~NR - Set All Network Printers Transparent

Overview

The ~NR command sets ALL printers in the network to transparent mode, regardless of their ID or current mode. In transparent mode, all printers receive and process all data sent on the network, bypassing network ID filtering.

Syntax

~

Parameters

None

Description

• Affects all printers simultaneously
• Enables transparent mode
• Bypasses network ID filtering
• All printers receive all data
• Used for broadcast operations

Examples

Set All Printers Transparent

~

Broadcast Format to All Printers

~
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDALL PRINTERS^FS
^XZ

Transparent Mode Behavior

With Network IDs (Normal)

• Printer 1: Processes only ~NC001 formats
• Printer 2: Processes only ~NC002 formats
• Printer 3: Processes only ~NC003 formats

In Transparent Mode (After ~NR)

• All printers receive all data
• All printers attempt to print all formats
• Network IDs are ignored
• Broadcast printing enabled

Usage Notes

• Affects all printers immediately
• Overrides individual printer settings
• To restore network mode: send ~NC commands
• Useful for:
  • Broadcasting config updates
  • Testing all printers
  • Emergency printing
  • Mass updates

Restoring Network Mode

~

Related Commands

• ~NT - Set Network Printer Transparent
• ^NI - Network ID Number
• ~NC - Network Connect

See Also

• Set Network Printer Transparent (~NT)
• Network ID Number (^NI)