Dascom DMX Programmers Manual

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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