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Eduard Diaz
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^MM · Print Mode

Print mode (tear‑off, peel‑off, cutter).

Syntax and practical example

^MMT / ^MMP / ^MMC

Example: ^MMT, ^MMP, ^MMC

^XA
^PW600
^LL400
^MMT
^FO40,40^A0N,30,30^FDTEAR-OFF^FS
^XZ

Educational example; not a certified label or a physical print test. Sample text and codes stay the same in every language for comparison.

Expected result with ^MM

^MMT uses tear-off mode: the label feeds out for manual removal. ^MMP is peel-off and ^MMC cutter mode. The example checks media handling, not the printed composition.

What should I check if ^MM does not give the expected result?

Selecting a mode does not install its accessory. Peel-off may wait for label removal and cutter mode requires compatible hardware. If the printer stops after each label, check mode and sensors before looking for an ^FD error.

Test on a real printer

The viewer helps check the layout, but does not simulate the mechanism, media or persistent printer settings. Record the original settings and restore them after testing.

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About the author

Eduard Diaz

Eduard Diaz is an IT technician (development) at S-IE, an official Zebra partner with more than 20 years providing identification and labelling services. He builds and maintains EditorZPL to make working with ZPL and Zebra label printers easier.

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