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^SL

^SL

Set Mode and Language (for Real-Time Clock)

Description The ^SL command is used to specify the Real-Time Clock’s mode of operation
and language for printing information.

Important •
• Time is read when the image is created. If the image stays in the queue longer than the
specified time the image will be recreated with a new time.
• There are incidents when the same time or a larger space of time may be printed on labels.
This is due to the format complexity and print speed.

Format ^SLa,b
This table identifies the parameters for this format:

Parameters Details
a = mode Accepted Values:
S = Start Time Mode. This is the time that is read from the
Real-Time Clock when label formatting begins (when
^XA is received). The first label has the same time
placed on it as the last label.
T = Time Now Mode. This is the time that is read from the
Real-Time Clock when the label to be printed is placed
in print queue. Time Now is similar to a serialized time
or date field.
Numeric Value = With the Enhanced Real Time Clock
(V60.13.0.10 and above) a time accuracy tolerance can
be specified. Range = 1 to 999 seconds, 0 = one second
tolerance
Example: SL30,1 = Accuracy tolerance of 30 seconds and
use English.
Default Value: S

9/15/06 ZPL II Programming Guide 45541L-004 Rev. A