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Programmer’s Manual DMX® Emulation for 7106, 7206 and 7010 Series

The Programmer's Manual is designed for the following printers:

7106, 7206, 7206-300 and 7010 Series

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Chapter 1 Command Interpreter

and Command System

1.1 Outline 1-2

1.2 Outline of Command System 1-2

1.3 Outline of Interpreter 1-4

1.4 Outline of Label Format Data 1-5

1.5 Outline of Label Printing Method 1-7

1.6 Control Code Specification 1-8

1.6.1 System Level Immediate Execution Commands 1-9

1.6.2 System Level Occasional Execution Commands 1-14

1.6.3 Label Format Commands 1-51

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1.1 Outline

Generally, when labels of graphics and bar codes are printed by a line printer, print data is converted into bit map data in the computer and transmitted to the printer for printing. In this process the host computer has to generate the bit map data and send it to the printer, this reduces throughput leading to slow printing and host computer operation.

This printer incorporate many functions such as a variety of fonts, bar code generators, and graphic commands along with high speed processing, so high-quality labels can be printed easily at high speeds when simple commands are transmitted from the host computer. The computer processing in generating labels is reduced enabling it to undertake more processing.

1.2 Outline of Command System

Commands for this printer consist of a string of ASCII characters and end with a "CR" (decimal: 13, hex: 0D). Generally, commands are classified into two types, that is, system level commands and label format commands.

System level commands are used in system level operations, including printer output, sensor selection and memory maintenance. Label format commands are used in the definition of printing contents such as character data, bar code data, printing speed, and print density.

System level commands start with ASCII "SOH" ($01) or ASCII "STX" ($02).

Commands that start with “SOH” are requested for the real-time execution. When received, they are executed immediately even during printing. Commands that start with “STX” enter the buffer area and are executed in the order of data reception.

Label format commands follow the system level commands' "STX" + "L" and end with a "CR."

(For details, see 1.3 Outline of Interpreter and 1.4 Outline of Label Format Data.)

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Fig. 1 Command summary

System level commands

Start with "SOH" or "STX" and end with a “CR”

Commands which start with "SOH" Executed as soon as they are received (For example: printing halt, output of printer status, etc.)

Commands which start with "STX" Executed in order after they are received into the

reception buffer (For example: sensor switching, memory card

maintenance, etc.)

"STX" + "L" ↓ ↑ "E" (with printing) "X" (without printing)

Label format commands Print parameter control End with a "CR" Character data definition commands

Bar code definition commands Graphic commands Other commands

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1.3 Outline of Interpreter

Two types of interpreters are used for this printer; system level and label format interpreters. When power is turned on, the system level interpreter is selected and the data received is processed in the system level interpreter and system level commands are executed.

Changing to the label format interpreter to start generating label data is executed with system level commands. When the system level interpreter receives the system level command "STX" + "L," it changes to the label format interpreter. The commands after this are regarded as label format commands and label format starts.

The label format interpreter does not need headers such as "SOH" and "STX." The data for printing data format is delimited by a "CR" and then transmitted.

The label format command “E” or “X” executes changing to the system level interpreter from the label format interpreter. When label format ends with "E," defined data is printed and the system level interpreter is started. When label format ends with "X," the system level interpreter is started without printing.

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1.4 Outline of Label Format Data

This printer prints label format data by using memory space of the following size.

Model

area 7206 7106

7010

Reception buffer area [bytes] 16K

Field register data area [bytes] 20K

Number of maximum print fields 400

Global register area [bytes] 1K

Bit map area [bytes] 1892K

Maximum page length [inches] 32

1 Reception buffer area

The reception buffer area is a ring data buffer area (software FIFO) under software control. Basically, all commands and data transmitted from the host computer are buffered once into this area and then executed in the order of buffering to complete communications from the host computer in the shortest possible time. However, some system level commands (such as those starting with "SOH" for print halt) which require real-time execution are executed immediately after being received.

2 Field register area

A string of character data and bar code data is regarded as one field that includes information such as type, print position, and size. The field register area is an area that encloses the label format field. The label format interpreter analyzes the format data received, stores it once, and then generates a bit map. If there are any problems in the data received, the data that is being analyzed is discarded without being stored in the field register area. The field data is given a control number for every field (1, 2, · · 400) when the data is stored. This printer has a field register area of 20,000 characters and can print a maximum of 400 different types of field data per label.

3 Global register area

The global register area is an area which stores field data that is repeatedly used. A part of the data (character string and bar code data) in the field register is stored in the global register area and used as requested. The data stored in the global register area is given a control number starting with A (A, B, ----- , P). The data set in the global register is stored while formatting for one label is performed (until the label format interpreter returns control to the system level interpreter) so it can be reused for data definition within the same label.

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4 Bit map area

The bit map area is a buffering area for output data. The data in this

area is generated by a rasterizer according to the data in the field

data area and corresponds to individual dots that are generated on

the label during printing. The data of the bit map area is printed on the

label with high quality and at high speed by means of the printer

control program and exclusive thermal control circuit.

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1.5 Outline of Label Printing Method

This printer has two label printing methods, one is that all label format data received is printed, and the other is that format data which has been received beforehand, is printed or partially modified and printed.

1 All data received method

･ ASCII code "STX" + "L" sets the printer to label format mode.

The printer clears the field register area and control is transferred from the system level interpreter to the label format interpreter. At this time, use of label format commands is enabled.

･ Printing data such as characters, bar codes and graphics is

transmitted. Each data set has a special field structure that includes information such as print position and size. The label format interpreter, stored in the field register area checks the printing data received, and generation of bit map data is then started. Powerful commands such as specification of the number of copies, characters strings and automatic increasing or decreasing of bar code data are included in the label format commands. In addition, the format data stored in the global register area can be read out and used.

･ After completing label formatting, an ASCII "E" is transmitted.

The printer prints the labels specified by the data in the field register area and control is then returned from the label format interpreter to the system level interpreter.

2 Using forma tted data

･ In this mode, fixed format labels are printed. While label data

formatting is completed, an ASCII "X" is transmitted instead of "E." The printer forms the field register area and completes formatting without printing and control is returned to the system level command processor. From this point on, the system level command processor allows the printer to print fixed format labels by using the format data in the field register area.

･ If ASCII "STX" + "G" is transmitted to the system level command

processor, the labels are printed according to the contents of the specified field register.

In addition, change of data and number of copies is provided.

(Only data can be changed. Format information such as print position and size cannot be changed.) Printing with the "STX" + "G" command can be performed repeatedly.

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1.6 Control Code Specification

1 Outline

･ This printer is connected to the computer via a serial interface and

prints characters and bar codes at the requested print position on the label.

･ The printer has a data area of 20,000 characters. This character

data can be stored in up to 400 different fields in single buffer mode (200 different fields in double buffer mode) Each field stores attributes such as print position, rotation angle, font specification, and expansion factor (called attribute information). Machine control commands for print density or printing speed setting are used in addition to printing data control commands.

･ Basically, this printer prints labels by means of bi-directional

communications with the computer via the serial interface. The printer not only prints data, but also transmits information such as label and printer settings to the computer. The computer and printer communicate so that the printer can receive correct data from the computer and perform optimum printing.

Also, the printer has the parallel interface (centronics) as a

standard but in this case bi-directional communications are not used, so data cannot be transmitted from the printer.

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1.6.1 System Level Immediate Execution Commands

These commands are executed as soon as the printer receives them. They begin with "SOH," i.e. [01].

Command reset [01] # Printer status transmission request

[01] A

(8-byte packet) Pause [01] B Stop/cancel [01] C SOH command shutdown [01] D Transmission of number of remaining sheets to be issued [01] E Printer status transmission request (1-byte packet) [01] F Error status transmission request

[01] |

(4-byte pack et)

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Command reset

250ms).

Code Function

[01] # Initialized equivalent to power is turned on. Buffer and on-board

memory contents are initialized. Command setting for previous commands is initialized.

Transmission data

Caution

(XOFF) T (XON) R (XON) for hardware reset.

Since printer executes reset immediately after receiving this command, it clears un-printed data in the reception buffer. When using this command, you are recommended to check printing completion first, then send this command. This com mand will let the printer off, thus ensure the printer is ready mode state before sending this command.

Printer status transmission request (8-byte packet)

Code

[01] A

Function If this command is received, printer will send data on current printer

status to the computer with the following 8 ASCII characters.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Command interpreter in action Paper end Ribbon end Batch processing (printing) Printing Pause Waiting for peeling Spare

Y or N Y or N Y or N Y or N Y or N Y or N Y or N N (always)

After sending 8 ASCII characters, code [0D] hex is added. Y and N

each is hex digit and [59] hex and [4E] hex.

Caution

Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it receives this command (in a period of approx. 150ms Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the printer immediately after receiving this command.

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Printer status

Relationship between command interpreter, batch processing and printing

Normal label printing puts the printer in the above status. The printer, however, operates with a double buffer, so if the next printing data is received during batch processing, both interpreter operation and batch processing (printing) may be performed simultaneously.

Difference between batch processing and printing

As shown in the diagram, printing start and stop may be repeated within a single cycle of batch processing. Therefore, use the operations properly (peeling, auto-cutter, etc.) as required.

Pause

Code Function

[01] B Printing temporarily stops and resumes. Toggles printer pause on and

off. Pause on and off by using this command is performed in the same way as operated from the control panel. Pause on from the control panel can change to pause off with this command.

Stop/cancel

Code Function

[01] C Printing stops. Performed in the same way as operated from the Stop

key on the control panel. With this command, printer stops on completion of the current printing label and will clear data in the reception buffer.

SOH command shutdown

Code Function

[01] D After receiving this command, printer ignores immediate execution

commands starting with control code [01] even if those commands are received.

To send nothing for five seconds can automatically cancel the setting.

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Transmission of number of remaining sheets to be issued

Code Function

[01] E If this command is received, printer will send data on the number of

remaining sheets to be issued for the current printing to the computer with 4 ASCII characters.

The [0D] hex code is added to the end of the 4-digit transmission data.

Caution

Printer sends data on the number of remaining sheets to be issued to the computer as soon as it receives this command (in a period of approx. 150ms - 250ms). Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the printer immediately after receiving this command.

Printer status transmission request (1-byte packet)

Code Function

[01] F If this command is received, printer will send 1-byte packet data on

current printer status to the computer. The contents of 1-byte packet data transmitting from the printer are as follows:

Caution

Bit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Description Command interpreter in action Paper end Ribbon end Batch processing (printing) Printing Pause Waiting for peeling Spare

YES NO 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 0

(always) The [0D] hex code is added to the end of transmission data. Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it

receives this command. Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the printer immediately after receiving this command.

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Error status transmission request (4-byte packet)

Code Function

[01] I After receiving this command, printer sends 4-byte data on current

conditions inside the printer to the host PC. Shown below are contents of the 4-byte data to be sent from the printer.

Byte

2 1

3 1

4 1

Bit

Description

Battery exhaustion (Unsupported)

Head at low temperature (Unsupported)

Main PCB at low temperature (Unsupported)

Wear and tear on a head

Spare

Pause

Fixed

Fixed Spare

Head overheat

Spare

Mechanism is exposed.

Paper end

Fixed

Fixed Paper out

Ribbon end

Overheating of Main PCB (Unsupported)

Spare

Abnormality in option boards (Unsupported)

Abnormality in auto cutter

Fixed

Fixed Fan motor stop (Unsupported)

Spare

Error is occurring.

Fixed

YES NO 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 0 (always) 1 or 0 1 (always) 0 (always)

0 (always) 1 or 0 0 (always) 0 (always) 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 (always) 0 (always) 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 or 0 0 (always) 1 or 0 1 or 0 1 (always) 0 (always) 1 or 0 0 (always) 0 (always) 0 (always) 0 (always) 1 or 0 1 (always) 0 (always)

The [0D] hex code is added to the end of transmission data.

Caution

Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it receives this command. Therefore, the computer must be ready to receive data from the printer immediately after receiving this command.

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1.6.2 System Level Occasional Execution Commands

These commands are executed as soon as the printer receives them. They begin with "STX," i.e. [02].

Setting date and time [02] A Setting feedback character transmission validness [02] a Date and time transmission request [02] B Setting paper length for continuous paper [02] c Setting two -page edit mode (double buffer) [02] d Changing number of prints for edited format [02] E Setting edge sensor selection [02] e Label one sheet feed [02] F Setting peeling (cutting) position [02] f Printing edited or formerly-printed format [02] G Graphics data block input command [02] I TrueType fonts downloading command [02] i Pause per label printing [02] J Extension system command (printer settings) [02] KD Extension system command (setting peeling or cutting position) [02] Kf Setting Y-code-transmission-to-serial-port request [02] k Specifying printing contents setting start [02] L Setting maximum label length [02] M Changing units from inch to metric system [02] m Changing units from metric to inch system [02] n Setting printing position [02] O Paper cut [02] o Setting dump mode start [02] P Pause in occasional execution [02] p Clearing all memory module contents [02] Q Clearing memory module contents [02] q Setting reflective paper sensor selection [02] r Setting paper feed speed [02] S Setting one-page edit mode (single buffer) [02] s

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Printing quality test pattern [02] T Rewriting specified format register contents [02] U Setting memory switch contents [02] V Printer version numb er transmission request [02] v Information-in-memory-module transmission request [02] W Testing flash memory [02] w Default module selection [02] X Clearing memory module contents (in file units) [02] x TrueType fonts Symbol Set Selection [02] y Printing printer status [02] Z Select Command Set [02][1B] G Setting printing methods [02][1B] M Head disconnection detection [02][1B] T Setting ejection (tear-off) [02][1B] t Setting label width [02][1B] w

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Setting date and time

Code Setting

[02] A, w, mm, dd, yyyy, hh, MM, j j j w Sun. 0 Mon. 1 Tues. 2 Weds. 3 Thurs.

Fri. 5 Sat. 6 mm Month 01 - 12 dd Day 01 - 31 yyyy Year 4 digits hh Hour (24-hour display) MM Minute 00 - 59 j j j Spare 000 fixed

Function Example Input data

Sets date and time on the calendar stored in the printer. Input data below represents 15:30 Saturday 7 July 2001. [02]A607072001 1530000

Setting feedback character transmission validness

Code Function

Caution

[02] a With this command, printer transmits [1E] every one label printing to

the computer and on completion of one batch printing, [1F] is transmitted to the computer.

After one label printing [1E] On completion of one batch printing [1F] When receiving invalid label format command [07]

The [0D] hex code is not added to the end of the transmission data.

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Date and time transmission request

(c0250)

Code Data format

Function

Example

[02] B w, mm, dd, yyyy, hh, MM, j j j

w Sun. 0 Mon. 1 Tues. 2 Weds. 3 Thurs.

Fri. 5 Sat. 6 mm Month 01 - 12 dd Day 01 - 31 yyyy Year 4 digits hh Hour (24-hour display) MM Minute 00 - 59 j j j Total number of days from the 1st of January

Data on the contents of the calendar (date and time) stored in the printer is transmitted to the computer. Data format transmitted from the printer is described below. The [0D] hex code is added to the end of the transmission data.

Reception data below represents 15:30 Saturday 7 July 2001, which is transmitted from the printer.

Reception data



6070720011530188[0D]

Direction of feed

901234 567894

Paper length

2.5 in

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Setting paper length for continuous paper

(c0250)

Code Unit Setting

Function

Example

Input data

[02] c nnnn

0.01 inch nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000

Inch system 0001 – 9999 (0.01 – 99.99 inches) Metric system 0001 – 9999 (0.1 – 999.9 mm)

Sets label length for continuous paper. Length of label format is specified with this command. Label is cut in the length with this setting when using auto-cutter. When using label paper, 0000 must be set.

Example of input data below represents paper length of 2.5-inch setting.

[02] n Sets units to inch system [02] c 0250 Sets paper length to 2.5 inches

for continuous paper

[02] L Starts label format mode



D11 Sets pixel size 1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

E Ends label format mode and

Direction of feed

901234 567894

"490123456789"

prints

Paper length

2.5 in

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Setting two-page edit mode (double buffer)

901234

Code Function

Caution

Direction of feed

[02] d After receiving this command, printer divides the internal edit

buffer into 2 pages and enters the high-speed edit mode. In the high-speed edit mode, editing the next page in advance while

the current page is being printed increases printing speed. The printer automatically judges whether the double buffer is needed

or not, and the mode is switched accordingly, so this command does not need to be particularly specified. Maximum printing length per page is 40 inches, independently of the division.

Internal edit buffer

One-page mode

1st page

In one-page mode,

until printing is completed

ABCD

Two-page mode

2nd page

1st page

In two-page mode, data on next page is edited while printing 1st page

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Changing number of prints for edited format

three sheets are printed with

Code Setting Function

Example

Input data

[02] E nnnn nnnn 4-digit numeric 0001 - 9999 Specifies changing of number of prints for formatted or formerly

printed label format. Input data below represents that after ending label format printing data

"ABC" one sheet, the number of prints is set to 3 by using this command and printing is executed with [02] G command. (In this case, the number of prints is one plus three.)

[02] n Sets units to inch system [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt E Ends label format mode and prints [02] E0003 Sets 3-sheet printing for edited format [02] G Executes 3-sheet printing for edited

format

Direction of feed

After changing number of prints to 3,

ABC

One sheet is printed with "E"

"G"

ABC

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Setting edge sensor selection

ABCDEF

Label paper

Code Function

Caution Example



[02] e Changes paper position detection sensor to transparent-type.

Used for detecting paper gap between label papers, die-cut paper, notch hole for tag paper, etc. This setting is used as default.

If not detected properly, check the sensor position. Paper gap between label papers and notch holes for tag paper in Fig

below is detected.

Label paper gap

No 0001

No 0002

Tag paper notch holes

Label one sheet feed

Code Function

[02] F Feeds label one sheet. The amount of feed is the length from the

bottom of the label paper to the next bottom of the label paper. When using continuous paper, feeds paper the length currently set ([02] c nnnn).

Performed in the same way as operated from the Feed key on the control panel.

Direction of feed



Continuous paper

Amount of feed Paper length

[02] cnnnn

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Setting peeling (cutting) position

Code Units Setting

[02] f nnn

0.01 inch (0.1mm) nnn 3-digit data

Initial value and its set range vary depending on the command setting.

Inch system Metric system Initial value

DMI / DMW

Normal Cutter Peel Tear Off

DM4 / DM8

Normal Cutter Peel Tear Off

DPP

Normal Cutter Peel Tear Off *In setting 4-digit value, use [02] Kf command.

000 000 200 000 000 508 100 000 200 254 000 508 050 000 150 127 000 381 070 000 170 178 000 432

220 220 420 559 559 1067* 340 240 440 864 610 1118* 270 220 370 686 559 940 290 220 390 737 559 991

110 110 310 279 279 787 230 130 330 584 330 838 146 96 246 371 244 625 166 96 266 422 244 676

Minimum

value

Max

value

Initial value

Minimum

value



Max

value

Function

Caution

With the setting above, the distance between paper sensor and cutter or peeler can be specified.

When nnn is small, the amount of feed is small, so printed label will be cut.

When nnn is appropriate, the label is fed the required amount, then cut at the paper gap.

When nnn is large, the amount of feed is large, so the next printing label will be cut.

If value out of range is specified, the command parameter will be ignored.

If optional functions such as cutter, peeler and ejection are turned on from the control panel, their initialization values will be set automatically. These initialization values, however, vary depending on the specifications of each option. For details, see the instruction manuals of each option.

Once this command was set, auto-setting function is stopped due to priority for user's specification. Do not set this command if not necessary.

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Figure

Print head

Cutter

Ejection

Note: Peeler option is not available for CLP-8301

Peeler

Printing edited or formerly-printed format

Code Function

[02] G Prints label data for former printing or formatting.

Paper sensor

A B C

Caution

Example

Input data

This command is effective only when label data for former printing or formatting is left in the internal memory. If power is turned off or reset is performed, data in the internal memory will be cleared, so this command will not be effective.

Input data below represents that after ending label format printing data "ABC" one sheet, printing for the same data is executed again with this command [02] G.

[02] n Sets units to inch system [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt E Ends label format mode and prints [02] G Executes 1-sheet printing for edited

format

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Graphics data block input command

Code Transmission

data

[02] I m a f name, data m Storing memory module specification

Allocation of modules varies with command settings. Refer to the table below.

Command Set

Allocation of module DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash memory G B A

PCMCIA Card (option) E or F E or F E or F

Current memory module on-board

SD-RAM

on-board SD-RAM

DPP

on-board SD-RAM

f Graphics data format

F 7-bit image loading file I 8-bit image format (image saved in reverse) i 8-bit image format (image saved in normal) B 8-bit BMP format (saved in normal)

Function Caution

b 8-bit BMP format (saved in reverse) P 8-bit PCX format (saved in normal) p 8-bit PCX format (saved in reverse) Note: For graphics data format, refer to input data examples.

name File name for graphics data (up to 16 characters ending with CR)

data Graphics data for each format Stores specified format data in the specified memory module.

In the 8-bit BMP format and PCX format, data in colors other than black-and-white (two colors) cannot be used. Color or gray-scale data must be converted to black -and-white before use.

If the same file name as that of the current file is used for storing its data in the memory module, the contents of the current file will be replaced by the new image file. (Note: Working memory space is required for new image file.) Therefore, if overwrite is repeated, the data will not be stored due to lack of memory capacity. In this case, packing the data with command [02] z may store the data in the memory module.

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7-bit image loading file format

7-bit image data uses ASCII format data. In this example, 7-bit image data with the file name of “MARK7” is stored in the memory card and printed out. Value of inside [ ] is shown in hex format.

[02]IBFMARK7 --------------- Graphics data input command 8006000041040000 ---------- After this, 7-bit image data follows 80060000C30C0000 Top data “80” is a starting code for image data 8006000186180000 Next data “06” following “80” is the number of data in

800600030C300000 horizontal direction 800600071C700000 8006000618600000 8006000618600000 8006000618600000 8006000618600000 800600030C300000 800600030C300000 8006000186180000 80060001C71C0000 80060000C30C0000 80060000C30C0000 80060000C30C0000 80060030C30CC000 800600F18618F000 800603E186187C00 800607830C301E00 8006070F3CF00E00 80060E1E79E00700 80060C3861800300 80061C0000000380 80061C0000000380 80060C0000000300 80060E0000000700 8006070000000E00 8006078000001E00 800603E000007C00 800601F80001F800 800600FC0007F000 8006003F803FC000 8006000FFFFF0000 80060003FFFC0000 800600007FE00000 FFFF ------------------------------------ Graphics data ending code [02] m [02] M1500 ---------------------------- Sets maximum label length [02] L ------------------------------------ Starts label format D22 1Y1100001000500MARK7 -------- Develops “ MARK7” graphics data to specified position E ----------------------------------------- Starts printing

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8-bit image format

Data on header is fixed except

After this, 8

bit image data follows

8-bit image data uses ASCII format data. In this example, 8-bit image data with the file name of “MARK8” is stored in the memory card and printed out. Value of inside [ ] is shown in hex format. (Note: Data below is described in hex.)

[01][44][0D]--------------------------- Stops immediate execution command (Required only for 8-bit image data) [02][49][42][69][4D][41][52][4B][38][0D]----------- Graphics [00][01][00][08][00][01][00][02][00][7F][00][7F][00][E0][00][24] ----------┐ [80][06][00][00][41][04][00][00] -----[80][06][00][00][C3][0C][00][00] [80][06][00][01][86][18][00][00] [80][06][00][03][0C][30][00][00] [80][06][00][07][1C][70][00][00] [80][06][00][06][18][60][00][00] [80][06][00][06][18][60][00][00] [80][06][00][06][18][60][00][00] [80][06][00][06][18][60][00][00] [80][06][00][03][0C][30][00][00] [80][06][00][03][0C][30][00][00] [80][06][00][01][86][18][00][00] [80][06][00][01][C7][1C][00][00] [80][06][00][00][C3][0C][00][00] [80][06][00][00][C3][0C][00][00] [80][06][00][00][C3][0C][00][00] [80][06][00][30][C3][0C][C0][00] [80][06][00][F1][86][18][F0][00] [80][06][03][E1][86][18][7C][00] [80][06][07][83][0C][30][1E][00] [80][06][07][0F][3C][F0][0E][00] [80][06][0E][1E][79][E0][07][00] [80][06][0C][38][61][80][03][00] [80][06][1C][00][00][00][03][80] [80][06][1C][00][00][00][03][80] [80][06][0C][00][00][00][03][00] [80][06][0E][00][00][00][07][00] [80][06][07][00][00][00][0E][00] [80][06][07][80][00][00][1E][00] [80][06][03][E0][00][00][7C][00] [80][06][01][F8][00][01][F8][00] [80][06][00][FC][00][07][F0][00] [80][06][00][3F][80][3F][C0][00] [80][06][00][0F][FF][FF][00][00] [80][06][00][03][FF][FC][00][00] [80][06][00][00][7F][E0][00][00] [46][46][46][46] ------------------------- Graphics data ending code [02] m [0D] [02] M1500 [0D]------------------------- Sets maximum label length [02] L [0D] ------------------------------- Starts label format 1Y1100001000500MARK8[0D]----- Develops “ MARK8” graphics data to specified position

Top data “80” is a starting code for image data Next data “06” following “80” is the number of data in horizontal direction

for the last 2 bytes, i.e., “00” “24”(36 lines in this example)

E [0D] ------------------------------------- Starts printing

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Download of TrueType Font

Code Transmission

data

[02] i m T nn name <CR> xxxxxxxx data… m Storing memory module specification Allocation of modules varies with command settings. Refer to

the table below.

Command Set

Allocation of module DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash memory G B A

PCMCIA Card (option) E or F E or F E or F

Current memory module on-board

SD-RAM

on-board SD-RAM

DPP

on-board SD-RAM

T T fixed (TrueType) nn Two-digit font ID

Valid values: 50 – 59, 5A – 5Z, 5a – 5z, 60 – 69, 6A – 6Z, 6a – 6z,

Function Caution

Example

Input data

: 90 –99, 9A – 9Z, 9a – 9z

name Font name (Max. 16 characters followed by CR code to end)

xxxxxxxx TrueType font data size, number of bytes assigned by 8

digits hexadecimal characters. data TrueType font data Stores specified font data in the specified memory module. File will be overwritten when the font data is stored in the memory

module using the same name of the existing file. Therefore, free space for the file to write new data will be necessary.

The following command line shows the command to download 34754 bytes of TrueType font file, named “Tree Frog”, with the font ID 52 into the memory module B:

[02] iCT52TreeFrog<CR>000087C2 data…

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Pause per label printing

Code Function

Caution

[02] J Performs pause each time label is printed one sheet. Used when label

peeling detection sensor is not mounted on the printer incorporating peeling function. Pause is cancelled by pressing Pause key on the control panel.

To clear this function, reset the printer.

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Extension system command (printer settings)

Code Transmission

data

[02] Kdabc Printer setting parameter

a Hex notation for the following bit settings bit 0-2 baud rate

case bit 4 = 0 0=9600*, 1=600, 2=2400, 3=4800, 5=300, 6=1200, 7=9600 test mode case bit 4 = 1 0=115200, 1=57600, 2= 38400, 3= none, 5=none, 6= none 7= none

bit 3 character length 0=8 bits*, 1=7 bits

bit 4 Extended baud rate 0=OFF*, 1=ON

bit 5 (not used) always 0 bit 6 (fixed) always 1 bit 7 (fixed) always 0

b Hex notation for the following bit settings bit 0 printing method

0=thermal, 1=thermal transfer* bit 1 peeling sensor

0=OFF*, 1=ON bit 2 (not used) always 0 bit 3 auto-cutter

0=OFF*, 1=ON bit 4-5 (not used) always 0 bit 6 (fixed) always 1 bit 7 (fixed) always 0

c Hex notation for the following bit settings bit 0-1 type of paper

0=transparent*, 1=reflective, 2=continuous (3 inches) bit 2-5 (not used) always 0 bit 6 (fixed) always 1 bit 7 (fixed) always 0

Function Caution Example

(*: factory setting) Provides various printer settings. This setting is stored even when the power is turned off.

[02]KD@A@[0D]

@: 9600 baud, 8-bit length, no parity A: thermal, no peeling sensor, no auto-cutter

@: transparent paper

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[02]KDP@B[0D]

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P: 115200 baud, 8-bit length, no parity @: thermal transfer , no peeling sensor, no auto-cutter

B: continuous paper

Setting peeling (cutting) position

Code Units Setting

[02] Kf nnnn

0.01 inch (0.1mm) nnnn 4-digit data

Inch system 0001 - 9999 (0.01 – 99.99 inches) Metric system 0001 - 9999 (0.1 – 999.9 mm)

Function/

Command is valid only for DMI/DMW mode.

Caution

It has the same funct ion as that of [02] fnnn. For details, refer to [02] fnnn command.

Setting Y-code-transmission-to-serial-port request

Code Function

Caution

[02] k After receiving this command, printer issues "Y"(59hex) code via serial

port. This allows printer and computer to synchronize each other. [0D] hex code is not added to the end of the "Y"(59hex) code.

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Specifying printing contents setting start

Code Function

Example

Input data

[02] L With this command input, printer enters the label format mode and

waits for input of printing contents definition and label format commands until it receives "E" "s" or "X" code.

Input data below represents that label format command input is started, data "ABC" is defined as printing contents, label format command input is completed, and label printing command "E" is entered.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

Direction of feed

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ABC

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Setting maximum label length

901234

Code [02] M nnnn Units 0.01 inch or 0.1 mm Setting nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 1000 (10.00 inches)

Max. value: Inch system 9999 (99.99 inches) Metric system 9999 (99.9 mm)

Function

Sets maximum label length for detecting label out. If printer cannot detect the next top of the label within the maximum label length which has been set with this command, "M" command error occurs. Set value 2.5 to 3 times as large as the label length to be used.

Example

I f label length is 2.5 inches, the value more than double 2.5 inches must be set for maximum label length. But if label length is 1.1 inch or less, the value more than triple must be set for maximum label length.

Input data below is for 3.5-inch setting

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch system [02] M 0350 Sets 3.5 inches for maximum

label length [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789" E Ends label format mode and

prints

Initialization value for printer maximum label length is set to 10 inches (254 mm). If longer label length is required, using the maximum label length command must set the value larger than the length of printing. If the length of printing is larger than the maximum label length, set the M command as follows: Maximum label length [02] M nnnn > length of printing Note: If label paper mode is continuous paper, this command is ignored.

Direction of feed

Label length

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Maximum label length

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Changing units from inch to metric system

When inch is specified

5 mm

(0050)

Code Function

Example

Input data

Printing results of the same data with or without units of metric system are as follows:

Changing units from metric to inch system

[02] m Changes units for all-distance-specified-command-parameters from

0.01 inch to 0.1 mm. With reset, units are set to metric syst em. Input data below represents that data "ABC" is specified with units in

metric system. [02] m Sets units to metric system

[02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

Code Function

Example

Input data

Direction of feed

[02] n Changes units for all-distance-specified-command-parameters from

0.1 mm to 0.01 inch. With reset, units are set to inch system. Input data below represents that data "ABC" is specified with units of

inch. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

When mm is specified

ABC

1 inch (0100)

ABC

10 mm (0100)

0.5 inch (0050)

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Setting printing position

Code Units Setting

Function

Caution

Figure

[02] O nnnn

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm nnnn 4-digit data

I nitial value and its set range vary depending on the command set.

Inch system Metric system

Command Set

DMI / DMW 0220 0120 0320 0559 0305 0813

DM4 / DM8 0220 0120 0320 0559 0305 0813

DPP 0110 0010 0210 0279 0025 0533

Initial value

Minimum

value

Max

value

Initial value

Minimum

value

Max

value

Specifies the distance between paper sensor and print head. By changing this value, a physical printing start position can be changed.

If value less than 0.5 inch (0050) is specified, the initialization value will be set automatically. With the initialization value set, printing starts from the bottom of the label. If the command is used after completing printing, this command setting will not be effective to the first sheet of the label. From the second sheet of the label, this will be effective.

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Cutter

Peeler

Print head Reference point

(peeling)

Onnnn = 1.10 inch (initialization value)

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Paper cut

all data transmitted from the computer are printed out with hex code.

Code Function

Caution

[02] o When mounting auto-cutter, if this command is received, the label or

paper cutting will be performed once. If auto-cutter is not turned to ON, this command will be ignored.

Set the cutting sheet number to 0 (zero) with the specified command (cnn or :nnnn). Otherwise, each label will be cut automatically.

Setting dump mode start

Code Function

Example

[02] P By receiving this command, printer enters the dump mode. After that, To escape from the dump mode, turn on and off the power or turn the

“Hex Dump” mode off by the operation panel. Input data below represents that label format command input is

started, data "ABC" is defined as printing contents, label format command input is completed, and label printing command "E" is entered.

Input data

Direction of feed

[02] P Sets dump mode [02] L Starts label format mode 190001001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

DUMP LIST

0D024C0D4431310D3139313130313030..L.D11.19110100

313030303035304142430D450D 1000050ABC.E.

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Pause in occasional execution

Clearing of all memory module contents takes about 15 seconds.

Code Function Caution

[02] p Executes pause occasionally. Pause on and off cannot be performed with this command. Cancelling

pause must be operated from the Pause key on the control panel.

Clearing all memory module contents

Code Function

[02] Q Clears all data in on-board flash memory and on-board SD-RAM and

option memory card modules.

Caution

For models with an LCD, "On Line" appears on the LCD as soon as the module contents are cleared.

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Clearing memory module contents

memory module takes about 10 seconds.

Code Setting

Function Caution

[02] q n n Memory module specification parameter

Allocation of modules varies with command settings. Refer to the table below.

Allocation of

module

on-board SD-RAM

on-board flash

memory

PCMCIA Card

(option)

Current memory

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

D A B

G B A

E or F E or F E or F

on-board SD-RAM

Command Set

on-board SD-RAM

Clears all data in memory module. Clearing of on-board flash

For models with LCD, "On Line" appears on the LCD as soon as the module contents are cleared.

Input data

[02] q B Sets clearance of module B (on-board SD-RAM ) contents.

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Setting reflective paper sensor selection

Detects label position automatically by reflective paper sensor.

Black line

Code Function

Caution Example

[02] r

Reflective paper sensor detects black lines that are printed on the back of the label and understands the label position. In default, reflective paper sensor is selected.

When detection is not performed properly, check the sensor position. As shown in the figure below, label position is detected with the black

lines on the back of the label.

Black line

Label paper gap

Direction of feed

Black line

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* Figure above shows the back of the paper

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Setting paper feed speed

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

*Feeds at speed of setting Sa (or previous

(or previous

(or previous paper

Paper feed area

Code Setting

[02] Sa a Paper feed speed specifying character

A or B or 1 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec C or D or 2 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec E or F or 3 3.0 inches (76.2 mm)/sec G or H or 4 4.0 inches (101.6 mm)/sec I or J or 5 5.0 inches (127.0 mm)/sec K or L or 6 6.0 inches (152.4 mm)/sec M or N or 7 7.0 inches (177.8 mm)/sec O or P or 8 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)/sec Q or R or 9 9.0 inches (228.6 mm)/sec S or T or a 10.0 inches (254.0 mm)/sec U or V or b 11 .0 inches (279.4 mm)/sec W or c 12.0 inches (304.5 mm)/sec

Note: Initial value

model.

Function

Direction of feed

Sets paper feed speed.

Paper feed area

Unprintable area*

Printable area Unprintable area*

Unprintable area

Power is turned on

Feeds at speed of setting STX+Sa (of default value)

paper feed section when no Sa is set Feeds at speed of setting Pa (or default value)

Feeds at speed of setting STX+Sa unprintable section when no STX + Sa is set)

Feeds at speed of setting Sa feed section when no Sa is set

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Setting one-page edit mode (single buffer)

Code Function

[02] s After receiving this command, printer makes the internal edit buffer

one page. At this time, the maximum printing length on one page is 40 inches. In initialization after turning on power, this mode is set.

Caution

The printer automatically judges whether the single buffer is needed or not, and the mode is switched accordingly, so this command does not need to be particularly specified. Maximum printing length per page is 40 inches.

Printing quality test pattern

Code Function

[02] T After receiving this command, printer prints out the quality test pattern

to check whether printer is in good condition and not involved in troubles such as head disconnection. This test pattern is the same as the print pattern by the se lf-test.

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Rewriting specified format register contents

0001

Code Setting

Function

Example

Input data

[02] U nnaa.. nn 2-digit format register numbers 01 - 99

Printer sets format register numbers in sequence when label

format is executed.

aa Input character string data ending with CR code (0D hex) instead

of old data. Basically the number of characters must be the same as the old data. But if it is small, rewriting can be executed.

Changes some part of the formerly printed label format or formatted label contents and prints it again.

Input data below represents that data "0001" and "ABC" are set on the fields No. 01 and No. 02 respectively and label is printed and then with this command, the data contents of the fields No. 01 and No. 02 are changed to "9999" and "GHIJK" and printed.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1611000000000500001 Sets data "0001" on fields No. 01

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161100000300050ABCDE Sets data "ABCDE" on fields No. 02 E Ends label format mode and prints [02] U019999 Changes data on fields No. 01 to "9999" [02] U02GHIJK Changes data on fields No. 02 to

"GHIJK"

[02] G Prints edited format

Direction of feed

GHIJK

9999

ABCDE

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Setting memory switch contents

Code Setting

Function

Example

Input data

[02] V n n is hex data expressing switch on and off with binary. Appropriate

ASCII codes are used for setting. Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Auto-cutter 1 O O O O Ribbon end sensor

Not care

Peeling sensor 3 O O O O

With this command, memory switch contents can be changed temporarily.

When auto-cutter is turned to ON, n = 1 (binary 0001), i.e., 1 for hex, so ASCII code 31hex is set. When peeling sensor is turned to ON, n = 4 (binary 0100), i.e., 4 for hex, so ASCII code 34hex is set.

When auto-cutter is turned to ON: [02] V 1 When peeling sensor is turned to ON: [02] V 4

Printer version number transmission request

Code Function

[02] v After receiving this command, printer transmits the control ROM

version number and date to the computer in ASCII code.

Caution

The [0D] hex code is added to the end of the transmission data.

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Information-in-memory-module transmission request

Code Setting

Function

Caution Example

Input data Reception

data

[02] W n n F, G, L

F Transmits downloading font information. G Transmits graphic image file information. L Transmits format (label printing contents) information.

Transmits file name and memory remaining capacity in the currently installed memory module to the computer in ASCII code.

The [0D] hex is added to the end of the transmission code. Reception data below represents that file nam e "ABC.DAT" is set on

the module A and transmitted by printer. [02] WG MODULE: A [0D]

ABCDAT[0D] AVAILABLE BYTES IN MODULE: 00496720[0D] MODULE: B [0D] AVALIABLE BYTES IN MODULE: 00524288 [0D]

Testing flash memory

Code Function

Caution

Reception data

[02] w After receiving this command, printer tests flash memory module and

transmits capacity and test results (GOOD or BAD). The [0D] hex is added to the end of the transmission data. Also,

memory card is initialized with this command. If no flash memory card is installed, nothing will be returned. And if the

write-protect switch of the flash memory card is turned to ON, the test results are always BAD.

MODULE B: xxxxK Flash Tested Good [0D]

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Default module selection

Code Setting

Function

Example

[02] X a a Default module selection Allocation of modules varies with command settings. Refer to the table

below.

Allocation of module

on-board SD-RAM

on-board flash

memory

PCMCIA Card

(option)

Current memory

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

D A B G B A

E or F E or F E or F

on-board SD-RAM

Command Set

on-board SD-RAM

Selects default module. If default is set with other command module parameter, the module selected with this command is used. (E.g., [02] Imfaa, [02] qn, snaa..a, etc.)

Input data below represents that default module A is selected and default module is cleared.

Input data

[02] X A Selects default module A. [02] q C Clears default module.

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Clearing memory module contents (in file units)

Code Transmission

data

[02] xntname m Memory module specification parameter

Allocation of modules varies with command settings. Refer to the table below.

Allocation of module

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash

memory

PCMCIA Card

(option)

Current memory

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

G B A

E or F E or F E or F

on-board SD-RAM

Command Set

on-board SD-RAM

T File format F Download font G Graphics data L Label format S TrueType font

Name File name (up to 16 characters ending with CR)

Function Example Input data

Bit mapped download font ID is three digits and TrueType

download font ID is two digits. The data in a memory module is cleared per file. The graphic image file "MARK8" which exists in Module B is cleared. [02] xBGMARK8 [0D]

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TrueType font symbol set selection

Code Setting

[02] ySxx S S fixed xx Specification of a symbol set

The character sequence of 2 figures

(Refer to the following table for a setting value.)

Function Caution

Selection of a TrueType font symbol set It depends on each TrueType font file for the symbol set which

becomes actually effective.

Example Input data

PC-850 multilingual is chosen. [02] ySPM

Table

XX Font name XX Font name US ISO 6: ASCII (standard) PE PC-852 Latin 2

DN ISO 60: Danish/Norwegian W1 Windows 3.1 Latin 1 IT ISO 15: Italian PD PC-8 D/N, Code Page 437N GR ISO 21: German PC PC-8 Code Page 437 FR ISO 69: French MC Macintosh E5 ISO 8859/5 Latin 5 SW ISO 11: Swedish E2 ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 SP ISO 17: Spanish E1 ISO 8859/1 Latin 1 UK ISO 4: United Kingdom DT DeskTop TS PS Text LG Legal WE Windows 3.1 Latin 2 R8 Roman-8 WO Windows 3.0 Latin 1 PT PC-8 TK, Code Page 437T PI PI font PM PC-850 Multilingual WT Windows 3.1 Latin 5

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Printing printer status

Code Function

[02] Z Performs test printing for indicating printer status.

Select Command Set

Code Setting

Function Caution

[02] [1B] G n n 0, 1,2 0 : DMI or DMW 1 : DM4 or DM8 2 : DPP Selects proper command set for your application. Switching command sets will change the designated destination of

memory module and paper position. Check the command set if something is wrong with the destination and location of files.

Example

Input data

Shown below are examples of input data when command set is DMI (DMW) or DPP.

[02][1B]G0 When command set DMI(DMW)is specified. [02][1B]G2 When command set DPP is specified.

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Setting Printing Method

Code Setting

Function

Example

Input data

[02] [1B] Mn n T , D

T : Thermal transfer D : Heat-sensitive Designates the printing method to be set; thermal transfer mode

where a ribbon is used, or heat-sensitive mode where heat-sensitive paper is used.

Shown below are examples of input data when printing in thermal transfer mode.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02][1B] MT Sets printing method to thermal transfer

mode. [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 191101001000050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 48pt E Ends label format mode and prints

Direction of feed

ABC

Head disconnection detection

Code Function

Caution

[02] [1B] T Measures resistance value per dot on head heat-generation part and

checks whether head heat-generation part (resistance value) is normal. If it is normal, [01] is transmitted to the computer and if it is abnormal, [00] is transmitted to the computer.

The [0D] hex code is not added to the end of the transmission data.

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Setting ejection (tear-off)

Code Setting

Function

Caution

Example Input data

[02] [1B] tn n 0 , 1

0 : Ejection is turned to OFF 1 : Ejection is turned to ON Switches ejection ON and OFF. The contents with this command are

stored in the backup memory and kept valid even if the power is turned off.

When the auto-cutter and peeling sensor are turned to ON, any ejection is not performed even if ejection is turned to ON because the auto-cutter and peeling sensor have priority. Setting of ejection, however, is kept valid because it is stored in the backup memory, so ejection will be performed when both auto-cutter and peeling sensor are turned to OFF.

Examples of input data when Ejection ON and OFF are shown below. [02][1B] t1 When specifying Ejection ON

[02][1B] t0 When specifying Ejection OFF

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Setting label width

of label format is specified with this command.

Code

Unit Setting

Function

[02] [1B]w nnnn In inch unit mode, nnnn is defined as nn.nn inch, in metric unit, nnnn

is defined as nnn.n mm

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: depending on the printer

Inch system 0000 – 9999 (0 inch - 99.99 inches) Metric system 0000 – 9999 (0 mm - 999.9 mm)

Note: Maximum setting value will be different depending on the the printer model .

Sets label width. Width When receiving this command, the printer will be operated as follows.

The label width set by the operation panel will be ignored. The print buffer will be cleared and repeat operation will be cancelled. Maximum label length will be set automatically depending on the selected paper width.

Example Input data

Caution

Example of input data below represents paper width of 4 inch setting. [02] n Sets units to inch system

[02] [1B]w0400 Sets paper width to 4 inches

When the parameter number is out of specified range will be

ignored.

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1.6.3 Label Format Commands

The following commands will be valid if the label format command interpreter is turned on with "STX" + "L," i.e. [02] L.

Set format attribute A Set format attribute [1B]B

Setting offset in direction of column C Setting number of cuts (2-digit) c Setting pixel size in horizontal and vertical direction D Completion of setting printing contents (field preparation) and

printing labels Entering previous-defined field character string into global table G Setting print density (head heat factor) H Changing units from inch to metric system m Changing units from metric to inch system n Setting printable area speed P Setting backfeed speed p Specifying space between characters [1B]P Setting number of prints Q Setting offset in direction of row R Calling label format r Setting unprintable area speed S Storing label format s Specifying ending code T

Setting previous field to character-string-replacement-mode field

Completion of setting printing contents (field preparation) X TrueType font symbol setting y Setting slash zero z Setting addition of previous-defined printing contents (field

data) 1 Setting subtraction of previous-defined printing contents (field

data) 1 Setting addition of previous-defined printing contents (field

data) 2 Setting subtraction of previous-defined printing contents (field

data) 2

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Setting number of prints for same label ^ Setting number of cuts (4-digit) : Character field definition 1n.. Bar code field definition Ruled line definition 1X..L Box definition 1X..B Polygon definition 1X..P Circle definition 1X..C Graphics printing definition 1Y.. Reading out from global register 1n.. [02]S Date and time printing definition 1n.. [02]T

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Set format attribute

In this mode, the area where text strings, images or barcodes

In this mode, first text format is covered by the text formatted

Code Setting

An n 1, 2, 3, 5

1 : All data should be formed by XOR processing In this mode, the area where text strings, images or barcodes

intersect will not be printed.

2 : All data should be formed by OR processing.

intersect will be printed.

3 : Following data should be formed by overlay processing * Human readable character and barcode

* Image and drawing data

last.

5 : Following data should be printed in reverse. * Human readable character and barcode

* Image data Note: Reversed data should be formed by XOR processing. Other data should be formed by XOR processing.

Function

Specifies development method for character and bar code.

Set format attribute

Code Setting

Function

[1B] B n 1B is hex code. n 0, 1 Initialization value: 0

0 Specifies XOR development and character and bar code overlaid

are reversed out of black.

1 Specifies OR development and character and bar code are

overlaid.

Specifies development method for character and bar code.

1-54

Setting offset in direction of column

901234

567894

Code Units Setting

Function

Example Input data

C nnnn

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000

Inch system 0000 - 9999 (0.00 inch - 99.99 inches) Metric system 0000 - 9999 (0.0 mm - 99.9 mm)

Sets offset value for printing start position in direction of column (paper left and right) to adjust the position of the total printing contents.

Shifts label printing position 1.0 inch (C0100) rightward and prints. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size C0100 Sets column offset to 1.0 inch 190000501150090ABC Sets character data "ABC" with

smooth font 14pt

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

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E Ends label format mode and

prints

Normal printing starting position

Direction of feed

ABC

Printing starting position after setting offset

1-55

Setting number of cuts (2-digit)

Cut

Code Setting Function Caution

Example

Input data

c nn nn 00 - 99 Initialization value: 01 After printing specified number of labels, cuts paper. This command is invalid unless the auto-cutter is installed and it is

turned to ON. Since the initialization value is 01 (one sheet), if the auto-cutter is ON, each label sheet will be cut automatically. When the label is cut by using the paper cut command (o), this must be set to 0 (zero) sheet.

Input data below represents that the same contents of the labels are printed ten sheets and cut out every two sheets.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size Q0010 Sets 10 sheets for same label printing 190000700500050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 24pt

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c 02 Sets 2 sheets for cutting E Ends label format mode and prints

Direction of feed

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

Cut

10th sheet

Cut

9th sheet

8th sheet

Cut

7th sheet

Cut

6th sheet

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Setting pixel size in horizontal and vertical direction

alization value will be varied by the Print Res. DPI

h=2

Code Units Setting

Function

Example

Input data

D hv One dot 0.127 mm or 0.005 inch h Dot size in horizontal direction 1, 2

v Dot size in vertical direction 1, 2, 3 Note: Initi

(DP mm) set by the operation panel.

Command Set Initialization value

DMI / DMW 11

DM4 / DM8 22

DPP 11

Specifies pixel size (dot formation units) in the range of 1 dot x 1 dot to 2 dots x 3 dots. If dot size in vertical direction is doubled or tripled, the maximum printing length (printing range) will be doubled or tripled.

The following is that dot size in horizontal direction is set to 1 and dot size in vertical direction is set to 1.

[02] n Sets units to inch

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[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

Pixel size 2 x 2

Pixel size 1 x 1

h=1

v=2

v=1

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Completion of setting printing contents (field preparation) and printing labels

table, allocating one character in alphabetical order from A to P.

Code Function

E Completes printing contents setting and prints labels. On completion

of printing, command interpreter is switched to system level interpreter and syst em level commands are valid.

Caution

If label format commands are used again, use the system level "STX" + "L" command.

Entering previous-defined field character string into global table

Code Function

Example

G Enters a previous-defined label format character string into global Reading of character string stored in the global table is executed with

command " Reading out from global register " Input data below represents that data of character string "ABC" is

stored in the global table with font 9 and fonts 9 and 5 are printed.

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 190000500800120ABC Sets character data "ABC" with

G Stores character string "ABC" in

151100002800120[02]SA E Ends label format mode and prints

Setting print density (head heat factor)

Code Setting

H nn nn 00 – 20 in DPP 00 – 30 in DM4/DM8/DMI/DMW Initialization value: 10

smooth font 14pt

global table

Function

Sets print density (heat energy is applied to print head).

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Changing units from inch to metric system

Code Function

m Changes units temporarily for all-distance-specified-command-parameters

from 0.01 inch to 0.1 mm.

Example

Input data below represents that data "ABC" is specified with units in metric system.

Changing units from metric to inch system

Code Function

n Changes units temporarily for all-distance-specified-command-parameters

from 0.1 mm to 0.01 inch. Operation is same as [02] n command.

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Setting printable area speed

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

901234

Code Setting

P a a One alphanumeric character.

A or B or 1 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec C or D or 2 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec E or F or 3 3.0 inches (76.2 mm)/sec G or H or 4 4.0 inches (101.6 mm)/sec I or J or 5 5.0 inches (127.0 mm)/sec K or L or 6 6.0 inches (152.4 mm)/sec M or N or 7 7.0 inches (177.8 mm)/sec O or P or 8 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)/sec Q or R or 9 9.0 inches (228.6 mm)/sec S or T or a 10 .0 inches (254.0 mm)/sec U or V or b 11.0 inches (279.4 mm)/sec W or c 12.0 inches (304.5 mm)/sec

Note: Initial value

model.

Function

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Sets printable area speed.

Unprintable area Sa

Direction of feed

Printable area Pa

Unprintable area Sa

Printable area Pa

1-60

Setting backfeed speed

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

Code Setting

p a a One alphanumeric character.

A or B or 1 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec C or D or 2 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec E or F or 3 3.0 inches (76.2 mm)/sec G or H or 4 4.0 inches (101.6 mm)/sec I or J or 5 5.0 inches (127.0 mm)/sec K or L or 6 6.0 inches (152.4 mm)/sec M or N or 7 7.0 inches (177.8 mm)/sec O or P or 8 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)/sec Q or R or 9 9.0 inches (228.6 mm)/sec S or T or a 10 .0 inches (254.0 mm)/sec U or V or b 11.0 inches (279.4 mm)/sec W or c 12.0 inches (304.5 mm)/sec

Note: Initial value

model.

Function

Sets backfeed speed.

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Specifying space between characters

Code Setting

Function Example

Input data

[1b] P nn Data in [ ] is hex. nn Amount of space between characters 00 - 99

Initialization value: 00 Adds specified space between characters to all characters. Input data below represents that data without specification of space

between characters and data with specification of 10 to space between characters are set and printed.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 190000700500050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 24pt [1b] P10 Sets 10 for space between characters 190000700800050ABC Sets character data "ABC" with smooth

font 24pt E Ends label format mode and prints

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Spaces between characters nn=13

A B C ABC

Spaces between characters

nn=0



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Setting number of prints

Code Setting Function Example

Input data

Q nnnn nnnn 0001 – 9999 Initialization value: 0001 Sets number of sheets to be printed. Input data below represents that the same contents of labels are

printed ten sheets. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size Q0010 Setting 10 sheets for same label

printing

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

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Setting offset in direction of row

ABC

Code Units Setting

Function

Example Input data

R nnnn

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000

Inch system 0000 - 9999 (0.00 inch - 99.99 inches) Metric system 0000 - 9999 (0.0 mm - 99.9 mm)

Sets offset value for printing start position in direction of row (paper top and bottom) to adjust the position of the total printi ng contents.

Shifts label printing position 1.0 inch (R0100) upwards and prints. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size R0100 Sets row offset to 1.0 inch 190000501150090ABC Sets character data "ABC" with

smooth font 14pt

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

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Direction of feed

E Ends label format mode and prints

Printing starting position after setting

4 901234 567894

Normal printing starting position

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Calling label format

Code Setting

Function

Caution

Example

Input data

r aa..a aa..a Maximum 16 characters of format name ending with CR

code

Calls label format stored in the memory module. Storing of label format into memory module is executed with "s" command.

Priority for calling module (1) Default (module C) or STX + Xa setting module (2) Modules other than above

Input data below represents that label format data is stored in the RAM by using "NAME" and label format is ended once, then put in again and file name "NAME" in the RAM is called and those data together with the current label format data are printed.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size

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190000700500050PRINTER Sets data "PRINTER" with

smooth font 24pt

sANAME Stores label format name

"NAME" in on-board RAM and

ends label format mode [02] L Starts label format mode rNAME Reads out label format "NAME"

data D11 Sets pixel size 190000700800050LABEL Sets data "LABEL" with smooth

font 24pt E Ends label format mode and

prints

Readout label format data

Direction of feed

LABEL

PRINTER

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Setting unprintable area speed

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

Code Setting

S a a One alphanumeric character. A or B or 1 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec

C or D or 2 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)/sec E or F or 3 3.0 inc hes (76.2 mm)/sec G or H or 4 4.0 inches (101.6 mm)/sec I or J or 5 5.0 inches (127.0 mm)/sec K or L or 6 6.0 inches (152.4 mm)/sec M or N or 7 7.0 inches (177.8 mm)/sec O or P or 8 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)/sec Q or R or 9 9.0 inches (228.6 mm)/sec S or T or a 10 .0 inches (254.0 mm)/sec U or V or b 11.0 inches (279.4 mm)/sec W or c 12.0 inches (304.5 mm)/sec

Note: Initial value

model.

Function

Sets unprintable area speed.

1-66

Storing label format

Code Setting

Function Caution

s naa.aa n Memory module specification parameter A, B, C, D, E, F, G

Allocation of module varies with command settings. Refer to the table below.

Allocation of

module

on-board SD-RAM

on-board flash

memory

PCMCIA Card

(option)

Current memory

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

D A B

G B A

E or F E or F E or F

on-board SD-RAM

Command Set

on-board SD-RAM

aa..a Maximum 8 characters of format name ending with CR

code Stores label format into memory module and ends label format. This command is used differently depending on the command

set. In other words, it is used differently depending on whether the command is designated at the end of the label format or designated at a given position within the label format. When designating it at a given position within the label format, label format ending command (“E” or “X”) is required.

Example

Input data

Refer to the table below for details.

Command Set Designated position for storing label format DMI / DMW

DM4 / DM8 DPP

Designates at the end of label format

(It is possible to omit the end command “E”.)

Designates at the end of label format

(It is possible to omit the end command “E”.)

Designates at a given position within label format

(The end command "E" or " X" is required.)

Input data below represents that label format data is stored in the on-board memory by using format name "NAME."

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 190000700500050PRINTER Sets data "PRINTER" with smooth

font 24pt

sANAME Stores label format name "NAME" in

on-board RAM and ends label format mode

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Specifying ending code

Code Setting

Function

Example Input data

T nn nn Two characters of hex ASCII code

Initialization value: CR[0D] Specifies ending code, which is valid for field immediately after this

command and after that field ending returns to default CR [0D]. The following shows that ending code uses NULL [00].

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L [0D] Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size T00 [0D] Sets ending code to 'NULL [00]' 190000500800120ABC [00] Sets character data "ABC" with

smooth font 14pt Q0002 [0D] Sets 2-sheet-printing E Ends label format mode and prints

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Setting previous field to character-string-replacement-mode field

Code Function

Caution

Example

Input data

U Changes previous field to character-string-replacement-mode field,

i.e., prepares replacement for only changing data. This command is not used when label is totally reconstructed.

Register length is set according to the length of data for generating character string. Therefore, lengths of data for old and new character strings must be the same.

The following shows the use of character-string-replacement-mode field.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L [0D] Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 161100000100060ABC Sets character data "ABC" with

system font 6 161100001100060SUNDAY Sets character data "SUNDAY" with

system font 6 U Sets

character-string-replacement-mode

field X Ends label format mode [02] U02MONDAY Replaces character data "SUNDAY"

with "MONDAY" [02] G

Completion of setting printing contents (field preparation)

Code Function

Caution

X Completes printing contents setting, switches command interpreter

into system level interpreter, and system level command is valid. Printer waits for label format command input until it receives the

commands such as E and X, so printer cannot advance to the next operation.

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TrueType font symbol set selection

Code Setting

Function Caution

Example Input data

ySxx S S fixed

xx Selecting symbol set 2 digits characters followed by “CR” code to end. For the details,

refer to explanation for [02] y command.

Selection of a TrueType font symbol set It depends on each TrueType font file for the symbol set which

becomes actually effective. The following shows selection of Swedish symbol set: [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size YSSW Sets Swedish symbol set for

TrueType font

1911S5000500050P024P024ABC Sets character data "ABC" of

TrueType downloaded font

E Ends label format mode and

Setting slash zero

Code Function

Caution Example

Input data

z Specifies numeric zero without slash.

This setting is valid for system font 0 to 6. This setting is valid within label format. Input data below represents that data "0001" is printed by specifying

non-slash zero. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size z Specifies non-slash zero

prints

1600010000000500 001 Sets data "0001" with system

font 6

E Ends label format mode and

prints

1-70

Setting addition of previous-defined printing contents (field data) 1

Code Setting

Function Example

Input data

+ pii.. p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero.

ii Amount of addition (decimal) Adds field data that was defined before this command. Input data below represents that data "0001" is printed 5 sheets by

using this command specifying 2 for the amount of addition. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1900010000000500001 Sets data "0001" with smooth font 48pt +02 Amount of addition: +2 Q0005 Specifies 5-sheet printing E Ends label format mode and prints

In case of addition “+02”

In case of addition “+ 2”

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Direction of feed

0009

0007

0005

0003

0001

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

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Setting subtraction of previous-defined printing contents (field data) 1

Code Setting

Function Example

Input data

- pii.. p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero.

ii Amount of subtraction (decimal) Subtracts field data that was defined before this command. Input data below represents that data "1000" is printed 5 sheets by

using this command specifying 2 for the amount of subtraction. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1900010000000501 000 Sets data "1000" with smooth font 48pt

-010 Amount of subtraction: -10 Q0005 Specifies 5-sheet-printing E Ends label format mode and prints

In case of subtraction “-010”

In case of subtraction “-10”

Direction of feed

0960

0970

0980

0990

1000

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

960

970

980

990

1000

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

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Setting addition of previous-defined printing contents (field data) 2

Code

Setting

Function

Example

Input data

> pii..

p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero. ii Amount of addition (use of ASCII characters of A - Z prohibited)

Adds field data which was defined before this command by using base 36 system of 0 - 9, A - Z.

Input data below represents that data "1000" is printed 5 sheets by using this command specifying 5 for the amount of addition.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1900010000000500001 Sets data "0001" with smooth font 48pt

>05 Amount of addition: +5

Q0005 Specifies 5-sheet-printing E Ends label format mode and prints

In case of addition “>05”

In case of addition “> 5”

Direction of feed

000L

000G

000B

0006

0001

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

1-73

Setting subtraction of previous-defined printing contents (field data) 2

Code

Setting

Function

Example

Input data

< pii..

p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero. ii Amount of subtraction (use of ASCII characters of A - Z prohibited)

Subtracts field data which was defined before this command by using base 36 system of 0 - 9, A - Z.

Input data below represents that data "1000" is printed 5 sheets by using this command while specifying 5 for the amount of subtraction.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1900010000000501000 Sets data "1000" with smooth font 48pt

<05 Amount of subtraction: -5

Q0005 Specifies 5-sheet-printing E Ends label format mode and prints

In case of subtraction “<05”

In case of subtraction “<5”

Direction of feed

0ZZG

0ZZL

0ZZQ

0ZZV

1000

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

ZZG

ZZL

ZZQ

ZZV

1000

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

1-74

Setting number of prints for same label

0003

Code Setting Function

Example

Input data

^ nn nn 2-digit numeric 01 - 99 Specifies number of prints for same label when addition and

subtraction and time printing are specified. Executes addition, subtraction, etc. after printing number of sheets

specified with nn. Specifies addition and subtraction per field, but if the number of prints

for same labels is specified for one label, this specification will be effective to all fields.

Input data below represents that data "0001" is printed 5 sheets by using this command while specifying 2 for the amount of addition and 2 sheets of prints for same printing contents.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1900010000000500001 Sets data "0001" with smooth font 48pt +02 Amount of addition: +2

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^ 02 Sets 2 sheets for same printing contents Q0005 Specifies 5-sheet-printing E Ends label format mode and prints

0005

Direction of feed

0003

0001

5th sheet

4th sheet

3rd sheet

2nd sheet

1st sheet

1-75

Setting number of cuts (4-digit)

Code Setting Function Caution

Example

Input data

: nnnn nnnn 0001 - 9999 Initialization value: 0001 Cuts paper after printing same labels by specified number. This command is invalid unless auto-cutter is mounted and cutter is

set to ON. Input data below represents that same labels are printed 10 sheets

and cut every 2 sheets. [02] n Sets units to inch

[02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size Q0010 Sets 10 sheets for printing same

labels

1F3306000050050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

:0002 Sets 2 sheets for number of cuts E Ends label format mode and

prints

1-76

Character field definition

ABC

123

Code Setting

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, point, row, column, d1, d2,.......

rotate Sets rotation direction for character data 1, 2, 3, 4 1: 0 º 2: 90 º 3: 180 º 4: 270 º font Sets font , type of character (see table 1) hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A -

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

vexp Sets expansion rate in vertical direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) point Sets size of smooth font A06 – A72 (corresponding to 6pt - 72pt) Sets downloading font ID 100 - 999 (see table 2) Setting of this item is valid only when font is set to 9. row Row address 0000 - 9999 Unit: 0.01 inch column Column address 0000 - 0410 Unit: 0.01 inch d1, d2,.. Printing character data Character data ending with CR

By setting [02] Sn (n is a calling character string parameter

specifying A - P), character string data stored in the global

Function

Example

Input data

Direction of feed

Prints characters for content data entered with items such as rotation, vertical and horizontal expansion rate, type of font and printing position.

Input data below represents that data "123" is printed with system font 6, vertical and horizontal expansion rate 1 and row and column address 0.5 inch, and data "ABC" is printed with smooth font 30pt and vertical and horizontal expansion rate row address 1.0 inch and column address 0.5 inch.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D22 Sets pixel size 16 11 000 0050 0050 123 Sets data "123" with system font 6 19 11 A30 0100 0050 ABC Sets data "ABC" with smooth font 30pt E Ends label format mode and prints

Column address

(column)

Rotation 0°smooth font 30 pt

and vertical and horizontal

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Row address

Rotation 0 expansion rate 1 system font 6

(row)

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Table 1-A ( 203 dpi print head )

Dot number Pixel size horizontal (H) x vertical (V) Units (mm) Type of character System font 0 5 1 7 2 10 3 14 4 18 5 18 6 32 7 15 8 15

Font H Space V 1 x 1 2 x 2 2 x 3 3 x 2 *1

1 7 0.8 x 0.9 1.5 x 1.8 1.5 x 2.6 2.3 x 1.8 2 13 1.1 x 1.6 2.3 x 3.3 2.3 x 4.9 3.4 x 3.3 2 18 1.5 x 2.3 3.0 x 4.5 3.0 x 6.8 4.5 x 4.5 2 27 2.0 x 3.4 4.0 x 6.8 4.0 x 10.1 6.0 x 6.8 3 36 2.6 x 4.5 5.3 x 9.0 5.3 x 13.5 7.9 x 9.0 3 52 2.6 x 6.5 5.3 x 13.0 5.3 x 19.5 7.9 x 13.0 4 64 4.6 x 8.0 9.0 x 16.0 9.0 x 24.0 13.5 x 16.0 5 32 2.5 x 4.0 5.0 x 8.0 5.0 x 12.0 7.5 x 8.0 5 28 2.5 x 3.5 5.0 x 7.0 5.0 x 10.5 7.5 x 7.0

Table 1-B ( 300 dpi print head )

Dot number Pixel size horizontal (H) x vertical (V) Units (mm) Type of character System font 0 6

Font H Space V 1 x 1 2 x 2 2 x 3 3 x 2 *1

1 10 0.6 x 0. 8 1.2 x 1.7 1.2 x 2.5 1.8 x 1.7 1 10 2 14 3 18 4 24 5 24 6 42 7 22 8 21

Note: *1 represents that character rotation direction is 90 and 270 deg.

3 18 1.1 x 1. 5 2.2 x 3.0 2.2 x 4.6 3.3 x 3.0

3 27 1.4 x 4.8 2.9 x 9.7 2.9 x 14.5 4.3 x 9.7

3 36 1.8 x 3. 0 3.6 x 6.1 3.6 x 9.1 5.3 x 6.1

4 48 2.4 x 4. 1 4.7 x 8.1 4.7 x 12.2 7.1 x 8.1

4 72 2.4 x 6. 1 4.7 x 12.2 4.7 x 18.3 7.1 x 12.2

6 88 4.1 x 7.5 8.1 x 14.9 8.1 x 22.4 12.2 x 14.9

7 46 2.5 x 2.7 4.9 x 5.4 4.9 x 8.1 7.4 x 5.4

8 33 2.5 x 2.7 4.9 x 5.4 4.9 x 8.1 7.4 x 5.4

Horizontal (H)

Vertical (V)

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Table 2

Type of character Font Point or downloading ID Point number note Smooth font 9 A04 - 4pt

Triumvirate A05 - 5pt A06 001 6pt A08 002 8pt

A10 003 10pt A12 004 12pt A14 005 14pt A18 006 18pt A24 007 24pt A30 008 30pt A36 009 36pt

Smooth font 9 C04 - 4pt Triumvirate Bold C05 - 5pt C06 121 6pt C08 122 8pt C10 123 10pt

C12 124 12pt C14 125 14pt C18 126 18pt C24 127 24pt C30 128 30pt C36 129 36pt C48 130 48pt C72 131 72pt

A48 010 48pt A72 011 72pt

Available only

with 300 DPI

models

Available only

with 300 DPI

models

Downloading font 9 100 - 999 TrueType

Downloading font

9 S50 – S5z, …. S90 – S9z

s50 – s5z, …. s90 – s9z

U50 – U5z, …. U90 – U9z

u50 – u5z, …. u90 – u9z

In Binary code

In Hexadecimal code For double-byte characters In Binary code For double -byte characters In Hexadecimal code

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Type Font Character field definition

Code Setting

Function

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, id, row, column, height, width, d1, d2,.......

rotate Sets rotation direction for character data 1, 2, 3, 4 1: 0 º 2: 90 º 3: 180 º 4: 270 º font 9 fixed hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A -

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

vexp Sets expansion rate in vertical direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) id Download font ID Refer to table 2. row Row address 0000 - 9999 Unit: 0.01 inch column Column address 0000 - 0410 Unit: 0.01 inch

height Sets character height by a code of “P”+3 characters

Number of dots set by unit of a dot. Width Sets character width by a code of “P”+3 characters Number of dots set by unit of a dot.

d1, d2,.. character data followed by “CR” code to end Downloaded TrueType font is printed in the print mode specified by

this command.

Example

Input data

Print the characters, “TrueType”, in TrueType font (ID=54) with 24 pt height and width.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size ySUK Sets symbol set for UK. 19 11 S54 0100 0100 P024 P024 TrueType E Ends label format mode and

prints

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Bar code field definition

digit numeric

567894

Row address

Bar code type

Code Setting

Function

Example

Rotate, font, thick, narrow, height, row, column, d1, d2,.......

rotate Sets rotation direction for bar code 1, 2, 3, 4 1: 0 º 2: 90 º 3: 180 º 4: 270 º Font Sets type of bar code (see table 3) thick Sets thick bar width in 1-dot units (0.005 inch) 1 - 9, A - O (A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) narrow Sets narrow bar width in 1-dot units (0.005 inch) 1 - 9, A - O (A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) height Sets height of bar code data by using 3-

001 - 999 Unit: 0.01 inch row Row address 0000 - 9999 Unit: 0.01 inch column Column address 0000 - 0410 Unit: 0.01 inch d1, d2,.. Bar code data See table 3

Encodes contents data specified with items such as rotation, size of bar code data and printing position into bar code and prints.

Input data below is prepared with the following setting and printed.

Input data

Direction of feed

font EAN-13 bar ratio (thick : narrow) 3:3 height 0.6 inch row, column 0.5 inch, 0.5 inch d1, d2,.. 490123456789

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

Column address

(column)

Bar code height

(font)

(height)



901234

(row)

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Table 3

Font Bar code name Bar ratio (thick:narrow) No. of valid data

A Code 3 of 9 3:1 Variable length B UPC-A 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 12 C UPC-E 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 8 D Interleaved 2 of 5 5:2 Even digit

variable length

E Code 128 Variable length

F EAN-13 (JAN-13) 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 13 G EAN-8 (JAN-8) 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 8 H

I CODERBAR (NW -7) 3:1 Variable length

K Plessey Variable length

L CASE CODE 5:2 14

O Code 93 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 Variable length

p ZIP Variable length Q UCC/EAN128 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 19* R UCC/EAN128 (for K-MART) 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 18* S UCC/EAN128 Random Weight 1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 4:4, 6:6, 8:8 34 or more*

T Telepen Variable length*

HIBC (Modulus 43 -used Code 3 of 9)

Int 2 of 5 (Modulus 10-used Interleaved 2 of 5)

UPC 2DIG ADD (UPC 2-digit supplementary code)

UPC 5DIG ADD (UPC 5-digit supplementary code)

3:1 Variable length

5:2

Odd digit variable length

U / u UPS MaxiCode 84 or less*

V FIM 1*

Z / z PDF417 Variable length W1C/W1c DataMatrix Variable length W1D/W1d QR CODE Variable length

W1F/W1f Aztec Variable length

Head of character string= q Head of character string=M

(The number of valid data marked with asterisk is only used for input data length.)



QR CODE Matrix 2 of 5

Variable length ESC 5:2 Variable length

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Ruled line definition

hhhh<

vvvv

Code Setting

Units Function

Example

1X11, 000, row, column, Lhhhvvv or lhhhhvvvv 1X11 1X11 fixed

000 000 fixed row row address 0000 - 9999 column column address 0000 - 0398 L Specifies line (3-digit) hhh Specifies horizontal width v v v Specifies vertical width l Specifies line (4-digit) hhhh Specifies horizontal width v v v v Specifies vertical width

0.01 inch Prints ruled line with specified width. hhhh>vvvv designates

horizontal line. hhhh<vvvv designates vertical line. Input data below represents that ruled line with horizontal width of hhh

10 and vertical width of vvv 150 and ruled line with horizontal width of hhh 200 and vertical width of vvv 10 are printed.

Input data



[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode 1X1100000500050L010150 Sets ruled line with 0.1 x 1.5 inch 1X1100000500100L200010 Sets ruled line with 2.0 x 0.1 inch E Ends label format mode and prints

hhhh>vvvv

Direction of feed

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Box definition

Code Setting

1X11, 000, row, column, Bhhhvvvbbbsss or bhhhhvvvvbbbbssss 1X11 1X11 fixed

000 000 fixed row row address 0000 - 9999 column column address 0000 - 0410 B Specifies box (3-digit) hhh Specifies horizontal width of box v v v Specifies vertical width of box bbb Specifies top and bottom line width sss Specifies left and right line width

b Specifies box (4-digit) hhhh Specifies horizontal width of box v v v v Specifies vertical width of box bbbb Specifies top and bottom line width ssss Specifies left and right line width

Units Function Example

Input data

0.01 inch (0.1 mm) Prints box with specified dimension. Input data below represents that box with horizontal width of hhh 200,

vertical width of vvv 100, upper and lower ruled line width of bbb 10 and both side line width of sss 3 is printed.

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode 1X1100000500050B200100010003 Sets box with 2.0 (horizontal) x

1.0 (vertical) inch

E Ends label format mode and

prints

hhh=200

vvv=100

sss=003



bbb=010

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Graphics printing definition

Code Setting

Function Caution

Example

rotate, Y, hexp, vexp, 000, row, column, graphic rotate Sets graphic data rotation direction to 1 (fixed)

Y Y fixed hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

vexp Sets expansion rate in vertical direction 1 - 9, A -

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) 000 000 fixed row Row address 0000 - 9999 column Column address 0000 - 0398 graphic Specifies graphic file name to be printed

Picks out file name from the memory module and prints. Graphic file to be printed with this command must be stored in the

memory module. Input data below represents that file name "IMAGE" in the memory

module is printed.

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode 1Y1100000500050IMAGE Sets graphic file name "IMAGE" E Ends label format mode and prints

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Polygon definition

Code Setting

Units Function

1X11, ppp, row, column, P ppp bbbb row, column, row, column 1X11 1X11 fixed

ppp Dot pattern 000 – 011 row 1st point row address 0000 – 9999 column 1st point column address 0000 – 0398 P Specifies polygon ppp 001 fixed bbbb 0001 fixed row 2nd point row address 0000 – 9999 column 2nd point column address 0000 – 0398 row 3rd point row address 0000 – 9999 column 3rd point column address 0000 – 0398 After this, repeats row and column

0.01 inch (0.1 mm) Draws polygon with specified point and dots inside with specified

pattern.

Dot pattern

12 dot patterns from 0 – 11 are shown below.

000

(0%)

001

(100%)

002

(6.25%)

003

(12.5%)

004

(25%)

005

(37.5%)

006

(50%)

007

(62.5%)

008

(69.14%)

009

(62.5%)

010

(62.5%)

011

(43.75%)

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Example

Input data

Input data below represents that triangle with three points, row 0.20 inch/column 0.10 inch, row 0.60 inch/column 0.30 inch, and row 0.20 inch/column 0.50 inch, is drawn and inside is dotted with pattern 6 (50% black).

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1X11 006 0020 0010 P 001 0001 0060 0030 0020 0050 Sets polygon E Ends label format mode and

prints

Example

Input data

Input data below represents that rectangle with four points, row 0.20 inch/column 0.20 inch, row 0.40 inch/column 0.20 inch, row 0.40 inch/column 1.00 inch, and row 0.20 inch/column 1.00 inch, is drawn and inside is dotted with pattern 8 (little circle).

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1X11 008 0020 0020 P 001 0001 0040 0020 0040 0100 0020 0100 Sets polygon E Ends label format mode and

prints

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Circle definition

Code Setting

Units Function

Example

1X11, ppp, row, column, C ppp bbbb, radius 1X11 1X11 fixed

ppp Dot pattern 000 – 011 row Circle center row address 0000 – 9999 column Circle center column address 0000 – 0398 C Specifies circle ppp 001 fixed bbbb 0001 fixed radius Radius 0000 – 0398

0.01 inch Draws circle with specified center and radius and dots inside with

specified pattern. Input data below represents that circle with center of row 0.50

inch/column 0.50 inch and radius of 0.30 inch is drawn and inside is dotted with pattern 10 (left diagonal lines).

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 1X11 010 0050 0050 C 001 0001 0030 Sets circle E Ends label format mode and

prints

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Reading out from global register

Code Setting

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, point, row, column, [02], S, a rotate Sets rotation direction for character data 1, 2, 3, 4

1: 0 º 2: 90 º 3: 180 º 4: 270 º Font Sets type of character (see table 1) hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A -

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) vexp Sets expansion rate in vertical direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) point Sets size of smooth font CG Triumvirate:A06 – A72 (corresponding to 10 types of 6 to

72pt) Setting of this item is valid only when font is set to 9. row Row address 0000 - 9999 Unit: 0.01 inch column Column address 0000 - 0410 Unit: 0.01 inch [02] [02]hex fixed S Specifies reading out of global register a Specifies global register No. Alphabet (from A to P)

Function Example

Reads out data stored in global register with G command. See sample No. 3 in Appendix 5.

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Date and time printing definition

Code Setting

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, point, row, column, [02], T, tdata... rotate Sets rotation direction for character data 1, 2, 3, 4

1: 0 º 2: 90 º 3: 180 º 4: 270 º Font Sets type of character (see table 1) hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

vexp Sets expansion rate in vertical direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24) point Sets size of smooth font A06 – A72 (corresponding to 6 to 72pt) Setting of this item is valid only when font is set to 9. row Row address 0000 - 9999 Unit: 0.01 inch column Column address 0000 - 0410 Unit: 0.01 inch [02] [02]hex fixed T Specifies writing of time data tdata... Specifies date and time printing format by using the following

alphabet and spaces

Function

Example

A 1-digit day of week 0 -6 (Sunday to Saturday)

BCD Name of day of the week Monday (MON)

EF 2-digit month number 1 - 12 (January to

December) GHI...NO Name of the month January (JANUARY) PQ 2-digit date 15 (day of 15) RSTU 4-digit year number 1995 (year of 1995) VW 2-digit time 24-hour display XY 2-digit time 12-hour display Za 2-digit minute 50 (minute of 50) bc Morning, Afternoon AM (Morning), PM

(Afternoon)

Reads out and prints date and time in the calendar of the printer according to the specified format with this command.

Input data below represents that date and time with specified format of name of day of the week (BCD), name of the month (GHI), date (PQ) and year number (RSTU) are printed.

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Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch [02] L Starts label format mode D11 Sets pixel size 190000500500050[02]TBCD GHI PQ, RSTU Sets day of the week, month, date

and year number

E Ends label format mode and prints

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Chapter 2 Fonts and Bar

Codes

2.1 Description of Fonts 2-2

2.2 Description of Bar Codes 2-8

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Fonts and bar codes for this printer are listed below. Each name is expressed in numeric for fonts and in alphabetic characters for bar codes. Visible or non-visible code is identified with upper-case or lower-case alphabetic characters for the bar code name. Upper-case characters allow printer to print visible code bar code, while lower-case characters allow printer to print non-visible code bar code.

2.1 Description of Fonts

The following print sample is printed with pixel size of 1 dot x 1 dot, and the dot pattern in horizontal and vertical direction is printed with 1 time.

Font 0: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 7 dots (height) x 5 dots (width) x 1 dot (space) 300 dpi: 10 dots (height) x 6 dots (width) x 1 dots (space)

Font 1: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 13 dots (height) x 7 dots (width) x 2 dots (space) 300 dpi: 18 dots (height) x 10 dots (width) x 3 dots (space)

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Font 2: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 18 dots (height) x 10 dots (width) x 2 dots (space) 300 dpi: 27 dots (height) x 14 dots (width) x 4 dots (space)

Font 3: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 27 dots (height) x 14 dots (width) x 2 dots (space) 300 dpi: 36 dots (height) x 18 dots (width) x 3 dots (space)

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Font 4: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 36 dots (height) x 18 dots (width) x 3 dots (space) 300 dpi: 48 dots (height) x 24 dots (width) x 4 dots (space)

Font 5: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 52 dots (height) x 18 dots (width) x 3 dots (space) 300 dpi: 72 dots (height) x 24 dots (width) x 4 dots (space)

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Font 6: Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

Character size:

203 dpi: 64 dots (height) x 32 dots (width) x 4 dots (space) 300 dpi: 88 dots (height) x 42 dots (width) x 6 dots (space)

Font 7: Upper-case alphabetic characters and numeric OCR-A font.

Character size:

203 dpi: 32 dots (height) x 15 dots (width) x 5 dots (space) 300 dpi: 46 dots (height) x 22 dots (width) x 7 dots (space)

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Font 8: Upper- and lower-case alphabetic characters and numeric CR-B font.

Character size:

203 dpi: 28 dots (height) x 15 dots (width) x 5 dots (space) 300 dpi: 33 dots (height) x 21dots (width) x 8 dots (space)

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Font 9: Upper- and lower-case alphabetic characters, numeric and

extension font (CG Triumvirate smooth font). Character size is any of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48 or 72 points.

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2.2 Description of Bar Codes

The following print sample is printed with a pixel size of 1 dot x 1 dot. The dot pattern in horizontal and vertical direction is printed with 1 time.

Bar code A: Code 3 of 9 This bar code consists of upper-case alphanumeric characters.

Number of digits is variable in length. Start/stop codes "*" are given automatically by printer. Valid ASCII codes are as follows: 32, 36-37, 43, 45-47, 48 -57, 65-90. Standard ratio (ratio of thick bar to thin bar) of Code 3 of 9 is 3: 1.

Bar code B: UPC-A This bar code consists of only numeric characters and is 12-digit fixed

length. The 11-digit numerics are input from the computer or applications software and the 12th digit is a checksum that is calculated automatically by the printer.

When the computer sends the 12th digit numeric, the printer

compares the characters with the calculated checksum. If they do not agree, the printer prints all bar codes 0 (zero). If supplementary code is to be added, refer to item of bar code M and N. Element size is 1 : 1, 2 : 2, 3 : 3, 4 : 4, 6 : 6, and 8 : 8.

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