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Table of Contents

Introduction .........................................................................................1

Overview of Printing Modes..........................................................................1

Line Printer Mode....................................................................................1

Easy Print Mode......................................................................................1

Using Line Printer Mode...................................................................3

Overview...................................................................................................3

Line Printer Commands...............................................................................3

Using Easy Print Mode...................................................................10

Overview.................................................................................................10

Easy Print Commands: General Guidelines...................................................1 1

Sample Easy Print Job................ ................................................. ..............12

Easy Print Commands ...............................................................................13

Ahead Command ...............................................................................13

Back Command .................................................................................13

Line Printer Mode...............................................................................14

Self-Test Printout...............................................................................14

Status ..............................................................................................14

Initial Program Load........................................................................... 15

Easy Print: Using the Print Command..........................................................16

Print Command: Guidelines................................................... .................17

Print Command: Specifying Global Options...............................................17

Print Command: Customizing Fonts........................................ .................21

Font Names.......................................................................................21

Font Field Options..............................................................................21

Print Command: Customizing Bar Codes .................................... .............. 22

Bar Code Names................................................................................22

Bar Code Field Options........................................................................23

Using PDF-417 Symbols......................................................................23

Stored Formats ....................................................................................24

Print Command: Customizing Graphic Names ...........................................25

Graphic Names ..................................................................................25

Graphic Field Options................................................... .......................25

Print Command: Customizing Line Names ................................................25

Line Names.......................................................................................25

Easy Print: Using Configuration Commands................................. .................26

Creating Configuration Command Files .................................................... 26

Two-Letter Configuration Commands .............................................. ...... 26

Three-Letter Configuration Commands.................................................. 32

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Querying the Printer........................................................................41

Overview.................................................................................................41

Sending Queries ...................................................................................41

Interpreting Query Replies .....................................................................41

Query Formats .....................................................................................41

Query Commands.....................................................................................42

Status Query........................................................................................43

Status Reply Explanation.....................................................................44

Print Job Status Query...........................................................................45

Print Job Status Reply Explanation........................................................46

Configuration Query ..............................................................................47

Configuration Reply Explanation...........................................................48

Battery Query ......................................................................................49

Version Query ......................................................................................49

Version Reply Explanation ...................................................................50

Memory Query......................................................................................50

Memory Reply Explanation...................................................................50

Printhead Query....................................................................................51

Printhead Reply Explanation.................................................................51

Infrared Query......................................................................................52

Infrared Reply Explanation ..................................................................53

Font Query................................................................. ..........................55

Fonts Reply Explanation ......................................................................55

Graphics Query.....................................................................................56

Graphics Reply Explanation..................................................................56

Formats Query .................................... .................................................57

Formats Reply Explanation ..................................................................57

802.11b/TCP/IP Query...........................................................................57

802.11b/TCP/IP Reply Explanation ..........................................................58

Bluetooth Query ...................................................................................59

Bluetooth Reply Explanation ...................................................................60

Magnetic Card Configuration Query .........................................................61

Magnetic Card Configuration Reply Explanation .........................................61

Magnetic Card Read Query .....................................................................62

Magnetic Card Read Reply Explanation.....................................................62

Card Reader Status Query......................................................................63

Card Reader Status Reply Explanation .....................................................63

Label Configuration Query......................................................................64

Manufacturing Date Query: ESC{MD?} ....................................................64

Serial Number Query: ESC {SN?} ...........................................................65

Demand Quantity Query ........................................................................65

Cancel Query........................................................................................65

Reset Query.........................................................................................65

Index.....................................................................................................66

Introduction

The Datamax-O’Neil Quick Reference Programming Guide is a reference guide for DatamaxO’Neil printers. This programming guide documents the functions and features of the

printer's programming language.

Note: The commands documented in this programming guide are available based

upon which version of firmware is installed on your printer and which printer you are using. To determine which version of the firmware you are using, print a selftest. The self-test printout lists information about your printer's configuration, options, and so on.

Overview of Printing Modes

Datamax-O’Neil thermal printers support several different printing protocols. The two native protocols are Line Printer and Easy Print. Each of these protocols have their own unique advantages depending upon what is to be printed. It is also possible to mix Line Printer and Easy Print in a single printed imag e. In add i ti on to th es e two modes, there are also several emulation modes. These emulation protocols are covered in separate documents.

Line Printer Mode

The Line Printer mode is the simplest method of printing. Each line to be printed is sent to the printer as a sequence of single bytes (some Asian character sets require two bytes for each character). The printer accepts characters and begins to print when a Carriage Return (0x0D) or Line Feed (0x0A) is received. Then, al l characters received to that point are printed on a single line. A series of ESCape code sequences can be sent to the printer to alter the look of the characters (e.g. to make them double wide, or to change the font, or to change other aspects of the appearance of the printout). Y ou can also have the printer re- align if you are using stocks with a "Q" or alignment mark.

Easy Print Mode

The Easy Print mode is a much more powerful method of printing. Easy Print is actually a printing protocol that lets you give commands to the printer (such as PRINT). Within that protocol, you can tell the printer how to print that data (such as using a variety of fonts, or as a bar code), exactly where to put the data (anywhere on the printed image down to .005"), and how to modify the data (such as tall, wide, rotated). You can also store graphics images such as logos or icons, to be used anywhere on the printed image. If you are printing on precut labels, you can use a pre-printed "Q" mark or the gap between labels to re-align after each image is printed.

TO PRINT LINE PRINTER EASY PRINT EMULATION

Bar Codes X Complex image (exact test/barcode/

graphic positioning important) Line after line of text (receipts or

invoice) Graphics (one time - not stored)

including captured signatures Graphics (stored) X

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TO PRINT LINE PRINTER EASY PRINT EMULATION

Labels (Butt Cut or Die Cut) with alignment “Q” mark or gap between labels

Pre-Printed “fill in the blank” form X Rotated image X Rotated areas on image X Use Datamax-O’Neil printer in system

meant for another make of printer

X (Text Only) X (Complex)

Using Line Printer Mode

Overview

Line printer mode is the simplest protocol supported by the Datamax-O’Neil thermal printers. Using Line Printer mode, you can send a line of text as a sequence of characters to the printer followed by a carriage return (0x0D), and/or a line feed (0x 0A), or a form feed (0x0C) and the printer prints that line of text. Commands can be used to change the way the printout looks and to select different fonts (fonts are available as the common IBM PC Code Page 437 mapping as well as many other mappings and international character sets).

Commands are usually either a single non-printable character, or a sequence of characters beginning with a non printable characte r such as ESCape (0x1b). Although these commands can be placed anywhere in the text, they will usually take effect exactly where they are placed. Therefore, you must be careful to place them where you want the effect to take place. For example, to change fonts you send ESC w n, where 'n' is the single character name of the font (seen AN-3 or AN-12). If you do this at the beginning of the line, it will affect the entire line. However, if you place this in the center of a line, it will a ff ec t o nl y t h os e characters that come after. If you place this at the end of the line, it will have no effect on that line at all, but will affect the next line.

Use Line Printer mode to print receipts and labels with text and simple, bitmap , graphics that do not need to be stored. You can also use Line Printer mode to insert signatures.

Note: This chapter assumes a basic knowledge of computer programming and is designed to be used by programmers, software engineers, and technicians.

Line Printer Commands

The following table contains the available Line Printer commands:

Command Description Page

ESC C n Sets form length. Range for n is 1-255. 4 ESC A n Sets interline spacing; n=0 (default). 4 CAN Cancels buffer line 4 ESC V n1 n2 Bit-mapped graphics mode select 5 ESC Q n1n2 Permits different height characters across a single

line. ESC B Begins acceptance of compressed graphics 6 ESC E Ends acceptance of compressed graphics 6 SO Sets double wide print 6 SI Condensed print 6 FF Form feed 7 LF Line feed 7 CR Carriage return 7 ESC w n Font select. The range for n is 21-26 hex. 7

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Command Description Page

ESC @ Resets the printer 7 ESC Hn Multiplies the height n times 8 ESC R n International font selection 8 ESC ! n Sets double wide and double high 8 ESC EZ Goes to Easy Print Mode 9 ESC D n Increases the darkness 9 ESC d n Decreases the darkness 9 ESC bn Back up 9

Note: Line Printer commands are case-sensitive. Make sure you use the correct case when entering commands. An n indicates binary numbers, not ASCII characters. For more information, see the individual command(s).

Esc C n Set Form Length

Format ESC C n Dec 27 67 n Hex 1B 43 n Function Sets the page length in character lines. In the command

format, n represents the number of lines in the form and n is

a single byte. The default for n is 20 decimal, 14

hexadecimal. The range for n is 1-255.

Esc A n Set Interline Spacing

Format ESC A n Dec 27 65 n Hex 1B 41 n Function Sets the number of blank dotlines that are fed between

character lines. The printer adds n (eight-bit binary number)

blank lines after completing the current line(s) and before

printing the next line.

The default value for n is zero where n equals the number of

inter-character blank dotlines in a single character. The range

for n is 1-155.

CAN Cancel Line Buffer

Format CAN Dec 24 Hex 18 Function Cancels the character received on the currently forming, but

not yet printed, line.

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Esc V n1 n2 Bit-Mapped Graphics

Format ESC V n1 n2 Dec 27 86 n1n2 Hex 1B 56 n1n2 Function Prints the next (n1*256 + n2) dotlines as bit-mapped

graphics. n1n2 form a 16-bit binary number set, the most

significant byte first. Used to print user-generated bitmap

graphics across the width of the printhead. After receipt of this

command, the printer dumps the binary data directly to the

printhead. As customary with bitmap data, a 1 bit indicates a

dot is on, 0 bit indicates the dot is off. Graphics printed using

this command must be the exact width of the head in bits. Bit

7 of the first byte of data received prints at the left-most dot

on the head as you view the printhead with the paper feeding

away from you. The printer remains in bit-mapped graphics

mode until the total amount of bytes necessary to fill n1n2

lines of print are received by the printer. Use the following

table for guidelines when adding a bit-mapped graphic.

Printer Ty pe Dots

Across microFlash2 384 48 203 microFlash3 576 72 203 microFlash4t/4tCR 832 104 203 microFlash2t/2tCR 384 48 203 microFlash2i/2iCR 240 30 127 Horizontal

ESC Q n1n2 Advance n1n2 from Q mark

Format ESC Q n1n2 Function Permits different height characters across a single line.

Bytes Across Dots Per Inch

69 Vertical

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Esc B, ESC E Accept Compressed Graphics

Format ESC B ESC E Dec 27 66 27 69 Hex 1B 42 1B 45 Function Accepts compressed graphics. The printer decompresses and

prints the graphic. Each compressed dotline (using a run-length encoding

scheme) is preceded by an uppercase G. Each uncompressed dotline is preceded by an uppercase U. Vertical white space (where several consecutive dotlines have not been printing) is processed using an uppercase A followed by a single byte count of the number of dotlines to advance.

Compressed dotlines use a single graphics byte, followed by the number of times the byte is repe ated. After the compressed graphics data command (ESC B) is received, each dotline must be preceded by the G or U, or an A may be sent followed by the number of lines to advance.

When all data is sent, the final bytes must be ESC E to exit compressed graphics data.

Compressed graphics mode requires a graphic image the same width as the printhead in use.

Note: The microFlash3 printer has 576 bits across a single line; the microFlash2/2t has 384 bits and the microFlash2i has 240 bits microFlash4t has 832 bits across a single line.

SO Set Double Wide Print

Format SO Dec 14 Hex OE Function Prints the current font in double wide width until an SI (Set

Single Wide Print) comma nd i s rec ei ved or a carriage return is received.

SI Set Single Wide Print

Format SI Dec 15 Hex OF Function Prints the current font in single width.

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FF Form Feed

Format FF Dec 12 Hex 0C Function Prints the current line, then advances the paper to top of

form (TOF).

LF Line Feed

Format LF Dec 10 Hex 0A Function Prints the current line and advances the paper.

CR Carriage Return

Format CR Dec 13 Hex 0D Function Prints the current line and advances the paper to top of form

(TOF). The CR command is similar to LF — both commands are provided for your convenience.

Note: To print and advance n lines, use the number of CR commands, or LF commands, or a combination of CR/LF and LF/CR commands.

ESC w n Select Font

Format ESC w n Dec 27 119 n Hex 1B 77 A Function Selects a Line Printer font given n, a binary, eight-bit number.

For more information, refer to Line Printer Fonts in the

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ESC @ Reset Printer

Format ESC @ Dec 27 64 Hex 1B 40 Function Resets the printer to defaults.

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Note: Use the following Easy Print command to return to Line Printer

mode while in Easy Print mode. {LP} is not a Line Printer command. If you mistakenly use {LP} while in Line Printer mode, {LP} prints on your receipt or label.

Format: {LP}

ESC Hn Heighten Font n Times

Format ESC Hn Dec 27 72 n Hex 1B 48 n Function Multiplies the height of the font by n. Must apply to the entire

line.

ESC R n Select International Character Set

Format ESC R n Dec 27 82 n Hex 1B 52 n Function Select international character sets.

Note: The common IBM Code page 437 with 224 characters must be used. 0=USA4=Denmark 1= France5=Sweden 2=Germany6=Italy 3=UK 7=Spain

ESC !n Set Double Wide and Double High

Format ESC ! n Dec 27 33 n Hex 1B 21 n Function Selects font height and width for one line. Must apply to

entire line. n=10h 16d Double high n=20h 32d Double wide n=30h 48d Double high and double wide

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ESC EZ Go to Easy Print Mode

Format ESC EZ Dec 27 69 90 Hex 1B 45 5A Function Puts the printer in Easy Print Mode. You must use uppercase

letters EZ. T o turn ON MPCL, send the configuration request in Easy Print

{CL:EMM1} followed by {COMMIT}. To turn ON this new exte nded CPCL, send the configuration

request in Easy Print {CL:EMZ4} followed by {COMMIT}.

ESC D n

Format ESC D n Function Increases the darkness.

n = 0 0% n = 4 +20% n = 1 +5% n = 5 +25% n = 2 +10% n = 6 +30% n = 3 +15%

ESC d n

Format ESC d n Function Decreases the darkness.

n = 0 0% n = 3 -15% n = 1 -5% n = 4 -20% n = 2 -10% n = 5 -25%

ESC bn

Format ESC bn Function Back up.

n = number of dotlines the printer s hould back up in dec (A = 65 dot lines, d = 100 dot lines)

Using Easy Print Mode

Overview

The Easy Print protocol is much more than just a printing protocol. In its most basic form, Easy Print mode allows the user to send and execute commands. As part of the command execution, the printer may return data to the host. In addition to printing, commands also allow paper motion, configuring, and control of peripherals such as the magnetic and smart card readers.

All commands begin with an opening "left curly bracket" or '{' (ASCII 0x7C) and end with a closing "right curly bracket" or '}' (ASCII 0x7D). The commands immediately follows the opening bracket '{'. A colon ':' separates the command from the data that follows. The general format of any Easy Print command is: {[COMMAND] <:DATA>}.

Easy Print mode controls the printer down to a single dotline. At the printer's resolution of 8 dots per mm, or approximately 200 dots per inch, one dotline is approximately .005". Most dimensions in Easy Print are in dotlines. For example, a simple command that allows paper to advance or retract would be {AHEAD:200} or {BACK:50} (the command AHEAD or BACK is followed by the number of dotlines to move paper).

COMMAND MEANING

PAPER MOVEMENT

AHEAD:nnn Advances paper by nnn dotlines X X BACK:nnn Retracts paper bu nnn dotlines X X S Status (returns a fixed status string) X X

SWITCH PROTOCOLS

DP Puts printer into configured default protocol X LP Puts printer into Line Printer mode X X ESC Synonym for LP X EMZn Puts printer into emulation mode EMZn

(where n=1, 2, 3, etc.)

EMCn Puts printer into emulation mode EMCn

(where n=1, 2, 3, etc.)

EMPn Puts printer into emulation mode EMPn

(where n=1, 2, 3, etc.)

PRINTING

TP Prints a self-test printout (does not require

any data)

PRINT:data Prints the data received. Note that the data

must be in a particular format (see AN07 for Printing With Easy Print)

DOWNLOADING FONTS AND GRAPHICS

Easy print is used for downloading fonts and graphics. It is best to use the Windows Configuration Program or the OPDI Suite for downloading, rather than attempt to write the code yourself. Other application notes describe this process in detail.

CONFIGURATION

Easy Print is used to set configuration values into the printer. More detailed information is available in other application notes.

ORIGINAL

MF2/MF3/3t/4t

Radio Ready

2t/3l/4t

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You can use Easy Print mode to design custom receipts, tickets, or reports with borders, lines, stored graphics, logos, bar codes, and text. For exampl e, you can create a receipt with your company logo at the top, an identifying bar code in the middle, and a signature line at the bottom. Easy Print mode also allows you to use stored graphics, thus increasing your print speed.

You can also use Easy Print mode to create images that are missing variable data which can be inserted when the image prints. For example, if a graphic is used multiple times on a receipt, ticket, or report, use Easy Print mode to store the graphic in Flash memory, minimizing the communication time between the printer and the host computer and increasing your print speed. Depending on the size of the format and the amount of memory available in your microFlash printer (1M or 4M), up to 100 different formats can be stored in internal memory. Only variable data is then sent from the handheld computer to the printer.

Note: This chapter assumes a basic knowledge of computer programming and is designed to be used by programmers, software engineers, and technicians.

To switch between Easy Print and Line Printer modes, enter ESC EZ to go to Easy Print mode. To switch from Easy Print mode to Line Printer mode, enter {LP}.

Easy Print Commands: General Guidelines

Use the following guidelines when entering Easy Print commands:

• Easy Print commands appear as {Command:Information} where Information indicates a set of instructions needed by the printer to carry out a command. Not all Easy Print commands require a set of instructions to carry out a command. Some commands, such as {LP}, contain only a few characters with no additional instructions. T o determine if a command needs additional instructions, see the specific Easy Print command on page 13.

• Some Easy Print commands, such as the Print command, require a complex set of instructions to carry out a command. For more information about the Print command, see “Easy Print: Using the Print Command” on page 16.

• If the printer is asleep, null characters must precede Easy Print or Line Printer commands. If the printer is awake in either mode, do not precede a command with null characters.

• Always use Easy Print mode for graphics that are used multiple times, such as a company logo.

• Do not insert spaces in a command unless they are part of the data. For information on the data, see “Easy Print: Using the Print Command” on page 16.

• All commands must be entered in uppercase.

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Sample Easy Print Job

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Easy Print Commands

Easy Print commands have a unique format and function. All but the Query class of commands are documented on the following pages. For information on queries, refer to

Querying the Printer in the Datamax-O’Neil Thermal Programming Guide.

Note:

In this chapter, an n indicates ASCII numbers, not binary numbers. For more

information, see the specific comma nd li ste d in the following table.

The following table contains the available Easy Print commands:

Command Page

Ahead 13 Back 13 LP 13 Self-Test Printout 13 Status 13 Initial Program Load 15 Print Commands 16 Configuration 26

Ahead Command

Ahead Command Format {AHEAD:nnn} { AHEAD:nnn

}

A left bracket begins the command set. AHEAD:nnn or Ahead:nnn or A:nnn advances the paper

by nnn dotlines. Use the Ahead command as an alternative to manually advancing the paper. The range for nnn is 1 to 65,000 dotlines.

A right bracket ends the command set.

Back Command

Back Command Format {BACK:nnn} { BACK:nnn

}

A left bracket begins the command set. BACK:nnn or Back:nnn or B:nnn backs the paper by nnn

dotlines. Use the BACK command to reposition the edge of the paper for minimum paper waste.

A right bracket ends the command set.

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Line Printer Mode

Line Printer Mode {LP} { LP

}

Self-Test Printout

Self-test Printout {TP} { TP }

A left bracket begins the command set. LP puts the printer into Line Printer mode.

Note:

Do not send additional characters for 500ms (is this the time period?) after sending this command (need more info. Why not?)

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. TP commands a self-test printout. A right bracket ends the command set.

Limited Self-test Printout {TP1} { TP1 }

Alternate Self-test Printout {TP:xxx} { xxx

}

A left bracket begins the command set. TP1 commands a limited self-test printout. A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. xxx : (0 - 255)

xxx = 0 will print only the normal self-test xxx = 001 will print the stored format named TP00 1 xxx = 002 will print the stored format named TP00 2 through xxx = 255

The type of self-test (value of xxx) is returned in the configuration command {CF?}

A right bracket ends the command set.

Status

Status {S} { S }

A left bracket begins the command set. Returns an Easy Print status string. A right bracket ends the command set.

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Initial Program Load

Initial Program Load {IPL:0xAA55} { IPL:0xAA55

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Erases the .BIN printer application file. This command is

used in preparation to reload a new file. A right bracket ends the command set.

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Easy Print: Using the Print Command

In Easy Print mode, the Print command includes all possible printer actions used to stop the paper, rotate images, print images, and alter images. Use the following format for Print commands:

{Print, Global Options:@row,col:Name,Field Options|data|}

{ A left bracket ({) begins the print command set. Print, A comma (,) follows the Print command if there are additional global

options. If no additional set of instructions are specified, th e p r int command is entered as {Print}.

Global Options: Use Global Options: to specify actions that apply to an entire receipt or

label. Follow global options with a colon (:). Do not enter spaces before or after the colon (:). Global options may modify the entire Easy Print command. For example, a global option can be used to stop the paper after a specified number of dotlines or at a specified mark, to rotate an image, or to print a specified number of copies simultaneously or on demand. For more information, see “Print Command: Specifying Global Options” on page 17.

@row, column: Use @row,column: to specify the row and column where each line of

text, graphics, bar codes and lines are to be printed. F ollow the row and column information with a co l o n( :) . Do not enter spaces before or after the colon. The range for each row is 1-65,000 dotlines. The column range for the 2t printer and LP3 printer and microFl a sh 2 printer is 1 -384 dotlines. The column range for the microFlash 3 printer is 1 - 576 dotlines. The column range for the 4t printer is 832 dotlines.

A typical print request consists of the Print command and the number of items to be printed, each at a different row and possibly a different column. For text to line up correctly, the column numbers must be identical, for example, @10,30 (Information)| and @60,30 (Information)|. If the column numbers are too large for the paper, or the print request skips to a row further down the paper, the print request is rejected. Note: In a typical print request, there may be five or more @row,col commands for a single Print command.

Name Use Name to specify the name of the font, bar code, line, or file name of

the graphic. An example of a font name is MF102. Do not add spaces to

Name or the print request will be rejected. For more information, see Font Names, Graphic Names, Line Names, or Bar Code Names.

Note: The Name can only be five characters long, even for user-created graphics.

Field Options Use Field Options to increase the size of fonts, bar codes, lines, or

graphics. Each field option must be separ ated by a comma (,). For more information, see Font Field Options, Bar Code Field Options, or Graphic Field Options.

|Data| Use |Data| to specify the text printed on a receipt or label, or to specify

characters that can be read by a scanner. Vertical bars (|) surround the data.

} A right bracket (}) ends the print request.

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Print Command: Guidelines

• Use the correct terms for global and field options (for example, QSTOPn or WIDEn where n indicates a number in the range). If a global or field option is entered

incorrectly, the print request is rejected. global or field option on the following pages.

•

A single print command can be used for multiple print lines; therefore, you do not need to enter Print each time another line of text is printed.

Print Command: Specifying Global Options

The following global options are available for the Print command:

BACKnnn Back Global Option Format Function Example

BACKnnn (1<nnn<200) Backs the paper up nnn dotlines before printing. {PRINT,BACK50:@10,30:MF107 |Hi wor ld|}

For more information, see the appropriate

QSTOPnnn Qstop Global Option Format Function

Example

ROTxxx Rotate Global Option Format Function

Example

QSTOPnnn (1<nnn<65000) (microFlash 2/3/2t) Stops nnn dotlines after sensing the Q mark. When the Q mark is found,

the paper advances by nnn dotlines and stops, even if the image is not yet complete. If the Q mark is not found, the printer continues to advance; therefore, use the STOP option when stop conditions are larger than the desired image. The value of nnn ranges from 1 to 65,535 dotlines .

QSTOP Bnnn - QMark bottom QSTOP Tnnn - QMark top QSTOP Gnnn - QMark gap QSTOP N - Ignore QMark

The commands notes above override label and sensor congiuration settings in the printer.

Note:

positioned below the sensor. For more information, refer to Specifications in the

{PRINT,QSTOP500:@10,30:MF107|Hi world|}

ROT270, ROT180 , R OT090 Rotates the image with the left edge of the image printing first either 270,

180, or 90 degrees. {PRINT,ROT270:@10,30:MF107|Hi world|}

When the paper is properly aligned, the Q mark cannot be

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STOPnnn Stop Global Option Format Function

STOPnnn (1<nnn<65000) Advances the paper to the proper point for tearing. This option stops the

paper nnn dotlines (.005”/dotline or 200 dotlines/inch) after the beginning of the label or receipt. The data nnn is sent after the STOP option specifies the total number of dotlines hig h for the image. For example, for the microFlash series of printers (which have a 203dpi mechanism), specifying STOP500 gives a 2.5" total height image from the top of the paper to where it stops under the prin thead.

If the paper has advanced nnn dotlines and the printed part of the image is not yet complete, the image is truncated. If the printed part of the image is complete, white space is added to the bottom until nnn dotlines have advanced. The value of nnn ranges from 1 to 65,535 dotlines.

Example

COLx y Format Function

Example

The STOP option can also be used with the QSTOP option. Specify the STOP to stop the printing just after the stop using the QSTOP option. This ensures the paper stops advancing whether paper with Q marks is loaded, or regular paper is loaded.

{PRINT,STOP500,QSTOP125 :@10,30:MF107|Hi world| } In this example, the paper stops advancing when it has advanced 500

dotlines, or 125 dotlines after the Q mark is detected, whichever occurs first.

COLx y Creates a variable COLx (where 0<=x<=9) with the value of y (y may

have any legal value). Whenever COLx is specif ied in a field (e.g. @ROW, COLx), the COLx is replaced with the value given in y.

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COLOFFSET x Format Function

COLOFFSET x Will shift the entire image to the right by x dots if x is posi tive or to the

left by x dots if x is negative (regardless of value, any given field cannot shift left beyond zero and the resulting image is undefined). The default value is zero.

LEFT — Will use the value specified in COL (@ROW,COL:...) as the left hand edge of the field. This is the default value.

CENTER — Will center the field at the value given for the COl (e.g. 1/2 of the image will be printed to the LEFT of the value given for COL and 1/2 of the image will be printed to the RIGHT of the value given for COL. If the resulting field will start to the left of the origi n, the results are undefined.

RIGHT — Will use the value specified in COL as the right hand edge of the field. If the resulting field will start to the left of the origin, the results are undefined.

Example

The column can be given an explicit dot column number:

++ — will cause the field to start at the next available dot column after the previous field ends.

+x — will cause the field to start at x dot rows past the start of the previous field.

COLx (0<=x<=9) — will use the value given for the variable name COLx in the global parameter.

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ROWOFFSET x Format Function

Example

ROWOFFSET x Will shift the entire image down by x dots if x is positive or up by x dots if

x is negative (regardless of value, any given field cannot shift left beyond zero and the resulting image is undefined). The def aul t value is zero.

The row can be given an explicit dot row number:

++ — will cause the field to start at the next avai lable dot row after the previous field ends.

+x — will cause the field to start at x dotlines past the start of the previous field.

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Print Command: Customizing Fonts

Font Names

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:NAME,Field Options|data|}

Use the following options to customize fonts. Each font has a five-character name. The following is a partial list of font names. For a list of all available fonts, call your Datamax-

O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500.

Font

Name

MF055 5.5 96 characters, large block (26 characters for lowercase, 26

MF072 7.5 96 characters, large block MF102 10.2 223 characters, medium block, bold MF107 10.7 96 characters, block, bold MF185 18.5 96 characters, block, normal MF204 20.4 224 characters, block, normal (default font for microFlash 2/3/2t) MF226 22.6 97 characters, small block

microFlash 2i Only

Font

Name

IM5X7 22.1 96 characters for impact 5x7 IM5X8 22.1 96 characters for impact 5x8

CPI Description

characters for uppercase, plus symbols, etc.)

CPI Description

Font Field Options

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:Name,FIELD OPTIONS|data|}

Use the following options to heighten or widen the font:

Field

Option

HMULTn HMn Widens text: 1<n<255 VMULTn Vn Heightens text: 1<n<255

Abbr. Description

Note:

To compare the available fonts, run the demo program and print the samples.

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Print Command: Customizing Bar Codes

Bar Code Names

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:NAME,Field Options|data|}

Use the following options to customize a bar code:

Name Description Requirements for Data

BC39N Code 39

2:1 ratio

BC39W Code 39

3:1 ratio

COBAR Codabar 0-9 - $:/.a b c d. You must send leading and trailing guard b ar

I2of5 Int (?) 2 of 5

2.5:1 ratio

BCI25 Int. (?) 2 of 5

2:1 ratio

BC128 Code 128 Automatically selects codes A-C for the shortest bar code.

EN128 EAN-128 Uses codes C for the shortest bar code. Allows all ASCII

UPC-A UPC-A 0-9 (Must have 11 digits or error. Controller calculates check

EAN08 EAN-8 0-9 (Must have seven digits or error. Controller calculates

EAN13 EAN-13 0-9 (Must have 12 digits or error. Controller calculates check

PD417 PDF-417 For more information, see ___.

PLESY PLESY If the mod11 check digit evaluates to 10, no check digit is

Use the following characters in the data field: Space $ % + . / 0-9 A-Z Auto inserts leading and trailing asterisk (*).

a-d. 0-9 (Digits only, must be even. Controller inserts leading zero

to ensure an even number of digits.) 0-9 (Digits only, must be even. Controller inserts leading zero

to ensure an even number of digits.)

Allows all ASCII characters.

characters.

digit.) If HR is set as a field parameter, then the human readable is embedded into the bar code at the bottom (similar to commercial products bar codes).

check digit.)

digit.)

added. MOD10 will add one Modulo 10 check digit (default if nothing

is specified). MOD1010 will add two Modulo 10 check digits. MOD1110 will add one Modulo 11 check digit, followed by one

Modulo 10 check digit.

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Bar Code Field Options

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:Name,FIELD OPTIONS|data|}

Field

Option

HIGHn Hnn Changes the height of the bar code in five dot-inch intervals.

WIDEn Wnn Width multiplier of the bar code. Default is one; If W=2, W is

Abbreviation Description

The default is five dots; 1<

twice as wide (1/2 density) as W=1; 1<

n<255.

Using PDF-417 Symbols

You can print any characters using Datamax-O’Neil PDF-417 symbols. PDF-417 symbols are optimized for printing a mixture of numbers, text, and control characters.

To use PDF-417 as a standard bar code:

Enter Easy Print Mode using ESC+EZ.

Select the barcode using the name PD417.

Enter data between vertical bars (|). If the data is long, do not enter a carriage return and/or line feed unless you want CR/LF to appear in the bar code

The following PDF-417 field parameters can be specified:

COLUMNS Specifies the number of columns of data printed in each row of the bar code.

If a column is not specified, the default value of 2 data columns is used . The actual columns used is 4 greater than data columns. (2 for gard columns and 2 for row indicator columns).

SECURITY Specifies the level of error detection and correction codes, from 1 through 8.

If not specified, the following default values for the number of data characters to be printed is used:

1-40 characters 40-160 characters 161-320 characters 321-863 characters

YDIM Specifies the height of each element, in units of .005 inches. The default

height is 1.

WDIM Specifies the width of each element, in units of .005 inches. The default

width is 1.

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Use the following guidelines when entering PDF-417 symbols:

• A maximum of 1848 text characters (fewer if mixed with arbitrary bytes)

• A minimum of 3 rows and a maximum of 30 rows

• A minimum of 1 column and a maximum of 30 columns

• Error detection and correction characters vary with different security levels: Level 1 adds 4 codewords Level 2 adds 8 codewords Level 3 adds 16 codewords Level 4 adds 32 codewords

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Level 5 adds 64 codewords Level 6 adds 128 codewords Level 7 adds 256 codewords Level 8 adds 512 codewords

Using PDF4-17 Example

{PRINT: @75,10:PD417,YDIM 6,XDIM 2,COLUMNS 2, SECURITY 3|ABCDEFGHIJKL|}

Explanation: Prints a PDF-417 bar code containing ABCDEFGHIJKL with each element .010" wide and .030" high; each row contains 2 data bytes and uses an error detection and correction level of 3, which adds 16 error correction code words to the bar code.

Stored Formats

{PRINTFORMAT,FNAME[:LISTofVARIABLES]} EXAMPLE: Begin with the following Easy Print job: [ESC]EZ{PRINT,QUANTITY2:

@160,0:MF107,VMULT 3,HMULT 3|FORMAT TEST| @260,0:MF107|09/03/03 01:52 PM | @360,0:MF185|Ticket #:| @360,0:MF107| TT-123456789| @385,0:MF185|Permit:| @385,0:MF107| AB-1234567| }

CREATE THE FORMAT TO STORE: Replace the data in the fields that need to change to a variable name beginning with "&":

[ESC]EZ{PRINT,QUANTITY2: @160,0:MF107,VMULT 3,HMULT 3|&field1| @260,0:MF107|&date time| @360,0:MF185|Ticket #:| @360,0:MF107|&ticket number| @385,0:MF185|Permit:| @385,0:MF107|&permit number| }

STORE THE FORMAT using the Datamax-O’Neil tools, such as the Windows Configuration Program MFLASH. In this example, we will use the format name FTEST.

PRINT THE FORMAT: Send the following string to the printer to print the for m at. The resulting image should look the same as when the original format with data first shown in the example was printed.

[ESC]EZ{PRINTFORMAT,FTEST: &field1=|FORMAT TEST| &date time =|09/03/03 01:52 PM| &ticket number= | TT-123456789| &permit number = | AB-1234567| }

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Print Command: Customizing Graphic Names

Graphic Names

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:NAME,Field Options|data|}

Function Example 1

Example 2

Prints a stored graphic. {PRINT:@10,30:ALOGO|}

Prints the logo stored under the five-character name (ALOGO), or a single character name.

{PRINT:@10,30:ALOGO,HMULT2, VMULT2|} Doubles the size of the logo.

Graphic Field Options

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:Name,FIELD OPTIONS|data|}

Use the following options to heighten or widen graphics:

Field Option

HMULTn HMn Multiplies the width of the graphic by n. VMULTn VMn Multiplies the height of the graphic by n.

Abbreviation Description

Print Command: Customizing Line Names

Line Names

{Print, Global Options:@row,column:NAME,Field Options|data|}

Format 1 Format 2 Function Example 1

Example 2

Abbreviation Name Description

T HLINE Horizontal line. V VLINE Vertical line. L Lengthnnn Sets line length. T Thicknnn Sets line thickness.

Hline, length nnn, thick n Vline, length nnn, thick n Horizontal and vertical lines can be drawn around text or graphics. {PRINT: @60,30:HLINE, length 200, thick 2|}

Prints a horizontal line 200 dotlines long and 2 dotlines thick. {PRINT:@60,30:VLINE, length 50, thick2|}

Prints a vertical line 50 dotlines long and 2 dotlines thick. There is only one vertical bar (|) because there is no data to enclose.

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Easy Print: Using Configuration Commands

Configuration commands are either in two-letter or three-letter formats. One or several two letter commands can be sent to the printer but are not written to Flash memory and do not take effect until a {COMMIT} command is sent. When the printer receives the {COMMIT} command, the values received are written to Flash and the printer restarts. Each two-letter command changes one parameter.

Most three-letter commands permit several parameters to be changed at once, although some only accept data. If several parameters can be changed with one command, one or two letters indicating the parameter are separated from the data for that parameter by a colon ":". Parameter and/or data pairs are separated with a semicolon. When the printer receives a three letter command, it writes the values to Flash and restarts the printer. To prevent the printer from resetting after each three letter configuration command, some printer families allow you to send the NORESET command {NORESET} before sending configuration commands. After issuing the NORESET command and configuring the printer, send the

COMMIT command {COMMIT} to write to Flash and res tart th e printer.

Note: Configuration data is stored separately from the main printer

application's binary program; therefore, all configuration data remains intact after the firmware is updated.

In earlier versions of the software, the structure of the configuration data was modified; therefore, if you are updating to those earlier versions, your configuration data will be lost.

Creating Configuration Command Files

You can create files that can be sent to the printer for the following commands using DOS Edit or Notepad. Each of these commands are preceded by <ESC>EZ (1B455Ah). Two character commands must be followed by {COMMIT}; three character commands are immediate commands and do not need the {COMMIT}.

The commands on the following pages can be used to configure specific parameters.

Two-Letter Configuration Commands

Auto White Space Advance {CA:n} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CA:n

}

A left bracket begins the command set. n=y or Y : Speed up over white space

n=n or N : Do not speed up over white space. Note: If there is nothing to print, the Auto White Space Advance command speeds the paper feed.

A right bracket ends the command set.

(Default N)

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

(Default Y)

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Configure Baud Rate {CB:nn} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CB:nn

}

Configure Print Darkness {CD:nn} Original

{ CD:nn

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures the baud rate. Use the

following values to specify the baud rate: nn=00: 1200 BAUD

nn=01: 2400 BAUD nn=02: 4800 BAUD nn=03: 9600 BAUD (default) nn=04: 19.2K BAUD nn=05: 38.4 BAUD nn=06: 57.6 BAUD nn=07: 115.2K BAUD nn=08: 230.4K BAUD nn=09: 460.8K BAUD nn=10: 921.6K BAUD (not guaranteed)

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures print darkness (aka burn

adjust). The value of nn is normal plain paper.

X (MF2/MF3)

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

X X X X X X X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

nn=-25: -25% (for very sensitive stock) nn=-20: -20% nn=-15: -15% nn =-10:-10% nn =-05:-5% nn = 00: 00 (default - for "regular" stock) nn = 05:+5% nn = 10: +10% nn = 15:+15% nn = 20: +20% nn = 25: +25% nn = 30: +30% nn = 35: +35% (for high temp stock)

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

X X

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Configure Battery Eliminator {CE:n} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CE:n

}

Form Feed Active {CF:n} Original

{ CF:n

}

Configure Charger Beep {CG:n} Original

{ CG:n

A left bracket begins the command set. n = y or Y: Battery eliminator is present.

n = n or N: None (default) Note: The battery eliminator can be used to power the printer from a wall charger.

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. n= y or Y: Act on form feed.

n = n or N: Ignore from feed (default) Note: The form feed character (12 decimal or 0C Hex) can be configured to be ignored.

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. The printer can be configured to beep

when first connected.

(4t printers only)X(4t printers only)

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

Always On

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

N = y or Y: Beep N = n or N: Do not beep (default)

}

Configure RS-232 Handshaking {CH:n} Original

{ CH:n

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

A left bracket begins the command set. n = N : No handshaking

n = H : Hardware handshaking n = S : Software handshaking n = B : Both H/W and S/W (default)

A right bracket ends the command set.

X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

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Job Status Reporting in Easy Print Mode{CJ:n} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CJ:n

}

Configure Default Protocol {CL:nnn} Original

{ CL:nnn

}

A left bracket begins the command set. n = y or Y : Job Status Report ON

n = n or N : Job Status Report OFF (def) Note: The Job Status report issues a

message via whatever communications medium was used to send the job can show successful job completion or if there was a problem such as paper out.

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Changes the default protocol to one of

the following: ESC :Line Printer Mode (default)

EZ : Easy Print Mode EMC1 : Custom 1 EMC2 : Custom 2 EMC3 : Custom 3 EMP1 : PGL EMZ1 : CPCL EMZ2 : Cog EMZ3 : ZPL

A right bracket ends the command set.

X X

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Emulation Mode <esc>CL{mode}{COMMIT} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { mode

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Changes the default protocol to one of

the following: EMZ1 : CPCL

EMZ2 : Cognitive EMZ3 : ZPL (Fastenal) EMZ4 : CPCL_01 (shift 12 dots to left) EMC1 : Vanguard (Alamo/National) EMC2 : Target EMC3 : Thrifty / Dollar EMC4 : Place Holder EMM1 : PCL (MPCL) (Monarch)

A right bracket ends the command set.

X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

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Set Test Print {TP:n} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { TP:n

}

Configure Paper Out Beep {CU:n} Original

{ CU:n

A left bracket begins the command set. Sets test print.

n = 0 : Normal self test (default) n = 1 : Special MAC address label

Note: When n is not zero, a special selftest label is printed. After a special label is printed, performing another self-test within 10 seconds prints the normal self test.

A right bracket ends the command set.

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

A left bracket begins the command set. Sets the printer to continuously remind

the user that the paper needs to be changed. Beep repetitions stop when printer goes to sleep. Configures the paper out beep as follows:

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

X X

n = 0 : One Beep (default) n = 1 : Five Beeps n = 2 : Five Beeps repeated every 15s n = 3 : Five Beeps repeated every 30s n = 4 : Five Beeps repeated every 60s

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

RF Radio Power Down Timeout {CR:nn} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CR:nn

A left bracket begins the command set. This command turns off the radio if there

is no activity in nnn minutes; it requires the user to turn the radio back on via button push before communications can

X X

resume. nnn in minutes

nnn = 65536: Never times out (default)

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

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System Timeout (Printer Sleep Timer) {CT:nn} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CT:nn

}

Configure Number of Data Bits {CN:n} { CN:n

}

Configure Parity {CP:n} { CP:n

}

A left bracket begins the command set. nnn in seconds (default 10s to 60s)

nnn = 9999: Never times out. Note: If there is no activity (communications or button pushes) within the specified time, the printer wi ll "go to sleep" to save power. A button push or new communications will wake up the printer.

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures the number of data bits where n indicates seven or eight

data bits. A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures the parity:

N = No parity E = Even parity O = Odd parity

A right bracket ends the command set.

X X

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Configure Carriage Return {CC:n} { CC:n

}

Configure Beeper {CS:n} (version 5.21, 6.21, and later only) { CS:n

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures the carriage return to automatically add LF (line feed) to

CR (carriage return) as follows: CR - CR Y - CR=CRLF (For PK printers only)

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures the beeper on or off:

Y = Beeper on N = Beeper off

A right bracket ends the command set.

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Three-Letter Configuration Commands

TCP/IP 802.llb and Bluetooth Wireless configurations. Versions 5.13 and 6.13 and later only:

Configure Default Values {CDV} { CDV

}

Restore Default Values {RDV} { RDV

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Reverts to non user-specific default v alues at time of manufacture for

configuration parameters. A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Restores all configuration parameters to those stored by the SDV

command. A right bracket ends the command set.

Stores Default Values {SDV} { SDV

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Stores an image of the current parameter values in separate area of

Flash. See RDV to restore the parameters to those values stored by SDV.

A right bracket ends the command set.

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Configure 802.11b/TCP/IP {CTC:n} { CTC:n

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures 802.11b/TCP/IP as follows:

I:<data>

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. For example, {CTC:I:192.168.2.99} configures the printer's IP address to 192.168.2.99. The default IP Address is

192.168.2.99.

M:<data>

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. The default mask is 255.255.255.255.

G:<data>

enter up to 32 characters.

E:<data>

ASCII format. For example, {CTC:E:WirelessNetwork}. The default gateway is Wireless Printer. You can enter up to 32 characters.

NA:n -

LH: Password.

P:<data>

515.

T:<data>

P = Infrastructure (access point).

S:<data>

bit; 13=128-bit.

K1:<data>

ten characters (0-9, A-F), five characters are sent, then the key is used as a 40-bit encryption key. If 16 characters (0-9, A-F), 13 characters are sent, then the key is used as a 128-bit encryption key (the other 24-bits are filled by the firmware). The default is no key.

K2:<data> K3:<data> K3:<data> K:<data>

one.

W:n Q:n

- IP Address. The IP Address is sent in ASCII format as

- Mask. The mask is sent in ASCII format as

- Gateway. The gateway is sent in ASCII format. You can

- ESSID (Extended Service Set ID). The ESSID is sent in

n:0 = No LEAP; n:1 = LEAP. If NA:1 the use LU: User_Name;

- Port. Specifies the port use for printing. The default is

- T ype of network. n = Network type; H = AdHoc (default);

- Security. n = Level; 0 = None (open), default; 5 = 40-

- Key 1. If the field is empty, then the key is erased. If

- Same as key one.

- Specify key one, two, three, or four. The default is key

- n=1 Full encryption; n=2 No encryption.

- Y=Signal quality on; N=Signal quality off .

Note:

TCP/IP and 802.11b wire less printing defaults must be changed

to match the final, installed, environment.

Example:

131415161718191A1B1C;K:1} sets the IP address, ESSID, and network type. The security, key, and key usage are set in one command.

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

{CTC:I:192.168.2.150;E:MyWireless;T:H;S:13;K1:101112

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Configure Bluetooth {CBT:n} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CBT:n

}

A left bracket begins the command set. Configures Bluetooth as follows:

A:<string>

n = Y: Required; n = N: Not required

B:n

- Bondable.

n = Y: Bondable; n = N: Not bonadable

C:n

- Connectable.

n = Y: Connectable; n = N: Not connectable

D:n

- Discoverable.

n = Y: Discoverble; n = N: Not discoverable

E:n

- Encryption turned on.

n = Y: Encrypt data; n = N: No encryption

F:n

- Friendly name where <data> indicates the friendly/device name. For example, {CBT:F:MyPrinter} configures the Bluetooth friendly name to MyPrinter. You can enter up to 32 ASCII characters.

I:nnn

disconnects if there is no Bluetooth traffic in

nnn seconds. nnn in seconds

default = 180 seconds minimum = 60 seconds

P:<string>

Note: Some devices with limited keyboard require a numeric passkey. Enter up to 16 ASCII characters. The default passkey is passkey.

S:<string>

characters maximum. Default varies by printer type.

W: nn

nn in seconds. Default is zero (no check). Recommended value is 55 seconds. Legacy: used with older modules only.

A right bracket ends the command set.

- Authentication required.

- Inactivity timeout. Bluetooth

- Specify the passkey.

- Service name. 32 ASCII

- Watchdog timer to check module.

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

X X X X X X

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Configure CardReader {CCR:nnn} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CCR:nnn

}

A left bracket begins the command set. The CCR command requires data only to

configure the general way the card reader uses the LED indicators when reading a card. Use the following information:

nnn = HOST: The host needs to control the LEDs be sending the appropriate commands to turn the red and green LEDs off, on, or to flashing.

nnn = AUTO: The printer controls the LEDs and beeper. All tracks enabled must read “good” to get the green LED and two beeps indicating a good read.

nnn = AUTO1: The printer contr ols the LEDS and beeper. Any one track must read “good” to obtain the green LED and two beeps indicating a good read.

A right bracket ends the command set.

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

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Configure Infrared Protocol {CIP:nnn} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CIP:nnn

A left bracket begins the command set. Overview: The CIP command selects which

protocol is to be used for Infrared communications. IrDA is a bidirectional communications protocol. All others are unidirectional unless noted as 2W AY.

nnn selects which protocol is to be used for infrared as follows:

OFF = No infrared communications IRDA = IrDA protocol ASK = ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) ASK-CRC = ASK with CRC protocol ASK-CRC-2W = Bidirectional ASK with CRC DIRECT = DIRECT (IR on/off to send) DIRECT-CRC = Direct with CRC protocol DIRECT-CRC-2W = bidirectional DIRECTCRC. PULSE - PULSE (IR with IrDA modulation only) PULSE-CRC = Pulse with CRC protocol PULSE-CRC-2W = bidirection PULSE-CRC Note: The CRC protocol appends a HEADER and TRAILER onto the DATA as follows:

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

HEADER FORMAT: BYTE #1 = STX (0x02) BYTE #2 = LSB of Byte Count BYTE #3 = MSB of Byte Count TRAILER FORMAT: BYTE #1 = ETX (0x03) BYTE #2 = LSB of CRC BYTE #3 = MSB of CRC

The CRC is a CRC-16 calculation. First byte in the calculation is the LSB of the Byte Count and the last byte in the calculation is the ETX. If the CRC calculated by the printer does not match the one sent, or if the printer does not receive the full transmission after it receives the opening STX, the printer will beep. If the transmission is received completely and the CRCs match, the printer will print the data.

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

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Configure IrDA Baud Name {CIN:string} Original

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t { CIN:string

}

Configure IrDA Autovoid {CIV:n} Original

{ CIV:n

A left bracket begins the command set. Overview: The CIN command requires data

only to configure the name given to the printer when it connects to an IrDA host.

string: Can be a maximum of 19 characters.

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Overview: The CIV command can be

used to turn autovoid on or off (default is on). If an IrDA connection is made and the printer times out before it receives a disconnect from the host, it assumes that all data has not been transferred and will automatically print VOID ** VOID ** VOID across the printed page as a safeguard to assure the proper document has printed completely.

MF2, MF3, 2t, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Radio Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

n is used to turn AutoVoid on or off: n = Y : AutoVoid ON

n = N : AutoVoid OFF

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

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Using Easy Print Mode

Configure Label Parameters {CLP:nn} Values/

Format

{ CLP:nn

A left bracket begins the command set. Use the following information to specify

the parameters: B:nn - Back up distance at the

beginning of every Easy Print job.

D:nn - Distance to advance after the QMark (or gap) is detected before stopping at the end of the label. Note: Setting this parameter enables automatic QMark alignment when the feed button is pressed.

M:nn - Maximum distance to advance stock if QMark or gap is not detected

P:n - Presenter should be used (holds off subsequent print jobs until printed image is removed). Requires re-threading of label stock.

S:n - Sensor used for paper out. T = Top or Front

T:n - Type of paper used by default. Note: Default is P for Plain Paper. If B is

selected, the paper out sensor moves to T. If T is selected, the paper out sensor moves to B. This can be overridden by including the S parameter CLP command.

U:nnn - Specifies how long the printer remains awake if a printed image is left in the presenter. This can be used to extend the normal timeout - the printer uses the longer of the system timeout or the Under Presenter timeout

after

the T parameter in the

nn in dotlines (.005 inches) Deafult is 0 (off)

nn in dotlines (.005 inches) Default is 0 (off)

nn in dotlines (.005 inches) Default is 2400 or 12 inches

n=Y: Presenter is on n=N: Presenter is off (default is off)

sensor B = Bottom or back sensor (default is back)

= Plain Paper

= Interlabel

Gap

= Top/Front

Qmark

= Bottom/

Back Qmark

nnn in seconds (default is 0)

Original

MF2, MF3,

2t, 4t

Radio

Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

(LP3 only)

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Configure Label Parameters {CLP:nn} Values/

Format

W:n - Use QMark stock with Windows driver. Note: If turned ON, the printer automatically looks for the QMark at end of Windows Driver (RLE) print job.

n = Y : On (Look for QMark) n = N : Off (Do not look for QMark) Default is OFF

WB:Y - A backup automatically occurs when the printer receives an RLE

Y = On N = Off

image. QW:n - Turns a white QMARK on. n = Y : On

n = N : Off n = P : turns ON the white QMark and turns OFF the paper out detection

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

Configure Magnetic CardReader {CMR:m} Values/

Format

Original

MF2, MF3,

2t, 4t

Original 2t, 4t

Radio

Ready

2t, 3l, 4t

Radio

Ready

2t,4t

{

CMR:m

A left bracket begins the command set.

D:m - Direction card is moving when read.

P:m - Automatically prints data when card is inserted

S:m - Automatically sends string of data when card is inserted

T1:m - Enables or disables magnetic card track 1.

m = IN : read on insert m = OUT : on withdrawal m = BOTH : in and with.

m = ON : print enabled m = OFF : print disabled

m = ON : send data m = OFF : send data

m = ON : enable track 1 m = OFF : disable track 1

CR SCR

X X X

SCR

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Using Easy Print Mode

Configure Magnetic CardReader {CMR:m} Values/

Format

T2:m - Enables or disables magnetic card track 2.

T3:m - Enables or disables magnetic card track 3.

}

Commit {COMMIT} { COMMIT

}

A right bracket ends the command set.

A left bracket begins the command set. Use the commit command to send two-letter configuration

commands to the printer. When the commit command is sent, the configuration commands are written to Flash memory and the printer restarts. When the printer restar ts, it uses the default configuration, (typically Line Printer mode). To pe rfor m ad di tional configurations, enter Easy Print mode and enter additional commands.

A right bracket ends the command set.

m = ON : enable track 2 m = OFF : disable track 2

m = ON : enable track 3 m = OFF : disable track 3

Original 2t, 4t

CR SCR

X X X

Radio

Ready

2t,4t

SCR

Querying the Printer

Overview

The printer can return a lot of information to the host. It can give some status of its current state as well as the current configuration. This is all done through a series of query commands that can be issued to the printer. Not all queries are available in all printers, and some queries are available in later versions of printer firmware; however, all queries are of the same form and contain 6 bytes (0x1b, "{" or 0x7b, TWO LETTER QUERY, "?" or 0x3f, and "}" or 0x7d):

ESC {<TWO LETTER QUERY>?}

Sending Queries

Queries can be sent to the printer using the infrared link or the RS-232 data link. The printer's reply to a query returns information about the printer or the print request.

Interpreting Query Replies

Replies to queries are enclosed in left ({) and right (}) brack ets. The unique two-letter query command is returned followed by an exclamation mark (!) and data. Data is returned as a list of parameters. Each parameter contains identifiers, followed by a colon (:), followed by the data. Each parameter is separated from the next by a semicolon (;). For download queries such as the Fonts query and the Graphics query, information for each download contains a series of parameters, each of those par ameters/data sets are separated by a comma (,) and

each download is separated by a semicolon (;).

Tip:

The order in which the query replies are returned changes. When interpreting query replies, search a specific query char acter within the query reply. The tables on the following pages document query commands and the query-specific replies. Use the tables on the following pages as a guideline when entering and interpreting queries.

Query Formats

Query Format: ESC {Query?} Reply Format: {Query!Query1:Reply1;...QueryN:ReplyN} Function: The word Query in the query format specified above is

replaced by a specific command. For example, {BT?} is a query designed to return information about the printer's battery.

All queries are based on the above format. For information on specific queries, see “Query Commands” on page 42.

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Query Commands

Command Format Description Page

Status ESC{ST?} Returns information about the ability of

the printer to print the next im ag e and reports any errors from the last print request (for example, paper condition, command errors, buffer size and battery voltage).

Print Job Status

Configuration ESC{CF?} Returns information about configuration

Battery ESC{BT?} Returns current battery voltage,

Version ESC{VR?} Returns version number for firmware,

Memory ESC{MY?} Returns the amount of memory

Printhead ESC{PH?} Returns the type of printhead used and

Infrared ESC{IR?} Returns infrared settings. 52 Font ESC{FN?} Returns a list of available fonts. 55 Graphics ESC{GR?} Returns a list of downloaded graphics. 56 Formats ESC{FM?} Returns a list of all formats. 57

802.11b/TCP/IPESC{TC?} Returns the current TCP/ IP and 802.11b

Bluetooth ESC{BL?} Returns the current Bluetooth

Magnetic Card Configuration

Magnetic Card Read

Card Reader Status

Demand ESC{DQ?} Returns the remaining number of

Cancel ESC{CN!} Cancels all demand printing. 65 Reset ESC{RE!} Resets the printer. 65 Magnetic Card

Data Zero

ESC{Sn?} Verifies that the data delivered to the

printer was printed without any mechanical errors such as a head jam or an out of paper condition.

options such as baud rate, default mode, and timeout.

temperature, and condition.

boot code, and download files.

available, the amount of memory used, and the amount remaining.

the number of dots across.

configuration (if applicable).

ESC{MC?} Returns the magnetic card

configuration.

ESC{MR?} Returns the magnetic card reader

configuration.

ESC{RS?} Returns data read for a swiped magnetic

card.

images.

ESC{MR?} Flashes the magnetic card data buffer to

zero.

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Status Query

Query Format ESC{ST?} Reply Format {ST!E:x;S:x;L:x;P:x;J:x;R:x;B:x;H:x} Function Returns information about the ability of the printer to print

the next image and reports any errors from the last print request (for example, paper condition, command errors, buffer size and battery voltage). Note: If Job Status reporting is on, the printer automatically

generates the Status query reply and sends it to the host. Reply Example {ST!E:N;S:I;L:D;P:P;J:N;R:62;B:O,H:O} Reply Example

Explanation

ST! - Reply to a status query.

N; - There are no errors.

S:I; - The printer is idle.

D; - The paper release lever is down, ready to print.

P; - Paper is present.

J:N; - There is no head jam.

62; - 62K bytes remain in the input buffer.

O; - Acceptable battery voltage and temperature.

O; - Printhead temperature in acceptable range.

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Status Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

E N N = No error*. For radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers, fixed as “N.” E c c = Command error/invalid command E d d= Data error (for example, an alpha character in a numeric-

only bar code) E f f = Font not available E g g = Global parameter error E o o = Overrun buffer* E p p = Field parameter error E q q = Qmark not found* E r r = Row/column error E s s = Syntax error S C C = Complete S I I = Idle S K K = Key pressed to cancel print job (available in Job Status

only) S O O = Printer was off during print out (available in Job Status

only) S P P = Printing S T T = Timeout (available in Job Status only) L u,d Lever = Up or Down P P,N Paper = Present or Not present J J,N Head jam condition: N = No head jam; J = A head jam has

occurred and has not been cleared (press the feed button to

clear the head jam). R nm RAM buffer size remaining (in K bytes). An empty input buffer

is 40K bytes. B O,T ,V Battery condition: O = OK; T = out of temperature range;

V = out of voltage range. Fo r radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers, O/

V Only are available H O,T Printhead temperature: O = OK; T = out of temperature

range

* Rows marked with an asterisk (*) indicate Easy Print and Line Printer modes. Rows without an asterisk indicate Easy Print mode only.

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Print Job Status Query

Query Format ESC{Sn?} Reply Format {ST!E:x;N:x;S:x;L:x;P:x;J:x;R:x;B:x} Function Verifies data delivered to the printer was printed without any

mechanical errors such as a head jam or an out of paper

condition. n indicates the level of error reporting. The end of

the print job is indicated by the Esc e command. n is defined

as follows:

bit 0 =Determines auto report status at the end of the job

(when last line/form feed before ESC e is complete).

bit 1 = Determines status if paper was out during printing.

bit 2 = Determines status if there was a printhead jam during

printing.

bit 3 = Determines status when paper is loaded after a paper

out condition and the red button is pressed during printing.

bit 4 = Determines if printer times out during printing.

bit 5 = Determines if forward/reverse buttons were pressed

during printing.

bit 6 = Cancels timeout. Printer always stays on (timeout s et

to 9999) but does not write to Flash.

bit 7 = Reserved.

Note 1: If all zeroes are specified for n, any active status

messages set by an ESC s n command without an ESC e

command are cancelled.

Note 2: Cancelled timeouts are not written to Flash;

therefore, the timeout returns to defaults if the printer is o ff

or if the power is disconnected.

Note 3: Timeouts can also be cancelled using the ESC t

command. ESC s 0 or ESC e will not reinstate a timeout

cancelled using the ESC t command. Reply Example {ST!E:N;S:I;L:D;P:P;J:N;R:40;B:O} Reply Example

ST! - Reply to a print job status query. Explanation

N; - There are no syntax/language errors.

S:I; - The printer is idle.

D; - The paper release lever is down, ready to print.

P; - Paper is present.

J:N; - There is no head jam.

62; - 62K bytes remain in the input buffer.

O; - Acceptable battery voltage and temperature.

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Print Job Status Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

E N N = No error* E c c = Command error/invalid command E d d= Data error (for example, an alpha character in a numeric-

only bar code) E f f = Font not available E g g = Global parameter error E o o = Overrun buffer* E p p = Field parameter error E q q = Qmark not found* E r r = Row/column error E s s = Syntax error S C c = Complete S I I = Idle S K K = Key pressed to cancel print job (available in Job Status

only) S O O = Printer was off during print out (available in Job Status

only) S P P = Printing S T T = Timeout (available in Job Status only) L u,d Lever = Up or Down P P,N Paper = Present or Not present J J,N Head jam condition: N = No head jam; J = A head jam has

occurred and has not been cleared (press the feed button to

clear the head jam). R nm RAM buffer size remaining (in K bytes). An empty input buffer

is 40K bytes. B O,T ,V Battery condition: O = OK; T = out of temperature range;

V = out of voltage range

* Rows marked with an asterisk (*) indicate Easy Print and Line Printer modes. Rows without an asterisk indicate Easy Print mode only.

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Configuration Query

Query Format ESC{CF?} Reply Format {CF!L:x; B:x; P:x; N:x; H:x;D:x;Y:x;S:x;M:x;T:x;R:x} Function Displays configurable options. A v ailable for all printers ex cept

as noted. Reply Example {CF!L:LP;B:096;P:N;N:8;H:B;D:+10%;Y:1;S:Y;M:Y;T:0060;

R:65535} Reply Example

Explanation

CF! - Reply to a configuration query.

:LP; - The default mode is Line Printer.

:096; - The baud rate is 9600.

: N; - No parity is set.

:8; - There are 8 data bits.

:B; - Hardware and software handshaking are enabled.

:+10%; - The darkness (burn time) is set to +10%.

:1; - The paper is 1 ply.

:Y; - The sound is on.

M:Y; - The printhead centers during form feed.

:0060 - The timeout is set for 60 seconds.

R:65535; - The printer never time outs.

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Configuration Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

A Y,N Auto White Space Advance L LP, EZ Default mode = Line Printer (ESC) or Easy Print (EZ),

The following are available for radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers: EMC1 (Custom 1), EMC2 (Custom 2), EMC3 (Custom 3), EMP1 (PGL), EMZ1 (CP CL), EMZ2 (Cog),EMZ3 (ZPL).

B 012 (mf2/3),

024,048 (mf2/3), 096,192 (mf2/3),

384,576,115 P N,E,O Parity = None, Even, or Odd N 7,8 Number of data bits = seven or eight H N,H,S,B Handshaking = None(N), Hardware (H), Software (S) , or

J Y/N EZ Print Job Status Report. Yes (Y) or No (No). D -25%

...+35% F Y/N Form feed (act on FF) only available on radio ready 2t/3l/4t

G Y/N Beep when charger connected. Yes (Y) or No (N). Y 1,2 Paper ply = one or two S Y,N Beeper sound = Y (beeper on) or N (beeper off) M Y,N Centering of printhead on form feed: Y = Printhead centers

T nnnn Timeout value in seconds (9999 i ndicates printer never time

R nn/NEVER RF Power Timeout (only available on radio ready 2t/3l/4t

U 0 to 4 Paper out beep (only available on radio ready 2t/3l/4t

TP 0/not 0 Test print. 0=Normal;Not 0 -Special.

Baud rate = 1200,2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K,

115.2 k baud

Both Software and Hardware (B)

Darkness = -25%, -20%, -15%, -10%, -05%, +10%, +15%, +20%, +25%, or +35%

printers. Yes (Y) or No (N).

during form feeding; N = Printhead remains where it last stopped during form feed.

outs)

printers). nn (minutes) or NEVER timeout.

printers). 0=1 beep (not 0=5 beeps);1=one time; 2=rep every 15s;3=rep every 30s;4=rep every 60s.

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Battery Query

Battery Query Original

MF2/MF3/ 2t/4t

Query Format ESC{BT?} Reply Format {BT!V:x;T:x;CH:x} Function Returns current battery voltage and

temperature. Reply Example {BT!V:6.8;T:+25.8C,CH:C, PS:B} Reply

:Voltage of single - n.n volts

Parameters

V1 and V2: Voltage of each of two

X batteries- n.n volts (for V1); n.n volts (f or V2)

VE: Voltage of battery eliminator - n.n

4t Only volts

nn.nC

: Temperature of battery (depends on

battery type).

:Charge - Y=Connected; N=Not

connected.

X PS: Power Source - A=DC over battery;B=Battery over DC; C=Battery eliminator

Radio Ready 2t/3l/4t

X X

4t Only Always

returns NA X

X (A/B are same in Thermal)

Version Query

Query Format ESC{VR?} Reply Format {VR!F:x;B:x;D:x} Function Returns the version levels of firmware, boot code, and

download file number.

Reply Example {VR!F:4.09; Reply Example

VR! - Reply to a version query.

Explanation

:4:09; - The firmware (main program) version is 4.09.

C:5.25; - The communication controller version is 5.25.

:2.05; - The boot code version is 2.05.

:1.0; - The download file version is 1.0.

C:5.25;B

:2.05;D:1.0}

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Version Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

F n.nn Firmware version is n.nn. B n.nn Boot code versio n is n.nn. D n.n Download (fonts, graphics, formats) version is n.nn.

Memory Query

Query Format ESC{MY?} Reply Format {MY!FS:x;FM:x;RS:x;DT:x;DR:x} Function Returns the size of all memory available in the printer,

including the amounts used and the amount remaining. Available for original MF2/MF3/2t/4t and radio ready 2t/3l/4t.

Reply Example {MY!FS:1M;FM:AMD;RS:1M;DT:049152;DR:000512} Reply Example

Explanation

MY! - Reply to a memory query.

:1M; - This printer contains a 1M bit Flash memory

:AMD; - The Flash manufacturer is AMD.

:1M; - RAM Size = 1M.

:049152; - Total Flash area available for download is

49,152 bytes.

:000512; - Download Flash memory Remaining. Out of

49,152 bytes, 512 bytes are available.

Memory Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

FS 1 Meg,

4 Meg FM AMD Flash manufacturer = AMD RS 1 Meg RAM size = 1 Meg (128K bytes) DT nnnnnn Download total area = nnnnnn bytes. This is the size after

DR nnnnnn Download RAM remaining = nnnnnn bytes. Download total

Flash size = 1 Meg (128K bytes) or 4 Meg (512K bytes)

the application program is downloaded to Flash and after the boot code size is deducted.

and download remaining are the same values only if no fonts or graphics were downloaded.

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Printhead Query

Query Format ESC{PH?} Reply Format {PH!TD:x;DD:x;T:x;M:x} Function Returns the printhead type used and the total number of dots

across. Available for original MF2/MF3/2t/4t and radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers.

Reply Example Thermal: {PH!TD:0384;DD:203;M:

Impact: {PH!IMPACT1;PINS:09;W:080}

Reply Example Explanation

Thermal:

PH! - Reply to a printhead query. TD:0384; - The printhead in this printer has 384 dots across.

LPT3245;T

:+25.6C;}

DD:203; - The dot density is 203 dots per mm). M:LPT3245 - The printhead model number is LPT3245. T:+25.6C; - The current printhead temperature is +25.6°

centigrade. Impact: PH!IMPACT1; - 1920 dots across at maximum density; 960

dots across at middle density; 480 dots across at lowest density.

PINS:09; - 9 pin printhead. W:080; - 80 columns wide.

Printhead Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

TD Nnnn Total number of dots across the printhead:

384 = two inch printhead on the 2t

832 = four inch printhead on the 4t DD Nnn Dot density of the printhead (dot per mm). M x...x

(variable

width) T + nn.nC Printhead temperature. D Nnn File version of downloaded fonts.

IMPACT1 IMPACT1 = 1920 dots across at maximum density; 960 dots

PINS Xx Numbers of pins on printhead. W Xx Width of columns.

Printhead model number.

across at middle density; 480 dots across at lowest density.

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Infrared Query

Query Format ESC{IR?} Reply Format {IR!P:x;AV:x;DV:x;IV:x;IN:x;ID:x} Function Returns information about the current infrared settings. Also

returns a unique name for the printer, communication capabilities, and peripherals.

Although not all printers have infrared capabilities, the ESC{IR?} query is present in all printers to allow the user to determine uniquely which printer type is attached.

Reply Example {IR!P:IrDA;AV:00;DV:00;IV:1.02;IN:microFlash2;

ID:1234567890123456789}

Reply Example Explanation

IR! - Reply to an infrared query.

P:IrDA; - The IrDA protocol is on. AV:00; - The ASK version is 00. DV:00; - The DIRECT version is 00. IV:1.0-06; - The IrDA version specification supported is 1.0

and the firmware is version 06.

IN:microFlash2; - The device nickname is microFlash2. ID: - The device name is 1234567890123456789.

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Infrared Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

P OFF,IrDA,AS

K, ASC-CRC,

DIRECT,

DIRECT-CRC

AV nn Original MF2/MF3/2t/4t Printers only: ASK software

DV nn Original MF2/MF3/2t/4t Printers: DIRECT software

IV n.n-mm Original MF2/MF3/2t/4t Printers: Version of IrDA

IN IrDA Name (unique across printers): The value returned

Original MF2/MF3/2t/4t Printers: Protocol selected is OFF, IrDA, ASK, ASK with CRC, DIRECT or DIRECT with CRC

Radio Ready 2t/3l/4t Printers: Fix ed: N (None). Does not support Infrared

version = nn (Current 01)

version = nn (Current 01) Radio Ready 2t/3l/4t printers: Fixed:00

specifications supported is n.n; firmware version of IrDA loaded into this printer is mm. Radio Ready 2t/3l/4t printers: Fixed:0.00

for this parameter identify the printer type. Original MF2/MF3/2t/4t Printers: microFlash2, microFlash3, microFlash4, microFlash4CR, 2t, 2tCR

Radio Ready 2t/3l/4t printers: Pri nter Type - 2tR, 3LR, 4tr Card Reader: Add S suffix Radio: Add 802 or add BT suffix

ID IrDA Nickname.

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Query Reply Definition

IN x.x

microFlash2,

2t, 2i

IrDA nickname, up to 19 characters. Uniquely identifies the printer, its communication capabilities and its peripherals.

Thermal:

• 2tR - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 only

• 2tRBT - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 and Bluetooth

• 2tR802 - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 and

802.11b

• 2tRS - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 only with SCard Reader

• 2tRSBT - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 and Bluetooth with SCard Reader

• 2tRS802 - 2t Radio firmware with RS-232 and

802.11b with SCard Reader

• 4tR - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 only

• 4tRBT - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 and Bluetooth

• 4tR802 - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 and

802.11b

• 4tRS - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 only with SCard Reader

• 4tRSBT - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 and Bluetooth SCard Reader

• 4tRS802 - 4t Radio firmware with RS-232 and

802.11b SCard Reader

Impact:

• RP2R - RP-2000 Radio firmware with RS-232 only RP2RBT - RP-2000 Radio firmware with RS-232 and Bluetooth

• RP2R802 - RP-2000 Radio firmware with RS-232 and 802.11b

• VMP2R - VMP-2000 Radio firmware with RS-232 only

• VMP2RBT - VMP-2000 Radio firmw are with RS-232 and Bluetooth

• VMP2R802 - VMP-2000 Radio firmware with RS232 and 802.11b

ID x.x IrDA device name, up to 19 characters.

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Font Query

Query Format ESC{FN?} Reply Format {FN!N5:x,N1:x,L:x,UV:x, UD:x,US:x, Function Lists fonts, both permanent and downloaded. Within a

complete font definition, each query character is separated from the next with a comma (,). A semicolon, carriage return and line feed (;.<CR>, <LF>) separate each font. Available for original MF2/MF3/2t/4t and radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers.

Reply Example {FN!N5:MF107,N1:&(26),L:R,UV:1,UD:01/02/96,

Reply Example Explanation

:96CHARS BLOCKBOLD,

:!(21),L:D,UV:1,UD:01/02/96,US:224 CHR BLOCK

NORMAL, FN! - Reply to a font query.

N5:MF107, - The first font name is MF107.

CPI

:20.4}

CPI

:10.7;N5:MF204,

CPI

:x}

N1:&(26), - The one-character name is &, or 26H. L:R; - The first font is a resident font. UV:1; - The user version is 1. UD:01/02/96; - The user date is 01/02/96. US:96chars blockbold, - The font is a 96 char acter block bol d

font.

CPI:10.7; - The font has 10.7 characters per inch. N5:MF204, - The next font begins.

Fonts Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

N5 xxxxx Five character name = xxxxx N1 x(nn) One character name - also in HEX L R,D Location - Resident or Downloaded UV x User version number = x US x..x User descriptive summary of font, 20 characters CPI nn.n Characters per inch - nn.nn

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Graphics Query

Query Format ESC{GR?} Reply Format {GR!N5:x,N1:x,L:D,UV:x,UD:x,US:x} Function Lists graphics currently downloaded to the printer. The reply

is similar to the fonts query reply but without the font-related information.

Each graphic present in the printer will return one complete set of all parameters below . If there are no graphics present, the response will be {GR!}. Availabl e for original MF2/MF3/2t/ 4t and radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers.

Reply Example {GR!N5:LOGO1,N1:z(7A),L:D,UV:1,UD:05/29/96,

US:Big Logo}

Reply Example Explanation

GR! - Reply to a graphics query.

N5:LOGO1, - The graphic has a five-character name, LOGO1. N1:z(7A), - The graphic has a one-character name of z, or

7AH.

L:D, - This is a downloaded graphic. UV:1, - The user version is 1. UD:05/29/96, - The user date is 5/29/96. US:Big Logo - The user descriptive summary is Big Logo. CPI: 22.1

Graphics Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

N5 xxxxx Five character name = xxxxx N1 x(nn) One character name - also in HEX L R,D Location - Resident or download UV x User version number = x UD xx/xx/xx User date US x..x User descriptive summary of font, 20 characters CPI nn.n Characters per inch. 1/CPI is the approximate width of

the graphic.

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Formats Query

Query Format ESC{FM?} Reply Format {FM!N5:x,L:x,UV:x,UD:x,US:x} Function Lists formats downloaded to the printer. The reply is similar to

the fonts query reply, but without the font-related information.

Reply Example {FM!N5:LABEL,L:D,UV:1,UD:05/29/96,US:PROPERTY ID

LABEL-BC}

Reply Example Explanation

FM! - Reply to a formats query.

N5:LABEL, - The format has a five-character name of LABEL. L:D, - The format is a downloaded format. UV:1, - The user version is 1. UD:05/29/96, - The user date is 05/29/96. US:PROPERTY - The user descriptive summary is PROPERTY

ID LABEL-BC.

Formats Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

N5 xxxxx Five character name = xxxxx L R,D Location - Resident or download UV x User version number = x UD xx/xx/xx User date US x..x User descriptive summary of font, 20 characters

802.11b/TCP/IP Query

Query Format ESC{TC?} Reply Format {TC!E:x;N:x;T:x;D:x;I:x;M:x;G:x;P:x;NA:x;S:x;W:x;K:x;

K1:x;K2:x;K3:x;K4:x;MAC:x;80211b Info:x;P2:x;PWR:x;Q:x}

Function Returns current TCP/IP and 802.11b configuration (if

applicable). This query is available on radio ready 2t/3l/4t printers only.

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802.11b/TCP/IP Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

E xxxxx Returns a variable length string specifying the ESSID

(Extended Service Set Identi fi cation) configured in the

printer. N xxxxx Returns a string name specifying the station name. T H,P Connection - H=AdHoc mode; P=Print point mode. D N,Y Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) status -

N=DHCP is off; Y=DHCP is on. I x.x.x.x IP address - The IP address is returned in the form

x.x.x.x where x can be one to three digits. If DHCP is off,

the IP address is manually configured. If DHCP is on, the

IP address is assigned by the server. If an IP address

cannot be found, the address is set to zeroes. M x.x.x.x Indicates the mask used on the IP address to determine

how much must match. G x.x.x.x Gateway to use. P xxx Por t to use. NA 0 to 3 Network authentication. 0=None; 1=LEAP (Cisco);

2=WPA-PSK (Symbol); 3=WPA (future-Symbol). S 0,5,13 Authentication algorithm. 0=No security; 5=40-bit

algorithm (5 byte key); 13=128-bit algorithm (13 byte

key - last three bytes are filled in by stack) W 1,2 Enable encryption. 1=WEP encryption; 2=Allow

unencrypted. K xx Specifies which key is currently in use (keys 1 to 4). This

is applicable only if encryption and/or security is on. K1

K2 K3 K4

MAC nn-nn-nn-

802/ 11B Info

P2 Y/N Power saving mode (CAM on or off). Y=CAM off; N=CAM

PWR ON,OFF ON=PCMCIA power is on , OFF=PC MCIA power is off. Q Y/N Signal quality indicator. Y=On; N=Off.

0,5,14 Displays the security of keys 1 to 4. 0=No security;

5=40-bit algorithm (5 byte key); 13=128-bit algorithm

(13 byte key - the last three bytes are filled in by stack).

The default values are as follows:

K1:101112131415161718191A1B1C

K2: 20212223242526278292A2B2C

K3: 303132333435363738393A3B3C

K4: 404142434445464748494A4B4C

MAC address on card.

nn-nn-nn Card type,

card firmware version

Information about 802.11b card in the printer.

on.

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Bluetooth Query

Query Format ESC{BL?} Reply Format {BL!AD:x;F:x;SN:x;PR:x;CL:x;D:x;C:x;B:x;E:x;A:x;P:x;I:

x;PWR:x;W:x} Function Returns the current Bluetooth configuration (if applicable). Reply Example {BL!AD:00:80:37:1A:0F:F7;F:Wireless Printer;SN:2t

Bluetooth;PR:SPP;CL:040680;D:Y;C:Y;B:Y;E:N;A:N;P:Y;

S:0;PWR:ON} Reply Example

Explanation

BL! - Reply to a Bluetooth query.

AD:00:80:37:1A:0F:F7; - The Bluetooth device address is

00:80:37:1A:0F:F7.

F:Wireless Printer; - The bluetooth friendly device name is

Wireless Printer.

SN:2t Bluetooth; - The service name is 2t Bluetooth.

PR:SPP; - The profile support is Serial Port Profile (SPP).

CL:040680; - The device class is 040680, a rendering,

imaging printer.

D:Y; - The device is discoverable.

C:Y; - The device is connectable.

B:Y; - The device is bondable.

E:N; - Encryption is off.

A:N; - Authentication is on.

P:Y; - A passkey is stored on this device.

I:nn; - Inactivity timeout

S:0; - Security is open.

PWR:ON; - RF module power is on.

W:nn; Watchdog period.

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Bluetooth Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

AD xx:xx:xx:xx:

xx:xx

F xxxxx Returns the Bluetooth device name string.

SN xxxxx Returns the service name string. PR SPP The supported profile is Serial Port Profile (fixed). CL 040680 The device class is 040680, a rendering, imaging, printer. D Y,N Y=The device is discoverable; N=The device is not

C Y,N Y=The device is connectable; N=The device is not

B Y,N Y=The device is bondable; N=The device is not bondable. E Y,N Y=Encryption is on; N=Encryption is off. A Y,N Y=Authentication is on; N=Authentication is off. P Y,N Y=A passkey is stored on this device (default);N=A

S 0,1 0=Open;1=Secure. PWR ON,OFF ON=RF module power is on; OFF=RF module power is

Returns the Bluetooth module's address.

Note: In most printers, the device name is configured to the printer's serial number.

discoverable.

connectable.

passkey is not stored on this device.

off.

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Magnetic Card Configuration Query

Query Format ESC{MC?} Reply Format {MC!EN:x;DIR:x;T1:x;T2:x;T3} Function Displays the magnetic card reader configuration. Reply Example {MC!EN:ON;DIR:WITH;T1:ON;T2:ON;T3:ON} Reply

Explanation

MC! - Reply to a magnetic card configuration query.

EN:ON; - The magnetic card reader is enabled (default).

DIR:WITH; - The card is read when withdrawn from the

reader.

T1:ON; - Track one is enabled and will try to read from the

card.

T2:ON; - Track two is enabled and will try to read from the

card.

T3:ON; - Track three is enabled and will try to read from the

card.

Magnetic Card Configuration Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

EN ON The magnetic card reader is enabled (default). DIR WITH

(more?)

T1 ON,OFF ON=Track is enabled and attempts to read from card;

T2 ON,OFF ON=Track is enabled and attempts to read from card;

T3 ON,OFF ON=Track is enabled and attempts to read from card;

WITH=The card is read when withdrawn from the reader.

OFF=Track is disabled and any data is ignored.

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Magnetic Card Read Query

Query Format ESC{MR?} Reply Format {MR!T1:x|T2:x|T3:x|} Function Displays the magnetic card reader configuration. Reply Example No card read:

{MR!T1:N|T2:N|T3:N}

Card read:

{MR!T1:%B9900 888888 89789^PUBLIC/JOHN Q

^9901960805542?|T2:;373027766473005=9901960805542

?|T3:;1234567890=1234567890=1234567890=

1234567890?} Reply

Explanation

MR! - Reply to a magnetic card read query.

T1:;%B9900 888888 89789^PUBLIC/JOHN Q

^9901960805542?| - Returns data read from track one of

magnetic card.

T2:;373027766473005=9901960805542?| - Returns data

read from track two of magnetic card.

T3:;1234567890=1234567890=1234567890=

1234567890? - Returns data read from track three of

magnetic card.

Magnetic Card Read Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

T1 N,xxxxx N=No data read; xxxxx=Returns the data read from

track one of the magnetic card. Note: Most encodings (banking specifications), data begin an percentage mark (%) and end with an question mark (?).

T2 N,xxxxx N=No data read; xxxxx=Returns the data read from

track two of the magnetic card. Note: Most encodings (banking specifications), data begin an percentage mark (%) and end with an question mark (?).

T3 N,xxxxx N=No data read; xxxxx=Returns the data read from

track three of the magnetic card. Note: Most encodings (banking specifications), data begin an percentage mark (%) and end with an question mark (?).

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Card Reader Status Query

Query Format ESC{RS?} Reply Format {RS!P:n;S:n;G:n;R:n} Function Returns data read for a swiped magnetic card. The reply to

the card reader status query can be automatically generated

if the AutoSend option is on. Reply Example {RS!P:0;S:0;G:0;R:0} Reply

Explanation

RS! - Reply to a card reader status query.

P:0; - SmartCard power is off.

S:0; - A card is not seated in the reader.

G:0; - The green LED is off.

R:0; - The red LED is off.

Card Reader Status Reply Explanation

Query Reply Definition

P 0,1 0=SmartCard power is off; 1=SmartCard power is on. S 0,1 0=A card is not seated in reader; 1=A card is seated in

reader.

G 0,1,F 0=Green LED is off; 1=Green LED is on; F=Green LED is

flashing.

R 0,1,F 0=Red LED is off; 1=Red LED is on; F=Red LED is

flashing.

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Label Configuration Query

Label Configuration Query Original

MF2/MF3/ 2t/4t

Query Format

Reply Format

Reply Example

Reply Explanation

ESC{CL?}

{CL!T:n;D:n;M:n;S:n;P:n;U:n;B:n;W:n}

{CL!T:P;D:1;M:1;S:T;P:Y;U:3;B:2;W:N}

CL! - Reply to a label configuration query.

T: Type of stock used P=Plain paper T=Top QMark B=Bottom QMark

D: Distance to advance after QMark is sensed before stop - Distance given in dotlines (.005 inches)

M: Maximum distance to advance if QMark is not sensed - Distance given in dotlines (.005 inches)

S: Sensor to use for paper out T=Top sensor B=Bottom sensor

P: Presenter Y=Yes (use) N=N (do not use)

U: Label under presenter timeout - Time in seconds to not go to sleep if label is left under the presenter sensor.

B: Backup distance - Distance given in dotlines (.005 inches)

W: Windows driver QMark (automatically advance to find QMark after print job from Windows driver) Y=Yes (assume stock is QMarked) N=No (assume stock is plain paper)

Radio Ready 2t/3t/4t

LP3 only

Manufacturing Date Query: ESC{MD?}

The manufacturing date of the printer is returned, if the manufacturing date has been written to the printer, otherwise the data field returned is None. Since the manufacturing date is actually the parameter returned, there is no need for the Parameter:Data after the MD! in the response (MD!<date string>. The date is a string that can be entered in any format. Ty pically, the format is MM/DD/YY.

Query: ESC{MD?} Response (note that the date string can have different formats): {MD!12/10/2005}

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Serial Number Query: ESC {SN?}

The serial number of the printer is returned, if the serial number has been written to the printer, otherwise the data field returned is None. Since the serial number is actually the parameter returned, there is no need for the Parameter:Data after the SN! in the response (SN!<serial number string>. The serial number is a string that can be entered in any format. Typically, it is the serial numb er printed on the label on the printer.

Query: ESC{SN?} Response (note that the serial number string can have different formats): {SN!MH00035}

Demand Quantity Query

Demand Query

Query Format ESC{DQ?} Reply Format nnn Function Returns remaining quantity of images.

Cancel Query

Query Format ESC{CN!} Reply Format ESC{CN!} Function Cancels demand printing.

Reset Query

Query Format ESC{RE!} Reply Format ESC{RE!} Function Resets the printer. All data, transient states, and connections

are lost. The printer restarts as if power was disconnected

and reconnected.

Magnetic Card Data Zero Command

Query Format ESC{MZ!} Reply Format ESC{MZ!} Function Flashes the magnetic card data buffer to zero.

Index

Numerics

802.11b/TCP/IP Query, 57

Ahead command, 13 Auto White Space Advance

, 26

Back command, 13 Back Global Option battery query

overview

Bluetooth

, 59

, 17

, 49

cancel query

overview Card Reader Status Query commands

Commit

Line Printer

Line Printer Mode Commit command Configuration command

creating files Configuration Commands

3 letter Configuration commands

2 letter configuration query

overview

replies Configure 802.11b/TCP/IP Configure Battery Eliminator Configure Baud Rate Configure Beeper Configure Bluetooth Configure Carriage Return Configure Charger Beep Configure Default Protocol Configure Default Values Configure Infrared Protocol Configure IrDA Autovoid Configure IrDA Baud Name Configure Magnetic CardReader Configure Number of Data Bits Configure Paper Out Beep Configure Parity Configure Print Darkness Configure RS-232 Handshaking

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demand query

overview

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Easy Print

Ahead command auto white space advance Back command Commands

guidelines commands configuration commands

overview configure 802.11b/TCP/IP configure battery eliminator configure baud rate configure beeper configure Bluetooth Configure CardReader

Configure CardReader configure carriage return configure charger beep configure default protocol configure default values configure infrared protocol configure IrDA autovoid configure IrDA baud name configure label parameters configure magnetic cardreader configure number of data bits configure paper out beep configure parity configure print darkness configure RS-232 handshaking form feed active Initial Program Load command job status reporting Line Printer Mode command overview restore default values RF radio power down timeout sample job self test print Self-Test Printout command Status command stores default values system timeout

escape sequences

accept compressed graphic advance Q mark

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bit-mapped graphics, 5 cancel buffer line carriage return EZ Print mode form feed line feed reset printer select font select international character set set double wide and high set double wide print set form length set interline spacing set single wide print

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fonts query

overview Form Feed Active formats query

overview

replies

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, 28

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graphics query

overview

replies

, 56

infrared query

overview

replies Initial Program Load command

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Job Status Reporting, 29

Label Configuration Query

overview Line Printer

commands line printer commands

set form length

set interline spacing Line Printer Mode

escape sequences Line Printer Mode Command

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, 3, 13

, 4

, 14

Magnetic Card Configuration Query, 61 Magnetic Card Read Query

, 62

memory query

overview replies

modes

Easy Print

, 50

, 11

PDF-417 symbols, 23 Print Command

Guidelines

Print command

back global option bar code field options bar code names font field options font names graphic field options graphic names line names PDF-417 symbols Qstop global option rotate global option Stop Global Option

print head query

overview replies

Print Job Status Query

, 17

, 22

, 21

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, 23

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Qstop Global Option, 17 queries

802.11b/TCP/IP battery Bluetooth cancel card reader status configuration demand quantity font fonts format formats graphics infrared label configuration magnetic card configuration magnetic card read manufacturing date memory print head print job status

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read magnetic card, 65 reset

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sending status table of version

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read magnetic card query

overview

reset query

overview Restore Default Values RF Radio Power Down Timeout Rotate Global Option

, 65 , 65

, 32

, 17

Self Test Print, 30 Self-Test Printout command sending

queries Status command status query

overview

replies Stop Global Option Stores Default Values System Timeout

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version query

overview replies

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Datamax-O'Neil microFlash 2te Quick Reference

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Overview of Printing Modes

Line Printer Mode

Easy Print Mode

Using Line Printer Mode

Overview

Line Printer Commands

Using Easy Print Mode

Overview

Easy Print Commands: General Guidelines

Sample Easy Print Job

Easy Print Commands

Ahead Command

Back Command

Line Printer Mode

Self-Test Printout

Status

Initial Program Load

Easy Print: Using the Print Command

Print Command: Guidelines

Print Command: Specifying Global Options

Print Command: Customizing Fonts

Font Names

Font Field Options

Print Command: Customizing Bar Codes

Bar Code Names

Bar Code Field Options

Using PDF-417 Symbols

Stored Formats

Print Command: Customizing Graphic Names

Graphic Names

Graphic Field Options

Print Command: Customizing Line Names

Line Names

Easy Print: Using Configuration Commands

Creating Configuration Command Files

Two-Letter Configuration Commands

Three-Letter Configuration Commands

Querying the Printer

Overview

Sending Queries

Interpreting Query Replies

Query Formats

Query Commands

Status Query

Status Reply Explanation

Print Job Status Query

Print Job Status Reply Explanation

Configuration Query

Configuration Reply Explanation

Battery Query

Version Query

Version Reply Explanation

Memory Query

Memory Reply Explanation

Printhead Query

Printhead Reply Explanation

Infrared Query

Infrared Reply Explanation

Font Query

Fonts Reply Explanation

Graphics Query

Graphics Reply Explanation

Formats Query

Formats Reply Explanation

802.11b/TCP/IP Query

802.11b/TCP/IP Reply Explanation

Bluetooth Query

Bluetooth Reply Explanation

Magnetic Card Configuration Query

Magnetic Card Configuration Reply Explanation

Magnetic Card Read Query

Magnetic Card Read Reply Explanation

Card Reader Status Query

Card Reader Status Reply Explanation

Label Configuration Query