^MP — Mode Protection

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Plain English

Locks or unlocks certain printer settings to prevent changes. A more granular approach than passwords — protect specific settings while leaving others open.

When to use

When you want to lock down specific settings (like darkness or speed) but still allow label printing.

Syntax

^MPmode

Parameters

ParameterDescription
modeProtection mode setting

Example

^XA
^MPE
^XZ

Enable mode protection

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