--- title: "Device Profiles & Policies for Zebra Printers" slug: "device-profiles-policies-for-zebra-printers" updated: 2025-07-24T14:39:34Z published: 2025-07-24T14:39:34Z canonical: "help.scalefusion.com/device-profiles-policies-for-zebra-printers" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.scalefusion.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Device Profiles & Policies for Zebra Printers This article explains how to configure various settings for your printers through the Scalefusion Device Profile configuration wizard. These settings allow for granular control over printer behavior, including print quality and speed, power management, Bluetooth connectivity for remote updates. To access these settings, 1. On Scalefusion Dashboard, navigate to ***Device Profiles & Policies > Device Profiles*** 2. Either create a new Printer profile or edit an existing one. 3. The following sections detail the configuration options available within the profile. Click on each section to configure the policies: 1. Print Settings 2. Label Settings 3. Device Settings 4. Power Settings 5. Bluetooth Settings ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-220WLKUW.png) ## Print Settings The **Print Settings** policy allows IT administrators to remotely configure and manage key Zebra printer parameters across all enrolled devices. By centralizing printer settings such as print mode, speed, and power-up behavior, this policy helps ensure consistent performance, minimizes troubleshooting, and enhances operational efficiency. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-JX2NDJXD.png) 1. **Configure Media Type:** Select the media type used in the printer. | **Media Type** | **Description** | **Function** | **Use Cases** | **Sensor Type** | **Notes** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Continuous** | Media is one long, unbroken length with no gaps, notches, or black marks. | Printer prints based on length settings without detecting gaps or marks. | - Receipt rolls - Full-length labels - Custom-length media | None | Label length must be defined in software or printer settings. | | **Gap/Notch** | Labels have physical gaps or notches between them. | Printer uses a **transmissive sensor** to detect gaps/notches for label alignment. | - Standard label rolls - Die-cut labels with backing liners | Transmissive (detects light passing through gaps) | Most common label type. | | **Mark** | Black marks or bars are printed on the back of the media to indicate label positions. | Printer uses a **reflective sensor** to detect the black marks. | - Pre-printed labels - Media where gaps are impractical | Reflective (detects light reflected off marks) | Useful for non-standard label formats. | 2. **Configure Printer Tone:** Set the darkness level of printing (i.e., print density). 1. **Allowed Range:** 0 to 30 3. **Configure Print Mode:** Defines the printer’s action after printing a label or group of labels. Following are the options: | **Mode** | **Purpose** | **Function** | **Use Case** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Rewind** | Used with a rewind spindle accessory | Rewinds printed labels (with or without backing liner) onto a roll inside the printer | Batch printing where labels are stored for later use | | **Peel Off** | For peel-and-present operation | Peels label from liner and pauses until removed by user or applicator | Manual application requiring immediate label use | | **Tear Off** | Default mode for general printing | Advances label to tear bar after printing | Manual tear-off of each label post-printing | | **Applicator** | For automated label applicators | Signals external applicator when label is ready | High-speed environments with automated application systems | | **Cutter** | Used with an optional cutter | Cuts label or tag after printing | Batch printing of individual tags or linerless labels | | **Delayed Cut** | Similar to Cutter mode, but optimized for batch cutting | Waits to cut until a label batch is complete | Reduces cutter wear; groups labels for cutting | | **Linerless Peel** | For linerless labels using a peeler | Peels and presents linerless labels similar to Peel Off mode | Eco-friendly use cases with no backing liner | | **Linerless Rewind** | For rewinding linerless labels | Rewinds printed linerless labels onto a core | Storing or shipping linerless labels post-printing | | **Linerless Tear** | For tearing off linerless labels | Prints and advances label to a tear-off point | Manual removal of labels without a liner | 4. **Configure Reprint Mode:** Enables or disables the reprint feature after printing. 1. **Options:** 1. Off (Default) 2. On 5. **Configure Print Speed:** Allows administrators to define the speed at which a Zebra printer prints labels or documents. Print speed is measured in inches per second (ips), and adjusting it can help optimize print quality, reduce wear on printer components, and meet specific operational needs. Admins can choose from available speed options supported by the specific Zebra printer model (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8 ips). 6. **Power-Up Media Action:** Defines the media action when the printer starts up. 1. **Options:** 1. Calibrate (Default) 2. feed 3. length 4. no motion 5. short cal 7. **Media Action on Head Close:** Defines the media action when the printer head is closed. **Options:** | **Mode** | **Action** | **What It Does** | **Use Case** | **Pros** | **Cons** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Calibrate** | Performs full media calibration at startup | Feeds several labels to detect label length, gap, mark, or notch; adjusts sensors | When switching media types frequently or needing high accuracy | Most accurate | Uses more media each time printer is turned on | | **Feed** | Feeds one label forward on startup | Advances to the next label without performing a full calibration | When media is consistent and calibration isn't necessary | Saves time and media | May cause misalignment if media type has changed | | **Short Cal** | Performs a short calibration | Detects media gap or mark using minimal movement (usually 1–2 labels) | Balances calibration accuracy with label usage | Quicker and uses fewer labels than full calibration | Slightly less accurate than full calibrate | | **No Motion** | Does nothing to the media on startup | Keeps current sensor settings; media doesn't move | When media hasn’t changed and fast operation is critical | Fastest; no label waste | Risk of misalignment if sensor data is outdated | | **Length** | Detects only label length | Uses set values or minimal detection to determine label length | Continuous media or fixed-length labels with no gaps/marks | Good for consistent labels | Not suitable for variable-sized or gapped/marked labels | ## Label Settings Configure and manage the various print modes and layout settings for supported label printers. **Hint:** Ensure proper label alignment, length, and margins by adjusting the parameters below. Label Configuration Options: 1. **Label Length:** Set the label's length to ensure correct spacing and alignment during printing. 1. **Value Range:** `0` to `32000` dots 2. **Default Value:** `2030` 2. **Label Width:** Define the width of the label based on the selected printer model. **Model-specific Value Ranges:** 1. **ZD421:** `2` to `1000` dots 2. **ZD621:** `2` to `1280` dots 3. **ZQ630:** `2` to `832` dots 4. **Default Value:** `384` 3. **Tear-Off Position:** Set the tear-off position to control where the label is detached from the backing material. 1. **Value Range:** `-120` to `120` dots 4. **Left Margin Offset:** Adjust the left margin to fine-tune the horizontal start position of label printing. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-R6HKG4W3.png) 1. **Value Range:** `-9999` to `9999` dots ## Device Settings Adjust and manage device-specific configurations to align with operational requirements and hardware capabilities. Device Configuration Options: 1. **Enable Feed Setting:** Enables or disables the feed function via the printer's front panel. 2. **Enable System Logs:** Enables system logging for monitoring purposes. When enabled, logs are captured and sent for analysis. 3. **Reset Button Enable:** Controls whether the physical reset button on the device is active. Not Supported on **ZQ630** model. 4. **Device Language:** Allows you to set the user interface language of the Zebra printer. **Available Languages:** > **Note:** This setting is **not supported** on **ZD421** and **ZD621** models. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-O00WD4U7.png) 1. English (Default) 2. Spanish 3. French 4. German 5. Italian 6. Norwegian 7. Portuguese 8. Swedish 9. Danish 10. Dutch 11. Finnish 12. Japanese 13. Korean 14. Simplified Chinese 15. Traditional Chinese 16. Russian 17. Polish 18. Czech 19. Romanian ## Power Settings Configure power management settings for your printers, both when connected to a power source and when running on battery. These settings apply when the printer is connected to a power source. 1. **Configure Sleep Mode:** Click on the dropdown to set the period of inactivity after which the printer enters sleep mode to conserve energy. You can select from 0 to 9 minutes. 2. **Configure Shutdown:** Click on the dropdown to set the period of inactivity after which the printer automatically shuts down. Available options include: 3. **Battery Led Enable:** Configure battery behavior to enhance performance and extend battery life. Controls whether the battery status LED indicator is enabled on the device. This helps monitor battery status visually. > **Note:** This setting is **not supported** on **ZD421** and **ZD621** models. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-K4H23MEH.png) ## Bluetooth Settings Configure Bluetooth settings for supported printer models. 1. **Bluetooth Device Discoverable:** Allows the printer to be visible to nearby Bluetooth devices for pairing. 2. **Bluetooth Mode:** Manages Bluetooth power usage, allowing you to choose between different energy profiles. **Options:** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/175c0eac-012f-4410-bdc5-ac60794f82d8/Images/Documentation/image-19NC68Y1.png) 1. *Classic* (Default) 2. Classic & Low Energy 3. *Low Energy* ##