~NT - Set Network Printer Transparent

Overview

The ~NT command sets only the currently connected network printer to transparent mode. This allows a single printer to receive all network data without requiring network ID matching, while other printers maintain network mode.

Syntax

~

Parameters

None

Description

• Affects only current printer
• More selective than ~NR
• Other printers unaffected
• Useful for individual printer testing
• Printer must be connected first

Examples

Connect and Set Transparent

~
~

Printer 005 now transparent, others remain normal.

Transparent Operation

~
~
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDTEST^FS
^XZ

Behavior Differences

Network Mode

• Printer only processes its own ID formats
• Must use correct ~NC before format
• Other printers ignore data

Transparent Mode

• Printer receives all data
• Processes all formats regardless of ID
• Useful for troubleshooting

Restoring Network Mode

~NC005
(Printer 005 back to normal mode)

Usage Scenarios

Testing

1. ~NC005 (connect)
2. ~NT (set transparent)
3. Send test formats
4. Printer prints everything
5. ~NC005 (restore normal)

Offline Maintenance

1. ~NC005 (connect to offline printer)
2. ~NT (enable transparent)
3. Send config updates
4. Restore with ~NC005

Related Commands

• ~NR - Set All Network Printers Transparent
• ^NI - Network ID Number
• ~NC - Network Connect

See Also

• Set All Network Printers Transparent (~NR)
• Network Connect (~NC)