Print Control Commands
^PR - Print Rate
Sets print speed
^PR - Print Rate
Overview
The ^PR command sets the speed at which the printer prints, slews (advances) media, and backfeeds.
Syntax
^PRp,s,bParameters
- p = Print speed in inches per second (IPM)
- Typical: 4-12 IPS
- s = Slew speed in IPS (optional)
- Speed for advancing media
- b = Backfeed speed in IPS (optional)
- Speed for reversing media
Description
- Controls printing speed
- Affects label throughput
- Higher speeds = faster printing
- May impact print quality
Usage Notes
- Set at format beginning
- Affects entire print job
- Different from ^PQ (quantity)
- Printer may have limits
Example
^XA
^PR8
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FDFast Print at 8 IPS^FS
^XZSpeed Reference
| IPS | Speed | Quality | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Slow | Excellent | High-quality labels |
| 6 | Medium | Good | Standard |
| 8 | Fast | Good | Production |
| 10-12 | Very Fast | Fair | High-volume |
Typical Values
^PR4 # Slow, excellent quality
^PR6 # Medium, good quality (common)
^PR8 # Fast, adequate quality
^PR10 # Very fast, lower qualityRelated Commands
^PQ- Print Quantity^PP- Programmable Pause^PW- Print Width