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Print Control Commands

^PQ - Print Quantity

Sets number of labels to print

^PQ - Print Quantity

Overview

The ^PQ command specifies how many copies of the label should be printed.

Syntax

^PQq,p,r,o,e

Parameters

  • q = Quantity of labels to print
    • 1-9999
  • p = Pause and cut value (optional)
    • Pause after every p labels
  • r = Replicates (optional)
    • Copies of each serial number
  • o = Override pause count (optional)
  • e = Cut on error (optional)
    • Y = Cut on error
    • N = Don't cut on error

Description

  • Specifies print job size
  • Can include pause intervals
  • Supports serial number replication
  • Enables batch printing

Usage Notes

  • Quantity must be provided
  • Other parameters optional
  • Common values: 1-1000
  • Critical for batch jobs

Example

^XA
^PQ100
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FDLabel^FS
^XZ

Quantity Examples

^PQ1       # Print 1 label
^PQ10      # Print 10 labels
^PQ100,10  # Print 100, pause after 10
^PQ50,5,2  # Print 50, pause after 5, 2 replicates

Common Scenarios

ScenarioSettingUsage
Single label^PQ1Testing
Small batch^PQ10-50Orders
Large batch^PQ100+Production
With pauses^PQ100,25Operator intervention
  • ^PP - Programmable Pause
  • ^PR - Print Rate
  • ^PW - Print Width

See Also