~NC - Network Connect

Overview

The ~NC command connects a specific printer on the network by calling its Network ID Number. Used at the beginning of label formats to specify which printer should receive and process the format in multi-printer network configurations.

Syntax

~

Parameters

• ### = 3-digit network ID (001-250)

Description

• Selects target printer by ID
• Must be placed at format start
• "Wakes up" selected printer
• Other printers ignore format
• Essential for network printing

Examples

Connect to Printer 5

~
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDPRINTER 5^FS
^XZ

Connect to Printer 125

~NC125
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDPRINTER 125^FS
^XZ

Usage Notes

• Must be 3 digits long
• Use at beginning of format
• Printer must have matching ID via ^NI
• Only selected printer processes format
• Other printers ignore format completely
• Required for RS-485 network printing
• First command in multi-printer setup

Network Workflow

Setup

1. Assign IDs: ^NI005, ^NI010, etc.
2. Connect format with ~NC005
3. Send format to network
4. Printer 5 receives and prints
5. Others ignore

Related Commands

• ^NI - Network ID Number
• ~NR - Set All Network Printers Transparent
• ~NT - Set Network Printer Transparent

See Also

• Network ID Number (^NI)
• Set All Network Printers Transparent (~NR)