^MM - Print Mode

Overview

The ^MM command determines the action the printer takes after a label or group of labels has been printed. It supports four different operational modes: Tear-Off (manual removal over tear bar), Rewind (external rewinder), Peel-Off (automatic label dispensing with sensor), and Cutter (automatic cutting). The mode selected affects how the printer handles media advancement and positioning after printing completes.

Syntax

^MMa,b

Parameters

• a = Print mode (required)
  • T = Tear-Off mode (manual removal, default)
  • P = Peel-Off mode (automatic dispenser)
  • R = Rewind mode (external rewinder)
  • A = Applicator mode
  • C = Cutter mode (S-500 printers only, v14.4.3+)
• b = Pre-Peel select (valid for Peel-Off mode only)
  • Y = Enable pre-peel feature (default)
  • N = Disable pre-peel feature

Description

• Tear-Off (T): After printing, the label advances to the tear bar for manual removal
• Rewind (R): Label and backing are rewound on optional external rewind device
• Peel-Off (P): After printing, label moves forward and activates Label Available Sensor
• Applicator (A): Media is advanced for use with automatic applicator
• Cutter (C): After printing, media is automatically cut (S-500 printers only)

Print Mode Details

Tear-Off Mode (T)

• Default mode
• Label advances so backing web is positioned over the tear bar
• Operator manually tears off the label
• Best for single-label operations or low-volume printing

Rewind Mode (R)

• Uses optional external rewind device
• Label and backing are rewound on external spindle
• Next label positioned under print head without backfeed
• Best for high-volume batch printing

Peel-Off Mode (P)

• Requires optional label dispenser with sensor
• After printing, label advances and activates Label Available Sensor
• Printing stops until label is removed
• Pre-Peel Feature (b parameter):
  • Y = Feeds next label forward and pre-peels portion from backing (assists with some media)
  • N = Standard peel without pre-peel feature
• Power Peel (v22.8.6+): Backing automatically rewound using internal spindle
• Value Peel (v22.8.6+): Backing fed down front and manually removed

Applicator Mode (A)

• Media advanced for use with automatic applicator
• Applicator positions and applies labels automatically

Cutter Mode (C)

• S-500 printers only (effective v14.4.3)
• Media automatically cut into predetermined lengths
• Best for continuous media roll printing

Examples

Tear-Off Mode

^XA
^MMT
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDTear-Off Mode^FS
^XZ

Peel-Off Mode with Pre-Peel

^XA
^MMP,Y
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDPeel-Off Mode^FS
^XZ

Rewind Mode

^XA
^MMR
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDRewind Mode^FS
^XZ

Cutter Mode

^XA
^MMC
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDCutter Mode^FS
^XZ

Related Commands

• ^MN - Media Tracking
• ^MT - Media Type
• ^MF - Media Feed
• ^MU - Mode Units

See Also

• Media Tracking (^MN)
• Media Type (^MT)
• Media Feed (^MF)