To use the Device Settings, please follow the steps below:
 

1. Open the Printer Setting Tool.

   To learn how to open the Printer Setting Tool, see "Using the Printer Setting Tool (for Windows)".

    

2. Click the Device Settings button.
   The Device Settings window appears.

    

3. Specify or change the settings.
   See below for detailed information.

   Settings Dialog Box

   Menu Bar

   Basic Tab

   Advanced Tab

   Print Position / Sensors Tab

   Display Settings Tab

   Management Tab

   Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers

    

   Settings Dialog Box

   

   1. Menu Bar
      Provides access to various commands grouped under each menu title (the [File], [Maintenance], and [About] menus) according to their functions.
       
   2. Current Settings
      Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. Settings can also be retrieved for the parameters on tabs with .
       
   3. Disable these settings
      When this check box is selected, appears on the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.
      Settings in a tab where appears are not applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab are not saved or exported when you use the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command.
       
   4. Parameters
      Displays the current settings.
       
   5. Exit
      Exits the [Device Settings] window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.
       
   6. Apply
      Applies the settings to the printer.
      To save the specified settings in a command file, select the [Save in Command File] command from the drop-down list.
      The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer.
      To learn how to use mass storage mode, see "How do I switch to and use the mass storage mode?".
       
   7. Settings Tabs
      Contains settings that may be specified or changed.
      If appears in the tab, the settings cannot be changed. In addition, the settings in the tab are not applied to the printer even if you click [Apply].  The settings in the tab are not saved or exported when you use the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command.

       

   8. Printer
      Specifies the printer you want to configure.
       
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   Menu Bar
    

   [File] Menu Options

   • Apply Settings to the Printer
     Applies the settings to the printer.
      
   • Check Setting
     Displays the current settings.
      
   • Save Settings in Command File
     Saves the specified settings in a command file.
      
   • Import
     Imports an exported file.
      
   • Export
     Saves the current settings in a file.
      
   • Exit
     Exits the [Device Settings] window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.
      

   [Maintenance] Menu Options

   You must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer to display some items. Check if you have administrator privileges for the printer by clicking the [Printer properties] menu, and then clicking the [Security] tab.
   • Save Print Log in File
     Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format.
      
   • Print Unit Settings
     Prints a report containing the current firmware version and device setting information.
     When you print this report, we recommend using a 62 mm (2.4 in.) or wider media.

      

   • Reset to Factory Defaults
     Resets all the settings to the factory settings, including device settings, transferred data, and network settings.
      
   • Reset only Device settings
     Resets the settings that can be changed in the Device Settings to factory settings.
      
   • Delete Template and Database
     Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer.
      
   • Delete Print Log
     Deletes the print log stored in the printer.
      
   • Option Settings
     If the [Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup] check box is selected, a message is not displayed the next time.
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   Basic Tab

    

   • Auto Power On
     Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.
   
   
   • Auto Sleep
     Specifies the amount of time to pass before the printer automatically goes into sleep mode.
     • The printer automatically enters sleep mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
       • The printer does not receive data.
       • In idle mode.
     • Sleep mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:
       • Any of the printer buttons are pushed.
       • The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
       • The printer receives data.
       • The USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
   
   
   • Auto Power Off
     Specifies the period of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically.
     • The printer automatically enters power off mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
       • The printer does not receive data.
       • In idle mode.
     • Power off mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:
       • Any of the printer buttons are pushed.
       • The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
       • The printer receives data.
       • The USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
   
   
   • Battery Charge Level
     Specifies the maximum charge level.

     To get the longest life from the battery, select [80 %]. Although the number of print jobs that can be printed on a single charge will be less when you select [80 %], you can get a longer overall battery life.

   • Text Direction
     Selects the printing orientation.
      
   • Print Speed
     Selects the printer’s printing speed.
      
   • Print Density
     Adjusts the printer’s printing density.
      
   • Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed
     Selects whether the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed.
      
   • Exit Position
     Selects the media output location.
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   Advanced Tab

    

   • Feed Key Function
     Selects the operation performed when (Feed) / OK button is pressed.
     If [Program Settings] is selected, click the [File] button and select the command file.
      
   • Menu Key Function
     Selects the operation performed when the Menu /  (Select) button is pressed.
     If [Program Settings] is selected, click the [File] button and select the command file.
      
   • Printer Information Report
     Selects the information you want to include in the printer Information Report.
     To learn how to print the printer information, see "Can I print out the printer information?".
   
   
   • JPEG Printing Setting
     Selects the method of image processing when printing JPEG images.
      
   • Serialize Mode
     Specifies the serialize (number) method for your printed labels.
      
   • Save Printer Print Log
     Selects whether to save the printer’s print log. If [Disable] is selected, the [Save Print Log in File] option cannot be enabled.
      
   • Print Data after Printing
     Specifies whether print data is erased after printing.
      
   • Linerless
     Selects to enable support for Linerless rolls.
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   Print Position / Sensors Tab
   When you use standard media, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors.

    

   • Printing Reference Point Adjustment
     Adjusts the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some software.
     The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing.
   
   
   • Tear Adjust
     Adjusts the tear bar tear-off position for paper media.
   
   
   • Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)
     [Detection Sensitivity]
     Adjusts the sensitivity of gap (spacing) detection for die-cut labels.
     [Luminescence Adjustment]
     Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the transmissive/gap sensor.
      
   • Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)
     [Mark Detection Sensitivity]
     Adjusts the sensitivity of black mark detection.
     [Luminescence Adjustment]
     Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor.
      
   • Media Sensor (Peeler)

     Specifies the settings when the Label Peeler (optional) is used.

     [Detection Sensitivity]
     Adjusts the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled.
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   Display Settings Tab

    

   • Clock
     Sets the clock function.
      
   • Synchronize with SNTP server
     Synchronizes time with the SNTP server.
      
   • Time Zone
     Sets the time zone.
      
   • Set Clock
     Sets the date and time.
      
   • LCD Contrast
     Sets the contrast of the LCD.
      
   • Backlight Timeout
     Sets the period of time before the backlight turns off if the printer is not used.
      
   • Beeper
     Selects whether the printer beeps when it is turned on or off, or if an error occurs.
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   Management Tab

   To display this tab, you must have administrator privileges for the computer or the printer. Check if you have administrator privileges for the printer by clicking the [Printer properties] menu, and then clicking the [Security] tab.

   • Language
     Specifies the language displayed on the LCD.
      
   • Airplane Mode (Bluetooth® / Wireless LAN models only)
     Allows disabling the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi® interfaces. This function is useful when you use the printer in a place where signal transmissions are not allowed.
      
   • Command Mode
     Selects the command mode type.

    

   Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers

   For details, see "How to apply setting changes to multiple printers (for Windows)"

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