Is there any way to read back or import .zpl format from Zebra S4M printer to computer?
In ZPL II programming manual there is a Download Format command ^DF which doesn't seem to do exactly what I mean.
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^DF is for downloading the format to the printer.
^HF is for retrieving the format. You can also retrieve the format from the printer's web page.
This command can be found in the following manual https://ups.zebra.com/UPSZebraWeb/support/downloads/ZP450/pdf/ZPL2-programmers-manual.pdf
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qratman
Yes, this is what I need. However I have some trouble getting ANY response back from printer by using terminal emulator (PuTTY). Can you point me to some documentation where connecting to Zebra via terminal is explained ( I googled but maybe not enough). Also, what do you mean by retrieving the format from printer's web page? Some tool? I tried Zebra Setup Utilities where there is a send command message box. It works for
~WC but I am not sure how to use it to retrieve the format.
banno
If you are using putty start with sending a ~HS to the printer. This should get you a response from the printer to verify communications. Once you verify you are getting a response then send ^XA^HF<filename.zpl>^XZ
banno
When doing initial development with a printer using a network connection is nice as it does remove some of the problems that can occur with serial, parallel and USB connections. Glad to hear you got it to work.