Black Mark (Reflective)  Sensor

In order to set the printer to black mark sensing the black mark sensor has to be enabled by using the Q command.

  1. From a command prompt type the word "edit"
  2. ALT O brings up the options screen. Go to settings insure the output is appropriate (LPT1, COM1 etc)
    *Note; if using the COM port, you must select the correct port and set the communication parameters in DOS to match the printer settings.  Click Here for Details.

     

  3. Use the following example to enter the EPL commands into the edit window.
N
Q609,B25+5
  • Make sure that there is a carriage return prior to this N.
  • What this indicates is that the label length is 609 dots (3 inches).
  • The black mark is 25 dots (1/8 inch) and there is a 5 dot offset where tear off is to take place.

*************** Use values that correspond to the customers label requirement ***************

  1. ALT F brings up the file menu. Scroll down to print and press enter.
  2. Insure that "complete document" is checked in the next window and press the enter key.
  3. To insure that the printer has received this information, enter the following into the edit window

    U

     

  4. Alt F brings up the file menu. Scroll down to print and press enter
  5. Insure that "complete document" is checked in the next window and press the enter key.