ZSim
Programmer’s
Guide
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document.
Version
Number
1-960612-02 07/2006 Updated for version 5 of ZSim. Added
937-009-001 12/2007 Updated for new versions of Fingerprint
937-009-002 04/2008 Updated the manual to include support
Date Description of Change
new commands.
and supported printer models. Download
and install process clarified.
for the PB50 printer.
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Contents
What is ZSim? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading ZSim on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading ZSim With a CompactFlash Card. . . . . .11
Loading ZSim on the Printer with FieldInstaller. .13
Configuring ZSim for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configuring ZSim on the PD41. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Configuring ZSim Using Text File Download . . .16
Using the ZSim Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Navigating the Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . .19
Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Allow Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Change Caret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Change Delimiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Change Tilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Change Y-pos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Clear Permanent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Default Start Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Default Stop Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Feed Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Input Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Label Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Label Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Line Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Log to Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
LTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Media Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Optimize Bar Code Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Optimize Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Optimize Image Magnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Peel Off Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Permanent Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Print Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Print Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Redo Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Save Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Select Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Simulation Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use Last Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
X-Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Y-Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entering Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching Between Character Modes . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ZPL Commands Supported by ZSim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting ZSim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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License Agreement
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using the Software. You may use the Software only if you
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1. Definitions
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What is ZSim?
ZSim is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets legacy ZPL
II or later programs on an Intermec EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i
Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, PX6i , PD41, PD42, or PB50
Mobile Label printer with Fingerprint. To use ZSim, you need to
load the ZSim program into the printer, configure a few settings,
and start sending Zebra commands. If the ZSim program was not
factory-installed, you can find it on the PrinterCompanion CD
or you can download it from the Intermec web site.
System Requirements
The printer must be equipped with a minimum of 8 MB of
DRAM.
Hardware and Firmware Requirements
Printer Models Fingerprint Version ZSim Version
EasyCoder
PF2i, PF4i, PF4ci
PM4i
PX4i, PX6i
EasyCoder PD41 10.0.0 or later 5.14 or earlier
EasyCoder PD42 10.2.1 or later 5.15 or later
PB50 11.1.1 or later 5.14 or later
8.70.1 or later 5.14 or earlier
Loading ZSim on the Printer
Depending on your printer model, you can load ZSim on the
printer using one of these methods:
• CompactFlash card (all EasyCoder printers)
• Intermec FieldInstaller (PB50 mobile printer)
Loading ZSim With a CompactFlash Card
You can load ZSim on the supported EasyCoder printers by
using a CompactFlash card. The card must meet these
requirements:
• Have at least 128 MB of available free space
• Be formatted with FAT or FAT 16, but not FAT 32
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To create the ZSim CompactFlash card
1 Download and extract the ZSim installation files from the
Intermec web site or the PrinterCompanion CD.
2 Copy the installation files onto a CompactFlash card.
To load ZSim on the printer with a CompactFlash card
1 Turn off your printer.
2 Insert the ZSim CompactFlash card into the card slot on the
back of your printer. The card should slide easily into place.
Do not use force.
3 Turn on your printer.
The download process starts automatically. The printer screen
displays a series of messages as the download progresses.
4 Turn off your printer and remove the CompactFlash card
when the printer’s display screen prompts you.
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Loading ZSim on the Printer with FieldInstaller
The PB50 does not support the use of a CompactFlash card. To
load ZSim on the PB50, you need:
• a serial cable (P/N 075497) to connect the PB50 to your PC.
• the FieldInstaller application.
• the ZSim application.
You can download FieldInstaller and the ZSim application from
the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. Select Support >
Downloads, and then go to the PB50 printers page.
To load ZSim on the printer with FieldInstaller
1 Connect the PB50 to your desktop PC with the serial cable.
2 Install FieldInstaller on your desktop PC.
3 Extract the ZSim files to your desktop PC.
4 Open FieldInstaller by going to Start > Programs > Intermec
FieldInstaller > Intermec FieldInstaller.
5 In the Introduction page, click Next.
6 In the Select installation package page, select the ZSim
installation package and then click Next.
7 In the License Agreement page, select I agree and then click
Next.
8 In the Connection type page, select Serial and then click
Next.
9 In the Select serial port page, select a communication port
and then click Install.
10 When the Finished! page appears, click Exit.
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Configuring ZSim for the First Time
The first time you turn on your printer after loading the ZSim
program, you will be prompted to go through a series of
configuration screens to optimize the printer settings. Some of
the screens may vary a little from printer to printer, but the
process is the same.
Note: For the EasyCoder PD41, the initial
configuration is generated automatically because it
does not have a configuration menu. For more
information, see the next section,
on the PD41.”
To configure ZSim for the first time
1 Turn on your printer. The printer steps through an
initialization process that ends with the printer displaying
“Starting Up Please Wait!” before it tries to find the media.
Once the printer finds the media length, the first
Configuration menu item appears.
“Configuring ZSim
Initial Setup
<Enter>=Start:
2 Step through the Initial Setup Configuration menu changing
any incorrect values. You can view an illustration of the Initial
Setup Configuration menu on the next page.
3 When you are through setting the values, the printer prints a
configuration label and prompts you to save the
configuration. The Ready light now turns on and the printer
screen displays a message similar to the following message:
ZSim 5.XX
Network
The printer is now in ZSim Online mode and ready to accept
commands.
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Input all COM/IP-
Initializing
COM/IP...
Init COM/IP-Para.?
No=F2 Yes=ENTER
Initial Setup
<ENTER> = Start
Load Media!
<ENTER> = Continue
Sim.Resolution:
[203/300/152 (DPI)]
Paper Type:
[Direct Thermal/...]
Print Mode:
[Tear Off/Peel Off/...]
Media Type:
[Non Cont. Gap/Cont/...]
Calibrating
Media ...
Measured Length
4,178 in...
Cancel = F2
Input Port:
[Serial,Parallel/...]
Head Lifted
Head Lowered
Head Lift
F2
F2
Printing Config
Label ...
Save Config?
Redo=F2 Ok=ENTER
Saving Config
.....................
Parameters...
Enter
F2
ZSim X.XX
Serial
F2
Media Length Ok?
No=F2 Yes=ENTER
Change COM/IP?
No=F2 Yes=ENTER
Start Up
READY
ENTER
Ser/Network
Parallel
Waiting Media
Load New Media!
Initial Configuration Setup Menu
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Configuring ZSim on the PD41
ZSim on the PD41 works a bit differently because the printer
only has one key and does not have a liquid crystal display
(LCD).
Standard PD41 Key Functions
Action Description
FEED Key press < 1 second, when ZSim is idle
CALIBRATE & Key press 1 to 4 seconds, when ZSim is idle
CONFIG LABEL Terminates calibration
BREAK ZSIM Key press 5 to 10 seconds, when ZSim is idle
PAUSE-batch Key press < 1 second when ZSim is printing,
CANCEL-batch Key press > 1 second when ZSim is in PAUSE-
EXIT with same process
batch mode
Configuring ZSim Using Text File Download
Text file configuration is the preferred method to configure a
PD41, but parameters can be set on any printer by downloading
a text file to the printer with the following format:
^ZX[ParamName,]ParamNo,ParamValue^FS
Use the following table to understand the commands required for
setting the parameters. The table also contains a few commands
for making setup changes. To make sure that the update is secure,
download and execute the commands one at a time. You can
verify that the update has been completed correctly by printing a
configuration label.
Note: The default instruction prefix (^) and the
default delimiter (,) are used in the samples at the end
of this section.
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Configuration and Setup Text Commands
[ParamName] No Value Default Comment
Label length 1 Calibrated N/A
Y-Offset 2 0 +/-999 dots
X-Offset 3 0 +/-999 dots
Sim resolution 4 sysvar(21) 6,8 or 12
Label width 5 sysvar(22) Depends on head
Print Mode 6 T (Tear-off) T, P, R , C
Start Adjust 7 Depends on model
Stop Adjust 8 Depends on model
Peel Off 9 Depends on model
Cut Off 10 Depends on model
Feed action at
power up
Feed action at
head down
11 1 0=no action, 1=feed,
2=calibrate
12 1 0=no action, 1=feed,
2=calibrate
In Port 13 Auto net1:, uart1:, parallel
Default Media
14 15 1-30
Darkness
Optimize
15 0 0-9
Barcode Size
LTS- senso r 16 Auto 1=ON 0=OFF
Optimize Image
17 1 1=ON 0=OFF
Mag.
Allow Reverse
18 1 1=ON 0=OFF
print
Permanent Save 19 0 1=ON 0=OFF
Format
20 ^ Any ASCII char.
Instruction
Prefix
Control
Instruction
Prefix
Command
Delimiter
Units inch/mm 23 1/0 0 0=inch, 1=mm
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21 ~ Any ASCII char.
22 , Any ASCII char.
Configuration and Setup Text Commands (continued)
[ParamName] No Value Default Comment
Optimize Batch 24 -1/0 -1 ON/OFF
Y-offset in
percent
Character Set 26 0 0 Single byte char. set
Media Type 50 0/1/2 0 0=GAPS, 1=STRIP,
Paper Type 51 Auto TT or DT (setup)
XSTART 52 0 (setup)
Factory default 53 1
Debug off/on 54 0/1 0 0=OFF, 1=ON
Line Analyser 55 1 OFF 1=ON
Baud rate 60 115200 9600,…,115200
Char.length 61 8 8,7
Parity 62 NO NO,EVEN,..
Stop Bits 63 1 1,2
Flowcontrol,
RTS/CTS
25 0 Skid comp.+/-0.1-
5.0
2=MARK
64 ENABLE ENABLE/DISABLE
65 DISABLE ENABLE/DISABLE
Xon/xoff data to
host
Xon/xoff data
from host
66 DISABLE ENABLE/DISABLE
67 DISABLE ENABLE/DISABLE
Configuration Examples
Change Start Adjust to -130:
^ZX Start Adjust,7,-130^FS or ^ZX7,-130^FS
Change Print Mode to Peel-off:
^ZX Print Mode,6,P^FS or ^ZX6,P^FS
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Using the ZSim Configuration Menu
Use the Configuration Menu to change ZSim settings after you
complete the initial configuration. You can access the ZSim
Configuration menu at any time by pressing Setup and entering
the password (1138). For help entering characters, see the section
“Entering Parameters” on page 32.
The menu tree consists of Nodes and Entry points. A Node
appears as a text string terminated with a slash on the first display
row. The slash means you still have level(s) below with additional
Nodes or an Entry point. An Entry point is where you enter
parameter values or toggle a function. It appears as lead text on
the first display row without an ending slash and a cursor or the
value “on/off” on the second display row.
Navigating the Configuration Menu
Use the next two tables of keys and buttons along with the
following menu maps to navigate through the Configuration
Menu and change settings.
Configuration Menu Keys for EasyCoder Printers
Key
Setup Open and close the ZSim or Fingerprint menu
F1 Cancel input
F2 Move to the previous level in the menu
F3 Move to the next item/alternative on this level
F4 Move to the next level in the menu
F5 In online mode: displays communication parameters and
Enter Accept input, Select the item in the menu, or Move to the
Feed Feed one label
Pause Pause
C Backspace (input mode), Turn a function ON/OFF (menu),
Description
ZSim password: 1138
Fingerprint password: 8311
memory status
next level in the menu
Cut media, if cutter is mounted
. (Dot) Sign, switch between + and -
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Configuration Menu Buttons and Keys for the PB50 Printer
Button or
Soft Key
Description
Open and close the ZSim or Fingerprint menu
ZSim password: 1138
Fingerprint password: 8311
Cancel input
Move to the previous level in the menu
Move to the next item/alternative on this level
Move to the next level in the menu or accept input
Increases the value of a number when entering or
editing settings, such as the password.
In online mode: displays communication parameters
and memory status
Feed one label
Press to put the printer in Standby mode. In Standby
mode, power to the radio, the display, and the backlight
are turned off.
Press to turn the printer back on and put it in Ready
mode.
To enter the password on the PB50
1 Press to enter the number 1.
2 Press to accept a number and move to the next number.
3 Press and then to enter the rest of the password
numbers. Press the same number of times as the desired
number. For example, to get to 3, press three times.
4 Press to accept the password.
You are now in the Configuration Menu.
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Calibrate
Print Mode
Tear Off
Peel Off
Rewind
Cutter
Units
Media
Media Contrast
Media Type
Paper Type
Media Size
metric
inches
Media Contrast
XX
Continuous
Non Cont. Mark
Non Cont. Web
Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal
Label Length
Label Length
(mm/inches) XXXX
ZSim Configuration Menu
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Label Width
(mm/inches)
(mm/inches)
X-offset (dots)
Y-offset (dots)
Label Width
(mm/inches) XXXX
X-offset (dots)
XXX
Y-offset (dots)
XXX
ZSim Configuration Menu (continued)
USB
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ZSim Configuration Menu (continued)
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Character Set
Character Set
XXXX
Config Settings
Display
Factory Defaults
Use Last Saved
Save Current
Print Cfg-label
Redo Config
Contrast
Backlight
ZSim Configuration Menu (continued)
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Configuration Commands
The following summaries describe each configuration command
and list valid ranges and default values where applicable.
Allow Reverse
Purpose: Allows reverse printing (black background with
white letters) on the label, either for the entire
label (^LR) or for specific fields (^FR).
Default: On
Calibrate
Purpose: Measures the label length and calibrates the
sensors.
Change Caret
Purpose: Changes the format instruction prefix to
another ASCII character.
Default: ^ (ASCII 94)
Change Delimiter
Purpose: Changes the ZPL delimiter character.
Default: , (ASCII 44)
Change Tilde
Purpose: Changes the command instruction prefix from
the tilde to another ASCII character.
Default: ~ (ASCII 126)
Change Y-pos
Purpose: Skid compensation for long labels. All fields will
move the specified percentage from their
absolute position. Interval value is -5.0% to
+5.0%.
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Keys: EasyCoder printers:
F2 decreases value of Y-position
F3 increases value of Y-position
PB50 printers:
increases value of Y-position
decreases value of Y-position
Clear Permanent
Purpose: Erases all formats and images stored in the
permanent memory of the printer.
Default Start Adjust
Purpose: Moves the origin towards or away from the edge
of the label by a certain distance before printing
starts. A positive start adjustment means that
the specified length of media will be fed out
before printing starts. A negative start
adjustment means that the specified length of
media will be pulled back before printing starts.
Default:
Printer Model Start Adjust (dots)
PF2/4i, PM4i -100
PX4/6i -133
PD41 -80
PB50 0
Default Stop Adjust
Purpose: Determines how much media feeds through
after printing is completed. This setting is used
to make sure that the labels are in the correct
position for tear off operation. This value can be
either positive or negative and is measured in
dots. A positive stop adjustment means that the
normal media feed is increased by the specified
value. A negative stop adjustment means that
the normal media feed is decreased by the
specified value.
Default: 0 dots (no adjustment)
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Factory Defaults
Purpose: Sets all of the ZSim program values back to the
default settings.
Feed Action
Purpose: Sets the feed action that occurs at Start Up and
When Head Down. Choices include No Media
Feed, Feed to Web, Media Sensor Calibration,
and Set Label Length.
Default: Feed to Web
Input Port
Purpose: Sets the type of input port you are using on your
printer. Valid values are Parallel, USB, or
Network.
Default: Network
Label Length
Note: You can only set the Label Length if the
Media Type is set to Continuous.
Purpose: Specifies the length of the labels in inches or
millimeters.
Label Width
Purpose: Specifies the width of the label in millimeters or
inches. Proper width prevents printing outside
of the printable area, which may harm the
printhead.
Default: Full width of printhead
Printer Model Default Printhead Width
PF2i 56 mm (2.2 in)
PF4i, PM4i 104 mm (4.1 in)
PX4i 112 mm (4.5 in)
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PX6i 166 mm (6.6 in)
PD41 104 mm (4.1 in)
PB50 104 mm (4.1 in)
Line Analyzer
Purpose: Determines whether to print received data on
the label.
Default: Off
Log to Card
Purpose: Logs the received data to a file on a
CompactFlash card. You can use the log file for
later analysis. This feature is not supported on
the PB50.
Default: Off
LTS
Purpose: Turns the label taken sensor (LTS) on or off.
Default: Off
Media Contrast
Purpose: Adjusts the darkness and contrast of the
printout. You can adjust this value from 0 to 30.
Has influence only on the Fingerprint setup
parameter “Contrast.” A value of 15
corresponds to the Fingerprint contrast value
0%.
Default: 15 (0% in Fingerprint)
Media Type
Purpose: Sets the type of media used in the printer.
Choices include: Continuous, Non-continuous
with Mark, or Non-continuous with Gap.
Terms that appear in the Media Type command
are Zebra-specific. Use the following table to
understand how to select the correct media type.
Zebra-Specific Intermec Printer
Non continuous web Label with gaps
Non continuous mark Ticket with marks
Continuous Fixed length strip
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Optimize Bar Code Magnification
Purpose: This setting compensates for size differences
when a 300 dpi Zebra printer is replaced by an
Intermec printer with a 203 dpi printhead. If
the bar code ends up being too small, increase
the value of this parameter to manually enlarge
the x-dimension. Valid values are 0 to 9.
Default: 0 (no magnification)
Note: When replacing a Zebra printer, choose an
Intermec printer with the same printhead
resolution. However, if you are replacing a 152
dpi Zebra printer, use an Intermec printer with a
300 dpi printhead.
Optimize Batch
Purpose: To obtain higher performance during batch
printouts.
Default: On
Optimize Image Magnification
Note: When replacing a printer, choose a printer
with the same printhead resolution. However, if
you are replacing a 152 dpi printer, use an
Intermec printer with a 300 dpi printhead.
Purpose: If the Intermec printhead is not the same
resolution as the original Zebra printhead,
images may not print correctly. If you want to
increase the size of printed images, you can
adjust this with the function On/Off.
Default: Off
Paper Type
Purpose: Sets the type of paper used in the printer. You
can set this command to Thermal Transfer or
Direct Thermal. Set this parameter during the
Initial Setup Configuration process.
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Peel Off Length
Purpose: Sets the default distance the label should stop
before the tear off bar when the printer is in Peel
Off mode. Distance is measured in dots.
Default Peel Off Lengths
PB50 PD41 PF2/4i PM4i PX4/6i
203 DPI Printhead 60 44 44 44 60
300 DPI Printhead N/A 60 66 60 100
Permanent Save
Purpose: Stores all downloaded formats and images in the
printer’s memory. The next time the printer
starts up, saved formats and images are loaded
and ready for use. Turning Permanent Save off
does not delete saved items, but they are not
loaded automatically when the printer starts up.
Default: Off
Note: If you are downloading your graphics or
formats as you print, turn off Permanent Save to
increase processing speed.
Print Configuration Label
Purpose: Prints the current ZSim configuration settings
on a label.
Print Mode
Purpose: Determines the printer operating mode and sets
the label origin to suit the corresponding mode:
Tear Off, Peel Off, Cutter, or Rewind.
Default: Te ar Of f
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Redo Config
Purpose: Removes the configuration file and reboots the
printer. The ZSim Initial Setup Configuration
Menu appears when the printer restarts. This
command requires access to the Fingerprint
Setup menu. You will be prompted to enter the
Fingerprint password before you can access this
command.
Reset Tuning
Purpose: Returns all Media Tuning parameters to their
original (default) values.
Save Current
Purpose: Saves the current ZSim configuration
parameters for future use.
Select Character Set
Purpose: Allows the user to block any ^CIa (change
international font) command from host. For
example, if you enter 1257 (Windows Baltic
Rim), the corresponding character set will be
valid whichever international font is
downloaded. If you Clear the field, ZSim will
parse the ^CI command again.
Simulation Resolution
Purpose: Sets the resolution of the Zebra printer being
simulated. You can set this command to 152
dpi, 203 dpi, or 300 dpi.
Note: Differences in resolution may cause
degradation of bar code quality. See “Optimize
Bar Code Magnification” on page 29 for more
information on adjusting the resolution.
Default: 203 dpi (with 203 dpi printhead)
300 dpi (with 300 dpi printhead)
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Units
Purpose: The unit of measurement used when entering
the Label Length or Label Width values. You
can set this command to millimeters or inches.
Use Last Saved
Purpose: Sets all of the ZSim program values back to the
last saved configuration. Use Save Current to
save configuration parameters.
X-Offset
Purpose: Positions the printout distance from the left
edge of the label. Range ± 0 to 999 dots.
Default: 0 dots
Y-Offset
Purpose: Positions the printout distance from the front
edge of the label. Range ± 0 to 999 dots.
Default: 0 dots
Entering Parameters
You enter parameters on the printer differently depending on the
printer model.
• Use the numeric keyboard to access the alpha characters on
the PF/PM/PX printers.
• Send a text file from the PD41 and PB50 printers that do not
have keyboards. For help, see “Configuring ZSim Using Text
File Download” on page 16.
Use the following illustrations and sections to understand how to
switch modes and select characters on the PF/PM/PX printers.
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Switching Between Character Modes
Use the ./- key to switch the keyboard between character modes.
The current character mode is indicated by the appearance of the
cursor.
• An understroke cursor indicates that lowercase alpha
characters are active.
• A blinking square cursor indicates that uppercase alpha
characters are active.
• No visible cursor indicates that 0 to 9 and special characters
(.:/@*: …) are active.
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Selecting Characters
Each key on the printer keyboard can generate multiple
characters. Press a key repeatedly to cycle through the options,
just like on a cellular phone.
Press 1 once to select 1, twice to select C, three times to select D,
or four times to select E.
For example, to type the text “pass”:
1 Press the ./- key until you see the understroke cursor in the
display.
2 Press the 5 key three times until “p” shows up in the display
and wait for the beep to confirm the character.
3 Press the 0 key once until “a” shows up in the display and wait
for the beep to confirm the character.
4 Press the 6 key three times until “s” shows up in the display
and wait for the beep to confirm the character.
5 Press the 6 key three times until “s” shows up in the display
and wait for the beep to confirm the character.
6 Press Enter to confirm your input field entry.
ZPL Commands Supported by ZSim
^Ax: (x=0-9,A-Z), ^A@
^B1, ^B2, ^B3, ^B5, ^B7, ^B8, ^B9, ^BA, ^BC, ^BD, ^BE,
^BF, ^BI,
^BJ, ^BK, ^BL, ^BM, ^BP, ^BS, ^BU, ^BY
^CC, ^CD, ^CF, ^CI, ^CT, ^CW
~CC, ~CD, ~CT
^DF, ^DG, ^DT, ^DU
^EF, ^EG
^FB (Limited support)
^FC, ^FD, ^FH, ^FN, ^FO, ^FR, ^FS, ^FT, ^FV, ^FW, ^FX
^GB
~HI, ~HM, ~HS
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^ID, ^IL, ^IM, ^IS
^JA, ^JC, ^JG, ^JL, ^JM, ^JP, ^JR, ^JU, ^JX, ^JZ
^LH, ^LL, ^LR, ^LS, ^LT
^MC, ^MD, ^MF, ^ML, ^MM, ^MN, ^MT, ^MU
^PH, ^PF, ^PO, ^PM, ^PQ, ^PR, ^PW
^SD, ^SN, ^SS, ^ST
^WC
^XA, ^XF, ^XG, ^XZ
Troubleshooting ZSim
If you have issues with the ZSim program on your printer, look
for the symptom in the next table and then try the suggested
solutions.
Issues and Solutions
Issue Solution
You change a value
in the Configuration
menu but the new
setting does not take
effect.
You manually set the
Print Mode to Tear
Off, but once you
send a label to the
printer the setting
reverts to Rewind.
Press Enter or to save your changes.
If you press F2, Esc, or , the changes are
canceled and the value of the setting is not
changed.
Check your print driver for its printer settings
and correct the Print Mode values. Some drivers
send down setup commands with their labels.
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Issues and Solutions (continued)
Issue Solution
Label is partially
printed, or the
printout is offset on
the label.
You need to re-calibrate the ZSim program every
time you load a new type or size of media. You
may also need to change the Default Start Adjust
or Default Stop Adjust values.
To calibrate ZSim
1 Press Setup to enter the Configuration menu.
2 Press F1 or F3 until you reach Calibrate.
3 Press Enter.
4 Press Setup or F2 to leave the Configuration
menu.
To calibrate ZSim on the PD41
• Press and hold the Print key more than 1
second but less than 4 seconds.
To calibrate ZSim on the PB50
1 Press Setup to enter the Configuration menu.
2 Press .
All or most fields of
the printed label are
out of position.
Check the value of the Sim Resolution setting.
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