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Configures when the printer alerts you about low media or ribbon. Set thresholds so you get warnings before the printer runs out.

When to use

In production environments — get alerted before media runs out so an operator can prepare a new roll.

Syntax

^JHa,b,c,d

Parameters

ParameterDescription
a
Media low warning: distance in inches before empty
b
Ribbon low warning: distance in inches before empty
c
Media out handling: Y or N
d
Ribbon out handling: Y or N

Example

^XA
^JH10,10,Y,Y
^XZ

Warn when less than 10 inches of media or ribbon remain

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