Switching the printer to continuous (no gap) mode

In order to set the printer to continuous mode, use 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
Q10,000
  • Make sure that there is a carriage return prior to this N.
  • Q10,xxx indicates is that the label length is 10 dots (this is the length the label will feed after the last line of print.
  • Qxxx,000 Indicates the gap is 00 dots long, (continuous media)

*************** 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.