Citizen Printers

Firmware IDRemotely view the Firmware version of your Citizens printer. LCD Brightness (%)Control the screen brightness of the printer’s display. Darkness AdjustSet the print density or darkness level of the printed output. Print DarknessAdjust the boldness of the printed output. Print Speed (IPS)View and set the printer’s printing speed. Rewinder Auto Online DelaySet the delay before the rewinder automatically starts after printing begins. Rewinder TorqueSet the motor strength used to wind printed labels. RS-232C LengthDefine the data word length for serial communication between the printer and connected devices. RS-232C Stop BitDefine the number of stop bits for serial communication. Standby TimerSet the idle time before the printer enters power-saving standby mode. AutoconfigureAutomatically detects and configures printer settings based on the installed media. Buzzer SelectEnable or disable the printer’s beep alerts for errors and notifications. Continuous media lengthDefines the length of the print area when using continuous media like receipt paper or continuous label rolls. Control CodeDefine the printer command language used for communication (ESC/POS, ZPL, CPCL, DPL, SBPL). Cutter ActionControl when the cutter trims media. Cutter TypeSpecify the cutting method (Full Cut, Partial Cut, or No Cut). Double HeatControl extra heat for thermal printing to improve print quality on difficult media. Double Heat MenuEnable or disable the Double Heat function for darker, more defined prints. Emulation auto detectSetting to let the printer automatically switch to the correct command language based on incoming data. Function SelectCustomize printer behavior, print mode, cutter control, sensor settings, and energy-saving. Print MethodSelect Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer printing. Media SensorConfigure how the printer detects labels, gaps, or marks. Sensor SelectKnow which sensor is active (Transmissive, Reflective, and Continuous). Sensor LevelSet the sensitivity of the media sensors (Low, Medium, and High). Media LengthSets the minimum detectable media length and maximum print length. Paper End LevelSets the sensitivity for detecting low or out-of-paper conditions. Horizontal/Vertical Image ShiftAdjust the horizontal/vertical position of the printed content. Top Form SensingKnow the top of the label for proper alignment. Emulation SelectionChoose the printer’s command language (ESC, ZPL, EPL, etc.) IEEE1284Enable/disable the parallel communication interface. USB Device ClassDetermine how the printer identifies itself via USB. USB 2 High SpeedSet the printer to operate in USB 2.0 high-speed mode. USB VCOM ProtocolEnable the printer to function as a USB Virtual COM Port. RS-232C BaudSet the data transfer speed for the serial connection. RS-232C ParitySet the error-checking method for serial communication. Rewinder Auto OnlineControl if the rewinder engages automatically at startup or print start. RS-232C X-ON/X-OFFControl software flow using special characters for serial communication. Small Media AdjustmentFine-tune positioning and sensitivity for narrow labels. Symbol SetSet the character encoding used for printing text. Type 1 ModeSet a specific mode that affects how the printer processes data. StandaloneOperate without a computer using external inputs or templates. Settings LockPrevent unauthorized or accidental changes to printer settings. Keyboard LockDisable the printer’s control panel buttons. LCD StandbySet how long the screen stays on before dimming to save power. Metric/InchSet the unit of measurement for size and position settings. Paper PositionSet how the media is aligned and where printing starts. Parallel Error OutputControl whether error signals are sent through the parallel port. Peel Wait DelayWait time after a label is peeled before printing the next one. PreviewCheck the print layout before the job is actually printed. Vertical PositionSet the starting position of printed content on a label or media. Error ReportingControl how the printer notifies users of errors. Printer StatusSet the current operational condition of the printer. Print PreferenceControl how the printer handles print jobs.