^MPMode Protection
^MP configures mode Protection. It applies to the printer session and subsequent formats and controls printer hardware or connectivity rather than label pixels.
ZPLr compatibility note
- Recognized by the renderer but has no label-raster effect.
These are code examples only. This printer or session command does not produce a standalone label image.
aMode to protect
Sets mode to protect. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
a value must be entered or the command is ignored- Required
- No
DPCESWFXMa variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
a = D
Uses D for mode to protect while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^MPD
a = P
Uses P for mode to protect while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^MPP
a = M
Uses M for mode to protect while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^MPM
Primary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.