to 0.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
odometer.user_label_count 0
Result The user label count odometer will
be set to 0.

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Power Parameters
power.ascii_graph
type: getvar
This parameter refers the battery status depicted by
ASCII graphics characters.

getvar result The battery graph, represented by ASCII graphics

characters.
Example Description Get current battery status graph.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.ascii_graph
Result

power.dtr_power_off
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the remote printer power control.
DTR power off is used for power management. When
DTR is enabled the printer can be powered on and off via
the DSR signal. When DTR-power off is enabled, a low to
high transition will cause the printer to turn ON and a high
to low transition will cause the printer to turn OFF. The
printer will stay ON as long as DSR is high unless it
reaches low battery shutdown or receives a command to
shut down.
NOTE: The inactivity time-out is disabled while DSR is active.

getvar result Current DTR power-off setting.

Example Description Get current DTR power-off setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.dtr_power_off
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Enable DTR power-off.
Syntax ! U1 setvar power.dtr_power_off
on
Result Printer will enable DTR power-off.

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power.dtr_power_off
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the inactivity timeout.
getvar result Current inactivity timeout in seconds.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the inactivity timeout value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.inactivity_timeout
Result 120 Seconds
setvar choices 0 through 65535. Values are specified in
seconds. A value of 0 disables inactivity timeout.
Default 120
Example Description Set inactivity timeout to 120
seconds.
Syntax ! U1 setvar power.inactivity_timeout
120
Result Printer inactivity timeout will be set
to 120 seconds.

power.low_battery_timeout
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the low battery timeout. When
the printer reaches the low battery state this timeout will
become active. The printer will shut down after the speci-
fied low battery time out

getvar result Current low-battery timeout in seconds.

Example Description Get current low-battery timeout.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
power.low_battery_timeout
Result 60
setvar choices 0 through 65535. Values are specified in
seconds. A value of 0 disables low-battery
timeout.
Default 60
Example Description Set low-battery timeout to 60
seconds.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
power.low_battery_timeout 60
Result Printer low-battery timeout will be
set to 60.

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power.low_battery_shutdown
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the low battery shutdown level.

getvar result Current low-battery shutdown level in volts.

Example Description Get current low-battery shutdown
level.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
power.low_battery_shutdown
Result 6.47(166)

power.low_battery_warning
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the low battery warning level.

getvar result Current low-battery warning level in volts.

Example Description Get current low-battery warning
level.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
power.low_battery_warning
Result 6.86(176)

power.percent_full
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the battery status.

getvar result Battery status as percent full.

Example Description Get current battery status.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.percent_full
Result 43% Full

power.status
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the battery status.

getvar result ok, low

Example Description Get current battery status.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.status
Result ok
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power.voltage
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the battery voltage.

getvar result Battery voltage.

Example Description Get current battery voltage.
Syntax ! U1 getvar power.voltage
Result 7.25

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Test Function Parameters
test.feed
type: do
This command can be used to advance media to top-of-
form.

do parameters None.
Example Description Perform form feed.
Syntax ! U1 do test.feed
Result Printer will advance to top-of-form.

test.print_diags
type: do
This command can be used to print a diagnostics report.

do parameters None.
Example Description Print diagnostics report.
Syntax ! U1 do test.print_diags
Result Printer will print a diagnostics
report.

test.report_diags
type: do
This command can be used to retrieve a diagnostics re-
port from the printer.

do parameters None.
Example Description Retrieve diagnostics report.
Syntax ! U1 do test.report_diags
Result Zebra QL 320 V79.40 02/01/02
CHK FFFF
...
...
End of report.

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Networking Parameters
The following parameter names can be used only with
the network application versions 40 and above. Any
changes made using the setvar command will not take
effect until the printers power has been cycled or the
device.reset command is issued.
card.mac_addr
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the MAC address of the network
card.

getvar result MAC address of the printer

Example Description This parameter instructs the printer
to respond with the MAC address.
Syntax ! U1 getvar card.mac_addr
Result 00A0F83AA589

ip.addr
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the IP address of the printer. The
DHCP setting must be off to change the printers IP ad-
dress.

getvar result The printers IP address

Example Description Instructs the printer
to respond with its current IP
address
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.addr
Result 10.14.4.159
setvar choices Any valid IP address
Default 0.0.0.0
Example Description Instructs the printer to change its
IP address to 10.14.4.235.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.addr 10.14.4.235
Result The IP address will
change to 10.14.4.235 upon
cycling the power or issuing the
device.reset

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ip.dhcp.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to DHCP setting. DHCP must be
set to off before setting a static IP address.

getvar result The printer printers DHCP status (on or off)

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with DHCP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.dhcp.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to enable DHCP
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.dhcp.enable off
Result The printers DHCP will be off upon
cycling printer power or issuing the
device.reset

ip.ftp.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the FTP protocol setting.

getvar result Returns printers FTP status (on or off)

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the FTP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.ftp.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to disable FTP.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.ftp.enable off
Result FTP service will be disabled upon
cycling the power or issuing the
device.reset

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ip.gateway
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the gateway address. This value
is ignored if DHCP is enabled.

getvar result This will return the gateway setting in the printer.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the gateway
address.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.gateway
Result 10.19.5.1
setvar choices Any valid gateway address.
Default 0.0.0.0
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to change the gateway address to
38.10.4.1
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.gateway 38.10.4.1
Result This will set the gateway address to
38.10.4.1 upon cycling the power
or issuing the device.reset.

ip.http.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the HTTP protocol / web sever
setting.

getvar result This will return the HTTP protocol status (on or
off).
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the HTTP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.http.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to enable the HTTP protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.http.enable on
Result The HTTP protocol will be turned
on upon cycling the power or
issuing the device.reset.

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ip.lpd.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the LPD protocol setting.
LPD communications from the host should be directed to
port 515.

getvar result This will return the LPD protocol status. (on or off)
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the LPD value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.lpd.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to enable the LPD protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.lpd.enable on
Result The LPD protocol will be turned on
upon cycling the power or issuing
the device.reset.

ip.netmask
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the subnet mask address. This
value is ignored if DHCP is enabled.

getvar result This will return the printers subnet mask.

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the subnet mask.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.netmask
Result 255.255.255.0
setvar choices Any valid netmask.
Default 255.255.255.0
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to change the subnet mask to
255.255.0.0.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.netmask
255.255.0.0
Result The subnet mask will be set to
255.255.0.0 upon cycling the
power or issuing the device.reset.

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ip.ping_remote
type: do
This parameter directs the printer to ping a specified ad-
dress x number of times. The address to be pinged is
set by setvar ip.remote.

do parameters ip address; number of times to ping

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to ping address 10.14.4.162 ten
times,
Syntax ! U do ip.ping_remote
10.14.4.162 10
Result Printer creates a report similar to
the following:
Pinging 10.14.4.162 10 times
Results: 10 of 10 succeeded
Min:20 Max:40 Avg:22
(min/max times in mSec.)

ip.pop3.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to whether the printer will query a
POP3 mailbox for mail.

getvar result This will return the POP3 enable status (on or off)
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the POP3 setting
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default off
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to disable the POP3 querying.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.enable on
Result This will turn on the POP3 query-
ing upon cycling the power or
issuing the device.reset.

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ip.pop3.password
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the POP3 mailbox password .
This only applies if ip.pop3.enable is set to on.

getvar result Returns the POP3 password set in the printer.

Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the POP3 password value
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.password
Result password
setvar choices Text string up to 19 characters in length
Default password
Example Description Instructs the printer to change the
POP3 password.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.username
new_password
Result Changes the password to
new_password. This change will
take effect upon cycling the power
or issuing the device.reset.

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ip.pop3.poll
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the frequency (in seconds) that
the printer will query a POP3 mailbox for new mail. This
only applies if the ip.pop3.enable is set to on.
NOTE: A poll value of less then thirty seconds is not recommended. The
printer is unresponsive for several seconds when polling for e-mail depending
on data transfer time from the server to the printer.

get var results This will return the poll frequency in seconds
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the POP3 poll fre-
quency (in seconds).
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.poll
Result 240
set var choices 0 through 65535 A value of 0 will cause the
printer to only query the POP3 mailbox once on
printer power up.
Default 240
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to poll the POP3 mailbox every four
minutes.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.poll 240
Result This will set the pop3 polling fre
quency to 240 seconds (4 min-
utes).

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ip.pop3.print_body
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to whether the e-mail body will be
printed when the e-mail is retrieved via POP3. This only
applies if the ip.pop3.enable is set to on.

getvar result Returns the pop3 print body status (on or off)
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond
whether or not the it will print the
body of e-mail retrieved via POP3.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.print_body
Result on
set var choices on, off
Default Off
Example Description Instructs the printer
not to print the body of the e-mail
retrieved via POP3.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.print_body
off
Result Turns off the pop3 print body pa-
rameter.

ip.pop3.print_headers
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to whether the headers (From,
Date, and Subject fields) of the e-mail are to be printed.
This only applies if the ip.pop3.enable is set to on.
getvar result Returns the status of the pop3 print headers (on
or off).
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the POP3 print_headers value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.print_headers
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default off
Example Description Instructs the printer to enable the
POP3 print_headers.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.print_headers
on
Result Turns the pop3 print headers on.

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ip.pop3.save_attachments
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to whether e-mail attachments are
to be saved to the flash file system in the printer. This
only applies if the ip.pop3.enable is set to on.
Note: attachment file names will be truncated to 11 characters (8 characters,
with a 3-character extension.)

getvar result This will return the pop3 save attachments status
(on or off)
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the POP3 save at-
tachments value
Syntax ! U1 getvar
ip.pop3.save_attachments
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to disable POP3 save attachments.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
ip.pop3.save_attachments off
Result This will turn the pop3 save attach-
ments off.

ip.pop3.server_addr
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the POP3 server IP address the
printer contacts when checking for new mail. This only ap-
plies if ip.pop3.enable is set to on.
getvar result This will return the POP3 server address setting.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the server address.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.server_addr
Result 0.0.0.0
setvar choices Any valid POP3 server address
Default 0.0.0.0
Example Description Instructs the printer to change the
POP3 server address to 10.19.3.1.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.server_addr
10.19.3.1
Result Sets the POP3 server address to
10.19.3.1

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ip.pop3.username
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the POP3 username. This only
applies if the ip.pop3.enable is set to on.
getvar result This command instructs the printer to respond
with the POP3 username value.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the POP3
username value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.pop3.username
Result user
setvar choices Text string up to 19 characters in length
Default User
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to change the POP3 username to
user1.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.pop3.username
user1
Result This will change the pop3
username to user1.

ip.pop3.verbose_headers
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to whether all the e-mail headers of the
e-mail will be printed. This only applies if ip.pop3.enable and
ip.pop3.print_headers are set to on.
getvar result This will return the pop3 verbose headers status
(on or off).
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the POP3 verbose
header value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
ip.pop3.verbose_headers
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default off
Example Description Instructs the printer to enable
POP3 verbose headers.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
ip.pop3.verbose_headers on
Result Turns POP3 verbose headers on.
All e-mail headers will be printed.

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ip.port
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the port number that the TCP and
UDP print service is listening on. Normal TCP communica-
tions from the host should be directed to this port.
getvar result Returns current TCP/UDP port setting.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the TCP/UDP port number.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.port
Result 6101
setvar choices 1 -65535"; excluding 20, 21 (used for FTP), 23
(used for telnet), 80 (used for HTTP), and 515
(used for LPD).
Default 6101
Example Description Instructs the printer to set
the TCP/UDP port number to 6102.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.port 6102
Result Changes the TCP/UDP listening
port to 6102.

ip.remote
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the remote server address or
name.
getvar result Returns the current remote server address
or name.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the currently stored remote server
address or name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.remote
Result 0.0.0.0
setvar choices Any IP Address or name up to 39 characters long.
Default 0.0.0.0
Example Description Instructs the printer to change the
remote IP address to 10.14.4.235.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.remote
10.14.4.235
Result This will change the remote server
to 10.14.4.235.

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ip.smtp.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the SMTP protocol.
getvar result This will return the status of the SMTP protocol
(on or off)
Example Description Instructs the printer to return the
SMTP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.smtp.enable
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default On
Example Description Instructs the printer to enable the
SMTP protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.smtp.enable on
Result This will turn on the smtp protocol
in the printer.

ip.smtp.server_addr
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the IP address of the SMTP
server used for sending e-mail.
getvar result Returns the IP address of the SMTP server
used for sending e-mail.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the current SMTP server address.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.smtp.server_addr
Result 0.0.0.0
setvar choices Any valid IP address assigned to the SMTP
server.
Default 0.0.0.0
Example Description Instructs the printer to change the
SMTP server address to
10.10.10.10.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.smtp.server_addr
10.10.10.10
Result Changes the SMTP server
address the printer uses to
send e-mail to 10.10.10.10

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ip.snmp.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the SNMP protocol. Enabling
this parameter will allow the printer to be monitored and
managed remotely via network management programs
supporting SNMP.
getvar result Returns the SNMP status (on or off).
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the SNMP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.snmp.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Instructs the printer to disable the
SNMP protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.snmp.enable off
Result Turns off the SNMP protocol.

ip.snmp.get_community_name
type:getvar; setvar
This parameter is used when making SNMP queries. The
SNMP client must supply the get community name that
matches the printers get community name in order to
query any SNMP data.
getvar result Returns the SNMP community name.
Example Description Instructs the printer to get the
SNMP get community string.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
ip.snmp_get_community_name
Result public
setvar choices Any string up to 20 characters long
Default public
Example Description Instructs the printer to set the
SNMP set community string.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
ip.snmp_get_community_name
private
Result Changes the community name to
private.

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ip.snmp.set_community_name
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter is used when changing SNMP data re-
motely. The SNMP client must supply the set community
name that matches the printers set community name in
order to alter any SNMP data.
getvar result This will return the SNMP set community name
value.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to return the printers SNMP set
community string.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
ip.snmp.set_community_name
Result private
setvar choices Valid values : Any string up to 20 characters
long
Default private
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the SNMP set community
string.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
ip.snmp_set_community_name
private1
Result private1

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ip.snmp.create_mib
type: do
This parameter refers to creating a file of the printers
MIB.
do parameters Filename (NOTE: The filename is up to eight
characters in length with a three-character exten-
sion. )
Example Description This command instructs the
printer to create an SNMP MIB file
based in the current set/get param-
eters in the printers application.
The file will be stored on the
printers file system with the
filename supplied as the parameter
in the do command. The MIB file
can then be retrieved (via Label
Vista, FTP, or other wired / wireless
connection to the printer) and
passed onto any SNMP-based util-
ity to provide a means to monitor
and configure all the printers pa-
rameters via SNMP.
Syntax ! U1 do ip.snmp.create_mib
EXAMPLE1.MIB
Result EXAMPLE1.MIB will be created in
the printers file system with the
printer MIB information stored in it.

ip.tcp.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the TCP socket protocol.
getvar result Returns the TCP protocol status. (on or off)
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the TCP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.tcp.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Instructs the printer to enable the
TCP protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.tcp.enable on
Result The TCP protocol will be turned on
upon cycling the power or issuing
device.reset.

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ip.telnet.enable
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the TELNET protocol.

getvar result Returns the TELNET protocol status. (on or off)

Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the TELNET setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.telnet.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description Instructs the printer to enable the
TELNET protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.telnet.enable on
Result The TELNET protocol will be
turned on upon cycling the power
or issuing the device.reset.

ip.udp.enable
type: getvar ;setvar
This parameter refers to the UDP socket protocol.
getvar result Returns the UDP protocol status. (on or off)
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the UDP setting.
Syntax ! U1 getvar ip.udp.enable
Result on
setvar choices on, off
Default on
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to enable the UDP protocol.
Syntax ! U1 setvar ip.UDP.enable on
Result The UDP protocol will be turned on
upon cycling the power or issuing
the device.reset.

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NOTE: The following wlan.xxx parameters are effective on QL series printers
only. Cameo and Encore N series printers must use the LAN command
set detailed in section 12.

wlan.associated
type: getvar
This parameter refers to whether the printer is associated
with an access point (AP).
getvar result This will return yes if the printer is associated
and no if the printer is not associated with the
access point.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with yes or no.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.associated
Result yes

wlan.auth_type
type: getvar;setvar
This parameter selects the authentication service to be
used between the printer and the Access Point. Open
System and Shared Key are the two types of authentica-
tion services.
NOTE: Symbol does not support Shared Key authentication.

getvar result Current authentication type.

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to retrieve the current authentica
tion type.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.auth_type
Result open
setvar choices open, shared
Default open
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the authentication type to
Shared Key.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.auth_type
shared
Result The authentication type will be set
to Shared Key after power cycle.

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wlan.current_essid
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the eSSID of the network cur-
rently associated with the printer. The eSSID is returned
only if the printer is associated with an access point.
getvar result This will return the eSSID that the printer is asso-
ciated with in Infrastructure mode. When the
printer is in Ad Hoc mode it will return the stored
eSSID. (For more information on Infrastructure
and Ad Hoc modes see wlan.operating_mode.)
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the current eSSID.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.current_essid
Result ZebraNet

wlan.current_tx_rate
type: getvar
This parameter retrieves the current transmit (tx) rate
(mbps). This rate will vary depending on several factors
such as the Access Points settings and the printers dis-
tance from the AP. Possible values are 1, 2, 5.5,
and 11.

getvar result Current transmit rate

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current tx rate.
Syntax !U1 getvar wlan.current_tx_rate
Result 11

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wlan.encryption_index
type getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Pri-
vacy) encryption key index. This parameter determines
which one of the four encryption keys is to be used by the
client (printer).

getvar result This will return the current encryption key index
that is in use by the printer.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the encryption key
index value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.encryption_index
Result 1
setvar choices 1, 2, 3, or 4
Default 1
Example Description Instructs the printer to set the en-
cryption key index.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.encryption_index
1
Result Sets the encryption key index to 1.

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wlan.encryption_key1
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the first indexed WEP encryption
key. The WEP encryption key is a hexadecimal string
that is either 10 or 26 characters long depending on en-
cryption method (40-bit or 128 bit). This key should
match the wireless network WEP encryption key 1.
getvar result This will return the encryption first encryption key.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the encryption key
value. (This example assumes that
the printer is using 40-bit
encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.encryption_key1
Result 0000000000
setvar choices 10 hexadecimal characters for 40-bit encryption
26 hexadecimal characters for 128-bit encryption
Default All zeros
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the encryption key value.
(This example assumes that the
printer is using 40-bit encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.encryption_key1
A1B2C3D4F5
Result The first encryption key will be set
to A1B2C3D4F5

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wlan.encryption_key2
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the second indexed WEP en-
cryption key. The WEP encryption key is a hexadecimal
string that is either 10 or 26 characters long depending
on encryption method (40-bit or 128 bit). This key should
match the wireless network WEP encryption key 2.
getvar result This will return the encryption second encryption
key.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the encryption key
value. (This example assumes that
the printer is using 40-bit
encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.encryption_key2
Result 0000000000
setvar choices 10 hexadecimal characters for 40-bit encryption
26 hexadecimal character for 128-bit encryption
Default All zeros
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the encryption key value.
(This example assumes that the
printer is using 40-bit encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.encryption_key2
A1B2C3D4F5
Result The first encryption key will be set
to A1B2C3D4F5

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wlan.encryption_key3
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the third indexed WEP encryp-
tion key. The WEP encryption key is a hexadecimal
string that is either 10 or 26 characters long depending
on encryption method (40-bit or 128 bit). This key should
match the wireless network WEP encryption key 3.
getvar result This will return the encryption third encryption
key.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the encryption key
value. (This example assumes that
the printer is using 40-bit
encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.encryption_key3
Result 0000000000
setvar choices 10 hexadecimal characters for 40-bit encryption
26 hexadecimal character for 128-bit encryption
Default All zeros
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the encryption key value.
(This example assumes that the
printer is using 40-bit encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.encryption_key3
A1B2C3D4F5
Result The third encryption key will be set
to A1B2C3D4F5

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wlan.encryption_key4
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the fourth indexed WEP encryp-
tion key. The WEP encryption key is a hexadecimal
string that is either 10 or 26 characters long depending
on encryption method (40-bit or 128 bit). This key should
match the wireless network WEP encryption key 4.
getvar result This will return the encryption fourth encryption
key.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
respond with the encryption key
value. (This example assumes that
the printer is using 40-bit
encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.encryption_key4
Result 0000000000
setvar choices 10 hexadecimal characters for 40-bit encryption
26 hexadecimal character for 128-bit encryption
Default All zeros
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the encryption key value.
(This example assumes that the
printer is using 40-bit encryption.)
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.encryption_key4
A1B2C3D4F5
Result The fourth encryption key will be
set to A1B2C3D4F5

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wlan.encryption_mode
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
encryption. This parameter enables and disables the
printers WEP encryption. When using WEP encryption
make sure that the encryption key matches the wireless
network WEP encryption key.
NOTE: When using encryption, make sure that the en-
cryption key is set properly. The encryption key and the
encryption index should match the encryption key and
encryption index of the access point (or the other network
devices when in AD HOC mode). When all settings are
changed the printer must be power cycled or reset by us-
ing the do device.reset command.
getvar result Returns the type of encryption that is currently
being used by the printer.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the encryption value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
Result wlan.encryption_mode
setvar choices off, 40-bit, and 128-bit
Default off
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to turn encryption off.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
wlan.encryption_mode off
Result Sets the encryption mode to off.

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wlan.essid
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the printers stored eSSID. Set-
ting the eSSID to will set the in a broadcast mode,
where the printer will search for an access point to asso-
ciate with.
Example: ! U1 setvar wlan.essid
getvar result Returns the stored eSSID.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the stored eSSID value.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.essid
Result 247
setvar choices 26 character text string (can be alpha-numeric)
Default 247
Example Description Instructs the printer to set the
eSSID to ZebraNet.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.essid ZebraNet
Result This will set the eSSID to
ZebraNet.

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wlan.kerberos.kdc
getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the Kerberos Key Distribution
Center (KDC). The KDC is a trusted server which main-
tains a database with account information for all security
principals (users) for a particular site or administrative do-
main (realm).

getvar result This will return the current Kerberos KDC.

Example 1 Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current
Kerberos KDC.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.kerberos.kdc
Result krbtgt
setvar choices 0-32 ASCII characters.
Default krbtgt
Example 2 Description This command instructs the printer
to set the Kerberos KDC to krbtgt.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.kerberos.kdc
krbtgt
Result The Kerberos KDC will be set to
krbtgt.

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wlan.kerberos.mode
getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the Kerberos network authenti-
cation protocol. Kerberos provides secure mutual au-
thentication for a wireless client through a Symbol Access
Point, based on user information stored on a Kerberos
KDC (Key Distribution Center) server.

getvar result This will return the current Kerberos mode.

Example 1 Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current
Kerberos mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.kerberos.mode
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default off
Example 2 Description This command instructs the printer
to turn on Kerberos mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.kerberos.mode
on
Result This will set the Kerberos mode to
on.

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wlan.kerberos.password
getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the Kerberos password. The
password must correspond to a user profile established
on the Kerberos KDC server in use.

getvar result This will return the Kerberos password.

Example 1 Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current
Kerberos password.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
wlan.kerberos.password
Result password
setvar choices 0-32 ASCII characters
Default password
Example 2 Description This command instructs the printer
to set the Kerberos password to
password.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
wlan.kerberos.password pass
word
Result The Kerberos password will be set
to password.

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wlan.kerberos.realm
getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the Kerberos realm, an adminis-
trative domain with its own Kerberos server (KDC). Note:
realm must be all upper-case if using a Windows 2000
Server.
getvar result This will return the current Kerberos realm.
Example 1 Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current
Kerberos realm.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.kerberos.realm
Result zebra
setvar choices 0-64 ASCII characters.
Default zebra
Example 2 Description This command instructs the printer
to set the Kerberos user name to
zebra.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.kerberos.realm
zebra
Result The Kerberos realm will be set to
zebra.

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wlan.kerberos.username
getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the Kerberos user name. The
user name must correspond to a user profile established
on the Kerberos KDC server in use.

getvar result This will return the Kerberos user name.

Example 1 Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the current
Kerberos user name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar
wlan.kerberos.username
Result user
setvar choices 0-32 ASCII characters.
Default user
Example 2 Description This command instructs the printer
to set the Kerberos user name to
user.
Syntax ! U1 setvar
wlan.kerberos.username user
Result The Kerberos user name will be set
to user.

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wlan.leap_mode
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to Cisco LEAP (Lightweight Exten-
sible Authentication Protocol). LEAP provides secure
mutual authentication for a wireless client through a
Cisco Aironet Access Point, based on user information
stored on a backend RADIUS (Remote Authentication in
Dial-Up User Service) /AAA (Authentication, Authoriza-
tion, and Accounting) server.
getvar result Returns the LEAP mode.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the LEAP mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.leap_mode
Result off
setvar choices on, off
Default off
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to turn on LEAP mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.leap_mode on
Result Sets the LEAP mode to on.

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wlan.leap_password
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the LEAP password. The pass-
word must correspond to a user profile established on the
RADIUS/AAA server in use.
getvar result Returns the LEAP password.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the LEAP password.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.leap_password
Result password
setvar choices 4-32 ASCII characters
Default password
Example Description Instructs the printer to set the
LEAP password to password.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.leap_password
password
Result The LEAP password will be set to
password.

wlan.leap_username
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the LEAP user name. The user
name must correspond to a user profile established on
the RADIUS/AAA server in use.
getvar result This will return the LEAP user name.
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to respond with the LEAP user
name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.leap_username
Result user
setvar choices 0-32 ASCII characters.
Default user
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the LEAP user name to
user.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.leap_username
user
Result The LEAP user name will be set to
user.

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wlan.operating_mode
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter refers to the network operating mode. In-
frastructure mode means that the printer will try to associ-
ate with an access point. Ad hoc mode means that the
printer will try to associate with a device other than an ac-
cess point and join a stand alone network.
To use ad hoc mode configure the printer as follows:
Set the eSSID to the new networks eSSID.
Turn off the DHCP and assign an IP Address to
the printer.
Set the Subnet mask on the printer to the new
networks Subnet mask.
Change the operating mode on the printer to ad
hoc.

getvar result Returns the current operating mode.

Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the value of the network-mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.operating_mode
Result infrastructure
setvar choices ad hoc, infrastructure
Default infrastructure
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to change the network-mode to
infrastructure.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.operating_mode
infrastructure
Result This will set the printers operating
mode to infrastructure.

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wlan.power_save
type: getvar ; setvar
This parameter refers to the power save modes which af-
fect power consumption of the network radio card in the
printer. Two radio cards are currently supported: SYM-
BOL and CISCO. The SYMBOL radio has a range of
power save modes from 1 (best throughput) to best
(best power save). The CISCO radio has a fast power
save mode and a full power save mode (best). Any set-
ting (1-4) switches between power save and off, and is
not scalable. The off setting puts either radio into CAM
(Constant Awake Mode).

getvar result The printer responds with current power save

mode setting.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the value of the wlan.power_save
mode.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.power_save
Result off
setvar choices off, 1, 2, 3, 4, best
Default best
Example Description Instructs the printer to set the value
of the power save mode.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.power_save 2
Result Changes the power save mode to
2 if a Symbol radio is used, or
fast power save mode if a Cisco
radio is used.

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wlan.preamble
type: getvar; setvar
This parameter selects the radio preamble length to be
used.

getvar result Current preamble length.

Example Description This command instructs the printer
to retrieve the current preamble
length.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.preamble
Result long
setvar choices long, short
Default long
Example Description This command instructs the printer
to set the authentication type to
short.
Syntax ! U1 setvar wlan.preamble short
Result The preamble length will be set to
short after power cycle.

wlan.station_name
type: getvar
This parameter refers to the station name. The station
name reported is the printers serial number.

getvar result The printer will return its station name. The sta
tion name is the printers serial number.
Example Description Instructs the printer to respond with
the value of its station name.
Syntax ! U1 getvar wlan.station_name
Result XXQT02-02-0001

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 PRINTER CONFIGURATION AND SETUP

MINIATURE PRINTER UTILITIES PROGRAM

The Miniature Printer Utilities Disk (Part number DISK-
MPU) for DOS and Windows is available from Zebra.

The MP Utilities (MPU) Disk allows the user to:

1. Reprogram the printer.

2. Read printer status
3. Set printer parameters, such as:
Baud Rate
Inactivity Timeout
User Label Count
Enable/Disable DTR Power off
Enable XON/XOFF Mode
4. Print test labels

To run MPU from DOS, execute the program directly from

disk or copy files to a sub-directory on your hard drive,
then type MENU.

For Windows, type SETUP from Program Manager. A

program group and icon will be created.

Before reprogramming printer, utilize Option 2 - Read

Printer Status, to verify communication settings (baud
rate, etc.). To reprogram printer for installation of Bar
Code/Font/Command files, turn printer on and install
media. The Error LED flashes until the file is successfully
written into nonvolatile memory. When error LED extin-
guishes, the printer prints a report of version numbers
and available fonts.

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MP UTILITIES PROGRAM (continued)

If your printer does not already include MaxiCode or

PDF417 , it is necessary to load either of these bar codes
into Flash Memory.

TO REPROGRAM PRINTER FLASH:

1. Type Menu from MPU Program .

2. Select appropriate COM Port and Baud Rate:

1 = COM1 19,200 3 = COM1 9600
2 = COM2 19,200 4 = COM2 9600

3. Verify PC to printer communication by selecting option

#2 (Read Printer Status).

4. Press Enter to continue.

5. Select Option #1 (Reprogram Printer) from Main

Menu.

6. Prompt will ask Please enter file name:. Type in the

appropriate hex file name. % indicator will display
percentage of reprogramming progress.

7. When programming is complete, printer will print out

Reprogrammed successful message.

8. Press Enter to continue.

9. Turn printer Off then On again.

Printer is now reprogrammed. It is recommended to now

select #4 (Print Test Labels) and enter ????.LBL file to
test printer.

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MP UTILITIES PROGRAM (continued)

To load UPS MaxiCode, use proceed as described in the

previous section to step 5. Select Option 1 and enter
MPUPSXX.HEX at the prompt for file name. The printer
is now programmed with all the standard fonts, bar code
symbologies and UPS MaxiCode.
To load PDF417 symbology, follow the same procedure
for UPS Maxicode, but instead send the MPPDFXX.HEX
file. The printer is now programmed with all the standard
fonts, bar code symbologies and PDF417.

Also included on the Miniature Printer Utilities disk are

label files for many of the examples in this manual. The
file name associated with each example is referenced in
the example box. They are identifiable by .LBL exten-
sion.

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POWER MANAGEMENT

The printer contains the following power management

features:

1. Synchronized On/Off control via DTR line from the

attached host (DTR On/Off Control).
2. Programmable inactivity timeout.
3. Programmable low-battery timeout.
4. Shutdown command.
5. Enters low-power mode when idle.

SYNCHRONIZED ON/OFF CONTROL VIA PRINTERS DSR LINE

The DSR line is an input to the printer and is controlled

by the attached hosts DTR line. The DSR line controls
the power on/off and the operation of the short-range
radio module.

1. Power On/Off Control

A low (inactive) to high (active) transition on this line will

cause the printer to turn ON. A high (active) to (low)
transition on this line will cause the printer to turn OFF
only if it is configured to do so. The factory default con-
figuration enables power-off on high to low transition on
DSR. This setting can be changed using the MP Utilities
program.

The printer will stay ON for as long as DSR is high (ac-

tive) unless it reaches low-battery shut down point, or it
receives a command to shut down. Please note that the
inactivity time-out is disabled while DSR is high (active).

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POWER MANAGEMENT (continued)

2. Short-Range Radio Control

The short range radio is enabled when DSR line is low

(inactive) or when the host-to-printer cable is discon-
nected. In this case, the printer will attempt to communi-
cate to the host over the short-range radio if the printer is
equipped with a short-range radio. In its active (high)
state, the DSR line will disable the short-range radio, if
any, and will communicate over the RX/TX line of the
serial port. For printers that are not equipped with a
short-range radio, the host terminal must still keep the
DSR line at an active state.

The printer can be programmed to time-out, and shut

itself off, upon reaching a predefined inactivity period.
The factory default inactivity time-out is 2 minutes. This
setting can be changed using the MP Utilities program or
by sending the following command to the printer.

! UTILITIES
TIMEOUT n
END

Where n is the inactivity timeout in 1/8 of a second. For

example, n=960 for a 2 minute inactivity timeout (120
seconds X 8).

A timeout of 0 disables inactivity timeout.

PROGRAMMABLE LOW-BATTERY TIMEOUT

The printer can be programmed to timeout, and shut itself

off, upon reaching a predefined period after low battery
condition is detected. The factory default low battery
timeout is 1 minute. This setting can be changed using
the MP Utilities program.
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POWER MANAGEMENT (continued)

SHUTTING OFF THE PRINTER REMOTELY

The printer can be turned off by sending the following

shut down command:

Off Command ESC (0x1b) 'p' (0x70)

This function can be used instead of lowering DTR caus-

ing the printer to shut down.

ENTERING LOW-POWER MODE WHEN IDLE

The printer automatically enters low-power mode when it

is idle in order to conserve power. All resident data and
images will be preserved while the printer is in low-power
mode.

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BATCH FILES

The printer flash file system can be used to store a start-

up file titled AUTOEXEC.BAT. When the printer is pow-
ered on, this file will be searched for and, if present, the
printer will execute the commands found in this file. The
following example shows how to create an
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and load it into the printer.

! DF AUTOEXEC.BAT
! UTILITIES
SETLP 5 1 40
PRINT

Line one uses the (D)efine (F)ile command to label this

file as AUTOEXEC.BAT. The end of an AUTOEXEC.BAT
file is indicated by a PRINT command as shown in line
four.

When this file is executed, the printer will select font

number 5, size 0 as the default front for line printer mode,
and the printer will advance 40 dots for every carriage-
return (0x0d) received.

Note: Every time a file is created on the printer by using

the "! DEFINE-FORMAT..." or "! DF..." the file
information is written to flash memory. Unlike
RAM, flash memory does not require battery
power for retaining data, and is immune to data
corruption due to static discharge. Although flash
memory is superior to RAM for safeguarding file
contents, it is limited to an average of 10,000 write
cycles (i.e. file creations). The user should use the
file creation commands only when needed to
ensure this write cycle limit is not exceeded.

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RUN.BAT Command/File

The printer will execute the RUN.BAT file on power-up, if

one exists. This file may be a format or label file. The
only time RUN.BAT file is not executed is after a two-key
reset (hold feed key down, turn printer on, release feed
key when printer starts printing).
The following example demonstrates the use of the
RUN.BAT file for an application that uses a bar code
scanner connected to the printer's serial port for data
input. The scanner must be set to the same baud rate as
the printer, and be configured for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity. Scanned data must be terminated with both
carriage return and line feed (0x0D 0x0A) characters.
The following RUN.BAT file is first sent to the printer's
flash file system. When the printer is turned ON this file
is found and executed. The keyword RE-RUN is used in
the file to instruct the printer to execute this file repeat-
edly. In this case, the BARCODE command data will be
taken from the serial input.
The printer will produce a label each time a bar code is
scanned.

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RUN.BAT Example

Input (RUN.LBL):
! DF RUN.BAT
! 0 200 200 210 1
CENTER
BARCODE-TEXT 7 0 5
BARCODE 128 1 1 50 0 90 \\
RE-RUN
FORM
PRINT

Input from scanner (SCANRUN.LBL)

Output:

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RE-RUN Command

The RE-RUN command instructs the printer to execute

the current file after an end-of-file is encountered. Any
format or command file in the printer, with the exception
of AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, may use the RE-
RUN command.

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GAP-SENSE & BAR-SENSE Commands
These commands are used to instruct the printer as to
which means of top-of-form detection should be em-
ployed. Printers default to BAR-SENSE if no command is
specified. Printers that are not equipped with a gap-
sensor will attempt a pseudo gap-sense.

Format:
{command}
where:
{command}: Choose one of the following:
GAP-SENSE # (0-255)
BAR-SENSE # (0-255)

Gap and Bar Sense commands can be followed by a

number to adjust sensitivity. This is useful for gap sense
stock from vendors other than Zebra.

GAP-SENSE Command Example:

The following example configures the printer for gap-
sensing. In addition, it specifies that the distance from
top-of-form to the gap is zero.

Input (GAPSENSE.LBL):

! UTILITIES
GAP-SENSE
SET-TOF 0
PRINT

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Index
 INDEX

Symbols
! U1 Command. See UTILITIES Command
.cpf files. See fonts: pre-scaled

A
Acknowledge Printer Reset P11-3. See also Printer Escape Com-
mands
Advanced Control Commands P8-1
Advanced Utilities
examples P10-1
ALL CHRS.LBL P1-6
ANNOUNCE Command P10-12
AUTOEXEC.BAT P9-2, P10-36, P15-7

B
Backspace P9-10
BAR-SENSE Command P9-10, P15-11
BARCODE Command P5-16, P9-15
BARCODE-TEXT P5-18, P6-5
Barcodes, standard
samples P5-2
BATCH FILES P15-7. See also AUTOEXEC.BAT
BAUD Command P10-9
BEEP Command P8-27, P10-15
BHT MODE Commands P10-47
COUNTED STRING P10-47
RAW P10-47
STRIP-ADD-CRLF P10-47
STRIP-SPACES P10-47
BHT PROTOCOL Command P10-51
BHT Mode P10-51
BHTIR Mode P10-51
CABLE Mode P10-51
BHT Terminal P10-36
configuring for cable communications P10-41
BHT-BAUD command P10-38, P10-46
BHT-PROTOCOL Command P10-38
Bluetooth commands. See also Parameters, Bluetooth
using set/get/do parameters P14-7
Bluetooth encryption P14-7

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 INDEX (continued)
Bluetooth Parameters. See Parameters, Bluetooth
BOX command P7-1

C
CENTER. See Justification Commands
CHECKSUM P10-3. See also Advanced Utilities
Checksum calculation,
Codabar P5-11
Code 128 P5-10
Code 39 P5-6
Code 93 P5-8
Interleaved 2 of 5 P5-9
Postnet P5-13
UPC/EAN P5-4
Codabar barcode P5-11
Code 128 barcode P5-9
Code 39 barcode P5-6
Code 93 barcode P5-8
Comments P2-8
Communications Diagnostics P1-6
COMPRESSED-GRAPHICS Command. See Graphics Commands
CONCAT P3-8. See TEXT Concatenation Commands
CONTRAST Command P8-1
COUNT command P3-12, P5-20
COUNTRY Command P8-22, P10-10
CUT Command P8-28, P9-15
CUT-AT Command P8-30, P9-14

D
Date stamp
Printing P10-22
DEFINE-FORMAT. See Format File Commands
DEL P10-4. See also Advanced Utilities
Denso Barcode Handy Terminal. See BHT Terminal
DF Command P10-6
DIR P10-5. See also Advanced Utilities
do Command P14-5
do parameters
device.reset P14-13
device.restore_defaults P14-14
file.delete P14-17
file.print P14-17

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 file.rename P14-18
file.run P14-18
file.type P14-18
ip.ping_remote P14-36
ip.snmp.create_mib P14-46
test.print_diags P14-31
test.report_diags P14-31

E
Error messages
LAN P12-8
EXPANDED-GRAPHICS. See Graphics Commands

F
Facing Identification Mark (FIM) P5-13
FEED. See ON-FEED Command
FG command P3-6
Flash Memory P8-26
Font
monospaced P9-17
TrueType P9-4
Font group. See FG command
fonts
pre-scaled P1-8
FORM command P2-4
Form Feed P9-10
Format File Commands P1-8, P8-24, P8-25, P8-26

G
GAP-SENSE Command P9-10, P15-11
Get Extended Printer Status P11-4, P14-24
Get Printer Information P11-4. See also Printer Escape Commands
Get Printer Status P11-3. See also Printer Escape Commands
GET-DATE command P10-20
GET-TIME command P10-18
getvar Command P14-4
getvar parameters
appl.date P14-6
appl.name P14-6
appl.version P14-6
bluetooth.address P14-7
bluetooth.authentication P14-7
bluetooth.baud P14-8
bluetooth.discoverable P14-8

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 INDEX (continued)
bluetooth.frindly_name P14-9
bluetooth.local_name P14-9
bluetooth.version P14-10
card.mac_addr P14-32
comm.baud P14-11
comm.parity P14-11
comm.stop_bits P14-12
device.friendly_name P14-13
display.backlight P14-15
display.contrast P14-15
display.text P14-16
file.dir P14-17
head.latch P14-19
input.capture P14-20
ip.addr P14-32
ip.dhcp.enable P14-33
ip.ftp.enable P14-33
ip.gateway P14-34
ip.http.enable P14-34
ip.lpd.enable P14-35
ip.netmask P14-35
ip.pop3.enable P14-36, P14-38, P14-39, P14-40, P14-41
ip.pop3.password P14-37
ip.pop3.poll P14-38
ip.pop3.print_body P14-39
ip.pop3.print_headers P14-39, P14-41
ip.pop3.save_attachments P14-40
ip.pop3.server_addr P14-40
ip.pop3.username P14-41
ip.pop3.verbose_headers P14-41
ip.port P14-42
ip.remote P14-42
ip.smtp.enable P14-43
ip.smtp.server_addr P14-43
ip.snmp.enable P14-44
ip.snmp.get_community_name P14-44
ip.snmp.set_community_name P14-45
ip.tcp.enable P14-46
ip.telnet.enable P14-47
ip.udp.enable P14-47
media.sense_mode P14-22
media.status P14-22
media.tof P14-23
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 media.type P14-24
memory.flash_free P14-25
memory.flash_size P14-25
memory.ram_free P14-25
memory.ram_size P14-25
odometer.user_label_count P14-26
power.ascii_graph P14-27
power.dtr_power_off P14-27
power.inactivity_timeout P14-28
power.low_battery_shutdown P14-29
power.low_battery_timeout P14-28
power.low_battery_warning P14-29
power.percent_full P14-29
power.status P14-29
power.voltage P14-30
test.feed P14-31
wlan.associated P14-48
wlan.auth_type P14-48
wlan.current_essid P14-49
wlan.current_tx_rate P14-49
wlan.encryption_index P14-50
wlan.encryption_key1 P14-51
wlan.encryption_key2 P14-52
wlan.encryption_key3 P14-53
wlan.encryption_key4 P14-54
wlan.encryption_mode P14-55
wlan.essid P14-56
wlan.kerberos.kdc P14-57
wlan.kerberos.mode P14-58
wlan.kerberos.password P14-59
wlan.kerberos.realm P14-60
wlan.kerberos.username P14-61
wlan.leap_mode P14-62
wlan.leap_password P14-63
wlan.leap_username P14-63
wlan.operating_mode P14-49, P14-64
wlan.power_save P14-65
wlan.preamble P14-66
wlan.station_name P14-66
Graphics Commands P7-1, P7-8

I
IGNORE. See ON-FEED Command
IN-CENTIMETERS. See Units Utility Commands

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 INDEX (continued)
IN-DOTS. See Units Utility Commands
IN-INCHES. See Units Utility Commands
IN-MILLIMETERS. See Units Utility Commands
Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode P5-8
INVERSE-LINE command P7-4

J
JOURNAL Command P14-24
JOURNAL command P2-5
Justification Commands P8-3, P9-15

L
Label Coordinate System P1-7
Label Height P1-2
Label Height,
maximum P2-2
Label Vista P1-8, P5-1, P9-4, P9-16, P13-1
LAN Command P12-1. See also Network Printers
error messages. See Error messages: LAN
gateway IP address
setting P12-2
getting configuation settings P12-4
getting status of P12-3
hard resetting WLAN card P12-5
IP address P12-2, P12-5, P12-7
obtaining P12-6
saving P12-6
Mode setting
LPD P12-3, P12-7
TPC P12-3
Remote IP address
setting P12-2
soft resetting WLAN card P12-5
SSID setting P12-3, P12-7
subnet mask
setting P12-3
TCP port
setting P12-6
LEFT. See Justification Commands
LINE command P7-2
line print mode P9-1, P11-1
Line-terminator characters P10-16
LMARGIN Command P9-7
Low-Battery Timeout P15-5. See POWER MANAGEMENT
Low-Power Mode P15-6
LT command P10-16

M
MaxiCode P6-2, P6-6
downlading to printer P15-3
encoded tags P6-6P6-8
publication: Guide to bar Coding P6-8
MCR Command P10-23
Data Reporting Options P10-25
Debugging Options P10-25
Error Reporting Options P10-27
Frequency Options P10-24
Track Data Transmit Options P10-25
Track Options P10-24
MCR-CAN Command P10-30
MCR-QUERY Command P10-30
Messages, resident P10-12. See also ANNOUNCE Command
Miniature Printer Utilities Program P15-1
MSI Plessey barcode P5-12
MULTILINE Commands P3-10

N
Network Printers P12-1. See also LAN Command
QL series
FTP sessions P13-1
safety considerations P12-1
setting IP address P12-7
WLAN operating modes
infrastructure mode P14-64
WlLAN operating modes,
ad hoc mode P14-64
Networking commands
using set/get/do parameters P14-32
NO_PACE Command P8-9
NW7 barcode P5-12

O
Off Command P15-6
ON-FEED Command P8-16
ON-OUT-OF-PAPER Command P8-15

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 INDEX (continued)
P
PACE Command P8-6
PAGE-HEIGHT Command P9-10
PAGE-WIDTH Command P8-4, P9-7, P9-10
Paper supply status. See Get Extended Printer Status
Parameter, Odometer
odometer.user_label_count P14-26
Parameters, Application
appl.date P14-6
appl.name P14-6
appl.version P14-6
Parameters, Bluetooth
bluetooth.address P14-7
bluetooth.authentication P14-7
bluetooth.date P14-8
bluetooth.discoverable P14-8
bluetooth.friendly_name P14-9
bluetooth.local_name P14-9
bluetooth.version P14-10
Parameters, Comm Port
comm.baud P14-11
comm.parity P14-11
comm.stop_bits P14-12
Parameters, Device
device.friendly_name P14-13
device.reset P14-13
device.restore_defaults P14-14
Parameters, Display
display.backlight P14-15
display.contrast P14-15
display.text P14-16
Parameters, File
file.delete P14-17
file.dir P14-17
file.print P14-17
file.rename P14-18
file.run P14-18
file.type P14-18
head.latch P14-19
Parameters, Input
input.capture P14-20
Parameters, Media

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 media.sense_mode P14-22
media.status P14-22
media.tof P14-23
media.type P14-24
Parameters, Memory
memory.flash_free P14-25
memory.flash_size P14-25
memory.ram_free P14-25
memory.ram_size P14-25
Parameters, Networking
card.mac_addr P14-32
ip.addr P14-32
ip.dhcp.enable P14-33
ip.ftp.enable P14-33
ip.gateway P14-34
ip.http.enable P14-34
ip.lpd.enable P14-35
ip.netmask P14-35
ip.ping_remote P14-36
ip.pop3.enable P14-36
ip.pop3.password P14-37
ip.pop3.poll P14-38
ip.pop3.print_body P14-39
ip.pop3.print_headers P14-39
ip.pop3.save_attachments P14-40
ip.pop3.server_addr P14-40
ip.pop3.username P14-41
ip.pop3.verbose_headers P14-41
ip.port P14-42
ip.remote P14-42
ip.smtp.enable P14-43
ip.smtp.server_addr P14-43
ip.snmp.create_mib P14-46
ip.snmp.enable P14-44
ip.snmp.get_community_name P14-44
ip.snmp.set_community_name P14-45
ip.tcp.enable P14-46
ip.telnet.enable P14-47
ip.udp.enable P14-47
wlan.associated P14-48
wlan.auth_type P14-48
wlan.current_essid P14-49
wlan.current_tx_rate P14-49
wlan.encryption_index P14-50
wlan.encryption_key1 P14-51
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 INDEX (continued)
wlan.encryption_key2 P14-52
wlan.encryption_key3 P14-53
wlan.encryption_key4 P14-54
wlan.encryption_mode P14-55
wlan.essid P14-56
wlan.kerberos.kdc P14-57
wlan.kerberos.mode P14-58
wlan.kerberos.password P14-59
wlan.kerberos.realm P14-60
wlan.kerberos.username P14-61
wlan.leap_mode P14-62
wlan.leap_password P14-63
wlan.leap_username P14-63
wlan.operating_mode P14-64
wlan.power_save P14-65
wlan.preamble P14-66
wlan.station_name P14-66
Parameters, Power
power.ascii_graph P14-27
power.dtr_power_off P14-27, P14-28
power.low_battery_shutdownout P14-29
power.low_battery_timeout P14-28
power.low_battery_warningout P14-29
power.percent_full P14-29
power.status P14-29
power.voltage P14-30
Parameters, Test Function
test.feed P14-31
test.print_diags P14-31
test.report_diags P14-31
PARTIAL-CUT Command P8-29, P9-15. See also CUT-AT Com-
mand
PATTERN command P7-6
PCX Command P7-10, P9-16. See also Graphics Commands
PDF (Portable Data File) Bar Code. See Two Dimensional Barcode
Commands
PDF417 Barcode P6-2
downloading to printer P15-3
Plus 2 & plus 5 extensions. See UPC and EAN/JAN barcodes
POST-TENSION. See TENSION Commands
POSTFEED Command P8-19
Postnet barcode P5-13

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 USPS Publication 25 P5-14
Power Management P15-4
Off Command P11-5. See also Printer Escape Commands
Power On/Off Control. See Power Management
PRE-TENSION. See TENSION Commands
PREFEED Command P8-18
PRESENT-AT Command P8-20, P9-14
Presentation(peeler) sensor. See Get Extended Printer Status
PRINT command P2-3
Printer Configuration and Setup P15-1
Printer Control Commands P2-2
Printer Escape Commands P11-1, P11-2
Printer Information P1-2

Q
QL series printers
LCD control panel P13-1

R
RE-RUN command P15-10
READCCL.LBL P11-1
REPRINT. See ON-FEED Command
REWIND Command P8-11
REWIND-OFF. See REWIND Command
REWIND-ON. See REWIND Command
Ribbon status. See Get Extended Printer Status
RIGHT. See Justification Commands
ROTATE Commands P4-8
RUN.BAT Command P15-8

S
S-CARD Command P10-32
Scalable Concatenation Commands P3-8, P4-6
SCALE TO FIT Commands P4-4
SCALE-TEXT Commands P4-2
SET-DATE command P10-19
SET-TIME command P10-17
SET-TOF Command P9-12, P14-23
set/get/do commands P14-1
Bluetooth parameters P14-7
networking parameters P14-32
SETBOLD Command P9-8
SETCCL.LBL P11-1
SETFF Command P2-4, P9-11

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 INDEX (continued)
SETLF Command P9-5
SETLP. See SETLP command
SETLP Command P9-4
SETLP-TIMEOUT Command P9-16
SETMAG command P3-14
SETSP Command P8-14, P9-9
setvar Command P14-4
setvar parameters
bluetooth.authentication P14-7
bluetooth.discoverable P14-8
bluetooth.friendly_name P14-9
comm.baud P14-11
comm.parity P14-11
comm.stop_bits P14-12
device.friendly_name P14-13
display.backlight P14-15
display.contrast P14-15
display.text P14-16
input.capture P14-20
ip.addr P14-32
ip.dhcp.enable P14-33
ip.ftp.enable P14-33
ip.gateway P14-34
ip.http.enable P14-34
ip.lpd.enable P14-35
ip.netmask P14-35
ip.pop3.enable P14-36, P14-39, P14-40, P14-41
ip.pop3.password P14-37
ip.pop3.poll P14-38
ip.pop3.print_body P14-39
ip.pop3.print_headers P14-39, P14-41
ip.pop3.save_attachments P14-40
ip.pop3.server_addr P14-40
ip.pop3.username P14-41
ip.pop3.verbose_headers P14-41
ip.port P14-42
ip.remote P14-42
ip.smtp.enable P14-43
ip.smtp.server_addr P14-43
ip.snmp.enable P14-44
ip.snmp.get_community_name P14-44
ip.snmp.set_community_name P14-45

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 ip.tcp.enable P14-46
ip.telnet.enable P14-47
ip.udp.enable P14-47
media.sense_mode P14-22
media.tof P14-23
media.type P14-24
odometer.user_label_count P14-26
power.dtr_power_off P14-27
power.inactivity_timeout P14-28
power.low_battery_timeout P14-28
wlan.auth_type P14-48
wlan.encryption_index P14-50
wlan.encryption_key1 P14-51
wlan.encryption_key2 P14-52
wlan.encryption_key3 P14-53
wlan.encryption_key4 P14-54
wlan.encryption_mode P14-55
wlan.essid P14-56
wlan.kerberos.kdc P14-57
wlan.kerberos.mode P14-58
wlan.kerberos.password P14-59
wlan.kerberos.realm P14-60
wlan.kerberos.username P14-61
wlan.leap_mode P14-62
wlan.leap_password P14-63
wlan.leap_username P14-63
wlan.operating_mode P14-64
wlan.power_save P14-65
wlan.preamble P14-66
Short-Range Radio Control. See POWER MANAGEMENT
SmartCard reader. See S-CARD command
software version, ascertaining P14-1
SPEED Command P8-13
Synchronized On/Off Control P15-4

T
TENSION Commands P8-12
TEXT Command P3-4, P6-5
Text Concatenation Commands P3-8, P4-6
Time stamp
Printing P10-21
TIMEOUT Command P10-14
TONE Command P8-2
top-of-form. See SET-TOF Command. See SET-TOF Command

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 INDEX (continued)
Two Dimensional Barcode Commands P6-1
two-key reset. See Printer Information
TYPE P10-8. See also Advanced Utilities

U
UCC-128 Shipping Standard P5-10
Units Commands P2-6, P9-3, P9-8
UPC and EAN/JAN barcodes
number system character P5-3
Plus2 and Plus 5 Extensions P5-5
UPC-E barcode P5-4
USE-FORMAT. See Format File Commands
UTILITIES Command P9-2

V
VBARCODE. See BARCODE command
VCOMPRESSED-GRAPHICS Command. See Graphics Commands
VCONCAT P3-8. See TEXT Concatenation Commands
VERSION P10-2. See also Advanced Utilities
VEXPANDED-GRAPHICS Command. See Graphics Commands
VSCALE-TEXT. See SCALE-TEXT Commands
VSCALE-TO-FIT. See SCALE TO FIT Commands

W
WAIT Command P8-10
Wireless Network Printers. See Network Printers
WML language P13-1
tags used for LCD display P13-7

X
X and Y Values,
moving with P9-6

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Appendices
 APPENDIX A-Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are in no particular order. They cover the

most commonly encountered questions asked about our
portable printers.

Q. The first label I print is fine, but the next one starts
printing not as close to the top of the label form,
then sometimes skips a label, then prints a good
label.
A. Make sure that you only have one carriage return/
line feed pair after the PRINT statement in your
label. If there is more than one CR/LF pair, the
printer prints the label, then sees the extra CR/LF
pairs as data to be printed in line print mode. This
advance causes the next label to be registered
incorrectly when a new label file is sent.

Q. I send a label to the printer, and the label begins to

print. Before all of the label is printed, there is a feed
to the next label. This happens for 2 attempts before
the printer stops.
A. Make sure that the label length specified in your
command line is shorter than the distance between
your eye sense marks on the label stock. If you are
asking to print, say a 400 dot long label and the
label stock eye sense marks are 300 dots apart, the
printer sees an eye sense mark before the entire
label has printed and assumes the label stock was
not at top of form. It then feeds to the next top of
form and tries again. After 2 tries, the printer ad-
vances to the next top of form and stops.

Q. When I send a label to the printer , the label file

gets printed, and not the label itself.

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 APPENDIX A (continued)
A. If you are getting the label file printed instead of
the label, the syntax of the first line may be incorrect.
Check that the syntax is something like: ! 0 200 200
210 1 where the 210 is the label length and 1 is the
quantity. If the printer detects an invalid first line, the
command mode is not entered. Instead, the printer
acts as a generic line printer, and the remaining
lines are treated as raw text to be printed.

Q. My printer doesnt seem to respond when I send

anything to it.
A Make sure that you have the same communications
parameters for both the printer and the device con-
nected to it. You can determine the printers settings
by turning the printer off, then while holding the feed
key down, turning the printer back on. It should
respond by printing a report, pause for about 3
seconds, then print a second report. If you look
through these reports, you will find an entry for the
current baud rate setting. A good progression for
finding problems like this is to use the MPU.EXE
utility. Connect the cable, then turn the printer off.
Now run the MPU utility. When this utility starts, it
should turn the printer on. If the printer will not turn
on, check the com port and cable. Now select option
2 (Get printer status) from the menu. If there is no
response, you probably have mismatched baud
rates.

Q. There seems to be missing or garbled characters

sent to the printer.

A. Some systems may alter characters before they are

sent to the printer. The \ character for example may

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 APPENDIX A (continued)
be taken as an escape for the following character.
You can place the printer in a DUMP mode to see
exactly what characters are being received. In this
mode, any character that comes into the printer is
printed in both its ASCII form and as a hex value. To
place the printer in dump mode, turn the printer off,
hold down the FEED key, and turn the printer on.
When a report begins to print, release the feed key.
After the first report there will be a pause, then a
second report. At the end of this report, you will
have about 3 seconds to press the feed key to enter
Communications Diagnostic (DUMP) Mode. (Refer
to pg. P1-6) If you are successful, you will see the
message Dump Mode Entered on the label along
with the Com port settings. You can now send your
data to the printer, then examine the resulting label
to determine if all characters received are as ex-
pected.

Q. The labels I am producing have fields missing, but

the command syntax to produce these fields seems
to be correct.

A. Insure that the entire text or barcode fields you are

trying to print are positioned within the label borders
when printed. Some commands will print the re-
quested field only if it will fit on the label.
Also insure that the requested font and size speci-
fied in your label file is resident in the printer. Some
applications make use of the flash file system to
store custom fonts. If these fonts are missing, the
result is a blank field. This also applies for any .PCX
image files that may be used in your label files.

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 APPENDIX B- Interface Cables
BIDIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE
Part Number BL13402-1
Use only with Bravo printers configured with standard DB9 serial I/O
connector
10'

Signal Names
Pin 9 1 (Vcc) 1 Pin 9
2 (TXD) 2
3 (RXD) 3
4 (DSR) 4
5 (GND) 5
Pin 1 6 (DTR) 6 Pin 1
7 (CTS) 7
DB-9 Pin 8 (RTS) 8 DB-9 Pin
Female Plug 9 No Connect 9 Male Plug
(to PC) (to Printer)

UNIDIRECTIONAL PARALLEL INTERFACE CABLE

Part Number BL13403-1
Use only with printers configured with parallel Centronics type I/O
connector

Pin 18
10'
Pin 36
Pin 1
Pin 25

Pin 14
Pin 13

DB-25 Pin Pin 19

Male Plug Pin 1
Centronics 36 Pin
(to PC) Male Plug
(to printer)

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 APPENDIX B (continued)
BIDIRECTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE
Part Number BL11757-000
8-Pin DIN to 9-Pin DB PC Cable
Use to connect all Zebra Mobile Printers to a P.C.

Pin 9
PC Signals Printer Signals
3
(TXD) 3 1 (RXD) 7 5
8 2
(RXD) 2 2 (TXD)
6
(RTS) 7 3 (CTS) 1
4
Pin 1 (CTS) 8 4 (RTS)
(GND) 5 5 (GND)
DB-9 Pin (DTR) 4 7 (DSR) 8 Pin
Female Plug (DSR) 6 8 (DTR) Male Plug
(to P.C.) Shield Shield (to printer)

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 Cable Cord Terminal Printer
Terminal Part Number Lgth/Type Connector Connector Notes

COMPSEE
Apex II BL12093-3 8 Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN
LXE
MX1,MX3 BL17757-000 6/Straight 9 Pin DB 8 Pin DIN
1380,1390,1590 BL17757-000 6/Straight 9 Pin DB 8 Pin DIN
2325 BL12093-1 8/Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN Power On/Off (+5V)
INTERFACE CABLES

NORAND

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RT1100/1700 Series BL11537-1 8 /Coiled 6 Pin MinDIN 8 Pin DIN Over-molded
RT1100/1700 Series BL11537-2 12/Coiled 6 Pin MiniDIN 8 Pin DIN Over-molded
RT5900 Series BL12803-1 8 /Coiled 15 Pin D-Sub 8 Pin DIN

A-22
RT1100/1700 Series BL12804-1 8 /Coiled 6 Pin MiniDIN 8 Pin DIN -Locking
RT1100/1700 Series BL13298-1 8 /Coiled 6 Pin MiniDIN 8 Pin DIN Over-molded Auto ON/OFF
RT1100/1700 Series BL13309-1 8 /Coiled 6 Pin Mini DIN 8Pin DIN Auto ON/OFF
6400 BL11757-000 6/Straight 9 Pin DB 8 Pin DIN
SYMBOL
APPENDIX B (continued)

PDT3300 Series BL11391-000 8 /Coiled DB25 male 8 Pin DIN

PDT4100 Series BL11757-000 6 /Straight 9 Pin DB Fem. 8 Pin DIN Must be used with Symbol RS232
Adapter - Symbol PN#25-12059-01
PDT3100/3500 BL12093-1 8 /Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN a. Power On/Off (+5V) b. Used for the
/6100 Series Percon Falcon
PDT3100 Series BL12093-2 8 /Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN Power On/Off (DTR Line)
 Cable Cord Terminal Printer
Terminal Part Number Lgth/Type Connector Connector Notes

SYMBOL (CONT.)
SPT1700 Series BL15483-1 9 /Coiled Cradle 8 Pin DIN No Power On/Off (DTR Line)
SPT2700 Series BL15482-1 9 /Coiled Cradle 8 Pin DIN Power On/Off (DTR Line)
LRT/LDT3800 Series CC11371-3 6 /Coiled PIM Optical 8 Pin DIN S Printers Only
LRT/LDT3800 Series CC11371-14 6 / Coiled PIM Optical 8 Pin DIN S Printers Only
(2 Way)
INTERFACE CABLES

LRT/LDT3800 CC11371-14 6 / Coiled PIM Optical 8 Pin DIN S Printers Only

& 6800 Series
LRT/LDT3800 CC11371-15 6 / Coiled PIM Optical 8 Pin DIN S Printers Only
& 6800 Series

A-23
TEKLOGIC
7030 ILR BL13285-2 Coiled 36 Pin IDC Fem 8 Pin DIN
7025 ILR BL13285-1 Coiled 15 Pin DB male 8 Pin DIN
TELXON
960 BL11122-1 8 /Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN
APPENDIX B (continued)

960SL Adapter CC13711-1 n/a n/a n/a

for BL11122-1
960 (BL11122-1) CP74005 n/a n/a n/a
& 960SL (CC13711-1)
960 BL12996-1 8 /Coiled RJ45 8 Pin DIN-Locking
860 & 912 CL11314-000 8 /Coiled DB25 8 Pin DIN

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 APPENDIX B (continued)
DENSO BHT CABLE INTERFACE

3
7 5
8 2

6
4
1

1 2 3

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 APPENDIX C- Character Tables
ASCII TABLE HEX VALUES

INTERNATIONAL ISO SUBSTITUTION CHARACTERS

This table references the ISO symbol set substitutions

performed for various countries. The ISO symbol set
contains the same characters as the ASCII symbol set
except for the character values listed in the table.

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 APPENDIX C (continued)

CP-850 CHARACTER SET

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 APPENDIX C (continued)

LATIN 1 CHARACTER SET

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 APPENDIX D - Font Information

FONT HEIGHTS

The following table contains the font heights. The height

values are in pixels.

FIXED-WIDTH FONTS

The following table contains the font widths for the fixed-
width fonts. Only one width is given for each font/size
combination since every character in that font/size combi-
nation has the same width. The proportional-width fonts
follow, with a separate table for each. The space charac-
ter will be substituted for empty values in these tables.
The width values are in pixels.

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 APPENDIX D (continued)

PROPORTIONAL WIDTH FONTS

FONT WIDTH IN DOTS-FONT 1, SIZE 0

FONT WIDTH IN DOTS-FONT 4, SIZES 0-1

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 APPENDIX D (continued)

FONT WIDTH IN DOTS-FONT 4, SIZES 2-7

FONT WIDTH IN DOTS-FONT 5, SIZES 0-1

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 APPENDIX D (continued)

FONT WIDTH IN DOTS, FONT 5, SIZES 2-3

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APPENDIX E-BARCODE QUICK REFERENCE
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width Calculation
UPC-A UPCA 11 or 12 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
UPC-A plus 2 UPCA2 13 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-A)
UPC-A plus 5 UPCA5 16 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-A)
UPC-E UPCE 6, 7 or 11 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
UPC-E plus 2 UPCE2 8 or 13 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-E)
UPC-E plus 5 UPCE5 11 or 16 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
(UPC-E)
EAN/JAN-13 EAN13 12 or 13 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
EAN/JAN-13 mod 10
plus 2 EAN132 14 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 (EAN13)
EAN/JAN-13 mod 10
plus 5 EAN135 17 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 (EAN13)
EAN/JAN-8 EAN8 6, 7 or 8 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
EAN/JAN-8
plus 2 EAN82 9 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10 (EAN8)
EAN/JAN-8
plus 5 EAN85 12 digits* 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10 (EAN8)
Code 39 (3 of 9) 39 Variable See notes* 2.5:1 2 none
39C Variable See notes* 2.5:1 2 mod 43
F39 Variable See notes* 2.5:1 2 none
F39C** Variable See notes* 2.5:1 2 mod 43
Code 93 (9 of 3) 93 Variable 128 ASCII 1.5:1 1 two mod 47
Interleaved
2 of 5 I2OF5 See notes* 0-9 only 2.5:1 2 See notes*
Interleaved 2 of 5
w/check digt I2OF5C See notes* 0-9 only 2.5:1 2 mod 10
Industrial INDUST
2 of 5 2OF5 See notes* 0-9 only 2.5:1 2 See notes*
Industrial 2 of 5 INDUST
w/ check digit 2OF5C See notes* 0-9 only 2.5:1 2 mod 10
Code 128
/A/B/C/Auto 128 Variable See notes* 1.5:1 1 mod 103
UCC-128Std. UCCEAN See See 3:1 3 mod 103
16 notes* notes*
Codabar CODABAR Variable 0-9,A-D 2.5:1 2 none
symbol
CODABAR Variable 0-9,A-D, 2.5:1 2 mod 16
16 symbol

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 APPENDIX E (CONTINUED)
Ideal Ideal
Barcode Barcode Wide/Narrow Narrow Checksum
Symbology Type Input Length Characters Ratio Dot Width Calculation

MSI Plessey MSI 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 none

MSI10 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 10
MSI1010 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 two mod 10
MSI1110 13 digits max 0-9 only 2:1 2 mod 11 mod 10
Postnet POSTNET 5, 9, 11 digits 0-9 only 3.5:1 3 mod 10
Facing
Ident Mark FIM A, B, or C only A, B, or C 1.5:1 6 N/A

* Refer to the discussion of this particular barcode in Section Five for more information.
**To make a HIBCC compliant bar code, use bar code type F39C. See the document "The Health
Industry Bar Code (HIBC) Supplier Labeling Standard" from the Health Industry Business Council,
5110 N. 40th Street, Suite 250, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.

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 APPENDIX F - Product Support

MEDIA SUPPLIES

To insure maximum printer life and consistent print quality

and performance for your individual application, it is
recommended that only media produced by Zebra be
used. These advantages include:

Consistent quality and reliability of media products.

Large range of stocked and standard formats.

In-house custom format design service.

Large production capacity which services the needs

of many large and small media consumers including
major retail chains world wide.

Media products that meet or exceed industry stan-

dards.

For more information call Zebra Technologies Corporation

at 1-866-230-9495 and ask to speak to a Media Sales
Representative.

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 APPENDIX F (continued)

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

In addition to quality media provided by Zebra, it is rec-

ommended that the print head be cleaned as prescribed
in the User's Manual for individual models. The following
items are available for this purpose:

Print Head Cleaning Pads (10 pack),

Reorder No. AN11207-1
(For use with all Zebra mobile printers.)

Print Head Cleaning Cards (10 pack),

Reorder No. AN11208-1
(Recommended for use with MP50XX, M2, and M4 printers.)

Cleaning Kit with Alcohol, Cleaning Card, and Cotton

Swabs, Reorder No. AT700
(Recommended for use with MP50XX, M2, and M4 printers.)

Cleaning Kit with Alcohol, Cleaning Pad, and Cotton

Swabs, Reorder No. AT700-2
(Recommended for use with RP3 printer.)

Cleaning Kit with Cleaning Pen and and (5) Cleaning

Swabs, Reorder No. AT702-1
(Recommended for use with Bravo and QL series printers)

Cleaning Pen 10 Pack, Reorder No. AN11209-1

(Recommended for use with all Zebra mobile printers.)

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 APPENDIX F (continued)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Contact the Help Desk at:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

30 Plan Way
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886-1012 USA
Telephone: +1 401.739.5800
Fax: +1 401.732.7808
E Mail: [email protected]

In Europe:
Zebra Technologies Europe, Ltd.
Zebra House
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (1) 494 768298
FAX: +44 (1) 494 768210
e-mail: [email protected]
Ask for Customer Support

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