Usage:
from zebra import Zebra
z = Zebra( [queue] )
Constructor with optional printer queue
z.getqueues()
Return a list containing available printer queues
z.setqueue( queue )
Set the printer queue
z.setup( direct_thermal=None, label_height=None, label_width=None )
Set up the label printer using EPL2. Parameters are not set if they are None.
Not necessary if using AutoSense (hold feed button while powering on)
direct_thermal - True if using direct thermal labels
label_height - tuple (label height, label gap) in dots
label_width - in dots
z.reset_default()
Resets the printer to factory settings using EPL2
z.reset()
Resets the printer using EPL2 - equivalent of switching off/on
z.autosense()
Run AutoSense by sending an EPL2 command
Get the printer to detect label and gap length and set the sensor levels
z.print_config_label()
Send an EPL2 command to print label(s) with current config settings
z.store_graphic( name, filename )
Store a 1 bit .PCX file on the label printer using EPL2
name - name to be used on printer
filename - local filename
z.print_graphic( x, y, width, length, data, qty )
Print a label from 1 bit data, using EPL2
x,y - top left coordinates of the image, in dots
width - width of image, in dots. Must be a multiple of 8.
length - length of image, in dots
data - raw graphical data, in bytes
qty - number of labels to print
z.output( commands )
Output raw commands to the printer
z.print_config_label()
Print label(s) containing the current printer configuration using EPL2
Note:
If you are on a Linux or MacOSX machine using CUPS, you may need to set up a printer queue using the admin panel at http://localhost:631