Tally Dascom 7106Series, 7206 Series, 7210 Series, AT&T GENIE AIR Programmer's Manual

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

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

7106, 7206, 7206-300 and 7010 Series

Copyright © August 2010, DASCOM Europe GmbH

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Chapter 1
Command Interpreter

and Command System

1.1 Outline 1-2

1.2 Outline of Command System 1-2

1.3 Outline of Interpreter 1-4

1.4 Outline of Label Format Data 1-5

1.5 Outline of Label Printing Method 1-7

1.6 Control Code Specification 1-8

1.6.1 System Level Immediate Execution Commands 1-9

1.6.2 System Level Occasional Execution Commands 1-14

1.6.3 Label Format Commands 1-51

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1.1 Outline

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

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

1.2 Outline of Command System

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fig. 1 Command summary

System level commands

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

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

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

reception buffer
(For example: sensor switching, memory card

maintenance, etc.)

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

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

Bar code definition commands
Graphic commands
Other commands

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1.3 Outline of Interpreter

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

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

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

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

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1.4 Outline of Label Format Data

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

Model

area 7206 7106

7010

Reception buffer area [bytes] 16K

Field register data area [bytes] 20K

Number of maximum print fields 400

Global register area [bytes] 1K

Bit map area [bytes] 1892K

Maximum page length [inches] 32

1 Reception buffer area

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

2 Field register area

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

3 Global register area

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

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4 Bit map area

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

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

data area and corresponds to individual dots that are generated on

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

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

control program and exclusive thermal control circuit.

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1.5 Outline of Label Printing Method

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

1 All data received method

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Using forma tted data

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.6 Control Code Specification

1 Outline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.6.1 System Level Immediate Execution Commands

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

Command reset [01] #
Printer status transmission request

(8-byte packet)

[01] A

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

(4-byte pack et)

[01] |

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Command reset

Code

[01] #

Function

Initialized equivalent to power is turned on. Buffer and on-board
memory contents are initialized. Command setting for previous
commands is initialized.

Transmission
data

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

Caution

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

Printer status transmission request (8-byte packet)

Code

[01] A

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

status to the computer with the following 8 ASCII characters.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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

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

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

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

Caution

Printer sends data on printer status to the computer as soon as it
receives this command (in a period of approx. 150ms -

250ms).

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

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Printer status

Relationship between command interpreter, batch processing and printing

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

Difference between batch processing and printing

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

Pause

Code

[01] B

Function

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

Stop/cancel

Code

[01] C

Function

Printing stops. Performed in the same way as operated from the Stop
key on the control panel. With this command, printer stops on
completion of the current printing label and will clear data in the
reception buffer.

SOH command shutdown

Code

[01] D

Function

After receiving this command, printer ignores immediate execution
commands starting with control code [01] even if those commands are
received.

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

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Transmission of number of remaining sheets to be issued

Code

[01] E

Function

If this command is received, printer will send data on the number of
remaining sheets to be issued for the current printing to the computer
with 4 ASCII characters.

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

Caution

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

Printer status transmission request (1-byte packet)

Code

[01] F

Function

If this command is received, printer will send 1-byte packet data on
current printer status to the computer. The contents of 1-byte packet
data transmitting from the printer are as follows:

Bit

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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

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

(always)

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

Caution

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

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Error status transmission request (4-byte packet)

Code

[01] I

Function

After receiving this command, printer sends 4-byte data on current
conditions inside the printer to the host PC. Shown below are contents
of the 4-byte data to be sent from the printer.

Byte

1

Bit

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Description
Battery exhaustion (Unsupported)
Head at low temperature (Unsupported)
Main PCB at low temperature (Unsupported)
Wear and tear on a head
Spare
Pause
Fixed
Fixed

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

2 1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Spare
Head overheat
Spare
Spare
Mechanism is exposed.
Paper end
Fixed
Fixed

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

3 1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Paper out
Ribbon end
Overheating of Main PCB (Unsupported)
Spare
Abnormality in option boards (Unsupported)
Abnormality in auto cutter
Fixed
Fixed

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

4 1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Fan motor stop (Unsupported)
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Error is occurring.
Fixed
Fixed

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

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

Caution

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

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1.6.2 System Level Occasional Execution Commands

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

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

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

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Setting date and time

Code

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

Setting

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

4

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

Function

Sets date and time on the calendar stored in the printer.

Example

Input data below represents 15:30 Saturday 7 July 2001.

Input data

[02]A607072001 1530000

Setting feedback character transmission validness

Code

[02] a

Function

With this command, printer transmits [1E] every one label printing to
the computer and on completion of one batch printing, [1F] is
transmitted to the computer.

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

Caution

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

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Date and time transmission request

Code

[02] B

Data format

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

4

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

Function

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

Example

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

Reception
data

6070720011530188[0D]



4

901234 567894

Paper length

2.5 in

Direction of feed

(c0250)

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Setting paper length for continuous paper

Code

[02] c nnnn

Unit

0.01 inch

Setting

nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000

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

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

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

"490123456789"
E Ends label format mode and

prints



4

901234 567894

Paper length

2.5 in

Direction of feed

(c0250)

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Setting two-page edit mode (double buffer)

Code

[02] d

Function

After receiving this command, printer divides the internal edit
buffer into 2 pages and enters the high-speed edit mode.

In the high-speed edit mode, editing the next page in advance while
the current page is being printed increases printing speed.

Caution

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

901234

Direction of feed

ABCD

Internal edit buffer

One-page mode

1st page

2nd page

Two-page mode

1st page

In one-page mode,

until printing is completed

In two-page mode,
while printing 1st page

data on next page is edited

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Changing number of prints for edited format

Code

[02] E nnnn

Setting

nnnn 4-digit numeric 0001 - 9999

Function

Specifies changing of number of prints for formatted or formerly
printed label format.

Example

Input data below represents that after ending label format printing data
"ABC" one sheet, the number of prints is set to 3 by using this
command and printing is executed with [02] G command. (In this case,
the number of prints is one plus three.)

Input data

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

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

format

ABC

Direction of feed

ABC

ABC

ABC

One sheet is printed with "E"

After changing number of prints to 3,

"G"

three sheets are printed with

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Setting edge sensor selection

Code

[02] e

Function

Changes paper position detection sensor to transparent-type.
Used for detecting paper gap between label papers, die-cut paper,

notch hole for tag paper, etc. This setting is used as default.

Caution

If not detected properly, check the sensor position.

Example

Paper gap between label papers and notch holes for tag paper in Fig
below is detected.



Label paper gap

ABCDEF

No 0001

ABCDEF

No 0002

Tag paper notch holes

Label one sheet feed

Code

[02] F

Function

Feeds label one sheet. The amount of feed is the length from the
bottom of the label paper to the next bottom of the label paper.
When using continuous paper, feeds paper the length currently set
([02] c nnnn).

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



Direction of feed

Amount of feed Paper length

[02] cnnnn

Label paper

Continuous paper

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Setting peeling (cutting) position

Code

[02] f nnn

Units

0.01 inch (0.1mm)
nnn 3-digit data

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



Inch system Metric system
Initial
value

Minimum

value

Max

value

Initial
value

Minimum

value

Max

value

DMI / DMW

Normal

000 000 200 000 000 508

Cutter

100 000 200 254 000 508

Peel

050 000 150 127 000 381

Tear Off

070 000 170 178 000 432

DM4 / DM8

Normal

220 220 420 559 559 1067*

Cutter

340 240 440 864 610 1118*

Peel

270 220 370 686 559 940

Tear Off

290 220 390 737 559 991

DPP

Normal

110 110 310 279 279 787

Cutter

230 130 330 584 330 838

Peel

146 96 246 371 244 625

Tear Off

166 96 266 422 244 676

Setting

*In setting 4-digit value, use [02] Kf command.

Function

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

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

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

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Figure

Note: Peeler option is not available for CLP-8301

Printing edited or formerly-printed format

Code

[02] G

Function

Prints label data for former printing or formatting.

Caution

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

Example

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

Input data

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

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

format

Peeler

A

B

Paper sensor

Print head

Ejection

Cutter

C

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Graphics data block input command

Code

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

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

Command Set

Allocation of module DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8

DPP

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash memory G B A

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

Current memory module on-board

SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Transmission
data

f Graphics data format

F 7-bit image loading file
I 8-bit image format (image saved in reverse)
i 8-bit image format (image saved in normal)
B 8-bit BMP format (saved in normal)
b 8-bit BMP format (saved in reverse)
P 8-bit PCX format (saved in normal)
p 8-bit PCX format (saved in reverse)
Note: For graphics data format, refer to input data examples.

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

data Graphics data for each format

Function

Stores specified format data in the specified memory module.

Caution

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

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

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7-bit image loading file format

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

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

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

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8-bit image format

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

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

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

Data on header is fixed except

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

After this, 8

-

bit image data follows

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

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Download of TrueType Font

Code

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

the table below.

Command Set

Allocation of module DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8

DPP

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash memory G B A

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

Current memory module on-board

SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Transmission
data

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

Valid values: 50 – 59, 5A – 5Z, 5a – 5z,
60 – 69, 6A – 6Z, 6a – 6z,
:
90 –99, 9A – 9Z, 9a – 9z

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

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

digits hexadecimal characters.

data TrueType font data

Function

Stores specified font data in the specified memory module.

Caution

File will be overwritten when the font data is stored in the memory
module using the same name of the existing file. Therefore, free
space for the file to write new data will be necessary.

Example

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

Input data

[02] iCT52TreeFrog<CR>000087C2 data…

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Pause per label printing

Code

[02] J

Function

Performs pause each time label is printed one sheet. Used when label
peeling detection sensor is not mounted on the printer incorporating
peeling function. Pause is cancelled by pressing Pause key on the
control panel.

Caution

To clear this function, reset the printer.

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Extension system command (printer settings)

Code

[02] Kdabc

Transmission
data

Printer setting parameter
a Hex notation for the following bit settings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(*: factory setting)

Function

Provides various printer settings.

Caution

This setting is stored even when the power is turned off.

Example

[02]KD@A@[0D]

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

@: transparent paper



[02]KDP@B[0D]

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

B: continuous paper

Setting peeling (cutting) position

Code

[02] Kf nnnn

Units

0.01 inch (0.1mm)

Setting

nnnn 4-digit data
Inch system 0001 - 9999 (0.01 – 99.99 inches)
Metric system 0001 - 9999 (0.1 – 999.9 mm)

Function/
Caution

Command is valid only for DMI/DMW mode.
It has the same funct ion as that of [02] fnnn.
For details, refer to [02] fnnn command.

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

Code

[02] k

Function

After receiving this command, printer issues "Y"(59hex) code via serial
port. This allows printer and computer to synchronize each other.

Caution

[0D] hex code is not added to the end of the "Y"(59hex) code.

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Specifying printing contents setting start

Code

[02] L

Function

With this command input, printer enters the label format mode and
waits for input of printing contents definition and label format
commands until it receives "E" "s" or "X" code.

Example

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

Input data

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

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints



ABC

Direction of feed

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Setting maximum label length

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

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

Function

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

Example

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

Input data below is for 3.5-inch setting

Input data

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

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

"490123456789"
E Ends label format mode and

prints

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

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901234

Label length

Maximum label length

Direction of feed

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Changing units from inch to metric system

Code

[02] m

Function

Changes units for all-distance-specified-command-parameters from

0.01 inch to 0.1 mm. With reset, units are set to metric syst em.

Example

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

Input data

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

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

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

Changing units from metric to inch system

Code

[02] n

Function

Changes units for all-distance-specified-command-parameters from

0.1 mm to 0.01 inch. With reset, units are set to inch system.

Example

Input data below represents that data "ABC" is specified with units of
inch.

Input data

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

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

ABC

Direction of feed

1 inch
(0100)

ABC

When inch is specified

When mm is specified

10 mm
(0100)

5 mm

(0050)

0.5 inch

(0050)

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Setting printing position

Code

[02] O nnnn

Units

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm
nnnn 4-digit data

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

Inch system Metric system

Command Set

Initial
value

Minimum

value

Max

value

Initial
value

Minimum

value

Max

value

DMI / DMW 0220 0120 0320 0559 0305 0813

DM4 / DM8 0220 0120 0320 0559 0305 0813

Setting

DPP 0110 0010 0210 0279 0025 0533

Function

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

Caution

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

Figure

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Cutter

Peeler

Print head Reference point

Onnnn = 1.10 inch (initialization value )

(peeling)

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Paper cut

Code

[02] o

Function

When mounting auto-cutter, if this command is received, the label or
paper cutting will be performed once.

Caution

If auto-cutter is not turned to ON, this command will be ignored.
Set the cutting sheet number to 0 (zero) with the specified command
(cnn or :nnnn). Otherwise, each label will be cut automatically.

Setting dump mode start

Code

[02] P

Function

By receiving this command, printer enters the dump mode. After that,

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

To escape from the dump mode, turn on and off the power or turn the
“Hex Dump” mode off by the operation panel.

Example

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

Input data

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

font 48pt

E Ends label format mode and prints

DUMP LIST

Direction of feed

0D024C0D4431310D3139313130313030..L.D11.19110100

313030303035304142430D450D 1000050ABC.E.

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Pause in occasional execution

Code

[02] p

Function

Executes pause occasionally.

Caution

Pause on and off cannot be performed with this command. Cancelling
pause must be operated from the Pause key on the control panel.

Clearing all memory module contents

Code

[02] Q

Function

Clears all data in on-board flash memory and on-board SD-RAM and
option memory card modules.

Caution

Clearing of all memory module contents takes about 15 seconds.

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

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Clearing memory module contents

Code

[02] q n
n Memory module specification parameter

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

Command Set

Allocation of

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

on-board SD-RAM

D A B

on-board flash

memory

G B A

PCMCIA Card

(option)

E or F E or F E or F

Setting

Current memory

module

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Function

Clears all data in memory module.

Caution

Clearing of on-board flash

memory module takes about 10 seconds.

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

Input data

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

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Setting reflective paper sensor selection

Code

[02] r

Function

Detects label position automatically by reflective paper sensor.

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

Caution

When detection is not performed properly, check the sensor position.

Example

As shown in the figure below, label position is detected with the black
lines on the back of the label.

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Label paper gap

Direction of feed

Black line

Black line

Black line

* Figure above shows the back of the paper

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Setting paper feed speed

Code

[02] Sa

Setting

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

Note: Initial value

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

model.

Function

Sets paper feed speed.

Direction of feed

Power is turned on

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

*Feeds at speed of setting Sa (or previous

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

Feeds at speed of setting STX+Sa

(or previous

unprintable section when no STX + Sa is set)

Feeds at speed of setting Sa

(or previous paper

feed section when no Sa is set

Paper feed area

Unprintable area*

Paper feed area

Printable area

Unprintable area

Unprintable area*

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Setting one-page edit mode (single buffer)

Code

[02] s

Function

After receiving this command, printer makes the internal edit buffer
one page. At this time, the maximum printing length on one page is 40
inches. In initialization after turning on power, this mode is set.

Caution

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

Printing quality test pattern

Code

[02] T

Function

After receiving this command, printer prints out the quality test pattern
to check whether printer is in good condition and not involved in
troubles such as head disconnection. This test pattern is the same as
the print pattern by the se lf-test.

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Rewriting specified format register contents

Code

[02] U nnaa..

Setting

nn 2-digit format register numbers 01 - 99
Printer sets format register numbers in sequence when label

format is executed.

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

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

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch
[02] L Starts label format mode
D11 Sets pixel size
1611000000000500001 Sets data "0001" on fields No. 01
161100000300050ABCDE Sets data "ABCDE" on fields No. 02
E Ends label format mode and prints
[02] U019999 Changes data on fields No. 01 to "9999"
[02] U02GHIJK Changes data on fields No. 02 to

"GHIJK"

[02] G Prints edited format



Direction of feed

9999

GHIJK

0001

ABCDE

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Setting memory switch contents

Code

[02] V n

Setting

n is hex data expressing switch on and off with binary. Appropriate
ASCII codes are used for setting.

Bit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Auto-cutter 1 O O O O
Ribbon end sensor

Not care

Peeling sensor 3 O O O O

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

Printer version number transmission request

Code

[02] v

Function

After receiving this command, printer transmits the control ROM
version number and date to the computer in ASCII code.

Caution

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

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

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Information-in-memory-module transmission request

Code

[02] W n

Setting

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

Function

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

Caution

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

Example

Reception data below represents that file nam e "ABC.DAT" is set on
the module A and transmitted by printer.

Input data

[02] WG

Reception
data

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

Testing flash memory

Code

[02] w

Function

After receiving this command, printer tests flash memory module and
transmits capacity and test results (GOOD or BAD).

Caution

The [0D] hex is added to the end of the transmission data. Also,
memory card is initialized with this command.

If no flash memory card is installed, nothing will be returned. And if the
write-protect switch of the flash memory card is turned to ON, the test
results are always BAD.

Reception
data

MODULE B: xxxxK Flash Tested Good [0D]

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Default module selection

Code

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

below.

Command Set

Allocation of module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

on-board SD-RAM

D A B

on-board flash

memory

G B A

PCMCIA Card

(option)

E or F E or F E or F

Setting

Current memory

module

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

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Clearing memory module contents (in file units)

Code

[02] xntname
m Memory module specification parameter

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

Command Set

Allocation of module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

on-board SD-RAM D A B

on-board flash

memory

G B A

PCMCIA Card

(option)

E or F E or F E or F

Current memory

module

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Transmission
data

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

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

Bit mapped download font ID is three digits and TrueType

download font ID is two digits.

Function

The data in a memory module is cleared per file.

Example

The graphic image file "MARK8" which exists in Module B is cleared.

Input data

[02] xBGMARK8 [0D]

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TrueType font symbol set selection

Code

[02] ySxx

Setting

S S fixed
xx Specification of a symbol set

The character sequence of 2 figures

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

Function

Selection of a TrueType font symbol set

Caution

It depends on each TrueType font file for the symbol set which
becomes actually effective.

Example

PC-850 multilingual is chosen.

Input data

[02] ySPM

Table

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

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

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Printing printer status

Code

[02] Z

Function

Performs test printing for indicating printer status.

Select Command Set

Code
Setting

[02] [1B] G n
n 0, 1,2
0 : DMI or DMW
1 : DM4 or DM8
2 : DPP

Function

Selects proper command set for your application.

Caution

Switching command sets will change the designated destination of
memory module and paper position. Check the command set if
something is wrong with the destination and location of files.

Example

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

Input data

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

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Setting Printing Method

Code

[02] [1B] Mn

Setting

n T , D
T : Thermal transfer

D : Heat-sensitive

Function

Designates the printing method to be set; thermal transfer mode
where a ribbon is used, or heat-sensitive mode where heat-sensitive
paper is used.

Example

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

Input data

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

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

font 48pt
E Ends label format mode and prints

ABC

Direction of feed

Head disconnection detection

Code

[02] [1B] T

Function

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

Caution

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

1-49

Setting ejection (tear-off)

Code

[02] [1B] tn

Setting

n 0 , 1
0 : Ejection is turned to OFF

1 : Ejection is turned to ON

Function

Switches ejection ON and OFF. The contents with this command are
stored in the backup memory and kept valid even if the power is
turned off.

Caution

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

Example

Examples of input data when Ejection ON and OFF are shown below.

Input data

[02][1B] t1 When specifying Ejection ON
[02][1B] t0 When specifying Ejection OFF

1-50

Setting label width

Code

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

is defined as nnn.n mm

Unit

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm

Setting

nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: depending on the printer
Inch system 0000 – 9999 (0 inch - 99.99 inches)
Metric system 0000 – 9999 (0 mm - 999.9 mm)

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

Function

Sets label width. Width

of label format is specified with this command.

When receiving this command, the printer will be operated as follows.
The label width set by the operation panel will be ignored.

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

Example

Example of input data below represents paper width of 4 inch setting.

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch system
[02] [1B]w0400 Sets paper width to 4 inches

Caution

When the parameter number is out of specified range will be

ignored.

1-51

1.6.3 Label Format Commands

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

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

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

printing labels

E

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

field

U

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

data) 1

+

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

-

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

>

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

<

1-52

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

1-53

Set format attribute

Code

An

Setting

n 1, 2, 3, 5
1 : All data should be formed by XOR processing
In this mode, the area where text strings, images or barcodes

intersect will not be printed.

2 : All data should be formed by OR processing.

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

intersect will be printed.

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

* Image and drawing data

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

last.

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

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

Function

Specifies development method for character and bar code.

Set format attribute

Code

[1B] B n 1B is hex code.

Setting

n 0, 1 Initialization value: 0
0 Specifies XOR development and character and bar code overlaid

are reversed out of black.

1 Specifies OR development and character and bar code are

overlaid.

Function

Specifies development method for character and bar code.

1-54

Setting offset in direction of column

Code

C nnnn

Units

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm

Setting

nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000
Inch system 0000 - 9999 (0.00 inch - 99.99 inches)
Metric system 0000 - 9999 (0.0 mm - 99.9 mm)

Function

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

Example

Shifts label printing position 1.0 inch (C0100) rightward and prints.

Input data

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

smooth font 14pt

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

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4

901234

567894

Normal printing starting position

Direction of feed

ABC

Printing starting position after setting offset

1-55

Setting number of cuts (2-digit)

Code

c nn

Setting

nn 00 - 99 Initialization value: 01

Function

After printing specified number of labels, cuts paper.

Caution

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

Example

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

Input data

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

font 24pt
c 02 Sets 2 sheets for cutting
E Ends label format mode and prints

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Direction of feed

1st sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

5th sheet

6th sheet

7th sheet

8th sheet

9th sheet

10th sheet

Cut

Cut

Cut

Cut

Cut

1-56

Setting pixel size in horizontal and vertical direction

Code

D hv

Units

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

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

alization value will be varied by the Print Res. DPI

(DP mm) set by the operation panel.

Command Set Initialization value

DMI / DMW 11

DM4 / DM8 22

Setting

DPP 11

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

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Pixel size 1 x 1

v=1

h=1

h=2

v=2

Pixel size 2 x 2

1-57

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

Code

E

Function

Completes printing contents setting and prints labels. On completion
of printing, command interpreter is switched to system level interpreter
and syst em level commands are valid.

Caution

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

Entering previous-defined field character string into global table

Code

G

Function

Enters a previous-defined label format character string into global

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

Reading of character string stored in the global table is executed with
command " Reading out from global register "

Example

Input data below represents that data of character string "ABC" is
stored in the global table with font 9 and fonts 9 and 5 are printed.

Input data

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

smooth font 14pt

G Stores character string "ABC" in

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

Setting print density (head heat factor)

Code

H nn

Setting

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

Function

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

1-58

Changing units from inch to metric system

Code

m

Function

Changes units temporarily for all-distance-specified-command-parameters
from 0.01 inch to 0.1 mm.

Example

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

Changing units from metric to inch system

Code

n

Function

Changes units temporarily for all-distance-specified-command-parameters
from 0.1 mm to 0.01 inch. Operation is same as [02] n command.

1-59

Setting printable area speed

Code

P a

Setting

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

Note: Initial value

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

model.

Function

Sets printable area speed.

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Unprintable area Sa

Direction of feed

Printable area Pa

Unprintable area Sa

Printable area Pa

901234

1-60

Setting backfeed speed

Code

p a

Setting

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

Note: Initial value

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

model.

Function

Sets backfeed speed.

1-61

Specifying space between characters

Code

[1b] P nn Data in [ ] is hex.

Setting

nn Amount of space between characters 00 - 99
Initialization value: 00

Function

Adds specified space between characters to all characters.

Example

Input data below represents that data without specification of space
between characters and data with specification of 10 to space
between characters are set and printed.

Input data

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

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

font 24pt
E Ends label format mode and prints



ABC

A B C

Spaces between characters nn=13

Spaces between characters

nn=0





1-62

Setting number of prints

Code

Q nnnn

Setting

nnnn 0001 – 9999 Initialization value: 0001

Function

Sets number of sheets to be printed.

Example

Input data below represents that the same contents of labels are
printed ten sheets.

Input data

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

printing

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints

1-63

Setting offset in direction of row

Code

R nnnn

Units

0.01 inch or 0.1 mm

Setting

nnnn 4-digit data Initialization value: 0000
Inch system 0000 - 9999 (0.00 inch - 99.99 inches)
Metric system 0000 - 9999 (0.0 mm - 99.9 mm)

Function

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

Example

Shifts label printing position 1.0 inch (R0100) upwards and prints.

Input data

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

smooth font 14pt

1F3306000500050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and
prints



4 901234 567894

Normal printing starting position

Direction
of feed

ABC

Printing starting position after setting

1-64

Calling label format

Code

r aa..a

Setting

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

Function

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

Caution

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

Example

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

Input data

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

smooth font 24pt

sANAME Stores label format name

"NAME" in on-board RAM and

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

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

font 24pt
E Ends label format mode and

prints

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PRINTER

Readout label format data

Direction of feed

LABEL

1-65

Setting unprintable area speed

Code

S a

Setting

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

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

Note: Initial value

and maximum value vary depending on the printer

model.

Function

Sets unprintable area speed.

1-66

Storing label format

Code

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

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

Command Set

Allocation of

module

DMI / DMW DM4 / DM8 DPP

on-board
SD-RAM

D A B

on-board flash

memory

G B A

PCMCIA Card

(option)

E or F E or F E or F

Current memory

module

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

on-board
SD-RAM

Setting

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

code

Function

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

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

Refer to the table below for details.

Command Set Designated position for storing label format
DMI / DMW

Designates at the end of label format

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

DM4 / DM8

Designates at the end of label format

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

Caution

DPP

Designates at a given position within label format

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

Example

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

Input data

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

font 24pt

sANAME Stores label format name "NAME" in

on-board RAM and ends label format
mode

1-67

Specifying ending code

Code

T nn

Setting

nn Two characters of hex ASCII code
Initialization value: CR[0D]

Function

Specifies ending code, which is valid for field immediately after this
command and after that field ending returns to default CR [0D].

Example

The following shows that ending code uses NULL [00].

Input data

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

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

1-68

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

Code

U

Function

Changes previous field to character-string-replacement-mode field,
i.e., prepares replacement for only changing data. This command is
not used when label is totally reconstructed.

Caution

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

Example

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

Input data

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

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

system font 6
U Sets

character-string-replacement-mode

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

with "MONDAY"
[02] G

Completion of setting printing contents (field preparation)

Code

X

Function

Completes printing contents setting, switches command interpreter
into system level interpreter, and system level command is valid.

Caution

Printer waits for label format command input until it receives the
commands such as E and X, so printer cannot advance to the next
operation.

1-69

TrueType font symbol set selection

Code

ySxx

Setting

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

refer to explanation for [02] y command.

Function

Selection of a TrueType font symbol set

Caution

It depends on each TrueType font file for the symbol set which
becomes actually effective.

Example

The following shows selection of Swedish symbol set:

Input data

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

TrueType font

1911S5000500050P024P024ABC Sets character data "ABC" of

TrueType downloaded font

E Ends label format mode and

prints

Setting slash zero

Code

z

Function

Specifies numeric zero without slash.
This setting is valid for system font 0 to 6.

Caution

This setting is valid within label format.

Example

Input data below represents that data "0001" is printed by specifying
non-slash zero.

Input data

[02] n Sets units to inch
[02] L Starts label format mode
D22 Sets pixel size
z Specifies non-slash zero
1600010000000500 001 Sets data "0001" with system

font 6

E Ends label format mode and

prints

1-70

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

Code

+ pii..

Setting

p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero.
ii Amount of addition (decimal)

Function

Adds field data that was defined before this command.

Example

Input data below represents that data "0001" is printed 5 sheets by
using this command specifying 2 for the amount of addition.

Input data

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

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Direction of feed

0007

0009

0003

0005

0001

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

In case of addition “+02”

9

7

5

3

1

In case of addition “+ 2”

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

1-71

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

Code

- pii..

Setting

p Specifies character (all ASCII characters available) for filling zero.
ii Amount of subtraction (decimal)

Function

Subtracts field data that was defined before this command.

Example

Input data below represents that data "1000" is printed 5 sheets by
using this command specifying 2 for the amount of subtraction.

Input data

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

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

Direction of feed

0970

0960

0990

0980

1000

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

In case of subtraction “-010”

960

970

980

990

1000

In case of subtraction “-10”

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

1-72

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

Code

> pii..

Setting

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

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

>05 Amount of addition: +5

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

Direction of feed

000G

000L

0006

000B

0001

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

In case of addition “>05”

L

G

B

6

1

In case of addition “> 5”

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

1-73

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

Code

< pii..

Setting

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

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

<05 Amount of subtraction: -5

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

Direction of feed

0ZZL

0ZZG

0ZZV

0ZZQ

1000

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

In case of subtraction “<05”

ZZG

ZZL

ZZQ

ZZV

1000

In case of subtraction “<5”

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

1-74

Setting number of prints for same label

Code

^ nn

Setting

nn 2-digit numeric 01 - 99

Function

Specifies number of prints for same label when addition and
subtraction and time printing are specified.

Executes addition, subtraction, etc. after printing number of sheets
specified with nn.

Specifies addition and subtraction per field, but if the number of prints
for same labels is specified for one label, this specification will be
effective to all fields.

Example

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

Input data

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

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Direction of feed

0003

0005

0001

0003

0001

5th sheet

2nd sheet

3rd sheet

4th sheet

1st sheet

1-75

Setting number of cuts (4-digit)

Code

: nnnn

Setting

nnnn 0001 - 9999 Initialization value: 0001

Function

Cuts paper after printing same labels by specified number.

Caution

This command is invalid unless auto-cutter is mounted and cutter is
set to ON.

Example

Input data below represents that same labels are printed 10 sheets
and cut every 2 sheets.

Input data

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

labels

1F3306000050050490123456789 Sets EAN13 bar code for data

"490123456789"

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

prints

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Character field definition

Code

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

Setting

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

O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

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

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

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

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

register is picked out and printed.

Function

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

Example

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

Input data

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

ABC

Direction of feed

Column address

Row address

Rotation 0°smooth font 30 pt

123

Rotation 0

°

and vertical and horizontal

(column)

(row)

expansion rate 1 system font 6

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Table 1-A ( 203 dpi print head )

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

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

System font 0 5

1 7 0.8 x 0.9 1.5 x 1.8 1.5 x 2.6 2.3 x 1.8

1 7

2 13 1.1 x 1.6 2.3 x 3.3 2.3 x 4.9 3.4 x 3.3
2 10 2 18 1.5 x 2.3 3.0 x 4.5 3.0 x 6.8 4.5 x 4.5
3 14 2 27 2.0 x 3.4 4.0 x 6.8 4.0 x 10.1 6.0 x 6.8
4 18 3 36 2.6 x 4.5 5.3 x 9.0 5.3 x 13.5 7.9 x 9.0
5 18 3 52 2.6 x 6.5 5.3 x 13.0 5.3 x 19.5 7.9 x 13.0
6 32 4 64 4.6 x 8.0 9.0 x 16.0 9.0 x 24.0 13.5 x 16.0
7 15 5 32 2.5 x 4.0 5.0 x 8.0 5.0 x 12.0 7.5 x 8.0
8 15 5 28 2.5 x 3.5 5.0 x 7.0 5.0 x 10.5 7.5 x 7.0

Table 1-B ( 300 dpi print head )

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

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

System font 0 6

1 10 0.6 x 0. 8 1.2 x 1.7 1.2 x 2.5 1.8 x 1. 7
1 10 3 18 1.1 x 1. 5 2.2 x 3. 0 2.2 x 4. 6 3.3 x 3. 0
2 14 3 27 1.4 x 4.8 2.9 x 9.7 2.9 x 14.5 4.3 x 9.7
3 18 3 36 1.8 x 3. 0 3.6 x 6. 1 3.6 x 9.1 5.3 x 6.1
4 24 4 48 2.4 x 4. 1 4.7 x 8.1 4.7 x 12.2 7.1 x 8.1
5 24 4 72 2.4 x 6. 1 4.7 x 12.2 4.7 x 18.3 7.1 x 12.2
6 42 6 88 4.1 x 7.5 8.1 x 14.9 8.1 x 22.4 12.2 x 14.9
7 22 7 46 2.5 x 2.7 4.9 x 5.4 4.9 x 8.1 7.4 x 5.4
8 21 8 33 2.5 x 2.7 4.9 x 5.4 4.9 x 8.1 7.4 x 5.4

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

AB

Horizontal (H)

Vertical (V)

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Table 2

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

Triumvirate A05 - 5pt

Available only

with 300 DPI

models

A06 001 6pt
A08 002 8pt

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

A48 010 48pt
A72 011 72pt

Smooth font 9 C04 - 4pt
Triumvirate Bold C05 - 5pt

Available only

with 300 DPI

models

C06 121 6pt
C08 122 8pt
C10 123 10pt

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

Downloading font 9 100 - 999

9 S50 – S5z, …. S90 – S9z

In Binary code

TrueType
Downloading font

s50 – s5z, …. s90 – s9z

In Hexadecimal
code

U50 – U5z, …. U90 – U9z

For double-byte
characters
In Binary code

u50 – u5z, …. u90 – u9z

For double -byte
characters
In Hexadecimal
code

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Type Font Character field definition

Code

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

Setting

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

O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

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

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

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

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

d1, d2,.. character data followed by “CR” code to end

Function

Downloaded TrueType font is printed in the print mode specified by
this command.

Example

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

Input data

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

prints

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Bar code field definition

Code

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

Setting

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

digit numeric

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

Function

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

Example

Input data below is prepared with the following setting and printed.
font EAN-13

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

Input data

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

"490123456789"

E Ends label format mode and

prints



4

901234

567894

Direction of feed

Column address

Row address

Bar code height

Bar code type

(column)

(font)

(height)

(row)

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Table 3

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

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

variable length

E Code 128 Variable length

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

HIBC
(Modulus 43 -used Code 3 of 9)

3:1 Variable length

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

J

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

5:2

Odd digit variable
length

K Plessey Variable length

L CASE CODE 5:2 14

M

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

3

N

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

6

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

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

T Telepen Variable length*

U / u UPS MaxiCode 84 or less*

V FIM 1*

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

W1F/W1f Aztec Variable length

Head of character
string= q

QR CODE

Variable length ESC

Head of character
string=M

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Matrix 2 of 5

5:2 Variable length

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

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Ruled line definition

Code

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

Setting

1X11 1X11 fixed
000 000 fixed
row row address 0000 - 9999
column column address 0000 - 0398
L Specifies line (3-digit)
hhh Specifies horizontal width
v v v Specifies vertical width
l Specifies line (4-digit)
hhhh Specifies horizontal width
v v v v Specifies vertical width

Units

0.01 inch

Function

Prints ruled line with specified width. hhhh>vvvv designates
horizontal line. hhhh<vvvv designates vertical line.

Example

Input data below represents that ruled line with horizontal width of hhh
10 and vertical width of vvv 150 and ruled line with horizontal width of
hhh 200 and vertical width of vvv 10 are printed.

Input data

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



Direction of feed

hhhh<

vvvv

hhhh>vvvv

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Box definition

Code

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

Setting

1X11 1X11 fixed
000 000 fixed
row row address 0000 - 9999
column column address 0000 - 0410
B Specifies box (3-digit)
hhh Specifies horizontal width of box
v v v Specifies vertical width of box
bbb Specifies top and bottom line width
sss Specifies left and right line width

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

Units

0.01 inch (0.1 mm)

Function

Prints box with specified dimension.

Example

Input data below represents that box with horizontal width of hhh 200,
vertical width of vvv 100, upper and lower ruled line width of bbb 10
and both side line width of sss 3 is printed.

Input data

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

1.0 (vertical) inch

E Ends label format mode and

prints



hhh=200

vvv=100

bbb=010

sss=003

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Graphics printing definition

Code

rotate, Y, hexp, vexp, 000, row, column, graphic

Setting

rotate Sets graphic data rotation direction to 1 (fixed)
Y Y fixed
hexp Sets expansion rate in horizontal direction 1 - 9, A – O

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

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

O

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

Function

Picks out file name from the memory module and prints.

Caution

Graphic file to be printed with this command must be stored in the
memory module.

Example

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

Input data

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

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Polygon definition

Code

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

Setting

1X11 1X11 fixed
ppp Dot pattern 000 – 011
row 1st point row address 0000 – 9999
column 1st point column address 0000 – 0398
P Specifies polygon
ppp 001 fixed
bbbb 0001 fixed
row 2nd point row address 0000 – 9999
column 2nd point column address 0000 – 0398
row 3rd point row address 0000 – 9999
column 3rd point column address 0000 – 0398
After this, repeats row and column

Units

0.01 inch (0.1 mm)

Function

Draws polygon with specified point and dots inside with specified
pattern.

Dot pattern

12 dot patterns from 0 – 11 are shown below.

000

(0%)

006

(50%)

001

(100%)

007

(62.5%)

002

(6.25%)

008

(69.14%)

003

(12.5%)

009

(62.5%)

004

(25%)

010

(62.5%)

005

(37.5%)

011

(43.75%)

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Example

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

Input data

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

prints

Example

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

Input data

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

prints

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Circle definition

Code

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

Setting

1X11 1X11 fixed
ppp Dot pattern 000 – 011
row Circle center row address 0000 – 9999
column Circle center column address 0000 – 0398
C Specifies circle
ppp 001 fixed
bbbb 0001 fixed
radius Radius 0000 – 0398

Units

0.01 inch

Function

Draws circle with specified center and radius and dots inside with
specified pattern.

Example

Input data below represents that circle with center of row 0.50
inch/column 0.50 inch and radius of 0.30 inch is drawn and inside is
dotted with pattern 10 (left diagonal lines).

Input data

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

prints

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Reading out from global register

Code

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, point, row, column, [02], S, a

Setting

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

O

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

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

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

Function

Reads out data stored in global register with G command.

Example

See sample No. 3 in Appendix 5.

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Date and time printing definition

Code

rotate, font, hexp, vexp, point, row, column, [02], T, tdata...

Setting

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

(A - O corresponding to 10 - 24)

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

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

alphabet and spaces

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

BCD Name of day of the week Monday (MON)

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

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

(Afternoon)

Function

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

Example

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

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Input data

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

and year number

E Ends label format mode and prints

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Chapter 2
Fonts and Bar

Codes

2.1 Description of Fonts 2-2

2.2 Description of Bar Codes 2-8

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

2.1 Description of Fonts

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

Character size:

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

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

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

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2.2 Description of Bar Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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