Zebra R 2844-Z User Manual - Serial Communications

Serial Communications

Serial communications between the printer and the host computer can be set

by either autobaud synchronization or the

^SC

command.

Autobaud

Autobaud synchronization allows the printer to automatically match the

communication parameters of the host computer.  To autobaud:

1. Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once,

twice, and then three times.

2. While the status LED flashes, send a ZPL II format to the printer.

3. When the printer and host are synchronized, the LED changes to solid

green.  (No labels will print during autobaud synchronization.)

^SC Command

Use the Set Communications (

^SC

) command to change the

communications settings on the printer.

1. With the host computer set at the same communications settings as the

printer, send the

^SC

command to change the printer to the desired

settings.

2. Change the host computer settings to match the new printer settings.

Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information about this

command.

Defaulting the Serial Parameters

To reset the communications parameters on the printer to the factory

defaults (9600 baud, 8 bit word length, no parity, 1 stop bit, and

XON/XOFF), do the following:

1. Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once,

twice, and then three times.

2. While the status LED rapidly flashes amber and green, press the feed

button.

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