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ONTENTS

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1. Contents___________________________________________________________________ 3

2. Introduction _______________________________________________________________ 6

3. Commands ________________________________________________________________ 7

3.1 ^ Commands____________________________________________________________________8

3.1.1 General parameters for the label ________________________________________________________ 8

3.1.1.1 Start and end format commands ______________________________________________________ 8 ^XA (Start Format) _______________________________________________________________________ 8 ^XZ (End Format)________________________________________________________________________ 8

3.1.1.2 Positioning commands _____________________________________________________________ 8 ^LHx,y (Label Home)_____________________________________________________________________ 8 ^LLy (Label Length)______________________________________________________________________ 9 ^LSx (Label Shift)_______________________________________________________________________ 10

3.1.1.3 Rotation commands_______________________________________________________________ 10 ^FWa (Field Orientation) _________________________________________________________________ 10

3.1.2 Field definition ____________________________________________________________________ 11 ^FOx,y (Field Origin) ____________________________________________________________________ 11 ^FTx,y (Field Typeset) ___________________________________________________________________ 11 ^FDaa…a (Field Data) ___________________________________________________________________ 13 ^FS (Field Separator) ____________________________________________________________________ 13 ^FHi (Field Hex)________________________________________________________________________ 13

3.1.3 Text formatting ____________________________________________________________________ 13 ^FBl,n,s,g,m (Field Block) ________________________________________________________________ 13

3.1.4 Printer configuration ________________________________________________________________ 15 ^MNa (Media Tracking)__________________________________________________________________ 15 ^MTa (Thermal Media)___________________________________________________________________ 16 ^MDn (Media Darkness)__________________________________________________________________ 16 ^LTn (Label Top) _______________________________________________________________________ 16 ^JZa (Reprint After Error)_________________________________________________________________ 16

3.1.5 Font _____________________________________________________________________________ 17 ^CFt,a,l (Change Default Font)_____________________________________________________________ 17 ^Axr,a,l (Alphanumeric Font)______________________________________________________________ 17 ^A∅r,a,l (Scalable font) __________________________________________________________________ 18

3.1.6 Bar-code _________________________________________________________________________ 18

3.1.6.1 ^Bx (Bar-code) __________________________________________________________________ 18 ^BYm,r,a (Bar-code default values) _________________________________________________________ 19 ^B2r,a,h,p,c (Interleaved 2/5) ______________________________________________________________ 19 ^B3r,c,a,h,p (Code 39) ___________________________________________________________________ 20 ^B8r,a,h,p (EAN 8)______________________________________________________________________ 21 ^B9r,a,h,p,c (UPC E) ____________________________________________________________________ 21 ^BCr,a,h,p,c,m (Code 128)________________________________________________________________ 22 ^BEr,a,h,p (EAN 13)_____________________________________________________________________ 25 ^BKr,c,a,h,p,s,t (ANSI Codabar) ___________________________________________________________ 26 ^BMr,c,a,h,p,d (MSI) ____________________________________________________________________ 27 ^BSr,a,h,p (UPC/EAN Extensions)__________________________________________________________ 27 ^BUr,a,h,p,c (UPC A)____________________________________________________________________ 28 ^BZr,a,h,p (PostNet)_____________________________________________________________________ 28

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3.1.7 Graphic objects ____________________________________________________________________ 29

3.1.7.1 Boxes _________________________________________________________________________ 29 ^GBl,a,s,c (Graphic Box) _________________________________________________________________ 29

3.1.7.2 Graphic images__________________________________________________________________ 30 ~DGd:aa…a.eee,b,r,xx…x (Download Graphic) _______________________________________________ 30 ~DN (Abort Download Graphic) ___________________________________________________________ 32 ^XGs:aa…a.eee,mx,my (Recall Graphic)_____________________________________________________ 32

^IMs:aa…a.eee (Image Move) _____________________________________________________________ 32

3.1.7.3 Treating labels as graphic images (saving)_____________________________________________ 33 ^ISd:aa…a.eee,p (Image Save)_____________________________________________________________ 33 ^ILs:aa…a.eee (Image Load) ______________________________________________________________ 33

3.1.7.4 Moving and deleting objects________________________________________________________ 33 ^TOs:asas…as.eseses,d:adad…ad.ededed (Transfer Object)______________________________________ 34

^IDs:aa…a.eee (Item Delete) ______________________________________________________________ 34 ^EG o ~EG (Erase Downloaded Graphic) ____________________________________________________ 35

3.1.8 Advanced commands________________________________________________________________ 35

3.1.8.1 Comments______________________________________________________________________ 35 ^FXaa…a (Comment) ____________________________________________________________________ 35

3.1.8.2 Graphic effects __________________________________________________________________ 35 ^FR (Field Reverse Print)_________________________________________________________________ 35 ^LRa (Label Reverse Print) _______________________________________________________________ 36

3.1.8.3 Serial numerical fields ____________________________________________________________ 36 ^SNaa…a,i,z (Serialization Data)___________________________________________________________ 36

3.1.8.4 Variable fields __________________________________________________________________ 37 ^MCa (Map Clear) ______________________________________________________________________ 37 ^FVaa…a (Variable Field Data)____________________________________________________________ 37

3.1.8.5 Saving the “format” ______________________________________________________________ 37 ^EF o ~EF (Erase Format) ________________________________________________________________ 38 ^DFd:aa…a.eee (Download Format) ________________________________________________________ 38 ^FNn (Field Number) ____________________________________________________________________ 38 ^FAn (Field Allocate)____________________________________________________________________ 39 ^XFs:aa…a.eee (Recall Format)____________________________________________________________ 39 ^WDs:aa…a.eee (Print Directory on Label)___________________________________________________ 39 ^HWs:aa…a.eee (Host Directory List)_______________________________________________________ 39

3.1.8.6 Copies of labels _________________________________________________________________ 40 ^PQt,p,d,c (Print Quantity)________________________________________________________________ 40

3.1.8.7 Setting printer speed______________________________________________________________ 41 ^PRs,f (Print Rate) ______________________________________________________________________ 41

3.1.8.8 Backfeed_______________________________________________________________________ 41 ^XB (Suppress Backfeed) _________________________________________________________________ 41

3.1.8.9 Resolution______________________________________________________________________ 42 ^JMa (Set resolution) ____________________________________________________________________ 42

3.2 ~ Commands __________________________________________________________________ 42

3.2.1 Query commands___________________________________________________________________ 42 ~HM (Memory Status) ___________________________________________________________________ 42 ~HS (Host Status)_______________________________________________________________________ 43 ~JR (Power On Reset) ___________________________________________________________________ 44

3.2.2 Calibration and setting commands______________________________________________________ 44 ~JC (Set Media Sensor Calibration)_________________________________________________________ 44 ~JL (Set Label Length)___________________________________________________________________ 45

3.2.3 Cancel commands __________________________________________________________________ 45 ~JA (Cancel All)________________________________________________________________________ 45 ~JP (Pause and Cancel Format) ____________________________________________________________ 45

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~JX (Cancel Current Partially Input Format) __________________________________________________ 45

3.2.4 Control commands__________________________________________________________________ 45 ~PH o ^PH (Slew to Home Position) ________________________________________________________ 45 ~PP o ^PP (Programmable Pause) __________________________________________________________ 45 ~PS (Print Start) ________________________________________________________________________ 45

3.2.5 Prefix replacement commands_________________________________________________________ 46 ~CCx o ^CCx (Change Caret)______________________________________________________________ 46 ~CTx o ^CTx (Change Tilde)______________________________________________________________ 46

3.2.6 Diagnostic commands _______________________________________________________________ 46 ~JD (Enable Dump Mode) ________________________________________________________________ 46 ~JE (Disable Dump Mode) ________________________________________________________________ 46 ~WC (Print Configuration Label) ___________________________________________________________ 46

4. Font and bar-code specifications _____________________________________________ 47

4.1 Fonts _________________________________________________________________________47

4.2 Bar-codes _____________________________________________________________________48

5. Examples_________________________________________________________________ 50

5.1 Example with alphanumeric strings, bar-codes, and boxes_____________________________50

5.2 Example with graphic images_____________________________________________________ 53

5.3 Example of reverse _____________________________________________________________ 55

5.4 Example with serial fields________________________________________________________56

5.5 Example with variable fields _____________________________________________________57

6. ASCII tables ______________________________________________________________ 59

7. List of figures _____________________________________________________________ 61

8. List of tables ______________________________________________________________ 62

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NTRODUCTION

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In order to operate, thermal printers need to receive a series of commands sent to them in order according to precise procedures. To address all needs, we have developed the CZL language for its own printers, among others. In general, a CZL command consists of a prefix, a two-character mnemonic code, and a string of parameters. The prefix, the mnemonic code, and the string of parameters are composed of printable characters without any control character (e.g. escape): this guarantees easy loading of the software onto different types of computers. For the same reason, the print file to be sent to the printer may be a simple text file (composed with any editor); alternatively, the instructions may be sent in the form of a programming language (e.g. Basic), or the label may be laid out on the monitor screen with WYSIWIG1 or word processing software that, by means of a driver, converts the label into instructions that can be understood by the printer. In this later case, the user can ignore the programming language described by this manual, even if knowing it is useful to a full understanding of the functions and potential of the machine. This software is extremely powerful and makes it possible for non-expert users to create labels by using just the mouse and the keyboard, while also making it possible to use our printers with any application (database, word processing, and others). On the other hand, if the user wishes to optimize machine performance, the best approach is to program the printer with the CZL language described in this manual.

What You See Is What You Get.

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3. C

OMMANDS

In the CZL language, all commands can be sent both in upper and lower case characters (or partially in upper case and partially in lower case), which produce the same result and are always preceded by a prefix that identifies their type. The character ^ (

^ commands

and the character ~ (

126

on the ASCII table) the

on the ASCII table) identifies the

~ commands

(see fig. 1).

Some commands support both the prefix ^ and ~2.

CZL com m ands

commands

G e n era l p ara meters for th e lab e l

Field definition

Text form atting

Printer configuration

Font

Calibration and setting comm ands

Prefix replacemen t com man ds

fig. 1 – Classification of commands

Both prefixes can be replaced with the commands

described on page 46.

Barcode

Graphic object

Ad vanced comman d s

commands

Query commands

Cancel commands

Control commands

Diagnostic com m and s

^CC

(Change Caret) and

~CC

^CT

(Change Tilde),

~CT

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The parameters are separated from each other and their respective commands by a separator character, the comma (

Please refer to section 5 on page 50, where several examples illustrate the functions of the commands.

on the ASCII table).

3.1 ^ Commands

3.1.1 General parameters for the label

3.1.1.1 Start and end format commands

^XA (Start Format)

When it receives this command, the printer prepares to receive the ^ commands that will be performed in the order in which they have been received. In other words, all ^ commands are preceded by the command

and followed by the subsequent command

^XA

^XZ

^XZ (End Format)

This is normally the last in a series of commands sent to the printer. It follows all ^ commands, which can thus be inserted between the command only interprets ~ commands or another

command.

^XA

and

. After this command, the printer

^XZ

3.1.1.2 Positioning commands

^LHx,y (Label Home)

This command makes it possible to position the origin of the coordinates, or move the entire bitmap away from zero (the upper left corner) (see fig. 2).

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is a whole number from

y is a whole number from

to After receiving this command (which must be sent before the first command page 13) the printer keeps these values until it is reset or until it receives another

9999

and expresses the horizontal offset expressed in dots5.

9999

and expresses the vertical offset expressed in dots.

^FS

as described on

^LH

command. The command only affects the commands that follow it, so it is normally one of the first to be sent, in order for it to affect the entire label. It is useful, for example, in centering text on a pre-printed label.

^LLy (Label Length)

In thermal printers the paper is positioned under the head by means of a reference (the gap between labels, the hole, or the black tick mark on the back). If the paper does not contain any reference marker (meaning that it is a procedure (with the

^MN

length command). The command must be sent before the first comes before or after the another

Default value.

Although it is possibl e to insert any whole number up to 9999, the limit is determined by the number of dots on the print head (or its width for the set resolution). A greater number displaces the image outside the useful printing area. See the printer User Manual.

If the printer resolution (see the User Manual) is 203 dpi, one dot corresponds to 1/8 mm, if the resolution is 300 dpi, to 1/12 mm.

Default value.

Although it is possibl e to i nsert a ny whole number up to 9999, the limit is determined by the maximum printing length (in turn limited by the available amount of RAM). A larger number displaces the image outside the useful printing area. See the printer User Manual.

^LL

command.

^MN

continuous form

) the printer must be informed of the operating

command on page 15) and length of the printing page (using the label

^FS

command (page 13) (it does not matter whether it

command) and remains in effect until the machine is reset or receives

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is a whole number from

dots

and expresses the length of the printing page in

9999

numbers of

^LSx (Label Shift)

In reference to fig. 2 on page 9, this command shifts the entire image of the label to the left by x dots.

is a whole number from

dots

This command too must be sent before the first the machine is reset or receives the next

011

and expresses the amount of displacement in

9999

command (page 13) and remains in effect until

^FS

command.

^LS

numbers of

In practice, the amount (in dots) the label is moved from the origin of the coordinates, illustrated in fig. 2 on page 9, is determined by the following formula:

^LHx + ^FOx - ^LSx13

If the result of this formula is a negative value, it is interpreted as equal to 0 because it is not possible to print farther to the left than the first useful dot on the print head.

3.1.1.3 Rotation commands

^FWa (Field Orientation)

This permits clockwise rotation by 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° (according to the value assigned to parameter a) of all (and only) those fields which can be assigned a rotation parameter. In other words, the rotation defined by this command is the default setting if another one is not specified. The parameter a may assume the following values:

Normal R: Rotated I: Inverted B: Bottom Up

(0°) orientation (90°) orientation (180°) orientation

(270°) orientation The command affects only those fields which can be assigned a rotation parameter when it is omitted. When the rotation parameter can be assigned and is used, it overrides the Like the others, the or the next

Default value.

See note 7 on page 9.

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

See note 5 on page 9.

See pages 8 and 11 respectively for a description of the commands

Default value.

command is sent.

^FW

command affects only the commands that follow it until the printer is reset

^FW

^LH

and

^FO

command.

^FW

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3.1.2 Field definition

These commands make it possible to define the type and position of the fields (e.g. alphanumeric strings) that comprise the label.

^FOx,y (Field Origin)

This command determines the position of the upper left corner of the field in relation to the zero coordinate set by the command whatever the rotation, the upper left corner of the rectangle surrounding the field is set to the coordinate x, y (see fig. 3). When the field is horizontal (whether its rotation is it is always in the same position as when it is vertical (whether its rotation is

(page 8) and is independent of the rotation. In other words,

^LH

normal

rotated

bottom up

inverted

fig. 3 – Rotation of a field positioned with the ^FO command

is a whole number from

page 9) in the upper left corner of the field, expressed in dots

is a whole number from

9999

and is the horizontal position along the x axis (see fig. 2 on

and is the vertical position along the y axis in the upper left

corner of the field, expressed in dots.

^FTx,y (Field Typeset)

This command, like the previous one, sets the position of the origin of the field (in relation to the zero coordinate set by the

Default value.

See note 4 on page 9.

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

See note 7 on page 9.

command described on page 8) consistently with the content of the

^LH

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field and does not change the rotation. In practice, the field rotates around its origin (generally the lower left corner), as appears in fig. 4.

fig. 4 – Rotation of a field positioned with the ^FT command

x is a whole number from 020 to 999921 and is the horizontal position along the x axis (see fig. 2 on

page 9), expressed in dots22. y is a whole number from 023 to 999924 and is the vertical position along the y axis, expressed in dots. The origin of the field, whose coordinates are set by the parameters x and y, varies according to its type. In text fields, the origin i s located at the intersect ion of the line on which the characters are al igned and the vertical line with which the first character is aligned (in the case of horizontal writing, this is the lower left corner). If the coordinates are omitted (even just one of these), the coordinates of the last field entered are used as if the label image were virtually shifted with a cursor. This is how the fields can be more easily positioned with respect to one of them: by changing the coordinates of the reference field, all the other fields are moved while preserving their relative position with respect to the first field. In th e bar-code fields, the origin is the base of the bar-code, even when there i s a human-readable field beneath them or when the bar-code provides for a line above and below it. The origin of the graphic box fields is the lower left corner. The origin of the images is the lower left corner of the rectangle in which the graphic image is inserted.

Default value.

See note 4 on page 9.

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

See note 7 on page 9.

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^FDaa…a (Field Data)

This command makes it possible to define the string to be entered in the field.

is an alphanumeric string (up to 3072 characters long) of any printable character, with the

aa…a

exception of the two prefix characters (e.g. ^ and ~). The characters ^ and ~ can be printed if the prefix character is changed with the commands

on page 13.

^FH

This last command,

is useful for printing all characters after the 127th on the ASCII table (table

^FH,

^CC (~CC

) and

^CT (~CT

) or with the command

9 and table 10 on pages 59 and 60) and, in general, all characters that are not directly available on

the keyboard.

Even the characters

<CR> (13

) and

<LF> (10

) can be entered in the field.

^FS (Field Separator)

This command is the separator for each field; in other words, it sets the end of a field and the

beginning of the next one. Therefore, it is obligatory, and every command for rotation, positioning,

etc. in the field takes effect if it is followed by the

command.

^FS

^FHi (Field Hex)

This command makes it possible to print any character through its hexadecimal code. In particular,

it is possible to insert the hexadecimal code of the character to be printed directly in the string

of the

Therefore, the

command as long as it is preceded by the character i defined by the Field Hex command.

^FD

command must precede every

^FH

command (or any other command where a

^FD

aa…a

data field is specified).

can be any printable character as long as its meaning is unambiguous: in the following

aa…a

string, every appearance of the i character signifies “hexadecimal code identifier.” Therefore, it makes sense to use a character that is not printed: The default i s the

underline

character _ (

After the i identifier, the machine interprets the t wo subsequent charact ers as the “hex adecimal code

of the character to be printed,” and thus the two following characters can be any two of the

following:

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, A, a, B, b, C, c, D, d, E, e, F, f.

3.1.3 Text formatting

^FBl,n,s,g,m (Field Block)

This command makes it possible to print different lines of text enclosed in a virtual box that

assumes the properties (origin, font, rotation) of the text field. This makes it possible to move,

enlarge, and otherwise manipulate the entire box without modifying each string of text. This

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command incorporates an automatic word wrapping function25 to make operations easier without worrying about the placement of individual strings.

is the width of the box expressed in dots26. It can be any whole number between

027

and

9999

However, it must not be smaller than the width of a character or larger than the width of the

printing area (see note 4 on page 9). If the width of the block is not sufficient to contain at least

one character, nothing is printed; if it is not large enough to contain everything, only the text

contained in the block is printed28.

is the maximum number of lines that the box can contain. It can be any whole number between

and

9999

number of lines

. In practice, this parameter determines the height of the box (which is thus expressed in

). Thus, by changing the font type, the dimensions of the box are automatically

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adjusted. If the number of lines is not sufficient to contain all the lines of text that are to be

printed, the last of these is overwritten (thus becoming illegible) until all characters to be printed

are consumed.

è is a whole number between

–9999

and

+9999

and indicates the space (in dots31) to add (if the number is positive) or subtract (if the number is negative) between one line and another. The numbers without sign are read as positive.

is a letter that can assume the following value on the basis of the type of justification desired:

for left justification of the text, C to center it in the box, J for full justification, and R for right justification.

is a whole number between

and

indicating the number of dots that the left margin is

9999

indented for lines after the first. Its function is thus to indent text.

To render formatting of text inside the box easier, the following sequences of special characters can be used:

corresponds to a

corresponds to a word break. If the split word is close to the left margin, the printer adds word-

<CR>

(Carriage Return) +

<LF>

(Line Feed), to force a carriage return.

break hyphen. Otherwise, the word break is ignored.

serves to print the character \.

If a word is too long to be contained on a single line (and is not broken by any \ character) a wordbreak hyphen is automatically added close to the left margin of the block and the rest of the word is printed on the following line. The language does not provide any rule for syllabification of the words: they are split apart according to their length. Therefore, it is necessary to force their break with the \ command to respect the syllabification rules of the word itself. These “special” sequences of characters also fall within the limit of 3072 characters indicated for the

command. That is, each alphanumeric string

^FD

, including special sequences, cannot

aa…a

be longer than 3072 characters.

Just as in word processing, the text is justified (on the left, center, full justification, or on the right) and returns

automatically inside the box.

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

Therefore, the parameter l is mandatory since the default value 0 would be used instead.

Default value.

0 is the default value.

See note 5 on page 9.

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The “normal” characters (i.e. different from the \& sequence mentioned above) and

<LF> (10

When the Therefore, especially when also using the

) are ignored, just like the spaces (

command is used, the field origin is the lower left corner (see fig. 4 on page 12).

^FT

command, it is necessary to check whether, upon

^FB

) at the end of the line.

<CR> (13

)

enlargement of the font size, there could be a change in the dimensions of the box (from bottom to top) that could spill over the top limit for the label. In this case, only the part of the label contained within the printing area is printed, and the excess amount is left out. In fig. 2 on page 9, the origin of the coordinates corresponds to the upper left corner of the label, and thus everything that goes beyond the origin (with, absurdly, negative coordinates) is lost. When the

command is used, upon an increase in font size, the box resizes itself from top to

^FO

bottom (the origin of the coordinates is the upper left corner, as appears in fig. 3 on page 11) and, therefore, the risk consists in losing the portion extending below the lower edge of the label. More generally, with the CZL emulation, the useful bitmap is determined by the size of the label: never does it happen that one part of the image is printed on one label and the other part on another. For the

command.

^FS

command to take effect, it m ust be preceded by the data string and be followed by the

^FB

3.1.4 Printer configuration

Many of the printer configuration parameters (please refer to the User Manual) can also be defined with software. The parameters defined with software override those defined through the machine configuration menu. Or, if one of the configuration parameters is modified with a software command, the current configuration of the machine is modified until it is reset. When the machine is turned on again, the configuration parameters assume the values of the last saved configuration, and those changed with software are lost if they have not been saved.

^MNa (Media Tracking)

Through this command, it is possible to inform the printer of the type of label in use: continuous form (no reference marker) or labels with a reference marker (be it a gap, black tick mark, or hole). In the two cases where the parameter a assumes the following values:

for continuous form

for the reference label.

With the continuous form, it is necessary to define the page length with the described above (page 9); where the label is separated by a reference marker (of any type), the length of the printing page is determined by the paper sensor set up to detect the gap (or black tick mark or hole). The instruction is ignored if the parameter is ignored or different from these two.

command already

^LL

See page 13.

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^MTa (Thermal Media)

In general, thermal printers can print on different types of media using ink ribbon (this type of printing is called

thermal transfer

) or directly onto thermal paper (this is called

direct thermal

printing). The printing mode is defined with a specific machine configuration parameter or with the following command. In this case, a can assume two different values:

to set the

thermal transfer

direct thermal

mode

mode.

The instruction is ignored if the parameter is omitted or is different from these two.

^MDn (Media Darkness)

Depending on the type of medium that is going to be used, the type of ribbon used, and the printing speed, the print quality is determined by the head temperature. There are 30 possible temperature levels (one of which is set from the panel). By means of this command, it is possible to adjust the head temperature (and thus print density) incrementally according to the value set during configuration. Specifically, the parameter n is a whole number between

–30

and convention of assuming all numbers without sign as being positive. After executing the current command, the number n is added algebraically to the temperature set during configuration; the result of the operation is the new printer temperature. Even when several

commands are sent,

^MD

each one of them refers to the value set in the machine configuration. The effect of the commands is not cumulative: it is the one resulting from the last command sent. If the result of the command temperature is assumed to be

produces a temperature value over

^MD

and 0 respectively.

or less than

+30

with the

the

^LTn (Label Top)

In order to define the exact position of the label, this command can be used, where n is a whole number between

–64

and

. The result is longitudinal displacement of the entire prin ting image

+64

by n dots36 in reference to the origin of the coordinates as indicated in fig. 2 on page 9. Once again, it is assumed that numbers without sign are positive.

^JZa (Reprint After Error)

In general, after resetting following an operating error (e.g. when the paper or ribbon run out), the printer reprints the whole label that was interrupted due to the error. This command is used to disable this function. The parameter a can assume one of the following two values:

reprinting is enabled

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printing is disabled.

The default value is 0.

See note 5 on page 9.

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The instruction is ignored if the parameter is ignored or different from the two allowed, and it only affects subsequent labels.

3.1.5 Font

The language offers a selection of fonts that can be chosen as necessary (see section 4.1 on page 47 for their specifications). It is possible to set a default font: in this case, all alphanumeric fields will be in the font selected if not otherwise specified. Or, it i s possible to set the type of font for each field. The following commands permit you to determine the type of font and some of their features.

^CFt,a,l (Change Default Font)

This command makes it possible to chose the machine default font. After this command, all fields are printed with the selected font (as well as their height and width) until the next command.

is a letter between

and H or zero (

∅

) and identifies the font type (see section 4.1 on page 47). a is a whole number between 0 and 999939 and indicates the height of the character expressed in dots. l is a whole number between 0 and 999940 and indicates the width of the character expressed in dots. If one of the two height (a) or width (l) parameters is omitted, the other is forced proportionately. Thus, if a width double the normal dimension for that font type is specified without indicating the height, the latter is also assumed to be doubled in order to preserve the proportion of the character. If both parameters a and l are omitted, the default values or those of the last ^CF command received are applied. The fact is that the language does not allow all possible heights for non-scalable fonts (those from A to H). Approximations of multiples of the whole numbers closest to standard sizes are used for the dimensions set with parameters a and l. Referring to table 5 on page 47, if the selected height of font A is 16, the language forces the height to 18, which corresponds to double the standard height (9 x

2).

^CF

^Ax

^Axr,a,l (Alphanumeric Font)

This command lets you select the font field by field.

x is a letter between A and H and identifies the font type (see section 4.1 on page 47). r is one of the following four letters and indicates the clockwise rotation of the field:

N normal rotation of 0°41 R rotated by 90° I inverted by 180°

Default value.

The default value is specified, font by font, in table 5 on page 47.

See note 39.

The default value is N or generally the last value received with the ^FW command described on page 10.

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B bottom up

is a whole number between 0 and

Once again, the same observations made regarding the height and width specified by the

rotation of 270°

9999

indicating the height of the character, expressed in dots.

indicating the width of the character, expressed in dots.

^CF

command on page 17 apply, to which the reader is referred.

^A∅r,a,l (Scalable font)

Scalable fonts merit a separate discussion. They can be of any width or height, and their proportion is guaranteed by the algorithm resident in the programming language. Otherwise, the dimensions of the bitmap fonts (those identified by letters

A – H

sizes (even if the number is high). Furthermore, the scalable fonts are proportionately spaced44, which enhances their appearance. Like the bitmap fonts, the parameter r is one of the following four letters and indicates the clockwise rotation of the field:

N normal R rotated I inverted B bottom up

is a whole number between

) are multiples of the standard. This means that there is a limited number of possible

rotation of 0°45

by 90°

rotated by 180°

rotation of 270°

and

1500

, indicating the character height in dots.

, indicating the width of the character in dots.

3.1.6 Bar-code

3.1.6.1 ^Bx (Bar-code)

In order to insert a bar-code, its type and characteristics (e.g. rotation, height, etc.) must be specified, where some these are typical (see section 4.2 on page 48 for a summary of these characteristics). Since not all of these paramet ers are mandatory, with others being characteristic of each bar-code, all the one. As is true for all the other CZL commands, when a parameter is expressly omitted because the default value or the previously set value are accepted, the used so that the reader can know which one of the parameters has been “implied.” The separator may be omitted when it is not followed by another parameter.

See note 39.

See note 202 on page 48.

The default value is N or generally the last value received with the

The default value is 15 or the value set with the last

The default value is 12 or the value set with the last

commands are explai ned in detail with the specific parameters for each

^Bx

separator must nonetheless be

command (page 17).

^CF

command (page 17).

^CF

comma

command described on page 10.

^FW

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^BYm,r,a (Bar-code default values)

This command makes it possible to set the width of the module, the ratio and height of all bar-codes included in the label, and affects the bar-codes that follow it up to the next

is a whole number between 1 and

and expresses the width in dots of the narrow bar (the base

module of the bar-code)

is a rational number (with a single decimal-place character) between

2.0

of the bar-codes. The actual ratio (according to which the bar-code is printed) is limited by the fact that it is not possible to break up a dot into fractions. Therefore, it depends on the parameter

together with the parameter m in accordance with table 1. In fixed ratio bar-codes, this

parameter has no effect.

is a whole number between 1 and

9999

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

dots.

Ratio (r) Module (m)

2.0 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1

2.1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2.1:1

2.2 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2.2:1 2.16:1 2.1:1 2.12:1 2.1:1 2.2:1

2.3 2:1 2:1 2.3:1 2.25:1 2.2:1 2.16:1 2.28:1 2.25:1 2.2:1 2.3:1

2.4 2:1 2:1 2.3:1 2.25:1 2.4:1 2.3:1 2.28:1 2.37:1 2.3:1 2.4:1

2.5 2:1 2.5:1 2.3:1 2.5:1 2.4:1 2.5:1 2.4:1 2.5:1 2.4:1 2.5:1

2.6 2:1 2.5:1 2.3:1 2.5:1 2.6:1 2.5:1 2.57:1 2.5:1 2.5:1 2.6:1

2.7 2:1 2.5:1 2.6:1 2.5:1 2.6:1 2.6:1 2.57:1 2.65:1 2.6:1 2.7:1

2.8 2:1 2.5:1 2.6:1 2.75:1 2.8:1 2.6:1 2.7:1 2.75:1 2.7:1 2.8:1

2.9 2:1 2.5:1 2.6:1 2.75:1 2.8:1 2.8:1 2.85:1 2.87:1 2.8:1 2.9:1

3.0 3:1 3:1 :31 3:1 3:1 3:1 3:1 3:1 3:1 3:1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

^BY

and

command.

and sets the ratio

3.0

table 1 – Relationship between the ratio and width of the module

^B2r,a,h,p,c (Interleaved 2/5)

This is a high-density code, accepts only numerals, and is of variable length with an optional digit check; it accepts ratios from 2 to 3 (see table 8 on page 49). The command accepts up to 100 characters but the limit is determined by the label width (or by the maximum length of the printing area if the bar-code is rotated by 90°/270°51) together with the ratio set by the printing area due its excessive siz e (determined by the number of characters to be coded and/or by the ratio), it could be wrongly interpreted by the reader. In any event, the part that is included in the useful printing area is printed.

The default value is 2.

The default value is

The default value is 10. The upper limit is determined by the greatest length of the label (see note 7 on page 9).

The maximum length of the printing area is in turn limited by the available RAM. Please refer to the User Manual.

command on page 19. In other words, if the bar-code spills over the boundaries of the

^BY

. The point is used as the decimal separator.

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Regardless, the number of characters coded by the 2/5 Interleaved bar-code must be even: if it is not, a zero will be added to the most significant position (on the left).

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

rotation (0°)52

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

999953

and expresses the height of the bar-code expressed in

dots54.

is the letter

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

) or

yes

N56 (no

human readable

). If the

human readable

field is desired; if not, it is the letter N.

field is desired (when

), it is possible to

h=Y

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

is the letter Y (

yes

) or

N57 (no

). Y if the check digit is to be added, N if not.

^B3r,c,a,h,p (Code 39)

This code accepts numerals and upper-case letters, and its length is variable with optional check digit; it accepts ratios from 2 to 3 (see table 8 on page 49). The command accepts up to 100 characters, but the limit is determined by the width of the label (or the maximum length of the printing area if the bar-code is rotated by 90°/270°58) together with the ratio set by the of the printing area due its excessive size (determined by the number of characters to be coded and/or by the ratio), it could be wrongly interpreted by the reader. In any event, the part that is included in the useful printing area is printed. The two start and stop asterisks provided by Code 39 are automatically added.

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted

(180°)

B: bottom up

is the letter Y (

is a whole number between 1 and

dots62.

is the letter

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

The maximum length of the printing area is in turn limited by the available RAM. Please refer to the User Manual.

The default value is that of the last

Default value.

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

command on page 19. In other words, if the bar-code spills over the boundaries

^BY

rotation (0°)59

(90°)

rotation (270°)

) or

yes

if printing of the

N60 (no

). Y if the check-digit is to be added, N if not.

999961

human readable

and expresses the height of the bar-code, expressed in

field is desired, N if not.

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

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is the letter Y (

yes

) or

N64 (no

). If the

human readable

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

^B8r,a,h,p (EAN 8)

This is a reduced EAN 13 code (see page 22), accepts only numerals, has a fixed length (7 characters) with check digit and a fixed ratio (see table 8 on page 49). Since its length is fixed, if you attempt to code a string shorter than 7 characters, CZL will add as many zeroes as are missing from the most significant positions (to the left). At the same time, if the string is longer than 7 characters, it is truncated at the seventh character, eliminating all the less significant ones (to the right).

is a letter determining the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

dots67.

is the letter

is the letter Y (

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

rotation (0°)65

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

if printing of the

) or

yes

N69 (no

999966

human readable

). If the

human readable

and expresses the height of the bar-code as expressed in

field is desired, and N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

^B9r,a,h,p,c (UPC E)

This code is a reduced version of UPC A (see page 27), accepts only numerals, and has a fixed length (10 characters) with check digit; the ratio is fixed (see table 8 on page 49). Since its length is fixed, if you attempt to code a string shorter than 10 characters, CZL will add as many zeroes as are missing from the most significant positions (to the left). At the same time, if the string is longer than 10 characters, it is truncated at the seventh character, eliminating all the less significant ones (to the right).

is letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

dots72.

Default value.

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

rotation (0°)70

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

999971

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

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is the letter

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

) or

yes

N74 (no

human readable

). If the

human readable

field is desired, N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

is the letter Y (

yes

) or

N75 (no

). Y if the check digit is to be added, N if not.

^BCr,a,h,p,c,m (Code 128)

This is a high-density code, accepts numerals and letters (both upper and lower-case), and its length is variable, with optional check digit. Its ratio is fixed (see table 8 on page 49). Code 128 accepts three character subsets (see table 2), and each of these contains 106 characters that can be printed differently for each subset.

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Value Subset A Subset B76 Subset C Value Subset A Subset B Subset C

0 Space Space 00 53 U U 53 1 ! ! 01 54 V V 54 2 “ “ 02 55 W W 55 3 # # 03 56 X X 56 4 $ $ 04 57 Y Y 57 5 % % 05 58 Z Z 58 6 & & 06 59 [ [ 59 7 ' ' 07 60 \ \ 60 8 ( ( 08 61 ] ] 61

9 ) ) 09 62 62 10 * * 10 63 _ _ 63 11 + + 11 64 NUL NUL 64 12 , , 12 65 SOH SOH 65 13 - - 13 66 STX STX 66 14 . . 14 67 ETX ETX 67 15 / / 15 68 EOT EOT 68 16 0 0 16 69 ENQ ENQ 69 17 1 1 17 70 ACK ACK 70 18 2 2 18 71 BEL BEL 71 19 3 3 19 72 BS BS 72 20 4 4 20 73 HT HT 73 21 5 5 21 74 LF LF 74 22 6 6 22 75 VT VT 75 23 7 7 23 76 FF FF 76 24 8 8 24 77 CR CR 77 25 9 9 25 78 SO SO 78 26 : : 26 79 SI SI 79 27 ; ; 27 80 DLE DLE 80 28 < < 28 81 DC1 DC1 81 29 = = 29 82 DC2 DC2 82 30 > > 30 83 DC3 DC3 83 31 ? ? 31 84 DC4 DC4 84 32 @ @ 32 85 NAK NAK 85 33 A A 33 86 SYN SYN 86 34 B B 34 87 ETB ETB 87 35 C C 35 88 CAN CAN 88 36 D D 36 89 EM EM 89 37 E E 37 90 SUB SUB 90 38 F F 38 91 ESC ESC 91 39 G G 39 92 FS FS 92 40 H H 40 93 GS GS 93 41 I I 41 94 RS RS 94 42 J J 42 95 US US 95 43 K K 43 96 FNC3 FNC3 96 44 L L 44 97 FNC2 FNC2 97 45 M M 45 98 SHIFT SHIFT 98 46 N N 46 99 Subset C Subset C 99 47 O O 47 100 Subset B Subset B 100 48 P P 48 101 FNC4 FNC4 101 49 Q Q 49 102 FNC1 FNC1 102 50 R R 50 103 103 51 S S 51 104 104 52 T T 52 105 105

Default value.

table 2 - Subset of Code 128

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Each subset can be chosen in one of two ways: using a special character (for “subset selection”) incorporated in the string to be coded, or a code at the beginning of the string (called “default subset selection”). In the first case, all the characters following the special character belong to the chosen subset up to the next subset selection character (see table 3).

Subset selection character Decimal value Subset A Subset B77 Subset C

>< 62 >0 30 > > >= 94 ~ >1 95 USQ DEL >2 96 FNC 3 FNC 3 >3 97 FNC 2 FNC 2 >4 98 SHIFT SHIFT >5 99 CODE C CODE C >6 100 CODE B FNC 4 CODE B >7 101 FNC 4 CODE A CODE A >8 102 FNC 1 FNC 1 FNC 1

table 3 – Subset selection characters

In the second case, the entire string is coded in the selected subset unless one of the subset selection characters occurs.

Subset selection character Decimal value

>9 103 Subset A

>: 104 Subset B78 >; 105 Subset C

table 4 – Default subset selection character

In general, the command accepts up to 100 characters, but the limit is determined by the width of the label (or the maximum length of the printing area if the bar-code is rotated by 90°/270°

) and the ratio set by the ^BY command on page 19. In other words, if the bar-code spills over the boundaries of the printing area due its excessive size (determined by the number of characters to be coded and/or by the ratio), it could be wrongly interpreted by the reader. In any event, the part that is included in the useful printing area is printed.

r is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal rotation (0°)80 R: rotated (90°)

Default value.

The maximum length of the printing area is in turn limited by the available RAM. Please refer to the User Manual.

The default value is that of the last ^FW command (page 10) received.

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I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

(180°)

rotation (270°)

999981

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

dots82.

is the letter

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

) or

yes

N84 (no

human readable

). If the

human readable

field is desired, N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

is the letter Y (

is the letter N or U depending on whether the

Code 128 - Subset B

Since subset B is the most common, it is the one chosen by default if no

yes

) or

N85 (no

). Y if the check digit is to be added, N if not.

UCC Case

(U) mode is selected or not (N).

default subset selection

code is chosen (see table 4 on page 24). Subset B accepts all alphanumeric characters with the exception of those higher than 94 and the characters ^, > (30), ~ (94) in table 2 on page 23, for which the subset selection characters in table 3 on page 24 must be used.

Code 128 - Subset A e C

Subsets A and C accept only pairs of numerals. In the first case (Subset A), the letter corresponding to the pair of numerals as listed in table 2 on page 23 is coded, while in the second (Subset C), the numbers are coded as is. Therefore, for the codes listed in table 2 on page 23, even alphanumeric characters can be coded with subset A, whereas they cannot be with subset C. In fact, alphanumeric characters are ignored in this last subset. If the letter is in the first position of a pair of characters (e.g. A1), it is simply ignored, and if the letter is in the second position (e.g. 1A) the entire pair is invalidated. In the case of subset C, there must be an even number of digits, and thus, if there is an odd number of digits, there are different outcomes depending on whether the check digit set by parameter c has been enabled. If it is enabled, check digit makes the number of digits balance, and if not, the excess amount is lopped off. If check digit is enabled and the number of digits is even, it is not printed because, if it were, the even number of digits would be upset.

^BEr,a,h,p (EAN 13)

This bar-code accepts only numerals, is fixed in length (12 digits), the 13th is check digit (which CZL automatically calculates), and the ratio is fixed (see table 8 on page 49).

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

Default value. If the

Default value.

When the numerals, and subset C is automatically selected with the value FNC1. Characters beyond the first 19 are eliminated and, if there are less than 19 characters, as many zeroes are added as missing in the least significant position (on the right).

UCC Case

mode is selected, the Code 128 length becomes the set length (19 characters), accepts only

mode is used, the default value is Y.

command (page 19) received.

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Any character beyond the 12th is lopped off (the least significant ones to the right); as many zeroes as necessary to reach 12 digits are added (in the most significant positions to the left).

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

rotation (0°)87

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

999988

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

dots89.

is the letter

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

) or

yes

N91 (no

human readable

). If the

human readable

field is desired, N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

^BKr,c,a,h,p,s,t ( ANSI Codabar)

This bar-code accepts alphanumeric characters, numerals, and symbols, its length is variable, check digit is optional, and the ratio falls between 2 and 3 (see table 8 on page 49). In general, the command accepts up to 100 characters, but the limit is determined by the width of the label (or the maximum length of the printing area if the bar-code is rotated by 90°/270°92) and the ratio set with the boundaries of the printing area due its excessive size (determined by the number of characters to be coded and/or by the ratio), it could be wrongly interpreted by the reader. In any event, the part that is included in the useful printing area is printed.

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is the letter Y (

is a whole number between 1 and

rotation (0°)93

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

) or

yes

dots96.

is the letter

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

) or

yes

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

Default value. If the

The maximum length of the printing area is in turn limited by the available RAM. Please refer to the User Manual.

The default value is that of the last

Default value.

The default value is that of the last

See note 5 on page 9.

Default value.

UCC Case

command on page 19. In other words, if the bar-code spills over the

^BY

N94 (no

). Y if the check-digit is to be added, N if not.

999995

human readable

N98 (no

). If the

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

mode is used, the default value is Y.

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

field is desired, N if not.

human readable

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

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is the

start

character (

, B, C, D, *, N, E o T).

100

, B, C, D, *, N, E o T).

^BMr,c,a,h,p,d (MSI)

This bar-code accepts only numerals, is of variable length (up to 13 digits) when check digit is not enabled, up to 14 digits when the optional check digit is enabled (according to the valued assumed by parameter c), and the ratio varies between 2 and 3 (see table 8 on page 49).

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is A if check digit is not enabled,

rotation (0°)

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

is enabled, and D if check digit

is a whole number between 1 and

h p

104

dots

is the letter

105

is the letter Y (

if printing of the

yes

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

is letter

107

if printing of the check digit in the

desired.

) or

101

106

(no

102

if check digit

1 Mod 10

9999

and

103

human readable

). If the

human readable

1 Mod 10

1 Mod 11

and indicates the height of the bar-code expressed in

is enabled, C if check digit

are enabled.

2 Mod 10

field is desired, N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

human readable

field is not desired (

), Y if it is

h=Y

^BSr,a,h,p (UPC/EAN Extensions)

This bar-code is the extension of bar-codes of whether it is used together with one of the first two (otherwise it could result in erroneous readings). This bar-code accepts only numerals, is of fixed length (2 or 5 digits), does not have check digit, and its ratio is fixed (see table 8 on page 49). Any character after the second (in the first case) or after the fifth (in the second case) is lopped off (the least significant ones to the right); alternatively, as many zeroes as necessary to reach 2 or 5 digits are added (in the most significant positions to the left).

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

N: normal R: rotated

Default value.

100

Default value.

101

The default value is that of the last

102

Default value.

103

The default value is that of the last

104

See note 5 on page 9.

105

Default value.

106

Default value.

107

Default value.

108

The default value is that of the last

rotation (0°)

(90°)

108

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

command (page 10) received.

^FW

EAN

and

. It is treated as a bar-code independently

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110

(180°)

rotation (270°)

111

if printing of the

) or

yes

112

(no

109

9999

human readable

). If the

human readable

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

field is desired, N if not.

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

dots

is the letter

is the letter Y (

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

^BUr,a,h,p,c (UPC A)

This bar-code accepts only numerals, its length is fixed (11 characters), check digit is optional, and the ratio is fixed (see table 8 on page 49). Any digit beyond the 11th is lopped off (the least significant ones to the right); as many zeroes as necessary to reach 11 digits are added to the most significant positions to the left.

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

115

rotation (0°)

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

116

if printing of the

yes

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

dots

is the letter

is the letter Y (

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

is the letter

118

(yes

113

114

and indicates the height of the bar-code expressed in

field is desired, N if not.

human readable

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

) or

117

(no

9999

human readable

). If the

) or N (no). Y to add check digit, and N not to.

^BZr,a,h,p (PostNet)

This bar-code accepts only numerals, is of variable length, its ratio is fixed, and check digit is not enabled (see table 8 on page 49). In general, the command accepts up to 100 characters, but the limit depends on the width of the label (or the maximum length of the printing area if the bar-code is rotated 90°/270° set with the

command on page 19. In other words, if the bar-code spills over the boundaries of

^BY

the printing area due its excessive size (determ ined by the number of characters to be coded and/or

109

The default value is that of the last

110

See note 5 on page 9.

111

Default value.

112

Default value. When the

113

The default value is that of the last

114

The default value is that of the last

115

See note 5 on page 9.

116

Default value.

117

Default value. If the

118

Default value.

119

The maximum length of the printing area is in turn limited by the available RAM. Please refer to the User Manual.

UCC Case

mode is used, the default value is Y.

command (page 19) received.

^BY

mode is used, the default value is Y.

command (page 10) received.

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

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by the ratio), it could be wrongly interpreted by the reader. In any event, the part that is included in the useful printing area is printed.

is a letter that determines the rotation of the bar-code. It can assume the following values:

122

rotation (0°)

(90°)

(180°)

rotation (270°)

yes

N: normal R: rotated I: inverted B: bottom up

is a whole number between 1 and

dots

is the letter Y if printing of the

is the letter Y (

) or

120

124

9999

human readable

). If the

(no

121

and indicates the height of the bar-code, expressed in

field is desired,

human readable

field is desired (when h=Y) it is possible to

123

if not.

position it above (p=Y) or below (p=N).

3.1.7 Graphic objects

3.1.7.1 Boxes

^GBl,a,s,c (Graphic Box)

This command makes it possible to draw boxes and/or lines that can mark off or highlight parts of the label.

is a whole number between

line.

is letter

134

when black lines are desired and W when white lines are desired. This latter choice is

useful when you want to draw a white box inside a black rectangle without using the function.

120

The default value is that of the last

121

The default value is that of the last

122

See note 5 on page 9.

123

Default value.

124

Default value. If the

125

Default value. When the width is 0 the box becomes a line of height a and thickness s.

126

See note 4 on page 9.

127

See note 5 on page 9.

128

Default value. When the width is 0 the box becomes a line of width l and thickness s.

129

See note 4 on page 9.

130

See note 5 on page 9.

131

Default value.

132

See note 4 on page 9.

133

See note 5 on page 9.

134

Default value.

UCC Case

125

and

128

and

131

and

^FW

command (page 19) received.

^BY

mode is used, the default value is Y.

126

9999

command (page 10) received.

and expresses the width (in dots

129

and expresses the height (in dots

132

9999

and expresses the thickness (in dots

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) of the box.

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) of the box.

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) of the box or

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3.1.7.2 Graphic images

~DGd:aa…a.eee,b,r,xx…x (Download Graphic)

CZL makes it possible to save graphic images in hexadecimal format that are created in any application, whether CAD or a graphic layout program. Once they are saved (in temporary memory or elsewhere), the images can be used on the label as desired. Refer to section 5.2 on page 53, where a printing example with graphic images is described. The current command controls the following functions: placing the printer in “graphic mode,” giving a name to the image (which is the same that will be used to retrieve the image when the label is created), defining its size, and uploading the image on the printer memory. The name given does not necessarily have to be the same as the name of the file in which the file is stored on the computer. However, it must adhere to several conventions that are explained below. The CZL emulation interprets the space, “return” character, or extension as the end of the name. Therefore, in order to preserve the uniqueness of names, it is wise not to use a space inside names because two names (consisting of more than one word) having the same first word will be treated as being the same, and the images to which these names have been applied will no longer be treated as separate and distinct. Therefore, different names must be given, even mnemonic ones, to different images: a file given an existing name will not be saved to memory.

aa…a

is the number of bytes per line.

r xx…x

.eee

This format specifies th at each block of 4 bits (nibble) is the image of 4 adjacent dots: t he high bit (1) corresponds to the on bit (black), and the low bit (0) corresponds to the off bit (white). The entire graphic image is coded in the same way: in practice, it is a single long string of hexadecimal values. The total number of bytes b is a function of the dimensions of the image and the printer resolution (please see the User Manual) according to the following formula:

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in the flash memory on the expander card

to save the image to RAM, B: when it is saved in the base flash, C: or D: when it is saved

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is the name to be attributed to the graphic image. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long and the

default value is

UNKNOWN

is the total (whole) number of bytes of the graphic image.

is a string of numbers in hexadecimal code comprising the representation of the graphic

image.

is the extension of the file name, which must be

for graphic images.

.GRF

risl

()

⋅

()

brisa

=⋅⋅

135

Default value.

136

Since flash memory is a non-volatile memory, it is available on the expander cards so that it can transport the images it contains. Unit B: is the flash memory contained in the base machine, C: and D: are the memory contained in the expander cards (where provided), and the letter indicates in which of the two available slots the expander card is installed. Please refer to the User Manual for more information.

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where l is the width of the image (in mm),

the resolution (in

ris

dots⋅mm

-1

), a the height of the image (in mm), 8 is the number of bits per byte, and b is the total number of bytes. The result of the division (

)/8 must be rounded to the next highest whole number.

l⋅ris

The number of bytes per line r depends on the width of the image and the printer resolution as appears in the following formula:

risl

⋅

()

From which it is deduced that

risarb

⋅⋅=

()

The hexadecimal code described above for representation of the graphic images involves sending (and more generally, handling) of files of moderate dimensions. CZL offers the possibility of reducing file dimensions with a special compression algorithm. More specifically, it often happens that perfectly equal sequences of hexadecimal codes must be sent (this corresponds to having extended black parts in the image or recurrent elementary figures). In this case, the letters after F can be used as a multiplier according to the following table:

G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

When it receives UB, the machine reads (with the identical result) “15 times B”, in other words

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

Likewise for lower case letters:

g h i j k l m N o p q r s t u v w x y z

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400

Sending hB is like sending

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

The upper and lower case letters can be combined so that, for example,

40 times

hUB

(or

) corresponds

UhB

to “55 times B”. In regard to file compression, CZL specifies the use of several other special characters: The comma (,) fills the current line (from the right) with pairs (whole bytes) of zeroes (0) from its position to the end of the line

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. The exclamation point (!) does the same thing, filling the line with ones (1). The colon (:) indicates repetition of the last line. Since the number of bytes is whole, the hex adecim al characters com prisi ng the representation of t he graphic image are always even in number. Therefore, the action of the comma and exclamation point characters described above is calculated on the pairs of characters. In other words, to avoid

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misinterpretations, the comma (and/or the ex clamation point) are inserted after an even number of characters. For example, can be transformed into The editor or application being used can introduce special characters (

1FF0,

must be sent rather than

1FFF,

1FF0000000

and not

. Otherwise,

1FF,

<CR>

and/or

1FFF000000

<LF>

) to break

the line: the CZL emulation ignores them.

~DN (Abort Download Graphic)

This command makes it possible to interrupt loading of graphic images onto the printer before it is completed. The printer then returns to normal print mode. However, any other ^ or ~ command interrupts loading.

^XGs:aa…a.eee,m

my (Recall Graphic)

This command is used to recall the graphic image to be printed (e.g. company logo). Once the image has been stored in memory with the

command on page 30, it is possible to

~DG

recall it whenever necessary (even many times), just as it is possible to use it together with other images and/or fields inside the same label.

is the unit where the image is stored in memory.

memory

aa…a

default value is is the multiplier along the x axis. It is a whole number between

is the multiplier along the y axis. It is a whole number between

is the extension of the name, which must be

.eee

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. This parameter is optional.

is the name attributed to the graphic image. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long and the

UNKNOWN

.GRF

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indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash

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and 10.

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and 10.

for graphic images.

^IMs:aa…a.eee (Image Move)

This command, just like the The only difference is that it is not possible to change its size, and it requires less processing time.

is the unit where the image is stored.

parameter is optional.

aa…a

.eee

is the name attribut ed to the graphic image. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long, and the

default value is

UNKNOWN

is the extension of the name, which must be

command, permits recovery of a previously saved graphic image.

^XG

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indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash memory

for graphic images.

.GRF

143

. This

138

Default value.

139

See note 136 on page 30.

140

Default value.

141

Default value.

142

Default value.

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3.1.7.3 Treating labels as graphic images (saving)

CZL makes it possible to treat labels as if they were graphic images. This means that it is possible to save the label image to memory (both temporary and other according to available computer resources; please refer to the User Manual) and then use it as desired, calling it up with the name assigned to it. This permits optimal computer performance when similar labels (including complicated ones) varying only in a few fields have to be printed. In this case, rather than sending the entire label every time, the common part can be saved and then recalled later, when the missing fields are added (the variable from label to label) the complexity of the label).

^ISd:aa…a.eee,p (Image Save)

This command is used to save the label image to memory (RAM or flash) as a graphic image. It will then be possible to recall it at any time with the name given to it, and then adding any variable fields. In light of the fact that this command saves the image of the current label, it is normally the last one, just before the command

aa…a

.eee

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for saving the image in RAM, B: for saving it in the base flash memory, C: or D: for

saving it in the flash memory on the expander card

is the name attribut ed to the graphic image. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long, and the

default value is

UNKNOWN

is the file extension, which must be

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, leading to significant savings in processing time (in direct relation to

(page 8)

^XZ

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for graphic images.

.GRF

^ILs:aa…a.eee (Image Load)

This command recalls the image of label It is normally the second one, just after the command recalled and positioned at

(see fig. 2 on page 9). The following commands make it possible to

0, 0

overlay the variable fields on the saved labels to compose the complete image of the desired label.

is the unit where the image is saved.

parameter is optional.

aa…a

.eee

is the name assigned to the graphic image. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long, and the

default value is

UNKNOWN

is the file extension, which must be

.GRF

stored in memory unit s.

aa…a

(page 8). This way, the label image is

^XA

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indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash memory

for graphic images.

148

. This

3.1.7.4 Moving and deleting objects

Images (and, more in general, any object) can be moved from one unit to another in a way similar to the

144

This operation is often referred to with the term

145

Default value.

146

See note 136 on page 30.

147

Default value.

148

See note 136 on page 30.

command in DOS. This is useful for moving graphic images from RAM to flash memory

copy

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or vice-versa, as well as downloading or uploading images onto the expander cards before inserting them in other machines. The source and/or destination units must be available on the machine in use, otherwise the move will not be completed. Please refer to the User Manual for more information.

^TOs:asas…as.eseses,d:adad…ad.ededed (Transfer Object)

the source unit from which the object will be moved.

memory

asas…as

wildcard characters * and

.esese

wildcard characters * and

is the destination unit to which the object is moved.

memory

adad…ad

include the wildcard characters * and

.ededed

wildcard characters * and

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name of the source graphic file. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long and can include the

150

is the file name extension for graphic images, which is

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151

is the name of the graphic image destination. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long and can

153

is the file name extension for graphic images, which is

154

indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash

. It can be replaced by the

.GRF

indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash

. It can be replaced by the

.GRF

If the destination unit does not have sufficient space to save all objects, only those that fit are moved. To avoid problems in case any doubt exists, it is good practice to check the list of objects actually moved by using the commands

(page 39) and/or

^HW

^WD

(page 39).

^IDs:aa…a.eee (Item Delete)

This command enables deletion of saved objects (only from RAM), and it is capable of selecting them one by one. Since this command can include t he wildcard charact ers * and objects as well.

is the unit where the object is saved (which must be R:).

s: aa…a

.eee

is the name assigned to the object. It can be 1 to 8 characters long and its default value is

UNKNOWN

is the file name extension, which is

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.GRF

for graphic images and .

section 3.1.8.5 on page 37).

155

, it is possible to cancel groups of

for formats (see

ZPL

149

See note 136 on page 30.

150

* means “one or more occurrences of any character,” ? signifies “one and only one occurrence of any character.”

151

See note 150 on page 34.

152

See note 136 on page 30.

153

See note 150 on page 34.

154

See note 150 on page 34.

155

See note 150 on page 34.

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^EG o ~EG (Erase Downloaded Graphic)

This command deletes all the images contained in the RAM memory.

3.1.8 Advanced commands

All commands that are sufficient for printing in CZL emulation have been described in the preceding sections. Several advanced commands are described here so that the user can take full advantage of all the features of the machine, achieve special effects, and/or optimize its performance.

3.1.8.1 Comments

^FXaa…a (Comment)

This command is used when clarifying comments must be inserted in the printing program. Comments inserted in this way do not have any effect on the printed label.

aa…a

Whatever is written between the the printed label: its only function is to introduce a comment string for future reference and greater program clarity. It is good practice to use these comments for the preparation of basic documentation that will simplify subsequent program maintenance.

is an alphanumeric comment string.

command and the following character ^ (o ~) has no effect on

^FX

3.1.8.2 Graphic effects

^FR (Field Reverse Print)

It is possible to write some fields in

reverse

background instead of black on a white background. More generally, what is black becomes white and what is white becomes black. Refer to section 5.3 on page 55 where two examples of labels in reverse are described. To produce this effect, a black box of the desired dimensions must be provided (see the command on page 29) superimposed on the field in question. As a result, the black of the box is superimposed on the black of the writing according to the from the box. With the command (or

) command. The resulting effect is of a field in reverse whose colors are inverted. More

^XZ

the mode of the current field is locally changed to

^FR

generally, where the field is superimposed on another, the color becomes white.

157

OR mode means that

158

mode means that

XOR

black.

black

produces the result

black

produces the result

black

to highlight them: they appear in white against a black

^GB

157

mode and the field is “deleted”

158

XOR

(black + black = black), just as black + white = black.

black

(black ⊕ black = white), just as black ⊕ white =

white

until the next

^FS

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Obviously, the

command is effective only when the field is superimposed on another: if it is not

^FR

superimposed an another (whether it is a box or another field), it does not have any effect.

^LRa (Label Reverse Print)

This command is very similar to the preceding command

command) of the current and subsequent labels.

^LR

is the letter Y to enable the reverse mode,

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if not. The reverse mode remains active until it is disabled with the turned off.

but affects all fields (following the

^FR

command or the machine is

^LRN

3.1.8.3 Serial numerical fields

^SNaa…a,i,z (Serialization Data)

It is often convenient to have a field that can be automatically increased or decreased by a pre-set value for every label. Refer to section 5.4 on page 56 where an example of printing with serial fields is illustrated. This command makes it possible to create numerical fields with up to 12 digits. If the field is alphanumeric, the operation is performed on the first whole number found (starting from the right side of the field itself).

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aa…a

161

is the letter Y if it is necessary to add zeroes to the most significant positions (to the left),

When zeroes are used in the most significant positions, two distinct cases must be pointed out: if zeroes are included in the field

, and are printed when

(((

Even if the zeroes are suppressed, when the field value is zero 0, it is printed all the same. In compliance with the instructions issued by the label printed (the interrupted one) is retained for progressive numbering, from which the printer restarts after resetting. The increase or decrease of the fields continues until the last label in the current lot is printed (as determined by the

is the starting string, generally alphanumeric, for the field. The numerical portion of the

field that must be increased (decreased) is a whole number with a maximum of 12 digits.

is a related whole number (with the negative sign if the field must be decreased) with a

maximum of 12 digits.

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not.

aa…a

; if no zeroes are included and in their place are spaces (e.g.

z = Y

), they are not printed either when

command on page 40).

^PQ

(e.g.

z = N

aa…a = 0001

, or when

^JZ

), they are replaced with spaces when

z =

aa…a =

z = Y

command on page 16, the value of the last

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Default value.

160

1 is the default value.

161

1 is the default value.

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3.1.8.4 Variable fields

When it is necessary to modify a certain number of fields on a label which is for the most part uniform, printer performance can be optimized by using variable fields. Accordingly, only a portion of the image affected by the modified fields is processed, producing a saving in processing time. The mechanism by which this effect is produced is similar to what is described in section 3.1.7.3 on page 33. In this case, rather than saving the label image and giving it a name (although the operation is rapid, it nonetheless takes a little time, and even more so if the image is saved in flash memory), it is saved in the working RAM until the machine is turned off or it is explicitly deleted. It forms the background for labels printed afterwards, on which variable fields are updated and placed. See section 5.5 on page 57 where an example of printing with variable fields is described.

^MCa (Map Clear)

Normally, after a label is printed, its image (bitmap) is deleted from the working RAM. When using variable fields, the image is saved (just as described above) with this command.

is the letter Y for deleting the bitmap,

When the

^MCN

command is received, the machine saves the image of the current label (until it is switched off or it receives the next following labels. Accordingly the variable fields can be superimposed on it with the following command

^FV

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not to delete it.

command) and prints it as the background for all

^MCY

^FVaa…a (Variable Field Data)

This command replaces the corresponding command

aa…a

The

is an alphanumeric string of at most 255 characters. If it is omitted the command is ignored.

fields are always deleted after they have been printed, while

^FV

If there is more than one variable field on the label, they are updated in the same order in which they were first entered.

(page 13) when the field is variable.

^FD

fields are not.

^FD

3.1.8.5 Saving the “format”

Aside from saving the graphic image of the label (see section 3.1.7.3 on page 33), it is possible to save the

formats

By saving the format, transmission time is optimized, since similar labels (which differ by only a few fields) are not sent n times. However, processing time is not shortened. In fact, when the label is recalled from memory before printing, its image is processed with the addition of any variable fields; this happens whenever the label is printed. Aside from optimizing the aforementioned transmission time, saving the format reduces the memory space used since the space occupied by the format is less than that of the graphic image. The formats can be saved in both RAM and flash memory within the limits of available space. CZL is not programmed to give any error message if the format is larger than the space available on t he destination unit. In this case, the format is not saved in its entirety, and the user becomes aware of

. The format is comprised by all the commands that describe the label image.

163

Default value.

164

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this only when he or she attempts to recall it or upon recalling the list of objects contained in the memory by means of the

(page 39) and/or

^HW

commands (page 39).

^WD

^EF o ~EF (Erase Format)

This command deletes all the formats saved on the RAM unit. A formatting selection can be deleted with the for formatting objects is

.ZPL

command on page 34 (the file name extension

^ID

^DFd:aa…a.eee (Download Format)

This command makes it possible to save the label descriptions in CZL language as text strings in RAM and/or flash memory while assigning a name to them. Accordingly, the label can be recalled as desired by using the possibly updating the dynamic fields defined with the This command must be come immediately after the

command (page 38).

^FN

command (page 8) and is followed by the

^XA

commands that must be saved.

is the letter which identifies the format destination unit. This is

RAM, B: when it is saved in the base flash memory, C: or D: when it is saved in the flash memory on the expander card

aa…a

.eee

A label containing the

is the name to be assigned to the format. It can from 1 to 8 characters long, and the default

value is

UNKNOWN

is the file name extension, which must be

^DF

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for formats.

.ZPL

command is not printed until it is recalled from the memory, and every

immediate command contained in it has an indefinite effect.

command (page 39), while

^XF

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when the format is saved in

^FNn (Field Number)

Analogously to the overlay function (see section 3.1.7.3 on page 33) and use of variable fields (see section 3.1.8.4 on page 37), it is possible here as well to update the fields before printing the labels. In the first case, the fields are superimposed on the image of the label by giving them precise coordinates: since the CZL functions by default in on top of the area reserved to it (intentionally left white In the second case, the field replaces the variable field defined by the In this case, the process is similar to but more versatile than the second: since the format is saved with a name, it is necessary to number the variable fields (which are more accurately defined as

dynamic

). Accordingly, it is possible to refer to them directly without respecting their order. It is also possible to assign the same identifying number to more than one field so that they can be updated simultaneously with the same content. The

is used instead of the

^FN

command (page 13) upon saving, and together with the

^FD

command when the label is recalled before printing.

165

Default value.

166

See note 136 on page 30.

167

See note 157 on page 35.

168

Or black if the field is to be in reverse (see section 3.1.8.2 on page 35).

167

mode, the effect is superimposition of field

168

command (on page 37).

^FV

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is the whole number assigned to the dynamic field to identify it. It falls between

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and

9999

^FAn (Field Allocate)

The number n is a whole number between 1 and space required to reserve the space to be occupied by the dynamic fields.

that indicates t he number of characters and

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^XFs:aa…a.eee (Recall Format)

This command recalls from memory unit s: the format

aa…a.eee

completed with the necessary dynamic fields, processed, and then printed. The format can be recalled whenever necessary, and the dynamic fields are updated periodically with the current value. If dynamic fields (numbered) have been provided for at the time of saving, these fields must be updated (with the

is the unit where the format is saved.

command on page 38) when the format is recalled.

^FN

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indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash memory

parameter is optional.

aa…a

.eee

is the name assigned to the format. It can be from 1 to 8 characters long and its defaul t value

UNKNOWN

is the file name extension, which must be

for formats.

.ZPL

so that the described image can be

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. This

^WDs:aa…a.eee (Print Directory on Label)

This command is necessary for producing a list of the objects contained in the memory units, including an indication of the file name extension and size, and printed on a label.

is the unit for which the list is desired.

172

indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) the flash memory

173

This parameter is optional.

aa…a

is the name for the list, and it may contain the wildcard characters * and

174

. It can be from 1

to 8 characters long, and its default value is *.

is the file name extension, and it too may contain the wildcard characters * and

.eee

175

^HWs:aa…a.eee (Host Directory List)

This command makes it possible to obtain a list of the objects saved in the machine memory (whether in RAM and/or flash memory). Unlike the as long as the printer is connected through the serial port.

is the unit whose list is desired.

176

indicates RAM, B: (C: or D:) flash memory

parameter is optional.

169

The default value is 0.

170

Default value.

171

See note 136 on page 30.

172

Default value.

173

See note 136 on page 30.

174

See note 150 on page 34.

175

See note 150 on page 34.

176

Default value.

177

See note 136 on page 30.

command, the list is returned to the host

^WD

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aa…a

is the name of the desired list, and it may contain the wildcard characters * and

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. It can be

from 1 to 8 characters long and its default value is *.

is the file name extension, and it too may contain the wildcard characters * and

.eee

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The strings, fixed in length, returned by the printer have a defined format:

- DIR R: xx<CR><LF> *(aaaaaaaa.eee((nnnnnn *(aaaaaaaa.eee((nnnnnn

(((((

(((((

- xxxxxxx bytes free<CR><LF> <ETX>

where

aaaaaaaa

is the name of the object,

is its extension, and the symbol ( indicates a space.

eee

This command is processed in the order in which it is sent to the printer. The printer returns the list of objects saved as soon as it can consistently with the operations that it was already performing at the time the command was received.

3.1.8.6 Copies of labels

^PQt,p,d,c (Print Quantity)

This command makes it possible to print the same label t times while checking several operations, such as the number of labels, before the machine pauses, and the number of copies for each serial field (see section 3.1.8.3 on page 36).

is a whole number between

the machine is paused. is a whole number between

operation it is desired to increase the serial fields. In practice, it is possible to print the same label

times without increasing the field.

is the letter Y to prevent the printer from going into pause after p labels; it is the letter

enabling the parameter p, in other words, to pause the printer after p labels.

178

See note 150 on page 34.

179

See note 150 on page 34.

180

Default value.

181

Default value.

182

Default value.

183

Default value.

180

and

181

and

182

99,999,999

and

that indicates the number of copies desired.

that indicates the number of copies printed before

99,999,999

that indicates at what point in the printing

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3.1.8.7 Setting printer speed

^PRs,f (Print Rate)

This command is used to set the print and/or feed rate of the printer independently of the rate set in configuration.

is a number or letter according to the following scheme:

2 3 4 5 6 8

is a number or letter according to the following scheme:

2 3 4 5 6 8

The printer operates at the selected speed until it is turned off and/or it receives a new command. Since the speed and temperature corresponding to the type of ribbon and support used affect printing quality, it is advisable to perform a printing test to determine the proper speed.

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(or

) for a speed of 2 inches a second;

(or B) for a speed of 3 inches a second; (or C) for a speed of 4 inches a second; for a speed of 5 inches a second; (or D) for a speed of 6 inches a second; (or E) for a speed of 8 inches a second;

(or A) for a speed of 2 inches a second; (or B) for a speed of 3 inches a second; (or C) for a speed of 4 inches a second; for a speed of 5 inches a second;

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(or

) for a speed of 6 inches a second;

(or E) for a speed of 8 inches a second.

^PR

3.1.8.8 Backfeed

When the peel-off system or cutter is used (see the User Manual for the machine in question), upon completion of printing operations, the paper must stick out far enough for proper alignment of the cutting blade or peel-off system. Before resuming printing of the next label, the paper must then return to position in alignment with the head. This is the

backfeed

adjustment can be select ed from th e panel by means of a special parameter. Please refer t o the User Manual for instructions on how to use it. When the present sensor is enabled (and thus the peel-off system or cutter are used), the backfeed is automatically enabled (by the amount set with the parameter described above). However, to disable it, the following command is used.

^XB (Suppress Backfeed)

This command force disables the backfeed at the end of label printing until the machine is turned off.

184

Default value.

185

Default value.

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3.1.8.9 Resolution

The maximum resolution of the machine depends on the model being used (please refer to the User Manual). If not required by the application, it is possible to select a resolution that is lower than the allowed maximum in order to optimize processing times.

^JMa (Set resolution)

This command is used to choose between the maximum possible resolution and half of it.

is letter A for maximum resolution (203 dpi/8 dots per mm or 300 dpi/12 dots per mm). It is letter

for half resolution (100 dpi/4 dots per mm or 150 dpi/6 dot per mm).

Obviously, doubled dot size corresponds to half resolution, and thus the size of the images appears doubled.

3.2 ~ Commands

Immediate commands are sent to the printer at any time and provide, where possible, for immediate execution. They can be sent in groups or individually. Commands regarding treatment of graphic images ( section 3.1.7.2 on page 30. All immediate commands are preceded by the tilde character (~) commands through which it is possible to act “physically” on the printer configuration parameters. Commands requiring a response by the printer work only if it is connected to the host through the serial port since the parallel port is not bi-directional. In other words, to use these commands correctly, the printer must be connected through the serial port: otherwise, the host may wait for a response that will never arrive, and this could lead to malfunctions.

~DG

and

) have already been described in

~DN

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. In general, they are “high level”

3.2.1 Query commands

~HM (Memory Status)

The printer returns the RAM memory status to the host. The returned string consists of 3 numbers comprised of four digits separated by commas, according to the following format:

ntntntnt,ndndndnd,nlnlnln

ntntntnt ndndndn

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is the total number of Kbytes available on the machine;

is the number of Kbytes available to the user for saving graphic images, etc.;

The tilde control character (~) can be replaced by using the ~CC command on page 46.

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nlnlnln

is the number of free Kbytes for saving graphic images, etc. taken from

ndndndn

of those

already used.

Obviously,

ntntntnt > ndndndnd > nlnlnln

The first two values are set through configuration of the machine, or the inserted expander cards; the third value changes “dynamically” upon saving the graphic images and/or other objects.

~HS (Host Status)

The printer reports the status through three strings, where each begins with the character < ends with the sequence

, just as the lines are separated by the host for easy reading. The format of the first one of these is:

: is a base 8 number that describes the communication parameters of the serial port.

aaa

octal representation of the binary number

, together with

0 001 = 0 010 = 0 011 = 0 100 = 0 101 = 0 110 = 0 111 = 1 001 =

indicates the handshake protocol. XON/XOFF when it is low (0), hardware when it is high (1).

indicates the parity. Odd when it is low (0), even when it is high (1).

indicates whether parity has been enabled. It has not when it is low (0), and it has when it is

300 baud 600 baud 1,200 baud 2,400 baud 4,800 baud 9,600 baud 19,200 baud 38,400 baud

a2 a1 a

indicates the baud rate.

a8a7a6 a5a4a3 a2a1a

high (1).

indicates the number of stop bits. Two when it is low (0), one when it is high (1).

indicates the number of data bits. Seven when it is low (0), eight when it is high (1).

is 1 when the machine is out of paper, 0 in other cases.

: is 1 when the printer is in pause, 0 in other cases.

: is a whole number of four digits that indicates the length of the current label, expressed in

dddd

dots.

: is the whole number of three digits that indicates the number of labels in the reception buffer.

eee

: is 1 when the memory buffer is full. 0 in other cases.

: is 1 when the communications diagnostic mode is enabled. 0 in other cases.

: is 1 when the current label is being processed. 0 in other cases.

: is always

iii

: is 1 when the RAM is “corrupted.” 0 in other cases.

: is 1 when the head is too cold. 0 in other cases.

: is 1 when the head is too hot. 0 in other cases.

000

The format of the second of these strings is:

STX>

is the

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: is a base 8 number that describes the communications parameters of the serial port.

mmm

the octal representation of the binary number

: is always 0. Reserved.

indicates the type of form in use. With a reference marker (gap, black tick mark, or hole)

when it is low (0), continuous form when it is high (1).

is always 0. Reserved.

m5 m4, m3, m2, m1,

indicates the printing mode. Direct thermal transfer when it is low (0), thermal transfer when

it is high (1).

is always 0. Reserved.

: is always 0. Reserved.

: is high (1) when the ribbon is out. 0 in other cases.

: is always 0. Reserved.

: is always 6. Reserved.

: is 1 when there is a label under the present sensor. 0 in other cases.

: is the whole number of four digits that indicates the number of labels in the current batch that

uuuu

remain to be printed.

: is always 1. Reserved.

: is the whole number of 3 digits that indicates the number of graphic images in the RAM

www

memory.

The format of the third string is:

are not used and thus always 0.

m8m7m6 m5m4m3 m2m1m

mmm

: is always

xxxx

: is always 0. Reserved for future uses.

. Reserved for future uses.

0000

~JR (Power On Reset)

This command has exactly the same effects as shutting off and then turning on the machine. All registers are reset, the RAM is deleted, etc.

3.2.2 Calibration and setting commands

~JC (Set Media Sensor Calibration)

This command forces adjustments in the sensitivity of the paper sensor via software (please refer to the User Manual) and measures the length of the label in use so that it is properly lined up under the head.

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This command, unlike the previous command used.

, only measures the length of the label being

~JC

3.2.3 Cancel commands

~JA (Cancel All)

This command terminates printing of the current label and deletes the rest from the command buffer, as if the user had pressed the

CANCEL

~JP (Pause and Cancel Format)

Similarly to the pause. This command has the same effect as pressing the printer.

command above, this command cancels the current job and places the printer in

~JA

~JX (Cancel Current Partially Input Format)

This command cancels the label that is being sent to the printer without affecting the others (e.g. the one currently being printed).

button.

CANCEL

button without pausing the

3.2.4 Control commands

~PH o ^PH (Slew to Home Position)

This command pushes out a blank label just like the label is printed or when the printer is paused. printing job.

is sent after completion of the entire label

^PH

~PP o ^PP (Programmable Pause)

pauses the printer after the current label is printed.

~PP

job is completed. In both cases, the printer remains in pause until the another

command is received.

~PS

~PS (Print Start)

This command brings the printer back on line after a button were pressed on the control panel.

~PP

button.

FEED

pauses it after the entire label printing

^PP

is sent, just as if the

^PP

works after the current

~PH

ON LINE

button is pressed or

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3.2.5 Prefix replacement commands

~CCx o ^CCx (Change Caret)

With some hosts, the CZL command prefixes must be other than a tilde (~) or a caret (^). The caret character can be changed with any two others from the ASCII table (see table 9 on page 59 and table 10 on page 60) with the current command.

is any ASCII character, as long as it has not already been used for another prefix. Obviously, the

alternative character must be carefully chosen so that it will not be confused with other printable characters and thus lead to problems of interpretation.

~CTx o ^CTx (Change Tilde)

Just like the tilde character, the caret character can be changed. This command is used in the same way as the

is any ASCII character that has not already been used for another prefix.

Both commands must be bracketed by two limiting commands to all subsequent commands.

~CC (^CC

) command above.

^XA

and

(see page 8) and apply

^XZ

3.2.6 Diagnostic commands

~JD (Enable Dump Mode)

dump mode,

their respective hexadecimal code so that the proper functioning of the printer itself can be evaluated. The printer can be placed in software with this command,

~JE (Disable Dump Mode)

This command disables the dump mode, and the printer resumes interpreting the commands it receives.

~WC (Print Configuration Label)

This command produces the print configuration label, just as it can be printed upon turning on the machine (please refer to the User Manual).

the printer does not interpret incoming commands but prints them in ASCII with

dump mode

~JD

when it is turned on (please refer to the User Manual) or by

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4. F

ONT AND BAR-CODE SPECIFICATIONS

Different types of fonts and bar-codes are available. The printing density depends on the resolution of the head used on the printer, which is better explained in the User Manual. The following specifications summarize the characteristics of the available fonts and bar-codes.

4.1 Fonts

The image of the label to be printed can be built using the commands described in section 3.1. The font used is the default font, which itself can be defined with the Following below are the features of each.

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Font

Dimensions of matrix

Height x width (in dot s)

A 9 x 5 1.12 x 0.76 1.31 B 11 x 7 1.37 x 1.12 0.89

C, D 18 x 10 2.26 x 1.50 0.66

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28 x 15 3.50 x 2.49 0.40

F 26 x 13 3.25 x 2.00 0.50

G 60 x 40 7.49 x 5.00 0.167

191

21 x 13 2.61 x 2.36 0.423

∅

192

15 x 12

193

188

Size of each character

189

Height x width (in mm)

See command

command (page 17).

^CF

Number of characters per mm (in mm

)

∅

on page 18

table 5 – Specifications of fonts at a resolution of 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)

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The fonts B and H only accept upper case letters and numerals, while all the others accept upper and lower case

letters and numerals.

188

Of the character alone. The height is determined by the upper case characters plus the footer of lower case characters

such as g or q.

189

Including the space between each one.

190

OCR B.

191

OCR A.

192

In order not to confuse zero with the letter o, the convention o f assigning ∅ the meaning of zero is adopted here

(

193

Since the font is scalable, this is the default value.

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Font

Dimensions of matrix

Height x width (in dot s)

195

Dimensions of each character

Height x width (in mm)

196

Number of characters per mm (in mm

A 9 x 5 0.75 x 0.50 2.02 B 11 x 7 0.91 x 0.75 1.32

C, D 18 x 10 1.50 x 1.00 1.00

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42 x 20 1.75 x 1.08 0.92 F 26 x 13 2.16 x 1.34 0.74 G 60 x 40 5.00 x 4.00 0.25

198

34 x 22 2.81 x 2.48 0.40

∅

199

15 x 12

200

See command ^A

∅

on page 18

table 6 - Specifications of fonts at a resolution of 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)

Font Dimensions of matrix

Height x width (in dot s)

Space between each character

(in dots)

Height of capital letters (in dot s)

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A 9 x 5 1 7 B 11 x 7 2 11

C, D 18 x 10 2 14

E 28 x 15 5 23 F 26 x 13 3 21 G 60 x 40 8 47 H 21 x 13 6 21

∅

15 x 12 Proportional

202

3 x height / 4

)

table 7 – Space between characters and height of upper case characters

4.2 Bar-codes

It is possible to print bar-codes with the CZL language. The following specific types are available: Interleaved 2/5, Code 39, EAN 8, UPC E, Code 128, EAN 13, ANSI Codabar, MSI, UPC/EAN

194

See note 187 on page 47.

195

See note 188 on page 47.

196

See note 189 on page 47.

197

OCR B.

198

OCR A.

199

See note 192 on page 47

200

See note 193 on page 47.

201

See note 188 on page 47.

202

In fonts A – H the space between each character is constant, while the spacing in font ∅ is proportional. This means that it is proportioned to the dimensions of the character; in other words, the space after the letter i is less than that after the letter m.

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Extensions, UPC A, PostNet. Each of these is identified with a numeral or a letter that coincides with the parameter to be inserted in the

command on page 18 (see table 8).

^Bx

Each type of bar-code has its own characteristics: some are fixed length, others not, some accept all characters, and others only upper case letters or numerals. The widths of the bars are defi ned according to set ratio s. Som e bar-codes require a fixed ratio to be read properly, while for others the ratio can vary from 2 to 3 without affecting the reliability of readings.

x Description Ratio ASCII characters allowed

2 Interleaved 2/5 3 Code 39 8 EAN 8 Fixed

9 UPC E Fixed C Code 128 Fixed E EAN 13 Fixed K ANSI Codabar

M MSI

S UPC/EAN Extensions Fixed U UPC A Fixed

Z PostNet Fixed

2÷3 48÷57 2÷3 32, 36, 37, 43, 45÷57, 65÷90

48÷57 48÷57

32÷93, 95÷126

48÷57 2÷3 36, 42, 43, 45÷58, 65÷69, 78, 84 2÷3 48÷57 1÷14

48÷57

table 8 – Bar-code specifications

203

Length Check digit

Variable Optional Variable Optional

7 Yes

10 Yes

Variable Optional

12 Yes

Variable Optional

Optional

2 or 5 No

11 Optional

Variable No

203

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5. E

XAMPLES

The following examples clarify the meaning of the commands described in previous sections. Since all CZL commands are comprised of pri ntable characters, it does not matter whet her they are sent through a simple program (e.g. Basic) or with text file. For a detailed description of each command, please refer to the preceding pages.

5.1 Example with alphanumeric strings, bar-codes, and

boxes

The following example was developed in Basic, and its result appears in fig. 5 on page 52.

CONST SCRITTA1$ = "1234567890" CONST SCRITTA2$ = "1234567890" CONST SCRITTA3$ = "1234567890" CONST SCRITTA4$ = "1234567890" CONST SCRITTA5$ = "123456" CONST CODE2OF5TXT$ = "12345678" CONST EAN8TXT$ = "12345670" CONST ANSITXT$ = "123" CONST SCRITTA6$ = "CODE EAN-8" CONST SCRITTA7$ = "CODE 2 OF 5" CONST SCRITTA8$ = "ANSI CODABAR " CONST SCRITTA9$ = "CZL Language"

'OPEN "lpt1:" FOR OUTPUT AS #1 OPEN "COM2:9600,n,8,1,cs5000" FOR OUTPUT AS #1

PRINT #1, "^XA" PRINT #1, "^LH0,0" PRINT #1, "^PRA" PRINT #1, "^MD7" PRINT #1, "^FWN" 'SETTING OF ROTATION PRINT #1, "^BY2" 'WIDTH OF NARROW BAR BAR-CODE

PRINT #1, "^FO50,20" 'LARGE BOX PRINT #1, "^GB720,480,4^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FO100,40" 'SMALL BOX PRINT #1, "^GB320,210,2^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FO50,260" 'HORIZONTAL LINE PRINT #1, "^GB720,0,3^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FO450,20" 'VERTICAL LINE PRINT #1, "^GB0,480,2^FS"

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PRINT #1, "^CFA" 'SET FONT A PRINT #1, "^FO120,70" 'SET COORDINATE PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA1$ + "^FS" 'STRING

PRINT #1, "^CFB" 'SET FONT B PRINT #1, "^FO120,90" 'SET COORDINATE PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA2$ + "^FS" 'STRING

PRINT #1, "^CFC" 'SAME AS ABOVE PRINT #1, "^FO120,110" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA3$ + "^FS"

PRINT #1, "^CFE" 'SAME AS ABOVE PRINT #1, "^FO120,130" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA4$ + "^FS"

PRINT #1, "^CFG" 'SAME AS ABOVE PRINT #1, "^FO120,170" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA5$ + "^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FT540,170" 'SET STARTING POINT PRINT #1, "^B8N,100,Y,N,N" 'BAR-CODE PRINT #1, "^FD" + EAN8TXT$ + "^FS" 'BAR-CODE CODE PRINT #1, "^CFC" 'SET FONT PRINT #1, "^FO550,230" 'SET COORDINATE PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA6$ + "^FS" 'STRING UNDER THE BAR-CODE

PRINT #1, "^FO130,280" 'SAME AS ABOVE PRINT #1, "^B2R,150,Y,Y,Y" PRINT #1, "^FD" + CODE2OF5TXT$ + "^FS" PRINT #1, "^CFC" PRINT #1, "^FWR" PRINT #1, "^FO93,340" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA7$ + "^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FWN" PRINT #1, "^FO590,280" 'SAME AS ABOVE PRINT #1, "^BKR,,80,Y,N,*,T" PRINT #1, "^FD"; ANSITXT$; "^FS" PRINT #1, "^AAB,10,10" PRINT #1, "^FO550,260" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA8$ + "^FS"

PRINT #1, "^FO450,425" 'SET COORDINATE PRINT #1, "^GB320,0,2^FS" 'HORIZONTAL LINE PRINT #1, "^CFC" 'SET FONT PRINT #1, "^FO460,440" 'SET COORDINATE PRINT #1, "^FB300,2,10,C" PRINT #1, "^FD" + SCRITTA9$ + "^FS" 'STRING"

PRINT #1, "^XZ"

CLOSE #1

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fig. 5 – Image of label with alphanumeric strings, bar-codes, and boxes

Exactly the same result is produced by sending the following text file to the printer:

^XA ^LH0,0 ^PRA ^MD7 ^FWN ^BY2 ^FO50,20 ^GB720,480,4^FS ^FO100,40 ^GB320,210,2^FS ^FO50,260 ^GB720,0,3^FS ^FO450,20 ^GB0,480,2^FS ^CFA ^FO120,70 ^FD1234567890^FS ^CFB ^FO120,90 ^FD1234567890^FS ^CFC ^FO120,110 ^FD1234567890^FS ^CFE ^FO120,130 ^FD1234567890^FS ^CFG ^FO120,170 ^FD123456^FS ^FT540,170 ^B8N,100,Y,N,N ^FD12345670^FS ^CFC ^FO550,230 ^FDCODE EAN-8^FS ^FO130,280

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^B2R,150,Y,Y,Y ^FD12345678^FS ^CFC ^FWR ^FO93,340 ^FDCODE 2 OF 5^FS ^FWN ^FO590,280 ^BKR,,80,Y,N,*,T ^FD123^FS ^AAB,10,10 ^FO550,260 ^FDANSI CODABAR ^FS ^FO450,425 ^GB320,0,2^FS ^CFC ^FO460,440 ^FB300,2,10,C ^FDCZL Language printed by 6xxx ^XZ

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5.2 Example with graphic images

Ever more applications require printing of logos, which in the simplest of cases is the company logo. Two operations are performed to do so (see section 3.1.7.2 on page 30): first the logo is loaded onto the memory unit (RAM or flash memory), then it is recalled using its assigned name, and then it is positioned as desired. The following example (in text format) produces the label in fig. 6.

~DGLOGO,01014,013, 00000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000 00000000000180, 000000000003C0, 000000000003C0, 000000000003C0, 000000000007E0, 00000000000FE0, 00000000000FF0, 00000000003FFC, 00000000003FFC, 00000000007FFC, 00000000007FFE, 0000000000FFFF, 0000000000FFFF, 0000000000FFFF, 0000000001FFFF80, 0000000007FFFFE0, 0000000007FFFFE0, 000000000FFFFFF0, 000000000FFFFFF0, 000000001FFFFFF0, 000000001FFFFFF8, 000000003FFFFFFC,

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000000003FFFFFFC, 000000003FFFFFFC, 00000000FFFFFFFF, 00000001FFFFFFFF, 00000001FFFFFFFF80, 00000003FFFFFFFFC0, 00000003FFFFFFFFC0, 0000000FFFFFFFFFC0, 0000000FFFFFFFFFF0, 0000001FFFFFFFFFF8, 0000003FFFFFFFFFF8, 0000003FFFFFFFFFF8, 0000003FFFFFFFFFFC, 0000007FFFFFFFFFFE, 0000007FFFFFFFFFFE, 000001FFFFFFFFFFFF80, 000001FFFFFFFFFFFF80, 000003FFFFFFFFFFFFC0, 000003FFFFFFFFFFFFC0, 000007FFFFFFFFFFFFE0, 000007FFFFFFFFFFFFE0, 000007FFFFFFFFFFFFE0, 00000FFFFFFFFFFFFFF0, 00003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 00003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 00003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 00007FFFFFFFFFFFFFFE, 0000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE, 0000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, 0001FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF80, 0001FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF80, 0007FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF80, 0007FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE0, 000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0, 000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0, 000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0, 001FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8, 003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 003FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 00FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, 00FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, 01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, 01FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF80, 03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0, 03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0, 03FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC0, 07FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE0, 1FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8, 1FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF8, 3FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 3FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFC, 7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFE, 00000000000000000000000000 ^XA ^PRB^FS ^PF0^FS ^FO325,179^GB97,0,78,W^FS ^FO325,179^XGLOGO,1,1^FS ^PQ1,0,1,Y ^XZ

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5.3 Example of reverse

The reverse feature (see section 3.1.8.2 on page 35) is useful for highlighting parts of the label. The label in fig. 7 is created with the following file.

^XA ^LH33,33 ^FXLocally test the reverse mode on one field ^FO0,0^GB250,400,200^FS ^FO30,10^AG^xxx^FR^FS ^FO30,200^B3,,100,,^FDABCDEFGHIJK^FR^FS ^FO30,350^AF^FDTest Local reverse command^FR^FS ^XZ

fig. 7 – Image of label with partial reverse effect

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The reverse effect can be used on the entire label. The following file produces th e label appeari ng in fig. 8.

^XA ^LH33,33 ^LRY^FXSet reverse mode ^FO0,0^GB500,400,400^FS ^FO30,10^AG^FDxxx^FS ^FO30,200^B3,,100,,^FDABCDEFGHIJK^FS ^FO30,350^AF^FDTest Global reverse command^FS ^XZ

fig. 8 – Image of the label completely in reverse

5.4 Example with serial fields

When a certain number of labels must be produced in a progressive sequence, the CZL emulation supplies a command that can be used to automate the printing process (see section 3.1.8.3 on page

36). The following file produces the label in fig. 9.

^XA ^LH33,33 ^FXSerial field test ^FO30,10^AF^SNField n. NNN0001^FS ^FO30,200^B3,,100,,^SNABCDEFGHIJK3003^FS ^FO30,350^AF^FDSerial command test^FS ^PQ2 ^XZ

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fig. 9 – Image of the label with serial fields

5.5 Example with variable fields

With the CZL emulation, it is possible to save the label to memory (RAM or flash) and recall it whenever it must be printed, updating only the parts that have changed (see 3.1.8.5 on page 37). The following text file produces the label appearing in fig. 10.

^XA ^DFLABEL^FS ^LH33,33 ^FXTest variable fields ^FO33,31^AG^FN1^FS ^FO33,133^B3,,50,,^FN3^FS ^XZ

^XA ^XFLABEL^FS ^FXRecall label and replace fields ^FDString 1^FN1^FS

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^FDAAAAA^FN3^FS ^XZ

^XA ^XFLABEL^FS ^FXRecall label and replace fields ^FDString 2^FN1^FS ^FDBBBBB^FN3^FS ^XZ

fig. 10 – Image of label with variable fields

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6. ASCII

Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex

NULL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60

SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a 97 61 STX 2 02 Ò 34 22 B 66 42 b 98 62 EXT 3 03 # 35 23 C 67 43 c 99 63 EOT 4 04 $ 36 24 D 68 44 d 100 64 ENQ 5 05 % 37 25 E 69 45 e 101 65 ACK 6 06 & 38 26 F 70 46 f 102 66 BEL 7 07 Ö 39 27 G 71 47 g 103 67

BS 8 08 ( 40 28 H 72 48 h 104 68

HT 9 09 ) 41 29 I 73 49 i 105 69

LF 10 0A * 42 2A J 74 4A j 106 6A

VT 11 0B + 43 2B K 75 4B k 107 6B

FF 12 0C , 44 2C L 76 4C l 108 6C CR 13 0D - 45 2D M 77 4D m 109 6D SO 14 0E . 46 2E N 78 4E n 110 6E

SI 15 0F / 47 2F O 79 4F o 111 6F DLE 16 00 0 48 30 P 80 50 p 112 70 DC1 17 11 1 49 31 Q 81 51 q 113 71 DC2 18 12 2 50 32 R 82 52 r 114 72 DC3 19 13 3 51 33 S 83 53 s 115 73 DC4 20 14 4 52 34 T 84 54 t 116 74

NAK 21 15 5 53 35 U 85 55 u 117 75

SYN 22 16 6 54 36 V 86 56 v 118 76 ETB 23 17 7 55 37 W 87 57 w 119 77 CAN 24 18 8 56 38 X 88 58 x 120 78

EM 25 19 9 57 39 Y 89 59 y 121 79

SUB 26 1A : 58 3A Z 90 5A z 122 7A

ESC 27 1B ; 59 3B [ 91 5B { 123 7B

FS 28 1C < 60 3C \ 92 5C | 124 7C GS 29 1D = 61 3D ] 93 5D } 125 7D RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7E US 31 1F ? 63 3F _ 95 5F 127 7F

TABLES

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Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex

Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0

ü 129 81 é 130 82 â 131 83 ä 132 84 à 133 85 å 134 86 ç 135 87 ê 136 88 ë 137 89 ® 169 A9 201 C9 Ú 233 E9 è 138 8A 170 AA 202 CA Û 234 EA ï 139 8B ½ 171 AB 203 CB Ù 235 EB î 140 8C ¼ 172 AC 204 CC ý 236 EC

ì 141 8D ¡ 173 AD 205 CD Ý 237 ED Ä 142 8E 174 AE 206 CE 238 EE Å 143 8F ¯ 175 AF 207 CF 239 EF É 144 90 176 B0 ð 208 D0 240 F0 æ 145 91 177 B1 Ð 209 D1

Æ 146 92 ² 178 B2 Ê 210 D2 242 F2

ô 147 93 ³ 179 B3 Ë 211 D3 ¾ 243 F3

ö 148 94 ´ 180 B4 È 212 D4 244 F4

ò 149 95 Á 181 B5 i 213 D5 245 F5

û 150 96 Â 182 B6 Í 214 D6

ù 151 97 À 183 B7 Î 215 D7 ¸ 247 F7

ø 155 9B » 187 BB 219 DB 251 FB

£ 156 9C 188 BC 220 DC 252 FC Ø 157 9D ¢ 189 BD 221 DD 253 FD

158 9E ¥ 190 BE Ì 222 DE 254 FE

ƒ 159 9F 191 BF 223 DF 255 FF

161 A1 193 C1

162 A2 194 C2 Ô 226 E2

163 A3 195 C3 Ò 227 E3

164 A4 196 C4 õ 228 E4

165 A5 197 C5 Õ 229 E5

166 A6 ã 198 C6

167 A7 Ã 199 C7 þ 231 E7

168 A8 200 C8 Þ 232 E8

225 E1

230 E6

241 F1

246 F6

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FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG FIG

7. L

LASSIFICATION OF COMMANDS

. 1 – C

RIGIN OF THE COORDINATES

. 2 – O

OTATION OF A FIELD POSITIONED WITH THE

. 3 – R

OTATION OF A FIELD POSITIONED WITH THE

. 4 – R

MAGE OF LABEL WITH ALPHANUMERIC STRINGS, BAR-CODES, AND BOXES

. 5 – I

MAGE OF LABEL WITH LOGO

. 6 – I

MAGE OF LABEL WITH PARTIAL REVERSE EFFECT

. 7 – I

MAGE OF THE LABEL COMPLETELY IN R EVERSE

. 8 – I

MAGE OF THE LABEL WITH SER IAL FIELDS

. 9 – I

MAGE OF LABEL WITH VARIABLE FIELDS

. 10 – I

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IST OF FIGURES

COMMAND

^FO

COMMAND

^FT

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TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE

8. L

ELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RATIO AND WIDTH OF THE MODULE

1 – R

UBSET OF CODE

2 - S

UBSET SELECTION CHARACTERS

3 – S

EFAULT SUBSET SELECTION CHARACTER

4 – D

PECIFICATIONS OF FONTS AT A RESOLUTION OF 8 DOTS/MM

5 – S

PECIFICATIONS OF FONTS AT A RESOLUTION OF

6 - S

PACE BETWEEN CHARACTERS AND HEIGHT OF UPPER CASE CHARACTERS

7 – S 8 – BAR9 – ASCII 10 – ASCII

CODE SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE

128 ........................................................................................................................................23

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(0÷127) ......................................................................................................................................59

(128÷255) ................................................................................................................................60

IST OF TABLES

......................................................................................................................24

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(203

DOTS/MM

....................................................................19

DPI

).............................................................47

DPI

(300

)............................................................48

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