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,eParameters
- 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
^XZQuantity 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 replicatesCommon Scenarios
| Scenario | Setting | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Single label | ^PQ1 | Testing |
| Small batch | ^PQ10-50 | Orders |
| Large batch | ^PQ100+ | Production |
| With pauses | ^PQ100,25 | Operator intervention |
Related Commands
^PP- Programmable Pause^PR- Print Rate^PW- Print Width