Other settings, which are exclusively set, viewed, and controlled by programming, are also reset. Some configuration settings are not returned to their initial ‘out of box’ settings.
See Appendix: ZPL Configuration on page 83 for a description of the primary configuration settings and their associated ZPL commands. NOTE: No labels will print during autobaud synchronization.įactory Defaults- Resets the printer to the factory default settings (equivalent to ZPL command ^JUN). When the printer and host are synchronized, the LED changes to solid green. Press and release the Feed button while the LED rapidly flashes amber and green.įor autobaud synchronization, Send the ^XA^XZ command sequence to the printer while the LED rapidly flashes amber and green.
Resets the serial port communication parameters, except for Flow Control. Serial Port Configuration- Applies only to printers with serial interface ports. Note: Users familiar with the Zebra EPL desktop printer use this Feed mode to replace power-up AutoSensing calibration (equivalent EPL command XA). The printer will feed one to four labels while calibrating. Standard Auto Media Calibration- The printer detects and sets media type and media length, and it adjusts the media sensors for optimal performance with the installed media (equivalent ZPL command ~JC). The label can be used to verify printing, assist printer to computer communication configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and help with customer care communications. NOTE: The asterisk (*) characters above each section represent the number of flashes/sequences you must hold down the feed button to reach each Action.Ĭonfiguration Status- Prints a detailed printer configuration status label. For example, if I held the feed button down continuously, I would see in order: Press and hold the feed button for several seconds, and the green “status” LED will flash a number of times in sequence.īelow are the descriptions of each of the Flash Sequence Actions that result from holding the feed button for different lengths of time.Īs you hold the feed button down, the green LED will flash the same number of times as the sequence that you are currently on. Open Notepad -First go to File > Print > Select the Printer, then go to File > Page Setup > Clear any Header or Footer AND set all margins to "0" - this step is important so that you can send the printer the pure printing instructions without extra formatting provided by Notepad.Ĭongrats! You are done, now do some testing.Turn the printer on and ensure the top cover is closed.
Set as default if this computer is set up to only print barcodes, otherwise leave it blank and click Finish. Name the Printer "VFBarcodePrinter" so you can identify it in the future.
Select "Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)".Click Next. Then select "Generic /Text Only" from the Printers choices. Select "Generic" from the Manufacturer choices. Choose the highest value number as it will be the most recent virtual port created, and thus the one for the printer you just plugged in. It may be "USB002" or "USB003" depending on how many printers you already have connected via USB. It should read "USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)". Select "Use an existing port:" and From the drop down menu pick the USB port. Open the Control Panel: "Devices and Printers" STEP 3: Install your printer on your system Wait for it to complete before moving on to the next step.
Your computer will auto install drivers so it can communicate with the printer. Turn on your printer and then plug it into your computer using an USB cable. STEP 2: Plug your printer into the computer Before setup, ensure that your printer has its ink ribbon and labels loaded. The zebra barcode printers do not come pre-loaded with ink or labels. IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW EVERY STEP EXACTLY OR YOUR PRINTER WILL NOT WORK!