How do I set up the Zebra Printer Language and Power Settings?

The printer language and power settings can be configured directly through Mobile Delivery by following the below instructions:

1. Open Mobile Delivery and run the truck setup if this is a brand new truck configuration.
   1. Note that the Zebra will need to be set up as a Bluetooth connection.
2. Start a new shift in the truck. The printer configuration will not work unless the application has successfully started a shift.
3. Navigate to the Shift Screen (Menu > My Shift).
4. Click the Configure Printer Button.
5. If successful, the Zebra printer should automatically reboot.

Alternatively, the power and language commands can be sent directly to the printer via the Zebra Setup Utility software.

NOTE: If setting up a brand new Zebra ZQ520 that is running a firmware version of V76.20.18Z or later, the printer commands must be sent directly from Zebra Setup Utilities. The manufacturer default settings on these printers will not allow connection out-of-the-box with Mobile Delivery.

The recommended direct communication commands sent by the Configure Printer button are listed below. You can copy and paste the entire section of below commands to send through Zebra Setup Utilities. If successful, the printer will reboot automatically:

! U1 setvar "comm.baud" "9600"
! U1 setvar "comm.handshake" "none"
! U1 setvar "cradle.comm.baud" "9600"
! U1 setvar "cradle.comm.handshake" "none"
! U1 setvar "power.sleep.cradle" "disabled"
! U1 setvar "power.sleep.unassociated" "off"
! U1 setvar "device.languages" "line_print"
! U1 setvar "power.inactivity_timeout" "0"
! U1 setvar "power.dtr_power_off" "off"
! U1 setvar "power.sleep.enable" "off"
! U1 setvar "power.low_battery_timeout" "0"
! U1 setvar "media.speed" "3"
! U1 setvar "print.tone" "25"
! U1 setvar "media.type" "label"
! U1 setvar "media.sense_mode" "bar"
! U1 setvar "wlan.enable" "off"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.enable" "on"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.discoverable" "on"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.minimum_security_mode" "1"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.authentication" "off"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.le.controller_mode" "classic"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.afh_mode" "off"
! U1 setvar "bluetooth.afh_map" ""
! DF CONFIG.SYS
! U1 LMARGIN 35
END
! U1 do "device.reset" ""

Note : Line print mode is required for the electronic registers to properly print a meter block and the power settings are necessary to avoid the printer entering a timeout or sleep state while making deliveries. After making the above changes, the printer will no longer power off automatically. It is recommended that the printer is manually powered down following each shift to avoid fully draining battery power.