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
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Menu Bar
Provides access to various commands grouped under each menu title (the [File], [Maintenance], and [About] menus) according to their functions.
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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 .
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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.
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Parameters
Displays the current settings.
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Exit
Exits the [Device Settings] window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.
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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?".
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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.
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Printer
Specifies the printer you want to configure.
Menu Bar
[File] Menu Options
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Apply Settings to the Printer
Applies the settings to the printer.
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Check Setting
Displays the current settings.
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Save Settings in Command File
Saves the specified settings in a command file.
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Import
Imports an exported file.
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Export
Saves the current settings in a file.
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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.
Basic Tab
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Auto Power On
Specifies whether the printer turns on automatically when the AC Power Cord is plugged into an AC power outlet.
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Auto Sleep
Specifies the amount of time to pass before the printer automatically goes into sleep mode.
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The printer automatically enters sleep mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
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The printer does not receive data.
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In idle mode.
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Sleep mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:
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Any of the printer buttons are pushed.
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The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
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The printer receives data.
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The USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
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Auto Power Off
Specifies the period of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically.
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The printer automatically enters power off mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
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The printer does not receive data.
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In idle mode.
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Power off mode is cancelled when the following operations are performed:
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Any of the printer buttons are pushed.
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The Roll Compartment Cover is opened or closed.
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The printer receives data.
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The USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
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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.
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Text Direction
Selects the printing orientation.
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Print Speed
Selects the printer’s printing speed.
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Print Density
Adjusts the printer’s printing density.
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Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed
Selects whether the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed.
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Exit Position
Selects the media output location.
Advanced Tab
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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.
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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.
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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?".
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JPEG Printing Setting
Selects the method of image processing when printing JPEG images.
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Serialize Mode
Specifies the serialize (number) method for your printed labels.
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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.
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Print Data after Printing
Specifies whether print data is erased after printing.
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Linerless
Selects to enable support for Linerless rolls.
Print Position / Sensors Tab
When you use standard media, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors.
Display Settings Tab
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Clock
Sets the clock function.
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Synchronize with SNTP server
Synchronizes time with the SNTP server.
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Time Zone
Sets the time zone.
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Set Clock
Sets the date and time.
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LCD Contrast
Sets the contrast of the LCD.
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Backlight Timeout
Sets the period of time before the backlight turns off if the printer is not used.
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Beeper
Selects whether the printer beeps when it is turned on or off, or if an error occurs.
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.
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Language
Specifies the language displayed on the LCD.
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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.
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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)"