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Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool (Windows)
Use Device Settings in the Printer Setting Tool to specify or change printer settings when connecting the Label Printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (available models only). Not only can you change the device settings for one Label Printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple Label Printers.
When printing from a computer application, various print settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, using the Device Settings tool in the Printer Setting Tool, more advanced settings can be specified. When you open the Device Settings window, the Label Printer's current settings are retrieved and displayed. If the current settings cannot be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. If the current settings cannot be retrieved and previous settings were not specified, the machine's factory settings appear.
Settings Dialog Box
- Menu Bar
- Provides access to various commands grouped under each menu title (the File, Maintenance, and About menus) according to their functions.
- Current Settings
- Retrieves the settings from the currently connected Label Printer and displays them in the dialog box. Settings can also be retrieved for the parameters on tabs with
.
- Disable these settings (PT-E920BT)
- When this checkbox 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 Label 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.
- Parameters
- Displays the current settings.
- Exit
- Exits the Device Settings window and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.
- Apply
- Applies the settings to the Label Printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select the Save in Command File option from the drop-down list.
- 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 with the icon are not applied to the Label Printer even if you click Apply. The settings in the tab are not saved when you use the Save in Command File command.
- Printer
- Specifies the Label Printer you want to configure.
Menu Bar
File Menu Options
- Apply Settings to the Printer
Apply the settings to the Label 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
- Print Information Report/Print Unit Settings
Print a report containing the current firmware version and device setting information.
- Length Test Print (PT-E920BT)
Performs a test print with the setting values specified in the Length Adjustment option.
- Full Cut Margin Test Print (PT-E920BT)
Performs a test print with the setting values specified in the Full Cut Margin Adjustment option.
- Half Cut Margin Test Print (PT-E920BT)
Performs a test print with the setting values specified in the Half Cut Margin Adjustment option.
- Reset to Factory Defaults
Reset all the settings to the factory settings, including device settings.
- Option Settings
If the Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup checkbox is selected, a message is not displayed next time.
Basic Tab
- Auto Power On
Specify whether the Label Printer turns on automatically when connected to a USB, AC Adapter or a computer.
- Auto Power Off (USB Connection)
Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when connected to a USB AC Adapter or a computer.
- The Label Printer automatically enters Auto Power Off mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
- The Label Printer does not receive data.
- In idle mode.
- The Label Printer automatically leaves Auto Power Off mode when:
- Any of the Label Printer buttons are pressed.
- The Label Printer receives data.
- The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is removed and then reinserted.
- The USB cable is disconnected and then reconnected.
- Auto Power Off(Li-ion)
Specify the period of time that passes before the Label Printer turns off automatically when the Label Printer is using battery power.
- The Label Printer automatically enters Auto Power Off mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions:
- The Label Printer does not receive data.
- In idle mode.
- The Label Printer automatically leaves Auto Power Off mode when:
- Any of the Label Printer buttons are pressed.
- The Label Printer receives data.
- The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery is removed and then reinserted.
- Contents
Selects the information you want to include in the Label Printer Information Report.
- Special Tape Feed
If Enable is selected when the Special Tape (No Cut) option in the printer driver is selected, the Label Printer feeds tape for manual cutting.
Label Settings Tab (PT-E920BT)
- Length Adjustment
Adjusts the length of the printed label.
- Full Cut Margin Adjustment
Adjusts the margin of the printed label when cutting the tape at full length.
- Half Cut Margin Adjustment
Adjusts the margin of the printed label when cutting the tape at half length.