Datamax-O'Neil DPL User Manual

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Programmer’s Manual

Covers the following models:

E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced (Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater)

E-Class Mark III Pro/Pro+

I-Class Mark II

RL3 & RL4

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Part Number 88-2360-01

Revision B

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Contents

1 Overview ...................................................................................... 1

Who Should Use this Manual ...................................................................... 1

The Scope of this Manual ........................................................................... 1

General Conventions ................................................................................. 2

Computer Entry and Display Conventions .................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 2

Special Instructions .................................................................................. 2

Typical Data Flow Sequence ....................................................................... 3

2 Control Code Command Functions ................................................ 7

Introduction ............................................................................................ 7

Attention-Getters ..................................................................................... 7

Easy Control Codes .................................................................................. 7

Alternate Control Code Modes .................................................................... 8

3 Immediate Command Functions ................................................... 9

Introduction ............................................................................................ 9

SOH # Reset ...................................................................................... 9

SOH * Reset ...................................................................................... 9

SOH A Send ASCII Status String ......................................................... 10

SOH a Send ASCII Extended Status String ........................................... 10

SOH B Toggle Pause ......................................................................... 11

SOH C Stop/Cancel ........................................................................... 12

SOH D SOH Shutdown ....................................................................... 12

SOH E Send Batch Remaining Quantity ................................................ 12

SOH e Send Batch Printed Quantity .................................................... 13

SOH F Send Status Byte .................................................................... 13

4 System-Level Command Functions ............................................. 15

Introduction .......................................................................................... 15

STX A Set Time and Date .................................................................. 15

STX a Enable Feedback Characters ..................................................... 16

STX B Get Printer Time and Date Information ...................................... 16

STX c Set Continuous Paper Length ................................................... 17

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STX E Set Quantity for Stored Label ................................................... 17

STX e Select Edge Sensor ................................................................. 18

STX F Form Feed ............................................................................. 18

STX f Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command) ............................. 18

STX G Print Last Label Format ........................................................... 19

STX I Input Image Data ................................................................... 19

STX i Scalable Font Downloading ...................................................... 20

STX J Set Pause for Each Label ......................................................... 20

STX K Extended System-Level Commands ........................................... 20

STX k Test Communication Port ......................................................... 21

STX L Enter Label Formatting Command Mode ..................................... 21

STX M Set Maximum Label Length ...................................................... 21

STX m Set Printer to Metric Mode ....................................................... 21

STX n Set Printer to Imperial Mode .................................................... 22

STX O Set Start of Print (SOP) Position ............................................... 22

STX o Cycle Cutter ........................................................................... 22

STX P Set Hex Dump Mode ............................................................... 23

STX p Controlled Pause .................................................................... 23

STX Q Clear All Modules .................................................................... 23

STX q Clear Module .......................................................................... 24

STX R Ribbon Saver Control .............................................................. 24

STX r Select Reflective Sensor .......................................................... 24

STX S Set Feed Speed ...................................................................... 25

STX T Print Quality Label .................................................................. 25

STX t Test DRAM Memory Module ...................................................... 25

STX U Label Format String Replacement Field ...................................... 26

STX V Software Switch Settings ......................................................... 27

STX v Request Firmware Version ....................................................... 28

STX W Request Memory Module Information ........................................ 28

STX w Test Flash Memory Module ....................................................... 29

STX X Set Default Module ................................................................. 29

STX x Delete File from Module ........................................................... 30

STX Y Output Sensor Values.............................................................. 31

STX y Select Font Symbol Set ........................................................... 31

STX Z Print Configuration Label ......................................................... 32

STX z Pack Module .......................................................................... 32

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5 Extended System-Level Command Functions .............................. 33

Introduction .......................................................................................... 33

STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration ........................................................ 33

STX K}M Manual Media Calibration ......................................................... 34

STX K}Q Quick Media Calibration ........................................................... 34

STX KaR Read Data from RFID Tag ........................................................ 35

STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag ........................................................... 36

STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay ............................................................... 36

STX KC Get Configuration ................................................................... 37

STX Kc Configuration Set ................................................................... 40

STX KD Database Configuration ........................................................... 92

STX Kd Set File as Factory Default ....................................................... 93

STX KE Character Encoding ................................................................. 93

STX KF Select Factory Defaults ............................................................ 95

STX Kf Set Present Distance ............................................................... 95

STX KH Dot Check ............................................................................. 96

STX KI GPIO Input ............................................................................ 98

STX Kn NIC Reset .............................................................................. 98

STX KO GPIO Output .......................................................................... 99

STX Kp Module Protection .................................................................. 100

STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset ....................................................... 101

STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag .......................... 101

STX KtD Write Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) to Tag .................. 101

STX KtE Write Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Bit ............................ 102

STX KtH Read and Feedback Tag Information to Host .............................. 102

STX KtR Read Data from RFID Tag ....................................................... 103

STX KtU Read Unique Serial Number from RFID Tag ............................... 104

STX KtW Write Data to RFID Tag .......................................................... 104

STX KuB Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section ........................................... 106

STX KuF Send RFID Device Firmware Version ......................................... 106

STX KuJ Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section .............................................. 106

STX KuR Read Data from RFID Tag ....................................................... 107

STX KuW Write Data to RFID Tag .......................................................... 108

STX KV Verifier Enable/Disable ........................................................... 108

STX Ky Download Plug-in File ............................................................. 109

STX KZ Immediately Set Parameter .................................................... 109

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6 Label Formatting Command Functions ...................................... 111

Introduction ......................................................................................... 111

: Set Cut by Amount ................................................................ 111

A Set Format Attribute .............................................................. 112

B Bar Code Magnification ........................................................... 113

C Set Column Offset Amount ...................................................... 113

c Set Cut by Amount ................................................................ 114

D Set Dot Size Width and Height ................................................. 114

E Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label ...................... 115

e Recall Printer Configuration ..................................................... 115

F Advanced Format Attributes .................................................... 115

G Place Data in Global Register ................................................... 116

H Enter Heat Setting ................................................................. 116

J Justification .......................................................................... 117

M Select Mirror Mode ................................................................. 117

m Set Metric Mode .................................................................... 118

n Set Inch (Imperial) Mode ........................................................ 118

P Set Print Speed ..................................................................... 118

p Set Backfeed Speed ............................................................... 119

Q Set Quantity of Labels to Print ................................................. 119

R Set Row Offset Amount .......................................................... 120

r Recall Stored Label Format ..................................................... 120

S Set Feed Speed ..................................................................... 122

s Store Label Format in Module .................................................. 122

T Set Field Data Line Terminator ................................................ 123

Add or subtract date time from the printer date ......................... 123

Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field ...................... 124

X Terminate Label Formatting Mode ............................................ 125

y Select Font Symbol Set .......................................................... 125

z Zero (Ø) Conversion to “0” ..................................................... 126

+ (>)(() Make Last Field Entered Increment .......................................... 126

– (<)()) Make Last Field Entered Decrement .......................................... 127

^ Set Count by Amount ............................................................. 128

Special Label Formatting Command Functions ........................................... 129

STX D Print adjusted date ................................................................ 129

STX S Recall Global Data and Place in Field ........................................ 130

STX T Print Time and Date ............................................................... 130

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7 Font Loading Command Functions ............................................ 133

Introduction ......................................................................................... 133

*c###D Assign Font ID Number .......................................................... 133

)s###W Font Descriptor ..................................................................... 134

*c###E Character Code ..................................................................... 134

(s#W Character Download Data ....................................................... 134

8 Generating Label Formats ........................................................ 135

Introduction ......................................................................................... 135

Format Record Commands ...................................................................... 135

Generating Records ............................................................................... 136

The Structure of a Record ....................................................................... 136

Advanced Format Attributes .................................................................... 149

Appendix A .................................................................................... 153

ASCII Control Chart ............................................................................... 153

Appendix B .................................................................................... 155

Sample Programs .................................................................................. 155

VB Application to Send Raw Data via Printer Driver .................................... 159

Appendix C .................................................................................... 165

Available Fonts – Sizes, References, and Samples ...................................... 165

Appendix D .................................................................................... 171

Reset Codes ......................................................................................... 171

Appendix E .................................................................................... 173

Single Byte Symbol Sets ........................................................................ 173

Appendix F .................................................................................... 185

Bar Code Summary Data ........................................................................ 185

Bar Code Default Widths and Heights ....................................................... 188

Appendix G .................................................................................... 191

Bar Code Details ................................................................................... 191

Appendix H .................................................................................... 237

Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping ........................................ 237

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Appendix I ..................................................................................... 239

Symbol Sets and Character Maps ............................................................ 239

Double-Byte Symbols, Chinese, Kanji, and Korean ..................................... 242

Appendix J ..................................................................................... 243

General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port Applications .............................. 243

Appendix K .................................................................................... 245

Maximum Field & Character Values .......................................................... 245

Print Resolutions and Maximum Width & Record Column Values ................... 245

Column, Present, & Row Adjust Fine Tune Range ....................................... 246

Memory Module Identifiers and Allocations ................................................ 246

Appendix L..................................................................................... 247

Speed Ranges ....................................................................................... 247

Appendix M .................................................................................... 249

Commands by Function .......................................................................... 249

Appendix N .................................................................................... 251

Image Loading ...................................................................................... 251

Appendix O .................................................................................... 253

UPC-A and EAN-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes ................................. 253

Appendix P .................................................................................... 255

International Language Print Capability (ILPC) Programming Examples ......... 255

Appendix Q .................................................................................... 265

Plug and Play IDs .................................................................................. 265

Appendix R .................................................................................... 267

Line Mode 267

Appendix S .................................................................................... 271

RFID Overview ...................................................................................... 271

Appendix T .................................................................................... 277

WiFi Region Country Codes ..................................................................... 277

Appendix U .................................................................................... 283

Bar Code Symbology Information Resources ............................................. 283

Glossary ........................................................................................ 285

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Overview

1 Overview

This manual is intended for programmers who wish to create their own label production software.

This manual, arranged alphabetically by command, explains Datamax-O’Neil Programming Language (DPL) and its related uses in the writing, loading and storing of programs for the control and production of label formats (designs) for the following printers at, or above, the listed firmware version below:

Model distinctions, including configurations and equipment types be indicated in this text to differentiate command compatibility. The appendices of this manual also contain details that cannot be ignored; the use of any command will require checking for possible exclusionary conditions.

Who Should Use this Manual

The Scope of this Manual

Printer Firmware Version

E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced Models

E-Class MARK III Pro/Pro+ All

I-Class Mark II All

RL3 & RL4 All

Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater or Firmware

Version 9.04_0001 or greater

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See the <STX>KC command for information regarding attainment of the printer’s firmware

•

version; and then, if necessary, upgrade that firmware. Upgrades are available at

http://www.datamax-oneil.com.

• Programming information for older Class Series printers Class Series II Programmer’s

Manual (part number 88-2341-01). All manuals can be downloaded from our web site at

http://www.datamax-oneil.com.

• References to “Menu Settings” refer either to the set-up menu or to the system menu of

the printer; consult to the appropriate Operator’s Manual for details.

• Where applicable, printer responses to a host device will depend upon the communication

port, port settings, and cabling.

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Overview

General Conventions

These are some of the conventions followed in this manual:

 On the header of each page, the name of the section.  On the footer of each page, the page number and the title of the manual.  Names of other manuals referenced are in Italics.  Notes are added to bring your attention to important considerations, tips or helpful

suggestions.

 Boldface is also used to bring your attention to important information.  This manual refers to IBM-PC based keyboard command characters for access to the

ASCII character set. Systems based on different formats (e.g., Apple’s Macintosh ) should use the appropriate keyboard command to access the desired ASCII character. See Appendix A for the ASCII character set.

Computer Entry and Display Conventions

Command syntax and samples are formatted as follows:

 The Courier font in boldface indicates the DPL command syntax, and Italics are

used to indicate the command syntax parameters.

 Regular Courier font indicates sample commands, files and printer responses.  Square brackets ([ ]) indicate that the item is optional.  <CR> is used to identify the line termination character. Other strings placed

between < > in this manual represent the character of the same ASCII name, and are single-byte hexadecimal values (e.g., <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> equal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively).

 Hexadecimal values are often displayed in “C” programming language conventions

(e.g., 0x02 = 02 hex, 0x41 = 41 hex, etc.)

Important Safety Instructions



The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.

Special Instructions

The green check box is intended to alert the user to conventions used within this text or to notable operating details of the printer.

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Overview

Typical Data Flow Sequence

The typical data flow sequence is summarized in the following bullets and detailed in the table below. Printer Commands data is transmitted to the printer as shown in the table from left to right, top to bottom.

 Status commands  Configuration commands  Download commands  Label format  Status commands  Label reprint commands  Memory cleanup

Typical commands used in the various stages shown above are listed in the tables that follow.

Status Commands

Commands are available for retrieving stored label formats, updating data, and adding new data. These techniques are used for increasing throughput; see <STX>G, Label Recall Command “r”, and Label Save Command “s”.

Printer Commands Description Notes

<SOH>A

<STX>WG

<STX>O220 <STX>n <STX>V0

<SOH>D <STX>IApImagename<CR>image data...data <CR>

<STX>L D11

131100000500050Typical text field 01

Q0001 E

<SOH>A

<STX>U01new data for field 01 <STX>E0005 <STX>G <STX>xImagename<CR> <STX>zA

“Status” commands: Get Status, Request Memory Module Storage Information…

“Configuration” commands, download image…

“Download” commands, image, fonts…

Begin label Label Header record Label Formatting Data record – Object type, orientation, position, data Label Quantity Label Terminate record

Status command

Reprint with New Data Records

Memory cleanup

Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands. See <STX>Kc to reduce configuration commands transferred RAM (temporary) or Flash (semipermanent) memory.

Existing label formats may be recalled. Label header records are not required.

Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands.

Used for fast reprints.

Typically used for temporary storage.

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Configuration Commands

The following table lists some commands useful in controlling printer configuration. These commands are generally effective only for the current power-up session; toggling power restores the default configuration. See <STX>Kc for changes to the default powerup configuration. Changing the default power-up configuration and saving objects in printer Flash memory can reduce the data transmitted for each label and therefore improve throughput.

Configuration

Command

<STX>A <STX>c

<STX>e

<STX>Kf

<STX>Kc

<STX>F

<STX>M

<STX>m

<STX>n

<STX>S <STX>V

Download Commands

Download Command

<STX>I

<STX>i

<ESC>

Set Date and Time Sets Date and Time. Set Continuous Paper Length

Set Edge Sensor

Set Present Distance

Configuration Set

Send Form Feed

Set Maximum Label Length

Set to Metric Mode

Set to Inch Mode

Set Feed Rate Sets blank label movement speed. Software Switch

Download Image

Download Scalable Font

Download Bitmapped Font

Name Function

Must be 0000 for gap media; not used for reflective media. Sets sensing for gap or registration hole type stock. Determines label stop position, head relative. <STX>f edge sensor relative equivalent command, older models. Determines default power-up configuration. Sets the stop position of the printed label. Length to search for next gap or reflective mark; not used with continuous media. Subsequent measurements interpreted in metric (most units, mm/10). Label equivalent command can be used. Subsequent measurements interpreted in inches (most units in/100) label equivalent command can be used.

Enables optional hardware, cutter, and present sensor.

Name Function

Downloads Image to selected memory module. Downloads Scalable Font to selected memory module. Downloads Bitmapped Font to selected memory module.

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Label Header Commands

These commands determine how the label formatting occurs, the print quality and quantity. They are typically issued immediately following the <STX>L start of the label format. The Format Attribute (A) and the Offset (C, R) commands can be changed at any point between format records to achieve desired effects.

Label Header Command Name

A C D H M P P Q R S

Set Format Attribute

Column Offset

Set Width and Dot Size

Set Heat Setting

Set Mirror Mode Set Print Speed

Set Backup Speed

Set Quantity

Set Row Offset

Set Feed Speed

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Control Code Command Functions

2 Control Code Command Functions

Introduction

The printer requires a special “attention-getter” character in order to receive a command sequence, informing the printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of command it will be. Control Commands, System-Level Commands, and Font Loading Commands have their own unique attention-getter, followed by a command character that directs printer action.

Attention-Getters

The attention-getters (e.g., “SOH”) are standard ASCII control labels that represent a one character control code (i.e., ^A or Ctrl A). Appendix A contains the entire ASCII Control Code Chart.

Attention-Getter ASCII Character Decimal Value HEX Value

Immediate Commands

System-Level Commands

Font Loading Commands

SOH 1 01 STX 2 02 ESC 27 1B

Easy Control Codes

DPL has been enhanced to accept a 3-character SOH and STX sequence. Easy Control Codes are always enabled, whether in Standard, Alternate, Alternate 2, or Custom Control Code Mode. Two types of sequences have been created to meet any application’s requirements. Use these sequences where you normally would use a single SOH or STX character. These sequences will not function when the printer input mode is selected to “auto”.

Control Character

SOH %01 ^01 STX %02 ^02

3 “%” Character

Sequence

3 “^”Character

Sequence

Command Type

Control System

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Control Code Command Functions

Alternate Control Code Modes

For systems unable to transmit certain control codes, Alternate Control Code Modes are available. Configuring the printer to operate in an Alternate Control Code Mode (selected via the Setup Menu, the <STX>Kc command or, where applicable, the <STX>KD command) requires the substitution of Standard Control Characters with Alternate Control Characters in what is otherwise a normal data stream.

Control

Character

Standard Alternate Alternate 2 Custom

SOH 0x01 0x5E 0x5E STX 0x02 0x7E 0x7E

CR 0x0D 0x0D 0x7C

ESC 0x1B 0x1B 0x1B

“Count By”

[1]

See Label Formatting Commands, ^ set count by amount.

[1]

0x5E 0x40 0x40

Throughout this manual <SOH>, <STX>, <CR>, <ESC>, and ^ will be used to indicate control

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codes. The actual values will depend on whether standard or alternate control codes are enabled for the particular application.

User Defined

Command

Type

Control System

Line Termination

Font Loading

Label Formatting

Alternate Line Terminator Example: Alternate Control Codes provide for substitution of the line terminator, as well as the control characters listed above. For example using Alternate 2, the line terminator <CR> (0x0D) is replaced by | (0x7C). The following is a sample label format data stream for a printer configured for Alternate-2 Control Codes:

~L|1911A10001000101234560|X|~UT01ABCDE|~G|

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Immediate Command Functions

3 Immediate Command Functions

Introduction

When the printer receives an Immediate Command, its current operation will be momentarily interrupted to respond to the command. Immediate Commands may be issued before or after System-Level commands; however, they may not be issued among Label Formatting Commands or during font or image downloading. Immediate Commands consist of:

1. Attention-Getter, 0x01 or 0x5E; see Control Code Command Functions.

2. Command Character

SOH # Reset

This command resets the printer. Resetting the printer returns all settings to default and clears both the communications and printing buffers. The command also clears DRAM memory.

Syntax:

Printer Response: The printer will reset.

SOH * Reset

This command forces a soft reset of the microprocessor. The printer is initialized to the same state as a power cycle.

Syntax:

Printer Response: The printer will reset.

SOH>#

<XON> T

SOH>*

<XON> R

(The T may come before the <XON>)

(The R may come before the <XON>)

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Immediate Command Functions

SOH A Send ASCII Status String

This command allows the host computer to check the current printer status. The printer returns a string of eight characters, followed by a carriage return. Each character (see below) indicates an associated condition, either true (Y) or false (N). Byte 1 is transmitted first. See <SOH>F.

Syntax:

Sample:

Printer Response:

Where:

SOH a Send ASCII Extended Status String

This command allows the host computer to check an extended current printer status. The printer returns a string of seventeen characters, followed by a carriage return. Most characters (see below) indicate an associated condition, either true (Y) or false (N). Byte 1 is transmitted first. See <SOH>F.

Syntax:

Sample:

Printer Response: The printer response size may grow as new requirements are defined. The response will always be backward compatible and terminated with a <CR>. The user should not assume a fixed length response.

SOH>A

<SOH>A

abcdefgh<CR>

Possible

Values

a b c d e

f g h

Y/N Y = Interpreter busy (imaging) 1

Y/N Y = Paper out or fault 2

Y/N Y = Ribbon out or fault 3

Y/N Y = Printing batch 4

Y/N Y = Busy printing 5

Y/N Y = Printer paused 6

Y/N Y = Label presented 7

Y/N Y = (Internal) Rewinder out or fault 8

Interpretation

SOH>a

<SOH>a

abcdefgh:ijklmnop:qrstuvwx<CR>

Transmit

Sequence

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Immediate Command Functions

Where:

SOH B Toggle Pause

This command toggles the printer’s paused state between “On” and “Off.” (This is the same function achieved by pressing the PAUSE Key.)

Syntax:

Sample:

Printer Response: This command will illuminate the Paused/Stop Indicator and/or

Possible

Values

a b c d e

f g h

j k

n o

r s

u v

Interpretation

Y/N Y = Interpreter busy (imaging) 1

Y/N Y = Paper out or fault 2

Y/N Y = Ribbon out or fault 3

Y/N Y = Printing batch 4

Y/N Y = Busy printing 5

Y/N Y = Printer paused 6

Y/N Y = Label presented 7

Y/N Y = Rewinder out or fault 8

: : = Always : 9

Y/N Y = Cutter Fault 10

Y/N Y = Paper Out 11

Y/N Y = Ribbon Saver Fault 12

Y/N Y = Print Head Up 13

Y/N Y = Top of Form Fault 14

Y/N Y = Ribbon Low 15

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 16

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 17

: : = Always : 18

Y/N Y = Ready (no data or signal) 19

Y/N Y = Waitng for Signal 20

Y/N Y = Waitng for Data 21

Y/N Y = Com1 has data not parsed 22

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 23

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 24

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 25

Y/N Y = N (reserved for future) 26

<CR> 27

SOH>B

<SOH>B

indicate PAUSED on the LCD or graphics display panel, suspend printing, and wait until one of the following occurs:

• The <SOH>B command is sent to the printer.

• The PAUSE Key is pressed.

Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator “Off” and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display, then resume operation from the point of interruption. (If the Receive Buffer is not full, an <XON> character will be transmitted from the printer.)

Transmit

Sequence

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Immediate Command Functions

SOH C Stop/Cancel

This command performs the same function as pressing the STOP/CANCEL Key (i.e., it clears the current format from the print buffer, pauses the printer, and illuminates the Paused/Stop Indicator). (The pause condition is terminated as described under <SOH>B.)

Syntax:

Sample:

Printer Response: The print buffer is cleared and the Paused/Stop Indicator is

SOH D SOH Shutdown

This command is ignored by the printer.

SOH E Send Batch Remaining Quantity

This command causes the printer to return a four-digit number indicating the quantity of labels that remain to be printed in the current batch, followed by a carriage return. Communications latency may cause this value to be higher than actual on some printers.

Syntax:

Printer response:

Where:

SOH>C

<SOH>C

illuminated (and/or PAUSED is displayed on the LCD or graphics display) as operations are suspended, until one of the following occurs:

• The <SOH>B command is sent to the printer; or

• The PAUSE Key is pressed.

Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator “Off” and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display. (If the Receive Buffer is not full, an <XON> character will be transmitted from the printer.)

SOH>E

nnnn<CR>

nnnn -

Are four decimal digits, 0-9999.

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Immediate Command Functions

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SOH e Send Batch Printed Quantity

This command causes the printer to return a four-digit number indicating the quantity of labels that have been printed in the current batch, followed by a carriage return. Communications latency may cause this value to be lower than actual on some printers.

Syntax:

Printer response:

Where:

SOH F Send Status Byte

This command instructs the printer to send a single status byte where each bit (1 or 0) represents one of the printer’s status flags, followed by a carriage return (see below). If an option is unavailable for the printer, the single bit will always be zero. See <SOH>A.

Syntax:

Response format:

Where:

SOH>e

nnnn<CR>

nnnn -

Are four decimal digits, 0-9999.

SOH>F

X<CR>

X” is 0 through 0xef with bits as indicated in the “Condition”

column below:

Bit* Value Condition

8 1 or 0 (Internal) Rewinder out or fault 7 1 or 0 Label presented 6 1 or 0 Printer paused 5 1 or 0 Busy printing 4 1 or 0 Printing batch 3 1 or 0 Ribbon out or Fault 2 1 or 0 Paper out or Fault 1 1 or 0 Command interpreter busy (imaging)

One is the least significant bit.

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System-Level Command Functions

4 System-Level Command Functions

Introduction

The most commonly used commands are the System-Level Commands. These are used to load and store graphics information, in addition to printer control. System-Level Commands are used to override default parameter values (fixed and selectable) and may be used before or after Immediate Commands but cannot be issued among Label Formatting Commands. System-Level Commands consist of:

1. Attention-Getter, 0x02 or 0x7E; see Control Code Command Functions.

2. Command Character

3. Parameters (if any).

STX A Set Time and Date

This command sets the time and date. The initial setting of the date will be stored in the printer’s internal inch counter. This date can be verified by printing a Configuration Label.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

Printed response:

•

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• Printers without the Real Time Clock option lose the set time/date when power is

• Response format is variable; see the Special Label Formatting Command <STX>T.

When set to 000, the Julian date is automatically calculated; otherwise, the Julian date will print as entered, without daily increments. If factory defaults are restored the actual Julian date will also be restored.

removed.

STX>AwmmddyyyyhhMMjj

w mm dd

yyyy

hh MM

jjj

1 digit for day of week; 1 = Monday; 7 = Sunday 2 digits for month 2 digits for day 4 digits for year 2 digits for hour in 24 hour format 2 digits for minutes 3 digits for Julian date / constant; see notes below.

<STX>A1020319960855034

Mon. Feb 3, 1996, 8:55AM, 034

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STX a Enable Feedback Characters

This command enables the feedback ASCII hex characters to be returned from the printer following specific events after each completed batch of labels when using serial communications. The default value is ”OFF”.

Syntax:

Printer response: Event dependent. (Also see Appendix D for error codes.)

Where:

STX B Get Printer Time and Date Information

This command instructs the printer to retrieve its internal time and date information.

Syntax:

Sample:

Response format:

Where:

Response sample:

STX>a

Event Return Characters

Invalid character

Label printed

End of batch

STX>B

<STX>B

wmmddyyyyhhMMjjj<CR>

w mm dd

yyyy

hh MM

jjj

* See <STX>A for details and restrictions.

1 digit for day of week; 1 = Monday 2 digits for month 2 digits for day 4 digits for year 2 digits for hour in 24 hour format 2 digits for minutes 3 digits for Julian date / constant*

1020319960855034<CR>

0x07 ( BEL )

0x1E ( RS ) 0x1F ( US )

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STX c Set Continuous Paper Length

This command sets the label size for applications using continuous media. It disables the top-of-form function performed by the Media Sensor. The sensor, however, continues to monitor paper-out conditions. See <STX>M.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

This command must be reset to zero for edge or reflective sensing operation.

STX E Set Quantity for Stored Label

This command sets the number of labels for printing using the format currently in the print buffer. (The printer automatically stores the most recent format received in the buffer until the printer is reset or power is removed.) When used in conjunction with the <STX>G command, this will print the format.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

Printer response: 25 labels of the current format in memory will be printed.

If no <CR> terminates the command, a four-digit quantity (nnnn) can be entered; and, specifying 9999 will cause continuous printing.

STX>cnnnn

nnnn -

<STX>c0100

Specifies the length of the media feed for each label format, in inches/100 or millimeters/10 (see <STX>m).

The sample above sets a label length of 100, which equals 1.00 inch (assuming Imperial Mode is selected).

STX>Ennnnn<CR

nnnnn -

<CR> -

<STX>E00025<CR> <STX>G

A five-digit quantity, including leading zeros.

0x0d terminates the name.

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STX e Select Edge Sensor

This command enables transmissive (see-through) sensing for top-of-form detection of die-cut and holed (notched) media. This sensor will detect a minimum gap of 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) between labels (see the Operator’s Manual for media requirements). This is the default setting.

Syntax:

This command is ignored when <STX>cnnnn is issued with a non-zero value for nnnn.

STX F Form Feed

This commands the printer to form feed to the next start of print.

Syntax:

Printer response: The printer will form feed.

STX f Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command)

This sets the stop position of the printed label, allowing the label to stop at a point past the start-of-print position. When the next label format is sent, the printer motor reverses direction to retract the media to the start-of-print position. If quantities of more than one label are requested, the printer will operate without backfeeding. Backfeed will then only occur when printing has stopped for a few seconds.

D-O recommend not using the <stx>Kf command instead of this command. This is a legacy command.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX>e

STX>F

STX>fnnn

nnn -

Is a three-digit distance from the Media Sensor, in inches/100 or mm/10. This distance is independent of the start-of-print position (<STX>O), yet it must be greater than the start-of-print position to take effect.

<STX>f230

The sample above sets a stop position distance of 230 (2.3 inches from the Media Sensor’s eye).

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STX G Print Last Label Format

This command prints a previously formatted label and restarts a canceled batch job following the last processed label. This is used when there is a label format in the buffer. The <STX>E command is used to enter the quantity. (Without the <STX>E command, one label will print.)

Syntax:

STX>G

STX I Input Image Data

This command must precede image downloading from the host to the printer. The data that immediately follows the command string will be image data.

The native format for storing downloaded PCX and BMP images is RLE-2, which results in a better compression ratio for less module space usage when downloading gray-scale

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Syntax: Where:

Sample:

images and images with large black or white areas.

STX>Iabfnn…n<CR

ata

a -

b -

f -

nn…n -

<CR> -

data -

<SOH>D <STX>IDpTest <CR> data...data <CR>

The sample above instructs the printer to (1) receive an 8-bit PCX image sent by the host in an 8-bit data format, (2) name the image “Test”, and (3) store it in Module D (with a .dim file extension).

Memory Module Bank Select (see Appendix K).

Data Type (optional), A or omit:

b Value: Image Data Value Range:

A ASCII Characters 0-9, A-F, (7 bit)

omit 00-FF, (8 bit)

Format Designator:

f Designator: Format Type:

F B

b I i P p

Up to 16 characters used as an image name. 0x0d terminates the name.

Image data

7-bit D-O image load file

.BMP 8-bit format, flipped, black

and white (B&W)

.BMP 8-bit format, B&W

.IMG 8-bit format, flipped, B&W

.IMG 8-bit format, B&W

.PCX 8-bit format, flipped, B&W

.PCX 8-bit format, B&W

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<CR>

…

STX i Scalable Font Downloading

The command structure for downloading TrueType (.TTF) scalable fonts (files may be single-byte or double-byte character systems) is as follows:

Syntax:

STX>imtnnNam

Where:

Sample:

m -

The designator of the module where the font is to be saved; see Appendix K.

t -

Type of scalable font being downloaded: T = TrueType

nn -

Two-digit font reference ID. Valid range is 03-99, 9A-9Z, 9a-9z (base 62 numbers).

Name -

The title, up to 15 characters, for this font.

<CR> -

0x0d terminates the Name.

xx…x -

Eight-digit size of the font data, number of bytes, hexadecimal, padded with leading zeros.

data -

The scalable font data.

<STX>iDT52Tree Frog<CR>000087C2data...

The sample above downloads a TrueType font to Module D, and assigns it the Font ID of 52 with the name “Tree Frog” and file extension .dtt. The size of the font data is 0x87C2 bytes long.

STX J Set Pause for Each Label

This command causes the printer to pause after printing each label. It is intended for use with the peel mechanism or tear bar when the Present Sensor option is not installed. After removing the printed label, the PAUSE Key must be pushed in order to print the next label. (The printer must be reset to clear the <STX>J command.)

Syntax:

STX>J

STX K Extended System-Level Commands

This is an expansion of the System-Level Command structure; see Extended SystemLevel Commands for more information.

x…xdata

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STX k Test Communication Port

This command instructs the printer to transmit the Y character from the printer’s port that received this command. (Failure to receive Y could indicate an interfacing problem.)

Syntax:

Printer response:

STX L Enter Label Formatting Command Mode

This command switches the printer to the Label Formatting Command Mode, where the printer expects to receive only Record Structures and Label Formatting Commands. Immediate, System-Level, and Font Loading commands will be ignored until the label formatting mode is terminated with E, s, or X, (see Label Formatting Commands for additional information).

Syntax:

STX M Set Maximum Label Length

This command instructs the printer move media this distance in search of the top-ofform (label edge, notch, black mark, etc.) before declaring a paper fault. A paper fault condition can occur if this setting is too close (within 0.1 inch [2.54 mm]) to the physical length of the label. Therefore, it is a good practice to set this command to 2.5 to 3 times the actual label length used. The minimum value should be at least 5” (127 mm).

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX m Set Printer to Metric Mode

This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as metric values (e.g., <STX>c0100 will equal 10.0 mm). The default is Imperial (see <STX>n).

Syntax:

STX>k

STX>L

STX>Mnnnn

nnnn -

Is a four-digit length, 0000-9999, in/100 or mm/10. Maximum setting is 9999 (99.99 inches or 2540 mm). The default setting is 16 inches/ 406.4 mm.

<STX>M0500

The sample above sets a maximum travel distance of 5 inches (unless the printer is in metric mode; see <STX>m).

STX>m

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STX n Set Printer to Imperial Mode

This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as inch values (e.g., <STX>c0100 will equal 1.00 inch), and is the default mode.

Syntax:

STX O Set Start of Print (SOP) Position

This command sets the point to begin printing relative to the top-of-form (the label’s edge as detected by the Media Sensor). The printer will feed from the top-of-form to the value specified in this command to begin printing.

This value operates independently of the <STX>f command.

D-O recommend not using the row adjust feature instead of this command. This is a legacy command.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX o Cycle Cutter

This command will cause the optional cutter mechanism to immediately perform a cut after all previously received commands are executed. The cutter must be installed, enabled and the interlock(s) closed for operation.

Syntax:

STX>n

STX>Onnnn

nnnn -

Is a four-digit offset value in inches/100 or mm/10. The “zero” setting is the default value, and settings below 50 are adjusted back to the default value.

The default setting is “Off” and the printer assumes the natural SOP position.

<STX>O0210

The sample above will begin printing 0.1 inch closer to the leading edge of the label if the 220 (Allegro) SOP Emulation was selected, or 1.0 inch farther away from the leading edge if 110 (ProdPlus) SOP Emulation was selected.

STX>o

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STX P Set Hex Dump Mode

This command instructs the printer to assume Hex Dump Mode. Instead of a formatted product, data sent following this command will be printed in its raw ASCII format. To capture all data, labels should be at least four inches (102 mm) long and as wide as the maximum print width. This command has the same effect as turning “On” the printer while depressing the FEED Key (return normal operation by manual reset).

Syntax:

Printer response is data dependent (layout may vary):

STX>P

STX p Controlled Pause

This command will cause the printer to pause only after all previously received commands are executed, often useful between label batches. (This command will not clear the pause condition; see <SOH>B).

Syntax:

STX>p

STX Q Clear All Modules

This command instructs the printer to clear all Flash and DRAM modules (except as noted); see the corresponding Operator’s Manual for applicable module options. All stored data will be destroyed.

Syntax:



Will not affect Module Y or the ILPC Font module.

STX>Q

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STX q Clear Module

This command clears the selected Flash or DRAM module. During normal operations if a module becomes corrupted (identifiable when the printer responds with a “No Modules Available” message to a <STX>W command) it must be cleared. All stored data will be

destroyed.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

Will not affect Module Y or the ILPC Font module.

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STX R Ribbon Saver Control

This command enables the operation of the optional Ribbon Saver. It is the only command used to control the Ribbon Saver. Its operation is continuous when enabled. The printer must be set to thermal transfer (ribbon) printing mode then, during operation, the Ribbon Saver engages automatically, lifting when the minimum amount of label white space is exceeded.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX>qa

a -

<STX>qA

Memory module designator; see Appendix K.

STX>Rx

x -

Y - Enabled (Default = Menu selection.) N - Disabled

<STX>RY

The sample above will turn the ribbon saver on.

This command is ignored on non-equipped printers.

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STX r Select Reflective Sensor

This command enables reflective (black mark) sensing for top-of-form detection of rolled butt-cut, and fan-fold or tag stocks with reflective marks on the underside. This Media Sensor will detect a minimum mark of 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) between labels (see the Operator’s Manual for media requirements). The end of the black mark determines the top of form. Use the <STX>O command to adjust the print position.

Syntax:

Default setting: Edge sensing

STX>r

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STX S Set Feed Speed

This command controls the output rate of the media when the FEED Key is pressed.

Syntax:

Where:

STX T Print Quality Label

This command instructs the printer to produce a Print Quality label, a format comprised of different patterns and bar codes useful in printer setup. To capture all printed information, use the labels as wide as the maximum print width (see Appendix K) and at least four inches (102 mm) long.

Syntax:

Printer response

(dot patterns may vary):

STX>Sn

n -

STX>T

Is a letter value (see Appendix L).

STX t Test DRAM Memory Module

This command tests the DRAM module. The printer returns a one-line message stating the module condition (no message is returned if a module is unavailable). The printer must have Feedback Characters enabled for this command to function. Feedback Characters can be enabled via the menu (see the Operator’s Manual for additional information).

Syntax:

Response format:

Where:

STX>t

Module D: xxxxK RAM Tested results <CR>

xxxx

Module size in Kbytes.

results

Test results given as “Good” or “Bad”.

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STX U Label Format String Replacement Field

This command places new label data into format fields to build a label. Two options are available: Exact Length and Truncated Length.

To easily keep track of fields, place all of the fields to be updated with the command at the beginning of the label format. A maximum of 99 format fields can be updated. Fields are numbered consecutively 01 to 99 in the order received.

Exact Length Replacement Field Functions – The new data string must equal the original string length and contain valid data. When the dynamic data is shorter than the length of the originally defined data field, then field will be padded with blanks (or zero when the Format Record header specifies a numeric bar code).

Syntax:

Where:

Exact Length Sample:

Truncated Length Replacement Field Functions – A variant of the <STX>U command includes the truncate option “T”, where dynamic data shorter than the originally defined field length will not be padded and the original maximum field length is maintained for subsequent replacements.

Syntax:

Where:

STX>Unnss…s<CR

ss…s

- Is the format field number, 2 digits.

Is the new string data, followed by a <CR>

<STX>L 1A1100001000100data field 1<CR> 161100001100110data field 2<CR> 161100001200120data field 3<CR> Q0001 E <STX>U01123<CR> <STX>U02New data F2<CR> <STX>E0002 <STX>G

The sample above produces three labels. The first is formatted with the commands between <STX>L and E. The next two labels print with the replacement data contained in the <STX>U commands (see <STX>E and <STX>G). The bar code is the same length: 3 digits and nine spaces.

STX>UTnnss…s<CR

ss…s

- Is the format field number, 2 digits.

Truncate option

Is the new string data, followed by a <CR>.

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Truncated Sample:

STX V Software Switch Settings

This command controls the printer options, where the appropriate value allows the option(s) to be “On” or “Off.” Each option has a corresponding bit whose value is “1” when enabled. The tables below indicate the bit assignments and corresponding command value needed to enable the desired option(s). Printer options are set by entering selections through the menu. The software setting command allows two of these option settings to be modified without returning to the menu.

Syntax: Where:

Sample:

Bit Assignment Printer Option

0 Cutter 1 N/A 2 Present Sensor 3 N/A

Use the bit assignment table above to determine the command value n in the binary table below (e.g., the command value 5 sets the bits 0 and 2 to “1”).

n Value

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 1

<STX>L 1A1100001000100data field 1<CR> 161100001100110data field 2<CR> 161100001200120data field 3<CR> Q0001 E <STX>UT01123<CR> <STX>U02New data F2<CR> <STX>E0002 <STX>G

STX>Vn

<STX>V5

The sample above corresponds to setting Bits 0 and 2, creating a command value of 5. When applied, this enables the Present Sensor and Cutter options.

- Is a single digit ASCII numeric value from 0-F. The value of n is used to override the power-up option settings. Reset or power-up returns the printer to the original settings.

Command Values for Bits Assigned

Bit

3 2 1 0

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STX v Request Firmware Version

This command causes the printer to send its version string (same as printed on the configuration label). The version may be different from printer to printer.

Syntax:

Printer Response:

STX W Request Memory Module Information

This command requests a memory module directory listing. Results may vary depending on printer class, model, or firmware version.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

Printer response:

STX>v

VER: 9.02_0004 01/01/2008<CR>

STX>W[b][c]a

b s

c e

a -

<STX>WF

MODULE: D<CR> S50 92244ttf50<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 945152<CR> MODULE: G<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR> MODULE: X<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR> MODULE: Y<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR>

optional – list file size also

optional – list file extension also

Data type:

= G L C X N M f p *

Downloaded fonts

Graphics (Image)

Label formats

Configuration files

Menu language files

Plug-ins

Miscellaneous type files

Resident fonts

Entire module contents

All types

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STX w Test Flash Memory Module

This command tests the Flash module. The time for each test will vary from 20 to 120 seconds, depending upon the size of the module. All stored data will be destroyed. If no module is present, there will be no printer response.

Syntax:

Where:

Response format:

Where:

STX X Set Default Module

This command, typically used prior to the loading of PCL-4 bitmapped fonts (see Font Loading Commands), is designed to allow the user to select between modules when downloading information. The default module is one of the following:

1. The first alpha designator of the existing modules if item 2 has not occurred.

2. The module selected by this command.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

The sample above sets “B” as the default module.

STX>wa

Module A: xxxxK results

xxxx

results - Test results given as “Good” or “Bad”.

STX>Xa

Module designator; see Appendix K.

Module tested.

Module size in Kbytes.

<STX>XB

- Module designator; See Appendix K.

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L F

S C X N M u

STX x Delete File from Module

This command removes a specific file from the specified module. The file name is removed from the module directory and thus the file cannot be accessed. The actual storage space occupied by the file is not released. To reclaim deleted file storage space use <STX>z to pack the module.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX>xmtnn…n<CR

nn…n -

- Module designator; see Appendix K.

The file type identification code:

Image file

Label format file

Downloaded bitmapped font file

Downloaded scalable font file

Configuration file

Language file

Plug-in file

Miscellaneous file type

Unknown type – must use extension if applicable

The file to delete, where:

• Font (bitmapped), three character font identifier;

• Font (scalable), two character font identifier;

• Graphic name, up to sixteen alphanumeric

characters; or,

• Label format name, up to sixteen alphanumeric

characters.

The sample above deletes a downloaded scalable font with ID 50 from Module D.

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STX Y Output Sensor Values

This command causes a sensor value response. When <STX>Y is received, the printer will respond with the digitally converted values of the internal analog sensors (see below). To repeat the display of values, send the printer a “SPACE” character (20 hexadecimal); or, send <ESC> to terminate this function.

The printer must have Feedback Characters enabled for this command to function. (Feedback Mode [Characters] can be enabled via command or menu setting; see the <STX>KcFM command or the Operator’s Manual for additional information).

Syntax:

Printer response:

Where:

•



• Some readings require printer-controlled paper movement to produce a meaningful

• Media Sensor readings require the appropriate sensor selection, transmissive

Equipped sensors vary with printer, model, and options;

value; and,

(<STX>e) or reflective (<STX>r), and label stock placed in the sensor.

STX>Y

Thermistor ADC: 0048 Reflective ADC: 0000 Transmissive ADC: 0000 24 Volt ADC: 0217 Contrast ADC: 0093 TOF Adjust ADC: 0170 Ribbon ADC: 0125 Battery Level: Good <CR>

Battery level: Good indicates a sufficient battery charge; Low indicates an insufficient charge.

STX y Select Font Symbol Set

This command selects the scalable font symbol set. The selected symbol set remains active until another symbol set is selected. See the <STX>KS command and Appendices E, I, and H for more information. Option dependent and not all symbol sets can be used with all fonts.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX>ySxx

Byte-size designation; see Appendix H:

S = Single byte symbol sets.

U = Double byte symbol sets.

Symbol set selection.

<STX>ySPM

The sample above selects the PC-850 multilingual set.

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STX Z Print Configuration Label

This command causes the printer to produce a Database Configuration Label. To capture all printed information, use the labels as wide as the maximum print width (see Appendix K) and at least four inches (102 mm) long.

Syntax:

Printer response:

STX>Z

CONFIGURATION

TUE 09:09 AM 10 FEB2009 PRINTER KEY:

4212-HE25-060224-090

APPLICATION VERSION:

83-2541-11H3 11.083 12/22/2008

MCL Version: 1.00.06-072 BOOT LOADER:

83-2539-11A 11.01 10/02/2007

UNLOCKED:

CG TIMES

FPGA:

HP10

iPH:

5x-00289 #163

MACM:

00-0d-70-03-8b-b9

MACO:

NOT SET

MACR:

00-90-c9-01-D0-64

SYSTEM INFORMATION

PRINT BUFFER SIZE:

100 in.

FLASH SIZE:

8 MB

RAM TEST:

PASS

MODE:

DISABLED

BACKUP DELAY (1/50s):

FONT EMULATION:

STANDARD FONTS

LABEL STORE:

STATE & FIELDS

MENU LANGUAGE:

ENGLISH

FAULT HANDLING:

LEVEL:

STANDARD

VOID DISTANCE:

0.50 in.

RETRY COUNT:

BACKFEED ON CLEAR:

DISABLED

COMMUNICATIONS

SERIAL PORT A:

BAUD RATE:

9600 BPS

PROTOCOL:

BOTH

PAR ITY:

NONE

DATA BITS:

Printed information will vary according to printer, model, firmware version, and options.

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STX z Pack Module

Ignored.

This command causes the printer to reclaim all storage space associated with all deleted files on the specified module (see <STX>X and <STX>x).

STX>zm

- The module identification character; see Appendix K.

Syntax:

Where:



ignored

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Extended System-Level

Command Functions

Introduction

Issued in the same context as System-Level Commands, the Extended System-Level Commands expand certain System-Level Commands to provide an extra degree of printer control.

STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration

This command causes the printer to determine and save the calibration value for an empty media sensor condition. This calibration function should be performed when no material is installed in the media sensor. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details.

Printer Response Alternate

REMOVE STOCK[CR] N/A

ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR] N/A

PASSED CALIBRATION[CR] FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]

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STX K}M Manual Media Calibration

This command causes the printer to save the sampled calibration values as an operator places different portions of label stock within the media sensor. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details. Sending <ESC> to the printer instead of <CR> will terminate the process and leave the TOF Sensor values unchanged.

Printer Response Alternate

LOAD STOCK[CR]

ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]

LOAD MARK[CR]

ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]

REMOVE STOCK[CR]

ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]

N/A

LOAD GAP[CR]

N/A

PASSED CALIBRATION[CR] FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]

STX K}Q Quick Media Calibration

This command causes the printer to move media, sample, and then save sensor samples as calibration values. This calibration function should be performed with media installed over the TOF sensor in the printer. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details.

Printer Response Alternate

FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]

ADJUST GAIN SETTING[CR]

N/A

PASSED CALIBRATION[CR] FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]

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<CR>

STX KaR Read Data from RFID Tag

(Direct Mode – Generic Read/Write Interface)

This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, “Void” will be printed in the text or bar code label field.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:

STX>KaRAaaabbbcde

aaa

bbb

<STX>L 1911A1802000010TEXT U X <STX>KaR0000010001 <STX>G

- Optional – for data in the ASCII format.

The number of bytes to read.

HF - Starting block number (000  maximum block

number, which is dependent upon the transponder manufacturer).

UHF – Should be 000.

Command 1. Reserved. Should be 0.

Command 2. Reserved. Should be 0.

Field number in which to place the data (must be 01, 02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting command U.

The 00 value will send read data to the host with no



printing.

The sample above creates a replaceable text field (01), recalls data from the RFID tag block zero (reading only one block), and prints the data in the location specified by the replaceable field. Since there are two digits per each hex value, replaceable fields should be twice as long than if using ASCII data (e.g., the character “A” would be returned as “41”).

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<CR>

STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag

(Direct Mode – Generic Read/Write Interface)

This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be displayed.

Syntax:

STX>KaWAaaabbbcdee…

Where:

Aaaa

Optional – for data in the ASCII format, followed by the byte count (000-999).

bbb

HF – Starting block number (000  maximum block

number, which is dependent upon the transponder manufacturer).

UHF – Should be 000.

Command 1. Reserved for Future (should be 0)

Command 2. Reserved for Future (should be 0)

ee…e

Data to be encoded on RFID tag (HF – the last used

block will be null-padded, if necessary).

UHF ASCII formats must be 8 or 12 characters; and,



UHF Hexadecimal formats must be 16 or 24 character pairs.

Sample:

<STX>KaW0000054455354[CR]

The sample above writes the data “TEST” at block zero.

STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay

This command controls the time a printed label is allowed to remain “presented” before being retracted to the start of print position.

Syntax:

Where:

STX>Kbnnn<CR

nnn

Seconds/10 (0 to 255)

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Extended System-Level Command Functions

STX KC Get Configuration

This command returns the configuration of the printer. The form of the returned data is similar to that of a printed Configuration Label. This command should be parsed by KEYWORDS, not character positions. Each line is terminated by a CR (0x0d) & LF (0x0a).

Syntax:

Printer response:

PRINTER INFORMATION[CR ] [LF ] TUE 10:07AM 18JUN2013[CR ] [LF ] PRINTER KEY:[CR ] [LF ] 4310-VN10-900067846[CR ] [LF ] APPLICATION VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] I4310e 10.03_0035 0002 May 25 2013[CR ] [LF ] BOOT1 VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] ver: 1.10 0002[CR ] [LF ] BOOT1 PN:[CR ] [LF ] 83-2848-01A[CR ] [LF ] BOOT2 VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] ver: 2.06 0002[CR ] [LF ] BOOT2 PN:[CR ] [LF ] 83-2856-01B[CR ] [LF ] PLUGIN MODULES:[CR ] [LF ] Y: ??-2860-01B[CR ] [LF ] UNLOCKED:[CR ] [LF ] CG Times[CR ] [LF ] CG TRIUM[CR ] [LF ] FPGA:[CR ] [LF ] IB04[CR ] [LF ] Printer DPI:[CR ] [LF ] 300[CR ] [LF ] iPH:[CR ] [LF ] 11-00036 #164[CR ] [LF ]SYSTEM INFORMATION[CR ] [LF ] PRINT BUFFER SIZE:[CR ] [LF ] 100[CR ] [LF ] FLASH SIZE:[CR ] [LF ] 64 MB[CR ] [LF ] RAM TEST:[CR ] [LF ] PASS[CR ] [LF ] OPTIONAL LANGUAGES:[CR ] [LF ] FRANCAIS[CR ] [LF ] ITALIANO[CR ] [LF ] DEUTSCH[CR ] [LF ] ESPA[xD1]OL[CR ] [LF ] CONFIGURATION FILE:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ]MEDIA SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] MEDIA TYPE:[CR ] [LF ] Direct Thermal[CR ]

STX>KC<CR

[LF ] SENSOR TYPE:[CR ] [LF ] Continuous[CR ] [LF ] LABEL LENGTH:[CR ] [LF ] 4.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH:[CR ] [LF ] 12.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] LABEL WIDTH:[CR ] [LF ] 4.16 in.[CR ] [LF ] PAPER OUT DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] 0.25 in.[CR ] [LF ]SENSOR CALIBRATION[CR ] [LF ] PAPER SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 195[CR ] [LF ] REFL PAPER LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 105[CR ] [LF ] GAP SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 95[CR ] [LF ] MARK SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 190[CR ] [LF ] EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 11[CR ] [LF ] TRAN SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] REFL SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 23[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 23[CR ] [LF ] CLEAN HEAD SCHEDULE:[CR ] [LF ] 0 in. (* 1000)[CR ] [LF ] CLEAN HEAD COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 2094 in.[CR ] [LF ]PRINT CONTROL[CR ] [LF ] HEAT:[CR ] [LF ] 10[CR ] [LF ] PRINT SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] FEED SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ]

[LF ] REVERSE SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 4.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] SLEW SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] ROW OFFSET:[CR ] [LF ] 0.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN OFFSET:[CR ] [LF ] 0.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] Auto[CR ] [LF ] TOF PRECEDENCE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS[CR ] [LF ] DARKNESS:[CR ] [LF ] 32[CR ] [LF ] CONTRAST:[CR ] [LF ] 32[CR ] [LF ] ROW ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ]PRINTER OPTIONS[CR ] [LF ] MODULES:[CR ] [LF ] D: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] G: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] X: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] Y: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT SENSOR:[CR ] [LF ] Not Installed[CR ] [LF ] CUTTER:[CR ] [LF ] Not Installed[CR ] [LF ]SYSTEM SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] DEFAULT MODULE:[CR ] [LF ] D[CR ] [LF ] INTERNAL MODULE:[CR ] [LF ] 1024 KB[CR ] [LF ] SCALEABLE FONT CACHE:[CR ] [LF ] 511 KB[CR ] [LF ] SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS:[CR ] [LF ] PC-850 MULTILINGUAL[CR ] [LF ] DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS:[CR ]

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[LF ] Unicode[CR ] [LF ] FORMAT ATTRIBUTES:[CR ] [LF ] XOR[CR ] [LF ] SCL FONT BOLD FACTOR:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] LABEL ROTATION:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ] IMAGING MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Multiple Label[CR ] [LF ] PAUSE MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] PEEL MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] UNITS OF MEASURE:[CR ] [LF ] Imperial[CR ] [LF ] INPUT MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Auto[CR ] [LF ] DPI EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] ROW EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] SOP EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]BACK AFTER PRINT [CR ] [LF ]MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]BACKUP DELAY (1/50S):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] FONT EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Standard Fonts[CR ] [LF ] LABEL STORE:[CR ] [LF ] State & Fields[CR ] [LF ]FAULT HANDLING[CR ] [LF ] LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] Standard[CR ] [LF ] VOID DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] 0.50 in.[CR ] [LF ] RETRY COUNT:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ]BACKFEED ON CLEAR:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]COMMUNICATIONS[CR ] [LF ] SERIAL PORT A[CR ] [LF ] BAUD RATE:[CR ] [LF ] 9600 bps[CR ] [LF ] DATA BITS:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] STOP BITS:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] PARITY:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] PROTOCOL:[CR ] [LF ] Both[CR ] [LF ] PARALLEL PORT A[CR ]

[LF ] PORT DIRECTION:[CR ] [LF ] Bi-Directional[CR ] [LF ] USB PORT[CR ] [LF ] USB DEVICE CLASS:[CR ] [LF ] Printer[CR ] [LF ]Network[CR ] [LF ] General[CR ] [LF ] Wired Ethernet On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Wireless Ethernet On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] WEB Pages On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] TCP Printing On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] LPD Printing On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Gratuitous ARP Period:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] Wired Ethernet[CR ] [LF ] PHY Mode:[CR ] [LF ] Auto-Negotiate[CR ] [LF ] MAC Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 00:0D:70:12:55:44[CR ] [LF ] IP Address Method:[CR ] [LF ] DHCP[CR ] [LF ] Static IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 192.168.10.26[CR ] [LF ] Static Subnet Mask:[CR ] [LF ] 255.255.255.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Gateway:[CR ] [LF ] 192.168.10.26[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Use Static WINS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9100[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Timeout:[CR ] [LF ] 30 secs[CR ] [LF ] LPD Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 515[CR ] [LF ] UDP Mgnmt Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9200[CR ] [LF ] Wireless Ethernet[CR ] [LF ] IP Address Method:[CR ] [LF ] DHCP[CR ] [LF ] Static IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Subnet Mask:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Gateway:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ]

[LF ] NetBIOS Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Use Static WINS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Use Static DNS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static DNS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static DNS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9100[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Timeout:[CR ] [LF ] 30 secs[CR ] [LF ] LPD Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 515[CR ] [LF ] UDP Mgnmt Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9200[CR ] [LF ] WIFI Network Type:[CR ] [LF ] Infrastructure[CR ] [LF ] SSID:[CR ] [LF ] D-O[CR ] [LF ] Authentication Type:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] EAP Type:[CR ] [LF ] PEAP[CR ] [LF ] Phase 2 Type:[CR ] [LF ] EAP-MSCHAPV2[CR ] [LF ] User Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Group Cipher:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] WEP Data Encrypt:[CR ] [LF ] Un-Encrypted[CR ] [LF ] WEP AP Authen:[CR ] [LF ] OPEN[CR ] [LF ] WEP Key Used:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] Reg. Domain:[CR ] [LF ] 0 secs[CR ] [LF ] Radio Mode:[CR ] [LF ] 802.11b/g[CR ] [LF ] Avalanche[CR ] [LF ] Enabled:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Agent IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Port:[CR ] [LF ] 1777[CR ] [LF ] Connect Type:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Update Mode:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Update Intrvl:[CR ] [LF ] 6[CR ] [LF ] Print Status:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Printer Name:[CR ]

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[LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Printer Model:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] WLS FW Upgrade[CR ] [LF ] Update Type:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] CFG File:[CR ] [LF ] /DO/config.cfg[CR ] [LF ] TFTP Srv IP:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TFTP Port:[CR ] [LF ] 69[CR ] [LF ] Use Beeper:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Display Mode:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ]HOST SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] HOST TIMEOUT:[CR ] [LF ] 10 secs[CR ] [LF ]CONTROL CODES:[CR ] [LF ] Standard Codes[CR ] [LF ]FEEDBACK CHARACTERS:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ]

The format of the displayed information will vary with printer, model, firmware version,

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and equipped options.

[LF ]ESC SEQUENCES:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]HEAT COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]SPEED COMMANDS:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]TOF SENSING COMMANDS:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]SYMBOL SET COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]CNTRL-CODES (DATA):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]STX-V SW SETTINGS:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]MAX LENGTH COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]PROCESS SOH (DATA):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ]

[LF ]MEDIA COUNTERS[CR ] [LF ] ABSOLUTE COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 1707[CR ] [LF ] 03/05/2013[CR ] [LF ] RESETTABLE COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 1707[CR ] [LF ] 03/05/2013[CR ] [LF ]DIAGNOSTICS[CR ] [LF ] HEX DUMP MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] PRINT TEST RATE(MIN):[CR ] [LF ] 0[CR ] [LF ] SENSOR READINGS:[CR ] [LF ] Refl: Disabled[CR ] [LF ] Tran: 198[CR ] [LF ] Present: 0[CR ] [LF ] TPH Thr: 109[CR ] [LF ] 24 VDC: 178[CR ] [LF ] Ribbon: 205[CR ] [LF ][CR ] [LF ]END OF LIST[CR ]

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<CR>

STX Kc Configuration Set

This command specifies the Power-up Configuration parameter values for the printer and is equivalent to using other system commands followed by the <SOH>U. This command

is intended for easily configuring a custom setup, but NOT for dynamic configuration changes. Configuration commands are examined for differences

relative to the current configuration, and have no impact when no differences exist. Printers will reset upon completion of a command stream containing parameter value changes. In any case, no commands should be sent to the printer until this reset is complete. Other command highlights include the following:

• These parameter values are equivalent to changing the respective menu settings and

do not affect the factory default settings of the printer.

• If separated by a semi-colon (;), multiple parameter values may be sent in a single

command stream; see sample below.

• All values are stored in Flash memory and remain in effect until new values are

received or until factory defaults are restored.

• If system commands are sent that override the Power-up Configuration value(s), the

Power-up Configuration value(s) will be restored the next time the printer is powered “On” or is reset.

• These parameters are the same as those found in the Menu System (display-

equipped models). The respective functions are documented in the appropriate Operator’s Manual. Not all commands are effective on all printers.

Illegal or out of range parameter values may have unpredictable results. In addition, media sensing scaling values, TOF Bias, etc. may not be effective on other same-type

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printers due to hardware tolerances.

Syntax:

STX>Kcaa

;aa

[;aa

Where:

Are two letter parameter names.

aaI, aan

val

valn

Are parameter values, with ranges appropriate for the associated parameter.

Sample:

The sample above sets the Present Adjust to 120 dots, and the Sensor Type to Continuous with a label length of six inches.

The following tablessummarize (alphabetically by name) different Configuration Set command parameters, value ranges, command equivalents and applicability. If no command equivalent is given, or where clarification is required, descriptions immediately follow the table.

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Configuration Set Commands

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Alignment Length

Avalanche

Backup After Print

Backup Delay

Backup Label

Backup (Reverse) Speed

Blue Tooth

BS or bS

0 – 999 1/100 inch N/A

Y, N

Y = Enabled, N = Disabled

0 – 255 1/50 second N/A

0 = Disabled,

0, 3, 4

3 = Active Low,

4 = Active High

alpha character Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.

N/A

British Pound

Buzzer Enable

Y, N

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

Y = Enabled, N = Disabled

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Column Adjust Fine Tune

Column Offset

Comm Heat Commands

Comm Speed Commands

Comm TOF Commands

+ / – dots

Resolution specific;

see Appendix K.

0 – 9999 1/100 in.

Y = Enabled,

Y, N

1, 0

N = Disabled

1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled

Y = Enabled,

Y, N

1, 0

N = Disabled

1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled

Y, N

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

N/A

Cnnnn

N/A

Configuration Builder

Continuous Label Length

0 – 9999 1/100 in.

<STX>c

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Control Codes

Cutter Equipped

Darkness

Default Module

Delay Rate (Test Labels)

Disable Symbol Set

Selection

S = Standard,

S, 1, 2

1 = Alternate,

2 = Alternate-2

A or Y = Auto,

E = Enabled,

A/Y, E, N/D

A, E/Y, N

N or D = Disabled

A = Auto,

<STX>V

E or Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

1 – 64 N/A N/A

D, G

A, B

Module Letter

<STX>X

0 – 120 Seconds N/A

Y, N

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

N/A

Display Mode

Double Byte Symbol Set

DPI Emulation

S, E

2-Byte alpha

character

152, 200, 300,

400, 600

S = Standard, E = Enhanced

AA – ZZ, printer resident symbol set

Dots per inch N/A

N/A

<STX>y,

ySxx

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Empty Sensor Level

End Character

End Of Print

ESC Sequences

Fault Handling

0 – 255 N/A N/A

D N/A N/A

1 = Low Pulse,

1, 2, 3, 4

2 = High Pulse, 3 = Active Low,

N/A

4 = Active High

Y, N

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

N/A

L, D, R, B See Command N/A

Feed Speed

Feedback Mode

SS or sS

Alpha character

Y, N

Model specific ranges;

see Appendix L.

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

<STX>a

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Font Emulation

Format Attributes

Gain Reflective Value

Gap / Mark Value

GPIO Equipped

GPIO Error Pause

0 = No Substitution

0, 1, 2

1 = Sub CG Times SA0

N/A

2 = Sub User S50

X = XOR,

X, O, T

O = Opaque,

T = Transparent

0 – 31 N/A N/A

0 – 255 N/A N/A

A = Applicator,

A, V, N, 2

V = Verifier,

N = Disabled,

N/A

A = Applicator2

E, D

E = Enabled,

D = Disabled

N/A

GPIO Slew

Head Bias

0 – 4

L, R, C

0 = Standard,

1 = Low Pulse, 2 = High Pulse, 3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High

L = Leftmost dot is zero,

R = Rightmost dot is zero

C=Center

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Head Cleaning

Heat

Host Timeout

Ignore Control Codes

Ignore Distances

0 – 9999 Inches (or centimeters) multiplied by 1000 N/A

0 – 30 N/A

Hnn

1 – 60 Seconds N/A

Y = Enabled,

Y, N

1, 0

N = Disabled

1 = Enabled,

N/A

0 = Disabled

1, 0

1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled

N/A

Imaging Mode

M, S

M = Multiple label,

S = Single label

N/A

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Parameter Name

Input Mode

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

0 = DPL, 1 = Line,

3 = PL-Z,

5 = PL-I,

0, 1, 3, 7, 9

7 = PL-B, 8 = PL-E, 9 = Auto,

10 = CPCL,

11 = EasyPrint

Command

Equivalent

N/A

Internal Module

Label Alignment

Label Rotation

Label Store

Label Width

Language Select

100 – up to max.

available; see

Kbytes N/A

Appendix K

N, A, Y See Command N/A

Y, N

F, S

Y = Rotate 180

N = None

F = Fields,

S = States & Fields

N/A

0075 – head

width; see

1/100 inch

<STX>KW

Appendix K

String Language Name N/A

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Parameter Name

Legacy Emulation

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

N = None,

N, A, P, L

N, A, P, L, M

A = Allegro,

P = Prodigy, L = Prodigy Plus, M = Prodigy Max

Command

Equivalent

N/A

X = XL

Mark Value

Maximum Length Ignore

Maximum Length

Media Type

Menu Mode

Module Command

Network Configuration (wired and wireless)

MCC

0 – 255 N/A N/A

0 =

0, 1

Normal processing,

N/A

1 = Ignore

0 – 9999 1/100 inch

D, T

U, A

D = Direct,

T = Thermal Transfer

U = User,

A = Advanced

<STX>M

N/A

Z, G

See Command N/A

No Reprint

Y, N

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Option Feedback

Paper Empty

Paper Value

Parallel Direction

Password Set

D, Rx, S See Command N/A

0 – 9999 1/100 inch N/A

0 – 255 N/A N/A

xz See Command N/A

A – Z,

0 – 9

(or, if security is enabled then eight

Four characters

N/A

characters).

Pause Mode

Peel Mode

Present Adjust Fine Tune

Y, N

+ / – dots

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

Dots (model specific),

see Appendix K.

<STX>J

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Present Distance

Present Sensor Equipped

Print Contrast

Printer Level

Print Speed

Query Configuration

0 – 400 1/100 inch

<STX>Kf

A or Y = Auto,

A/Y, E, N/D

E = Enabled,

<STX>V

N or D = Disabled

0 – 64 N/A N/A

000000 – FFFFFF Hex Codes N/A

Alpha character Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.

Q, K N/A N/A

Reflective Paper Value

Retract Delay

Rewinder Adjust

0 – 255 N/A N/A

1 – 255

-xx, +yy

Specified value times

ten milliseconds

Applied torque, where -30 to +15 is the valid

range.

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Rewinder Equipped

RFID Configuration

Ribbon Low Diameter

Ribbon Low Pause

Ribbon Low Signal

Row Adjust Fine Tune

A or Y = Auto,

A/Y, E, N/D

E = Enabled,

N or D = Disabled

A, B, D, E, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, U,

See Command N/A

V, W

100 – 200 1/100 in. N/A

Y, N

3, 4

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High

+ / – dots Resolution specific; see Appendix K. N/A

N/A

Row Offset

SOP Adjust

[1]

SOP Emulation

0 – 9999 1/100 in.

0 – 255

(128 nominal)

see Row Adjust Fine Tune

N/A,

Rnnnn

<STX>O

A = Allegro,

A, L, P, D

L = Prodigy Plus,

P = Prodigy,

N/A

D = Disable

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Save As Filename

Scalable Font Bolding

Scalable Font Cache

Scanner Configuration

Security Lock

Sensor Gain Value

Alphanumeric

string

Up to 16 characters N/A

1 – 36 N/A N/A

100 – 8192 Kbytes N/A

C, H, M,

D, B, V

See Command N/A

N, Y, T See Command N/A

0 – 32 N/A N/A

Sensor Type

Alternate Gap Type (RL3

& RL4 Only)

G, C, R

E, D

G = Gap (edge), C = Continuous,

R = Reflective

E = Enable

D = Disabled

<STX>e,<STX>r,<STX>c

N/A

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Parameter Name

Parameter

Pneumonic

Extended System-Level Command Functions

Value /

Range

Units /

Interpretation

Command

Equivalent

Serial Port

Single Byte Symbol Set

Slew Speed

Software Switch

Start of Print

Stop Location

TOF Precedence

User Label Mode

Unit of Measure

xyz See Command N/A

2-Byte alpha

character

AA – ZZ, printer resident symbol set

Alpha character Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.

Y, N

3, 4

A, H, P,

C, T, N

Y, N

M, I

Y = Processed

N = Ignored

3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High

See Command N/A

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

Y = Enabled,

N = Disabled

M = Metric,

I = Imperial

<STX>y, ySxx

<STX>KZSx

N/A

<STX>m, <STX>n

Plug and Play ID Type

User Terminator

Y, N

Y = Unique

N = Static

N/A

ON N/A N/A

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<STX>Kc Parameter Overviews

(AL) Alignment Length – This command, critical for small labels when Label

Alignment is set to YES, allows a length (measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels) to be entered. The measured length must be provided to the nearest hundredth of an inch. For very small labels, errors of 0.01” can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the print head. The number of labels that can be fit between the Media Sensor and the print head will magnify any error in label alignment length. Errors in measurement are more favorable on the low side rather than the high side.

(AS) Single Byte Symbol Set – This command allows for a default single-byte symbol set. See <STX>y or ySxx for command details.

(AV)Avalanche Enabled Parameters – This command allows the printer to be configured for the Avalanche utility..

Syntax: <stx>KcAV[nnn Where:

,vvvvi: Configuration Item – Value pairs

nnn

Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999

nnn

, Decimal Item Number Delimiter

Item Value (syntax defined later)

vvvv

: Item Value Delimitermimitd

Example – Turn the Avalanche Enabler on: <stx>KcAV[1,1:2,’192.168.99.1’:4,’Ava.Do.local’:8,b:9,10]

Enable Avalanche Enabler, Agent IP address is 192.168.99.1, Agent DNS name is Ava.Do.local, Update model is both, and Update Interval is very 10 minutes.

Bluetooth parameters are defined by the following table:

Item

Number

1 Avalanche Enabler

Active

2 Agent IP Address Y String The IP address of the Avalanche

3 Agent Port Number Y Unsigned

Name Available

,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:…,nnnn,vvvvn:];

Value Type Description

to User

(Y/N)

Y Unsigned

short

Flag to indicate that the Avalanche Enabler is running or not 1 : Avalanche Enabler is running 0: Avalanche Enable is NOT running (default).

Agent. The TCP/IP port number. Default value is 1777

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Item

Number

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Name Available

to User

Value Type Description

(Y/N)

4 Agent DNS Name

(max 255 chars)

Y String The DNS name of the Avalanche

Agent. Ex: “AvaAgentName.DO.local”. During the wireless update process, Agent DNS Name will be used to resolve to Agent IP address. If Printer fails to obtain the Agent IP address from the Agent DNS Name, the Agent IP Address (item number 2) will be used as target address for printer to connect to Avalanche Agent.

5 Connectivity Type Y Unsigned

short

Type of connectivity from Avalanche Enabler (printer) to the Avalanche Agent. 0: None 1: TCP/IP (default)

6 Printer Name (

max63 chars)

Y String This is the printer name that will

be displayed in the Wavelink Management Console to represent a printer.

7 Printer Model (max

Y String Model of a printer.

15 chars)

8 Update Mode Y Char Flag to indicate the Update Mode

for the Avalanche Enabler: ‘n’: None, No update even Avalanched Enable Active is set ‘s’: Run the update process when the printer is startup. ‘i’: Run the update process for every Update Interval. ‘b’:Run the update process when printer is started up and for every Update Interval after that.

9 Update Interval Y Unsigned

short

The value for an Update Interval (in minutes). Default is 6 minutes. When the Update Method is set to ‘i’ (for interval) or ‘b’ (for both), Printer will contacts the Avalanche Agent for every Update Interval (minutes) and execute the update software package.

10 Print Update Status

Result

Y Char Printer will print the result of the

software update process, such as “Avalanche Upgrade Stastus: Upgrade complete ( <Name of the Update Software Package>). ‘y’: Print the status of the update result’ ‘n’: Do not printer the status of the update result (default)

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(BA) Backup After Print – This command determines the timing of the label back up positioning when the present distance is set and the GPIO option or Present Sensor option (including Peel and Present) is enabled. When enabled, the printer immediately backs up the label after the applicator-issued start of print signal is received or the label is removed, resulting in faster throughput. If disabled, the printer will not initiate repositioning until the next label is ready to print (may help prevent the curling of the label edge).

(BD) Backup Delay – This command sets a time delay for the retraction of a presented label in one-fiftieth (1/50) of a second increments.

(BL) Backup Label – This command determines the timing of reverse label motion when the GPIO option is installed and enabled; see Appendix J for details.

(BP) British Pound – This command, when enabled, will automatically switch from the Number symbol (#) found at 0x23 (default PC-850 Multilingual Symbol Set) to the British Pound symbol (£) at 0x9C.

(BS or bS) Backup Speed – This command controls the rate of label movement during backup positioning for start of print, cutting or present distance; see Appendix C for available speed ranges.

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(BT) Bluetooth Parameters – This command configures the Bluetooth Communication parameters.

Syntax: <stx>KcBT[nnn

,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:…,nnnn,vvvvn:];

Where:

,vvvvi: Configuration Item – Value pairs

nnn

Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999

nnn

, Decimal Item Number Delimiter

Item Value (syntax defined later)

vvvv

: Item Value Delimitermimitd

Example – Discoverable on, service name is “smartchoice”, Bluetooth name is “bestprinter”.

<stx>KcBT[1,’bestprinter’:2,’smartchoice’:3,1]

Bluetooth parameters are defined by the following table:

Item

Number

1 Bluetooth Name Y String Bluetooth Device Name

2 Bluetooth Service

Name

3 Discoverable or Not Y Boolean Discoverable: yes or no;

4 Connectable or Not Y Boolean Connectable: yes or no;

5 Bondable or Not Y Boolean Bondable: yes or no; Default is

6 Authentication on Y Boolean Authentication on or off.

7 Encryption on Y Boolean Encryption on or off. Default

Name Available

to User

(Y/N)

Y String Bluetooth Service name – 1 to

Value Type Description

(Friendly Name) 1 to 32 characters. Default ‘DatamaxOneil’

32 characters. Default ‘Datamax-Oneil’

Default YES. 0=no 1=yes

Default is NO 0=no 1=yes

NO. 0=no 1=yes

Default OFF. 0=no 1=yes

OFF 0=no 1=yes

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Item

Number

8 Passkey Y String String up to 16 characters.

9 Inactive Disc Time Y Int 0 to 65535. Default is 60

10 Power Down Time Y Int 0 to 65535. Default is 60 (

11 Bluetooth Address Y String 12 hexadecimal characters

Name Available

to User

(Y/N)

Value Type Description

Valid characters are alpha/numeric. Default – not used. 0=no 1=yes

(Read and Write)

Read and Write)

(similar to MAC address) (Read Only)

(BZ) Buzzer Enable – This command controls the audible signaling device that acknowledges User Interface entries and, if enabled, sounds printer warning and fault conditions.

(CC) Control Codes – This command, depending upon printer type, allows a change to the prefix of the software commands interpreted by the printer:

Value

S Standard Codes

Units /

Interpretation

Control Code Definition

Hex 01 = SOH command; Hex 02 = STX command; countby = ^; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return

1 Alternate Codes

2 Alternate Codes 2

Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; countby = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return

Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; countby = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x7C = Carriage Return

(CE) Cutter Equipped – This command allows the printer to sense the cutter option. “A” - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. “E” enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. “N” - disables device detection. One of these values is returned in response to <STX>KcQQQ. Note that alternate values are accepted for backward compatibility as follows: “Y” is equivalent to “A”.

(CF) Column Adjust Fine Tune – This command fine-tunes the Column Offset setting by shifting both the horizontal start of print position and the Label Width termination point to the right in dots (see Appendix K) to compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident when multiple printers share label formats.

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(CH) Communicated Heat Commands – This command causes the printer to ignore DPL Heat commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to ignore Heat commands values are controlled via the menu setting.

(CL) Continuous Label Length – See <STX>c for command details.

(CO) Column Offset – See Cnnnn for command details.

(CS) Communicated Speed Commands – This command causes the printer to

ignore DPL speed commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to ignore speed values are controlled via the menu setting.

(CT) Communicated TOF Commands – This command causes the printer to ignore DPL TOF (Gap, Continuous, and Reflective) commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to DPL TOF values are controlled via the menu setting.

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(CU) Configuration Upgrade Package Parameters – This command allows an upgrade package to be created.

Syntax: <stx>KcCU[nnn

,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:…,nnnn,vvvvn:];

Where:

,vvvvi: Configuration Item – Value pairs

nnn

Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999

, Decimal Item Number Delimiter

Item Value (syntax defined later)

vvvv

: Item Value Delimitermimitd

Example – Discoverable on, service name is “smartchoice”, Bluetooth name is “bestprinter”.

<stx>KcCU[1,1:2,’/DO/Denali.cfg’:3,’192.168.99.1’:4,69:5,’2011/04/26_1623’]

Configuration Upgrade Package parameters are defined by the following table:

Item

Number

Name Available

to User

Value Type Description

(Y/N)

1 Wireless Upgrade

Type

Y Unsigned short 1-TFTP

2-Avalanche Wavelink 3-MSP 255 – Disable

2 Configuration File Y String Configuration file name (*.cfg)

for an Upgrade Package, 256

chars max. 3 TFTP IP address Y String IP address of TFTP server. 4 TFTP Port Y Unsigned short Port Number of TFTP Server,

default 69 5 Upgrade Package

Y String Read only.

Version

6 Wireless Upgrade

Y Char 0: Off; 1: On (Default).

Beeper

(DE) DPI Emulation – This command allows printers with higher resolutions to emulate lower print resolutions, as follows:

• 600 DPI can emulate 300 and 203 DPI resolutions; and,

• 400 DPI can emulate a 203 DPI resolution; and,

• 300 DPI can emulate a 152 DPI resolution.

(DK) Darkness – This command adjusts the length of the print head strobe to finetune the HEAT setting.

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(DM) Default Module – See <STX>X for command details.

(DR) Delay Rate – This command sets the number of minutes to delay between

multiple batch printings of Quick Test Labels. This command is provided as a diagnostic tool.

(DS) Double Byte Symbol Set – See <STX>y or ySxx for command details.

(EM) Input Mode – This command determines the data processing mode:

Value Interpretation

0 DPL Character strings are parsed for standard DPL processing.

No parsing occurs; instead, each carriage return (<CR>)

1 Line

terminated data line is printed according to a stored template (see Appendix S).

Input Mode Interpretation

Character strings are parsed for PL-Z processing, applicable only if the appropriate firmware is installed, as indicated by a “Z” in the version string.

3 PL-Z

For RFID, the hardware option, tag type and size



should be preselected, and a tag calibration performed. Also, if possible, driver / software options to use “Printer Defaults” should be chosen to minimize potential conflicts.

5 PL-I

Character strings are parsed for PL-B processing, applicable

7 PL-B

only if the appropriate firmware is installed, as indicated by a “B” in the version string.

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Value Interpretation

8 PL-E

Character strings are automatically parsed and processed according to the identified language.

9 Auto



10 CPCL

A clean file is required, where extra leading characters may cause the language to be unrecognizable; otherwise, the appropriate Input Mode must be selected.

Input Mode Interpretation

11 O’Neil EZ Print

(EN) End Character – This command terminates a <STX>Kc string.

(EP) End of Print – This command defines the signal output used to signify the End

of Print (EOP) process:

Value Units End of Print Interpretation

1 Low Pulse

2 High Pulse

3 Active Low Outputs a logic low (zero) following printing.

4 Active High Outputs a logic high (one) following printing.

Outputs a low pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing.

Outputs a high pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing.

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(EQ) Start of Print – This command defines the type of signal input required to control the Start of Print (SOP) process:

Value Units Start of Print Interpretation

3 Active Low

4 Active High

SOP signal must go low for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.

SOP signal must go high for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.

(ES) ESC Sequences – This command allows data containing invalid ESC control code sequences to be processed (helpful because some systems send a “banner” to the printer). When set to “Disabled,” ESC sequences are ignored and the data is processed. Bitmapped font downloads are disabled in this mode.

(EV) Empty Sensor Level – This command sets threshold value for the “Empty” media sensor parameter.

(FA) Format Attribute – See the “An” command for details (Label Formatting Command Functions).

(FB) Scalable Font Bolding – This command sets a bolding factor to fine tune scalable fonts, where one causes the least amount of bolding and thirty-six the most (default value is 8).

(FE) Font Emulation –This command allows font substitution for all internal fonts, allowing a new default font to be defined without changing the host DPL data streams. Selecting a default font that supports a desired character set could match with third party software to print native characters without modifying the PC drivers. In other words, match the PC font with the Printer Font then no interpretation would be required by driver or printer. Depending on host drivers, the user may have to disable Symbol Set commands and modify the Default Symbol set.

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(FH) Fault Handling – This command determines the level of user intervention and the disposition of the label being printed when a fault condition (ribbon out, media out, etc.) occurs.

Value

Units /

Interpretation

Selection / Definition

Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the

0 = No Reprint

problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is not reprinted.

Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the

1 = Standard

problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted.

Depending upon the RETRY COUNT, one of the following actions when faulted:

• If the Retry Count has not been exceeded, “VOID” is

printed on the label in process and reprinting occurs automatically;

2 = Void and

Retry

(continued)

• If the Retry Count has been exceeded, printing stops and

a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted; or,

• If the CANCEL Key is pressed, the operator now has the

option of canceling the reprint. To allow reprinting, press the ESCAPE Key; or, to cancel reprinting, press the ENTER Key (and, the entire label batch will be cancelled by pressing the ENTER Key again).

VOID will not be printed when insufficient text space



exists (see VOID DISTANCE, below) or if the fault occurs after the label reaches its Present Distance at, or above, the TOF.

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Value

Units /

Interpretation

Selection / Definition

Increases throughput when bar codes reside near the trailing edge of the label (in the direction of FEED).

• If unreadable, the fault will occur after the next



3 = Delayed

Scan Fault

label prints.

• The label immediately following a faulted label is

not scanned for errors.

• VOID AND RETRY and REPRINT are automatically

disabled; the job can only be cancelled.

4 = Void Retry

& Cont.

VOID is printed on a faulted label, with reprint attempts occurring automatically, until the RETRY COUNT has been exceeded and then that label will be skipped (discarded) and printing will continue to the next label in queue.

Sets the distance (.10 - 2.00) to backup the faulted label to print “VOID” on its trailing edge, which also indirectly establishes the font size of the void message.

Void Distance (.10 - 2.00)

Establishes the number of times a reprint will be attempted

Retry Count

(0 – 3)

when using the RFID or Scanner option; if the last label printed in this count has been voided, a fault will be declared.

Example: <STX>KcFHD112<CR>

Enable / Disable

Y, N

Retract from presented distance prior to feed-clear motion. This option is intended for use with applicator equipment that may require certain GPIO signals for proper operation.

The example above configures the printer to back up and print a one-inch tall “VOID” message on a faulted label; if two successive faults occur during the printing of that label, then the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault.

(FM) Feedback Mode – See <STX>a for command details.

(FS) Slew Speed - This command controls the rate of label movement between printing areas when the GPIO port is used; see Appendix L for ranges.

(GA) Alternate Gap Type – This command selects one of two Gap Sensing

algorithms. This parameter is valid for the RL3 / RL4 when Sensor Type is set to Gap. Defaults to Disabled or Alternate not selected.

(GD) Display Mode – This command controls the size of displayed menu characters, where Enhanced makes them larger.

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(GE) GPIO Equipped – This command is used to interface the printer to external controlling devices (see Appendix J):

Value

Units /

Interpretation

GPIO Enable Definition

Enables the standard applicator mode, de-asserting DRDY

A Applicator

as soon as last label starts printing, allowing FEED any time, and not de-asserting DRDY when PAUSED.

N Disabled Disables the GPIO Port.

V Verifier Enables the GPIO Port for a bar code verifier.

Enables the alternate applicator mode, where Data Ready (DRDY) is extended to overlap the End Of Print (EOP) signal

2 Applicator2

by about 1 msec when printing the last label; and, where PAUSE or FAULT de-asserts the DRDY signal and inhibits the FEED operation.

(GM) Gap / Mark Value – This command sets threshold value for the media sensor’s “gap” or “mark” parameter.

(GP) GPIO Error Pause – This command enables or disables the printer from sending a service required fault to the GPIO output (Applicator Interface CCA, Type 2 only).

(GR) Gain Reflective Value – This command sets the sensitivity of the reflective media sensor.

(GS) GPIO Slew – This command sets the GPIO slew function and control:

Value Slew Interpretation

0 Standard (Active Low)

1 Low Pulse *

2 High Pulse *

3 Slews while low (Active Low)

4 Slews while high (Active High)

* Pulse must be at least 60 milliseconds in length; functions as if pressing the Feed Key,

clearing alarms and advancing media.

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(HC) Head Cleaning – This command controls the print head cleaning routine. The entered value specifies the inch (or centimeter) count to reach before prompting a print head cleaning. If the number specified is exceeded three times, the printer will fault until cleaning is initiated.

The number specified is multiplied by one thousand, and zero disables this function.



(HE) Heat – See Hnn for command details.

(HT) Host Timeout – This command controls the number of seconds a

communications port must be idle before the printer will process data from a different port or use a different parsing method. The value is also used to “timeout” an image / label format download (i.e., if, at any time, data flow stops before a complete label format is received, the data will be ignored).

(IC) Ignore Control Codes – This command allows the user to remove control codes (< 20 Hex) in the data field. The selected line terminator is processed. When enabled, DPL Control Code (SOH, STX, CR, ESC, and ^) characters are removed from the data string. (Note that some fonts do have printable characters in this range and they will not be printed when enabled.)

(IE) Ignore Distances – This command, when enabled, prevents <STX>O processing that will change the start of print position.

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(IL) Imaging Mode – This command instructs the printer whether to pre-image the label format:

Value

M Multiple Label

S Single Label

Units /

Interpretation

Imaging Mode Definition

The printer images multiple labels as memory permits, achieving the fastest throughput; however, if time-stamping, the time will reflect the moment the label is imaged rather than when actually printed.

The printer images the next label only after the previous label has been successfully printed. Single processing provides time-stamps that are more accurate, but it slows label throughput time.

(IM) Internal Module – This command sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for Module D.

(LE) Legacy Emulation – This command enables the <STX>O and <STX>f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats that were designed for the Allegro Equipped, also Prodigy Max

Prodigy®, and Prodigy Plus® (If the printer is Display-

emulation).

Use causes the printer to ignore Label commands A, M, n, and T.



(LR) Label Rotation – This command sets label rotation, allowing formats to be flipped 180 degrees.

(LS) Language Select – This command selects the language for the menu system messages and configuration label. Only languages that are resident will be available.

Language name limited to a twenty character maximum.



(LM) Label Store – This command selects the level of stored format recall to include the label-formatting command fields, or the label-formatting command fields and the printer state.

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(LW) Label Width – This command sets the maximum limit for the printable width. Objects extending beyond this limit will NOT print; see Appendix K.

(MCC) Module Command – This command adjusts the size of Flash module on the optional Expansion Card according to the table below (see Appendix K for appropriate module details):

Value Module Command Units / Interpretation

Zxx

Where xx =

Size: 1 – 7 Mbytes. This is the amount to be allocated to Module Z; any remaining memory will be allocated to Module F.

Size: 1 – 56, in 128 Kbytes blocks. This is the amount to be

Gxx

Where xx =

allocated to Module G; any remaining memory will be allocated to Module X.

(ML) Maximum (Label) Length – See <STX>M for command details.

(MM) Menu Mode – This command sets the menu access level of the printer – where User is a basic listing of menu settings and controls.

(MT) Media Type – This command selects the printing method: Direct Thermal for

use with heat sensitive media or Thermal Transfer for use with media requiring a ribbon to create an image.

(MV) Mark Value – This command sets threshold value for the reflective media sensor’s “mark” parameter.

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(NE) Network Configuration – The enhanced configuration two character identifier for the New Network Configuration Parameters will be ‘NE’ for Network Ethernet. No Item-Value pairs will be defined for ‘NE’ but there will be the following Sub-Groups:

General Network Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘G’

802.3 Wired Ethernet Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘EW’

802.11 Wireless Ethernet (WIFI) Configuration Parameters – Identifier

‘WIFI[DO1’

The configuration data stream for the new network configuration parameters will thus have the following structure:

NE[G[…]EW[…]WIFI[DO1[…]]];

Example : "KcNE[G[24,4:]WIFI[DO1[21,N:22,'192.168.081.001':23,'255.255.000.000':24,'

192.168.081.004':40,P:41,'MFG_ENG_S2':42,2:47,'1234567890':]]];"

General Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘G’

The ‘G’ sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply ‘globally’ or ‘generally’ to any ethernet interface used. No sub-groups are currently defined for the ‘G’ sub-group of configuration parameters, only item-value pairs. The ‘Item-Value’ pairs within the ‘G’ sub-group are defined by the following table:

# Name Value Type Description

1 Primary Interface Char Indicates the primary or used ethernet

interface type. Interface types are Wired Ethernet (802.3) and Wireless Ethernet (802.11). It is called ‘Primary’ since, in the future if multiple ethernet interfaces would be supported, it would be the PRIMARY interface used. ‘E’=Wired Ethernet ‘W’=WIFI ‘B’=Bluetooth ‘N’=None

2 Network Password String Provides the network password used for

WEB and TELNET sessions. 3 SNMP Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the SNMP services. 4 Telnet Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the TELNET services. 5 FTP Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the FTP Server. 6 HTTP Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the HTTP (WEB Pages)

Server. 7 LPD Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer

Daemon) services. 8 NetBIOS Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the NetBIOS services. 9 Netcenter Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the Netcenter services.

10 Gratuitous ARP Period Decimal Value of the Gratuitous ARP Period in

seconds. 0 = Disabled.

24 WIFI Type Decimal WIFI Module type DO1=4. Values are 0

– none or 4. Values 1,2 &3 are legacy

values.

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802.3 – Wired Ethernet Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘EW’

The ‘WE’ sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply only to the Wired Ethernet (802.3 Specification) ethernet interface. No sub-groups are currently defined for the ‘WE’ sub-group of configuration parameters, only itemvalue pairs. The ‘Item-Value’ pairs within the ‘WE’ sub-group are defined by the following table:

# Name Value

Type

1 DHCP Enable Char Indicates if the DHCP Protocol is to be used

to automatically obtain all required network addresses. Formally known as IP Discovery. ‘N’=Static ‘B’=BootP ‘Y’=DHCP Note: For Wired Ethernet BootP is considered as same as DHCP.

2 Static Printer IP

Address

3 Static Printer Subnet

Mask

4 Static Printer Default

Gateway or Router

String Static IP Address for the Printer in dotted

decimal notation.

String Static Subnet Mask for the Printer in dotted

decimal notation.

String Static Default Gateway (Router) IP Address

in dotted decimal notation.

5 PHY Mode Decimal Defines the ethernet PHY Mode (Auto,

10BaseT HD, etc.) Auto-Negotiate = 0 10BaseT Half Duplex = 1 10BaseT Full Duplex = 2 100BaseT Half Duplex = 3 100BaseT Full Duplex = 4

9 Printer TCP Port Decimal Value of the TCP Port for Print Services.

Stationarey Printers - Default is 9100; Portable Printers – Default is 515

11 Static Primary WINS

Server IP Address

12 Static Secondary WINS

Server IP Address

13 Static Primary DNS

Server IP Address

14 Static Secondary DNS

Server IP Address

String Static Primary WINS Server IP Address in

dotted decimal notation.

String Static Secondary WINS Server IP Address

in dotted decimal notation.

String Static Primary DNS Server IP Address in

dotted decimal notation.

String Static Secondary DNS Server IP Address in

dotted decimal notation.

15 SNMP TRAP IP Address String (future) SNMP TRAP IP Address in dotted

decimal notation.

16 SNMP Server Address String (future) SNMP Server IP Address in dotted

decimal notation. 17 NetBIOS Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the NetBIOS services. 18 NetBIOS Name String NetBIOS Name for the Printer. 20 UDP Port String UDP Port number to use for printing;

default 515 21 Inactivity Timeout Value Enter number of seconds of inactivity to

wait before disconnect 22 MAC Address (Read

String MAC address in ‘112233445566’ format

Only)

Description

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802.11 – Wireless Ethernet - WIFI Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘WIFI’

The ‘WIFI’ sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply only to the Wireless Ethernet (802.11 Specification) ethernet interface. Four (4) subgroups are currently defined for the ‘WIFI’ sub-group of configuration parameters and are as follows:

DO Embedded – Identifier ‘DO1’

The previous subgroups which are not supported:

General WIFI Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘G’ DPAC Version 1 – Identifier ‘DV1’ DPAC Version 2 (Veyron) – Identifier ‘DV2’ SILEX Version 1 – Identifier ‘SV1’

D-O Embedded WIFI Configuration Parameters – Identifier ‘DO1’

The ‘D01’ WIFI sub-group contains the configuration parameters that are specific to the D-O WIFI solution that is based on the Green Hills / DeviceScape 802.11 software. The ‘Item-Value’ pairs within the ‘DO1’ sub-group of the ‘WIFI’ subgroup are defined by the following tables:

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DNS Settings

# Ezprint Name Value Type

1 CTC:SDNS:Y|N Enable Static DNS String – 1

Using Static DNS or not. Default value is “N”.

Description

char long

2 CTC:DNS1:***.***.***.*** Preferred DNS Server IP4 string

IP address for preferred DNS server

format

3 CTC:DNS2:***.***.***.*** Secondary DNS Server IP4 string

IP address for secondary DNS server

format

4 CTC:DSUF:<DNS Suffix> DNS Suffix String 64 characters string + 1 NULL terminated character

Network Settings

# Ezprint Name Value Type

20 CTC:I2:<value> Inactive Timeout Unsigned

short

21 CTC:D:N|B|Y IP address method Unsigned

char

22 CTC:I:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Active IP address (READ ONLY)

23 CTC:M:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Active Subnet mask (READ

String This field is holding the value of the current active IP

String This field is holding the value of current active Subnet mask

ONLY)

Current connection will terminated if no network traffic after a specific interval. Default value is 30 seconds N: use static IP address B: BootB enable Y:DHCP enable

address. As the result of the query request:

1. If “IP address method” is set to “use static IP address”, this field will hold the value of “Static IP address”.

2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active IP address.

This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the value for static IP address, use item number 32.

address. As the result of the query request:

1. If “IP address method” is set to “use static Subnet mask address”, this field will hold the value of “Static Subnet mask address”.

2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active Subnet mask address.

This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the value for static Subnet mask address, use item number 33.

Description

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Network Settings

# Ezprint Name Value Type Description

24 CTC:G:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Active Gateway address (READ

ONLY)

String This field is holding the value of current active Gateway

address. As the result of the query request:

1. If “IP address method” is set to “use static Subnet mask address”, this field will hold the value of “Static Gateway address”.

2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active Gateway address.

This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the

value for static Gate address, use item number 34. 25 CTC:N:<value> Printer DNS name String 64 characters + 1 NULL terminated charater 26 CTC:RDNS:Y|N Register To DNS String- 1

char long

27 CTC:UDNS:Y|N Use DNS Suffix String – 1

char long

28 CTC:P3:<value> UDP port Unsigned

Default value is “Y”

Using the DNS suffix for a fully qualification name when

referring to the DNS name. Default value is “N”

Default is 515

short

29 CTC:P:<value> TCP port Unsigned

TCP port number. Default is 515

short

30 CTC:CR:N|Y Enable Connection Status Unsigned

char

Y: enable of reporting connection status

N: disable of reporting connection status 31 CTC:DOP:<value> DHCP User Class Option Binary Data This is the data for the User Class Option for DHCP. Max.

length is 257 bytes. 32 Static IP Address String Printer statics IP address. Use this field to set or get the

value of printer static IP address. 33 Static Subnet mask String Printer statics Subnetmask address. Use this field to set or

get the value of printer static Subnet mask address. 34 Static Gateway String Printer static gateway address. Use this field to set or get

the value of printer static Gateway address. 35 LPD Port Unsigned

Default 515

short

36 LPD Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services.

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WIFI Settings

# Ezprint Name Value Type Description

40 CTC:T:H|P Network Type Unsigned

char

H: AdHoc

P:Infrastructure 41 CTC:E:<value> ESSID String 128 characters + 1 NULL terminated string 42 CTC:NA:<value> Network Authentication Type Enumeratio

n type or unsigned short

NET_AUTH_TYPE_NONE =0

NET_AUTH_TYPE_LEAP=1

NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA_PSK=2 (WPA Personal)

NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA=3 (WPA Enterprise)

NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA_LEAP = 4 (obsolete)

NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA2_PSK=5 (WPA2 Personal)

NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA2=6 (WPA2 Enterprise)

NET_AUTH_TYPE_HOST_BASED_EAP=7 43 CTC:ET:<value> EAP Type Unsigned

char

EAP-LEAP (17)

EAP-TTLS (21)

EAP-PEAP (25)

EAP-FAST (43) 44 CTC:P2M:<value> Phase 2 Method Unsigned

char

Inner authentication:

0: None

EAP-GTC: 1 (Default)

EAP-MSCHAPV2: 2

EAP-MD5: 3

GTC: 4

MSCHAPV2: 5

MSCHAP: 6

CHAP: 7

EAP-TLS: 8 45 CTC:LU:<value> User Name String 128 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY

attribute! 46 CTC:LH:<value> User Password String 128 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY

attribute! 47 CTC:LU2:<value> Pass Phrase String 63 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY

attribute! 48 CTC:W:1|2 WEP data encryption Unsigned

char

CTC:S:0|5|13 WEP AP authentication Unsigned

char

50 CTC:K:1|2|3|4 WEP Key Selected Unsigned

char

1: Enable WEP data encryption

2: Allow WEP unencrypted traffic (Default)

Indicate the AP authentication method via WEP. The value

specifies the WEP key length.

0: Open

5: uses Shared Key 40- bit WEP key

13: uses Shared Key 128-bit WEP key

Indicates which WEP key is currently selected for WEP AP

authentication, if specify.

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# Ezprint Name Value Type Description

51 CTC:K1:<key value> WEP Key1 String 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for

128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this

field will contains “0”, ”5”, or “13” to specify the length of

WEP key. 52 CTC:K2:<key value> WEP Key2 String 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for

128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this

field will contains “0”, ”5”, or “13” to specify the length of

WEP key. 53 CTC:K3:<key value> WEP Key3 String 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for

128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this

field will contains “0”, ”5”, or “13” to specify the length of

WEP key. 54 CTC:K4:<key value> WEP Key4 String 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for

128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this

field will contains “0”, ”5”, or “13” to specify the length of

WEP key. 55 CTC:Q:Y|N Show Signal Strength Unsigned

char

56 CTC:P2:Y|N Power Saving Mode Unsigned

char

57 CTC:GC: Group Cipher Unsigned

Y: Show signal strength

N: Do not show signal strength (Default)

Y: enable Power Save Mode (Default)

N: disable Power Save Mode

For now, it sets as 4 as SWC_CIPHER_WEP104

short

58 MAC Address String MAC address of the Radio Module, String in format

“XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX” 59 Regulatory Domain Unsigned

short

60 Radio Physical Mode Unsigned

char

Regulatory Domain Country Code for International Setting;

Default = 0 (World Wide Roaming), per ISO 3166

1: 802.11 a only

2: 802.11 b/g

3: 802.11 a/b/g

4: 802.11 b only

5: 802.11 g only 61 LPD Enable Boolean Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services.

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(NR) No Reprint – This command controls the label reprint function following the correction of a fault condition. Upon detection of a fault (ribbon out, paper out, etc.), printing stops and a fault indicator is illuminated. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault and resume normal operation. When enabled, the label in process is not reprinted.

(NS) Disable Symbol Set Selection – This command prevents the <STX>y and y commands from changing the default single-byte symbol set. When enabled, DPL Symbol Set commands are ignored.

When enabled, the only way to change the current symbol set is with the <STX>KcAS

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(OF) Option Feedback Mode – This command configures the printer to output the status of the RFID or Scanner option to the active port, as follows.

command.

Value Option Feedback Mode Units / Interpretation

= Disable

D, Rx, S

RFID Enable, where x is the response format: A = ASCII

H = Hexadecimal

= Scanner Enable

Once enabled, the printer will report information about the results of the last label printed. One response per label is returned to the host (this includes each voided and retried label). The format and contents of the returned information is as follows:

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Response format:

Where:

<A;B;C;D;E;F>[CR]

- Device type: R = RFID S = Scanner

- Resulting status: C = entire label complete F = faulted (failed) label U = unknown

- The number of expected reads for bar codes or tags,

given in two characters.

- The number of good reads for bar codes or tags, given in

two characters.

- The printer’s internal Job Identifier and Sub Job

Identifier, given in four characters each.

- The data read, delimited with semicolons (;) if multiple

reads.

RFID response sample differences: Since RFID commands vary in operation, the data returned also differs. Write commands return entire tag data; Write/Verify commands return the data written; and, Read commands return data and length requested in the specified format. (See Appendix S for a listing of commands.)

Write response example:

<R;C;00;00;0013:0001>[CR]

Write/Verify hexadecimal response example:

<R;C;01;01;0012:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374> [CR]

Read hexadecimal response example:

<R;C;01;01;0013:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374> [CR]

Write/Verify ASCII response example:

<R;C;01;01;0012:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]

Read ASCII response example:

<R;C;01;01;0013:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]

Scanner response samples:

A successfully read label example:

<S;C;03;03;0002:0001;DATA1;DATA2;DATA3>[CR]

A failed label, successfully retried:

<S;F;02;01;0002:0001;DATA1>[CR] <S;C;02;02;0002:0001;DATA1;DATA2>[CR]

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(PC) Print Contrast – This command adjusts the relative print edge (gray) component of the print quality, which allows fine-tuning for specific media/ribbon mix.

(PD) Present Distance – This command sets the label stop position past the start of print. When the next label format is received, the printer will automatically backfeed to the start position. If the present distance is set to zero, the printer will operate without reversing. (See Stop Location, below).

(PE) Peel Mode – This command, when enabled, specifies that a Feed operation be prevented when the label is presented and not removed, or if the printer is to wait for the GPIO start of print signal.

(PJ) Present Adjust Fine Tune – This command fine-tunes the Present Distance setting in dots to compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident if multiple printers share label formats.

(PL) Printer Level – This command is used to upgrade the software feature level of the printer.

(PM) Pause Mode – See <STX>J for command details.

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(PO) Paper Empty – This command sets the length of travel before an out of stock condition is declared.

(PP) Parallel Direction – This command controls the parallel port communications settings:

Value Parallel Direction Units / Interpretation

x = Port ID

z = Direction: U (unidirectional – one-way communication); or, B (bidirectional – IEEE 1284 back-channel operation).

(PS) Present Sensor Equipped – This command allows the printer to sense the present sensor option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error will be generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection. See <STX>V for command details.

(pS) Print Speed – See Label Formatting Command Function P for details.

(PT) Tear Position – This command sets the label stopping location at the tear

plate on the printer’s cover.

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(PV) Paper Value – This command sets threshold value for the media sensor’s “paper” parameter.

(PW) Password Set – This command modifies the numeric password required to access the menu when security is enabled. If security is enabled, enter the new password followed by the old password (with no spaces) in this form: XXXXXXXX

To be activated, the default password (0000) must be changed.



(QQ) Configuration Query – This command requires a parameter of either K or Q. K causes the printer to respond with the Printer Key, used for generating Upgrade Codes. A parameter value of Q causes the printer to respond with the current configuration settings. The <STX>Kc response command stream format is sent to the host computer via the same port as the query containing all parameters controlled by the <STX>Kc command, and may be used for restoring the printer’s configuration or for configuring other printers.

(RE) Ribbon Saver Equipped – This command allows the printer to sense the ribbon saver option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection. See <STX>R for command details.

(RF) Row Adjust Fine Tune – This command shifts the vertical start of print position in dots (see Appendix K) upward or downward.

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(RI) RFID Configuration – This command configures the optional RFID interface module, as follows:

Value Units / Interpretation RFID Configuration Definition / Function

AIhh

ALn

DIhh

DLn

Lhh

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Application Family Identifier (AFI), HF only.

and where n:

E = Enable, D = Disable

D = Disable

Allows locking the AFI after writing (HF only).

Disables padding or truncating of data (EPC only).

Nulls are represented as “00”. For Hex EPC data a 96-bit tag size is 24 characters and 64-bit is 16.

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For ASCII EPC data a 96-bit tag size is 12 characters and 64-bit is 8.

where n:

1 = Leading

2 = Trailing

If the data is less than the selected EPC tag data size, nulls will be added to the front (left); or, if too much data is given, the data will be cut.

If the data is less than the selected EPC tag data size, nulls will be added to the back (right); or, if too much data is given, the data will be cut.

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID), HF only.

and where n:

where n:

E = Enable, D = Disable

Allows locking the DSFID after writing (HF only).

Allows erasures of the tag on error (HF only).

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Lock Code (Alien UHF only).

D = Disable Disables the RFID module. (“N” is also a valid disabler.)

where n:

H = HF Enables the RFID module for HF (Securakey). U = UHF Enables the RFID module for UHF Class 1 (Alien). M = UHF Enables the RFID module for UHF Multiprotocol.

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Value Units / Interpretation RFID Configuration Definition / Function

Pxxx

Shh

where n:

64 = 64-bit 96 = 96-bit

Sets the UHF tag data size (Multiprotocol UHF only).

Sets the tag encoding position: A value of 0.00 causes the print position to be

where xxx: 3-Digit Value

used; or, a value greater than 0 causes the presented position to be used. (Subject to change.)

where n: 0 – 9 Sets the number of retries for RFID functions.

where hh: 2-Chararacter Hex ID

Sets the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) set, representing the manufacturer’s code (HF only).

0 = ISO 15693, 1 = Texas Instruments,

where n:

2 = Philips,

Establishes the tag type (HF only). 3 = ST Micro LRI 512, 4 = ST Micro LRI 64

0 = EPC 0 1 = EPC 0+ Matrics 2 = EPC 0+ Impinj

where n:

3 = EPC 1

Sets the UHF tag type (Multiprotocol UHF only). 6 = UCODE EPC 1.19 7 = EM 4022/4222 8 = Gen 2

where n: -4 to +4 Adjusts the power, in dBmn (Multiprotocol UHF only).

where n:

E = Enable, D = Disable

Allows locking the tag after writing.

Example: <STX>KcRIMH;RIA11E;RID22E;RIS04;RIR3;RIWE;RIEE;RIP000<CR>

The above example sets the printer to HF, protect after write AFI 11, protect after write DFSID 22, set EAS Bit (Mfg. Code 0x04), allow 3 tries for each read or write attempt, lock after writing, erase the tag if there is an error, and use a position of

0.00.

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(RL) Ribbon Low Diameter – This command sets the threshold for a low ribbon indication, where nnnn is the diameter in hundredths of inches.

(RM) Rewinder Equipped – This command allows the printer to sense the powered internal rewind option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection.

(RO) Row Offset – See Rnnnn (in Label Formatting Command Functions) for command details.

(RP) Ribbon Low Pause - This command (when enabled) pauses the printer when a Ribbon Low Diameter warning is declared; the PAUSE Button must be pressed to continue printing.

(RR) Rewinder Adjust – This command changes the torque applied by the powered rewinder, in percentage points of the nominal force, to minimize TOF registration drift (sometimes evident when using small or narrow media).

(RS) Ribbon Low Signal – This command sets the signal output type for the Ribbon Low Diameter condition when using the optional GPIO (see Appendix J).

(RV) Reflective Paper Value – This command sets the threshold value for the reflective media sensor’s paper parameter.

(RW) Retract Delay – This command sets a time delay for the retraction of a presented label, where the time specified is multiplied by ten milliseconds.

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(SA) SOP Adjust – This command sets the start of print (SOP) location, relative to the top of form. See <STX>O for command details. The EX2 accepts this command for backward compatibility only, limited in range (28-228).

(SC) Scalable Cache – This command sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the scaleable font engine. Available memory dependent upon model; see Appendix K.

(SE) SOP Emulation – This command enables the <STX>O and <STX>f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats designed for other printers.

(SF) Save As Filename – This command, which may be sent separately or included as the last command in an <STX>Kc command string, saves the effective printer configuration to a file in Flash memory with a .dcm file extension.

(SG) Sensor Gain Value – This command sets the control of the voltage to the LED emitter of the Media Sensor.

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(Sl) Security Lock – This command provides the ability to password-protect the User Interface, as follows:

Value Security Function

Nxxxx

Yxxxx

Txxxx

Where xxxx is the current password, this disables Menu protection.

Where xxxx is a new password, this enables Menu protection and sets a new password.

Where xxxx is a new password, this enables Menu protection, disables Test functions, and sets a new password.

To be activated, the default password (0000) must be changed.

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(SL) Stop Location – This command sets the label stopping (and in certain cases the starting) location, as follows:

Value Stop Location

Automatically sets the stop location. Installed options will be “auto-sensed” and the appropriate stop position will automatically be set. Host commands are ignored.

Sets stop position according to options installed. If no options are installed the printer sets stop location to the next label’s start of print. Host commands will

override. The stop location (present distance) may be controlled dynamically by the host using the <STX>f or <STX>Kf commands. This selection has the same effect as <STX>KD Ignore Host Distance bit value 0.

Sets the stop location at approximately two millimeters behind the peel bar edge, a nominal peel position. The Present Sensor status and this setting are independent.

Sets the stop location to a nominal cut position. For die-cut media, the position is just following the end of the label. The cutter status and this setting are independent.

Sets the stop location at the tear bar.

Sets the stop location to the start of the next label, equivalent to setting the <STX>KD Ignore Host Distance bit value 1.

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(SM) Maximum (Label) Length Ignore – This command controls recognition of the <STX>M command.

(SN) Scanner Configuration – This command configures the linear scanner, as follows:

Values Scanner Configuration Range / Interpretation

Bar Code Type – Specifies the bar code, using two digits, followed by “Y” (to enable) or “N” (to disable) the code, where:

01 = CODE 39 02 = IATA 03 = CODABAR 04 = INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 05 = INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 06 = CODE 93 07 = CODE 128

08 = MSI/PLESSEY 09 = EAN(13/8) 10 = EAN(13/8)+2 11 = EAN(13/8)+5 12 = UPC(A/E) 13 = UPC(A/E)+2 14 = UPC(A/E)+5

To maximize throughput and decoding integrity, enable only those



symbologies that will be read.

Bar Code Count – Specifies the number of codes to be read, where:

00 – 99 (00 = Auto [variable] mode, counting those codes present)

Do not use Auto Mode with bitmapped codes or codes with certain



addendums; see Appendix F.

Min Readable Height – Sets the vertical distance of the code that must have identical reads to pass, where:

1 = 1/16 2 = 2/16

3 = 3/16 4 = 1/4 5 = 1/2 0 = Disabled (defaults to Redundancy Level, 2x)

The specified distance should not exceed 50% of the measured bar



code height.

Mode – Enables detection of the scanner by the printer, where:

A = Auto (automatically senses presence); Y is also a valid enabler. E = Enabled (if not detected a fault is generated). D = Disabled (the scanner is disabled); (N is also a valid disabler.)

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Values Scanner Configuration Range / Interpretation

Redundancy Level – An alternative data integrity method, where the selected level sets the number of consecutive, identical decodes required to pass the bar code. If differing values are read, the count is restarted, where:

0 = Auto Mode 1 = read code 1X 2 = read code 2X 3 = read code 3X 4 = read code 4X 5 = read code 5X 6 = read code 6X 7 = read code 8X

8 = read code 10X 9 = read code 12X A = read code 15X B = read code 20X C = read code 25X D = read code 30X E = read code 35X F = read code 40X G = read code 45X

Depending upon the print speed, higher Redundancy Levels may



cause erroneous failures when scanning multiple or small bar codes.

Example: <STX>KcSNC00H4MAB12YV0<CR> The example above sets the printer to sense the scanner automatically, to read a

variable number of UPC bar codes, and to pass only those codes where a ¼ inch zone has identical reads.

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(SP) Serial Port – This command configures the serial communication port(s) as follows:

Value Serial Port Range / Interpretation

xyz

Where: x = Port Identifier:

A - Serial A

B - Serial B

y = Function: z = Setting

P - Handshaking Protocol

B - both H - hardware N - none S – software

p - Parity E - even

N - none O – odd

D - Data Length 7 - eight bits

8 - seven bits

S - Stop Bits 1 - one bit

2 - two bits

xyzz

Where: x = Port Identifier:

A - Serial A

y = Function: zz = Setting:

B - Baud Rate 12 - 1200

B - Serial B

24 - 2400 48 - 4800 96 - 9600 19 - 19200 28 - 28800 38 - 38400

57 - 57600

Example: <STX>KcSPAPB;SPApN;SPAD8;SPAS1;SPAB19<CR>

15 - 115200

The example above configures Serial Port A to use hardware and software handshaking, an eight-bit word, with no parity and one stop bit at 19,200 bits per second.

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(SS or sS) Feed Speed – This command controls the rate of label movement between printing areas; see Appendix L.

(ST) Sensor Type – G for edge / gap, R for (reflective / black mark) or C for continuous.

(SV) Switch Settings – This command controls recognition of the software switch setting command <STX>V.

(TB) TOF Bias – This command controls the low-level voltage difference level to recognize a label “gap” or “mark”.

(TD) TOF Delta – This command controls the low-level voltage difference level to recognize a label “gap” or “mark”.

(TG) TOF Gain – This command controls the voltage to the LED emitter of the Media Sensor.

(TN) No Paper Min – This command sets the media sensor level for the Out of Stock (OOS) condition.

(TP) TOF Precedence – This command instructs the firmware to stop printing at the first top of form mark it detects. The default (“No”) prints all of the data (traversing the top of form as necessary) then slews to the next TOF.

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(UD) User Label Mode – This command places the printer in standalone operation, which provides menu-driven processes to print user defined files, including

.dpl, .prn, .txt formats.

(UM) Units of Measure – See <STX>m (metric) or <STX>n (imperial) for command details.

(UN) Plug and Play ID Type – This command controls the type of Plug and Play ID supplied; where Y is for unique and N for static.

(UT) User Terminator – This command allows word wrapping of long character strings of commands to the next line in a file, for the purposes of readability only. In the <STX>Kc string, the command UTON must fall somewhere before the first line terminator. The last command needs to be END, followed by a line terminator (see the <STX>KcEN command for details).

(VE) Verifier Equipped – This command enables the GPIO for a bar code verifier (see Appendix J). A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection.

(VT) Verifier Type – This command is reserved for future use.

.dlb,

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<CR>

STX KD Database Configuration

This command, stored in Flash memory for future power-ups, controls the printer’s environment and operates as a pseudo DIP switch. The <STX>Kc command is recommended for use over <STX>KD.

Syntax:

Where:

Sample:



•

Ignore Host Distance (see below) disregards <STX>O and <STX>f commands (in case host software sends values that may be inappropriate). Use the <STX>KD command or the Setup Menu to enable this feature.

STX>KDwxy

w, x, y, and z are binary values with respective bit settings as defined in the following table. (Bit 0 is least significant.)

The sample above configures 9600 baud, 8-bit words, no parity, with direct thermal printing, gap sensing, standard control characters, and a cutter.

<STX>KD

Parameter

[1]

Selects the values of the control characters; see Control Code Command Functions.

Bit

Number

0 – 2 BAUD Rate / Set Test Mode

3 Word Length and Parity

4 & 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1 7 Always 0 Set to 0 0 Print Method 0 = direct thermal, 1 = thermal transfer 1 Present Sensor 0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped 2 Control Character 3 Cutter 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled

4 Ignore Host Distance

5 Alt-2 Control Codes 6 Always 1 Set to 1

7 Always 0 Set to 0

0 & 1 Sensor Type 0 = gap, 1 = reflective, 2 = continuous

2 Linerless 0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped

3 – 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1 7 Always 0 Set to 0

0 & 1 Reserved Set to 0

2 Reserved Set to 0

3 – 5 Unused Set to 0

6 Always 1 Set to 1 7 Always 0 Set to 0

Function Value(s)

0 = 9600, 1 = 600, 2 = 2400, 3 = 19200, 4 = 4800, 5 = 38400, 6 = 1200, 7 = 9600 Test Mode 0 = 8 bits, no parity; 1 = 7 bits, even parity

[1]

0 = standard, 1 = Alternate characters

0 = disabled, 1 = enabled (see note above)

[1]

0 = disabled, 1 = Alternate-2 characters

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