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No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expressed written permission of Datamax Corporation. © 2004 by Datamax Corporation Part Number: 88-2316-01 Revision C Contents 1 Overview Who Should Use This Manual ....................................................................................... 1 Scope of this Manual ..................................................................................................... 1 General Conventions..................................................................................................... 3 Computer Entry and Display Conventions..................................................................... 3 Typical Data Flow Sequence......................................................................................... 3 2 Control Code Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................... 7 Attention-Getters ........................................................................................................... 7 3 Immediate Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................... 9 SOH # Reset ............................................................................................................ 9 SOH A Send ASCII Status String.............................................................................. 9 SOH B Toggle Pause.............................................................................................. 10 SOH C Stop/Cancel ................................................................................................ 11 SOH D SOH Shutdown ........................................................................................... 11 SOH E Send Batch Quantity................................................................................... 12 SOH F Send Status Byte ........................................................................................ 12 SOH U Update System Database with Current Database ...................................... 12 i 4 System Level Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................. 13 STX A Set Time and Date...................................................................................... 13 STX a Enable Feedback Characters ..................................................................... 14 STX B Get Printer Time and Date Information ....................................................... 14 STX c Set Continuous Paper Length..................................................................... 15 STX d Set Double Buffer Mode.............................................................................. 15 STX E Set Quantity For Stored Label .................................................................... 16 STX e Select Edge Sensor .................................................................................... 16 STX F Form Feed .................................................................................................. 16 STX f Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command) ........................................... 17 STX G Print Last Label Format............................................................................... 17 STX I Input Image Data ........................................................................................ 18 STX i Scalable Font Downloading ........................................................................ 19 STX J Set Pause for Each Label ........................................................................... 19 STX K Extended-System Commands .................................................................... 19 STX k Test RS-232 Port ........................................................................................ 20 STX L Enter Label Formatting Command Mode .................................................... 20 STX M Set Maximum Label Length ........................................................................ 20 STX m Set Printer To Metric Mode ......................................................................... 20 STX n Set Printer to Imperial Mode ....................................................................... 21 STX O Set Start of Print (SOP) Position................................................................. 21 STX o Cycle Cutter ................................................................................................ 22 ii 5 STX P Set Printer to Character (HEX) Dump Mode ............................................... 22 STX p Controlled Pause ........................................................................................ 22 STX Q Clear All Modules........................................................................................ 22 STX q Clear Module .............................................................................................. 23 STX R Ribbon Saver On/Off................................................................................... 23 STX r Select Reflective Sensor............................................................................. 24 STX S Set Feed Rate............................................................................................. 24 STX s Set Single Buffer Mode............................................................................... 24 STX T Print Dot Pattern Test Label........................................................................ 25 STX t Test DRAM Memory Module....................................................................... 25 STX U Label Format String Replacement Field...................................................... 26 STX V Software Switch Settings ............................................................................ 27 STX v Request Firmware Version ......................................................................... 28 STX W Request Memory Module Information ......................................................... 29 STX w Test Flash Memory Module ........................................................................ 30 STX X Set Default Module ..................................................................................... 30 STX x Delete File from Module.............................................................................. 31 STX Y Output Sensor Values................................................................................. 31 STX y Select Font Symbol Set .............................................................................. 32 STX Z Print Configuration and Dot Pattern Labels................................................. 32 STX z Pack Module ............................................................................................... 32 Extended System-Level Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................. 33 iii STX K Memory Configuration................................................................................. 33 STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay.................................................................................. 34 STX KC Get Configuration........................................................................................ 35 STX Kc Configuration Set ........................................................................................ 36 STX KD Database Configuration .............................................................................. 59 STX Kd Set File as Factory Default.......................................................................... 60 STX KE Character Encoding .................................................................................... 60 STX KF Select Factory Defaults............................................................................... 61 STX Kf Set Present Distance .................................................................................. 62 STX Kp Module Protection....................................................................................... 63 STX KQ Query Memory Configuration...................................................................... 64 STX Kq Query Memory Configuration...................................................................... 66 STX KR Reset Memory Configuration ...................................................................... 66 STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset........................................................................... 67 STX KS Memory Configuration, Scalable Font Cache ............................................. 67 STX KV Verifier Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 67 STX KW Memory Configuration, Printable Label Width............................................. 67 STX Kx 6 Delete Configuration File ............................................................................ 68 Label Formatting Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................. 69 : Set Cut By Amount ..................................................................................... 69 A Set Format Attribute.................................................................................... 70 B Bar code Magnification ............................................................................... 71 iv C Set Column Offset Amount ......................................................................... 71 c Set Cut By Amount ..................................................................................... 72 D Set Dot Size Width and Height ................................................................... 72 E Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label..................................... 73 e Recall Printer Configuration ........................................................................ 73 F Advanced Format Attributes ....................................................................... 73 f Set Present Speed...................................................................................... 74 G Place Data in Global Register..................................................................... 74 H Enter Heat Setting ...................................................................................... 75 J Justification ................................................................................................. 75 M Select Mirror Mode...................................................................................... 76 m Set Metric Mode.......................................................................................... 76 n Set Inch (Imperial) Mode............................................................................. 76 P Set Print Speed........................................................................................... 77 p Set Backfeed Speed ................................................................................... 77 Q Set Quantity Of Labels To Print .................................................................. 78 R Set Row Offset Amount .............................................................................. 78 r Recall Stored Label Format ........................................................................ 79 S Set Slew Speed .......................................................................................... 79 s Store Label Format In Module .................................................................... 80 T Set Field Data Line Terminator ................................................................... 80 U Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field ................................... 81 X Terminate Label Formatting Mode.............................................................. 81 v y Select Font Symbol Set .............................................................................. 82 z Zero (Ø) Conversion to “0”.......................................................................... 82 + (>) Make Last Field Entered Increment Numeric (Alphanumeric)..................... 83 - (<) Make Last Field Entered Decrement Numeric (Alphanumeric) ................... 84 ^ Set Count by Amount.................................................................................. 85 Special Label Formatting Command Functions ........................................................... 85 7 STX S Recall Global Data And Place In Field................................................... 86 STX T Print Time and Date............................................................................... 86 Font Loading Command Functions Introduction.................................................................................................................. 89 8 *c###D Assign Font ID Number............................................................................... 89 )s###W Font Descriptor ........................................................................................... 89 *c###E Character Code .......................................................................................... 90 (s#W Character Download Data........................................................................... 90 Generating Label Formats Introduction.................................................................................................................. 91 Format Record Commands ......................................................................................... 91 Generating Records .................................................................................................... 92 The Structure of a Record ........................................................................................... 92 Record Structure Types............................................................................................... 96 Internal Bit-Mapped Fonts......................................................................................... 96 Smooth Font, Font Modules, and Downloaded Bit-Mapped Fonts............................ 96 vi Scalable Fonts .......................................................................................................... 97 Bar Codes................................................................................................................. 98 Images ...................................................................................................................... 99 Graphics ................................................................................................................... 99 Lines and Boxes .................................................................................................... 99 Polygons.............................................................................................................. 100 Circles ................................................................................................................. 101 Fill Patterns ...................................................................................................... 101 Examples ......................................................................................................... 102 Advanced Format Attributes ...................................................................................... 103 Appendix A ASCII Control Chart................................................................................................... 107 Appendix B Sample Programs ...................................................................................................... 109 VB Application to Send RAW Data via a Windows Printer Driver ............................. 114 Appendix C Available Fonts – Sizes, References, and Samples .................................................. 119 Appendix D Reset Codes.............................................................................................................. 125 Appendix E Single Byte Symbol Sets ........................................................................................... 127 vii Appendix F Bar Code Summary Data .......................................................................................... 137 Bar Code Default Widths and Heights ....................................................................... 139 Appendix G Bar Code Details ....................................................................................................... 141 Appendix H Font Mapping - Single and Double Byte Characters.................................................. 179 Appendix I Symbol Sets and Character Maps............................................................................. 181 Symbol Set Selection ................................................................................................ 181 Double-Byte Symbols, Chinese, Kanji and Korean.................................................... 183 Appendix J The General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port........................................................ 185 GPIO Configuration (M-Class)................................................................................... 185 GPIO-1 Configuration (I-Class, W-Class) .................................................................. 187 GPIO-2 Configuration (A-Class) ................................................................................ 188 Appendix K Resolutions, Module Identifiers, Maximum Field, Column & Character Values ......... 191 Appendix L Speed Ranges........................................................................................................... 193 viii Appendix M Commands by Function............................................................................................. 195 Appendix N Class Series DPL Constraint Cross-Reference ......................................................... 197 Appendix O Image Loading........................................................................................................... 203 Appendix P UPC-A and EAN-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes............................................. 205 Appendix Q International Language Print Capability Programming Examples.............................. 207 Appendix R Plug and Play IDs ...................................................................................................... 215 Appendix S Bar Code Symbology Information Sources................................................................ 217 Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 219 ix x Overview Who Should Use This Manual This manual is intended for programmers who wish to create their own label production software. Operators without programming experience may prefer to use a label-creation software package. For programming information on models not covered in this document, a copy may be downloaded from our web site at http//www.datamaxcorp.com. Scope of this Manual This manual, arranged alphabetically by command, explains in detail Datamax Programming Language (DPL) and its related uses in the writing, loading and storing of programs for the control and production of label formats (designs) using the following Datamax printer models: • A-Class • E-Class (Non-Display) • I-Class • M-Class (Display-Equipped and Non-Display models) • W-Class Model distinctions, including specific printer configurations (i.e., Display-Equipped or Non-Display Models) and / or equipment types (e.g., I-Class GPIO-1, graphics display, etc.), will be indicated in this text to differentiate command compatibility. The appendices of this manual also contain details that cannot be ignored. The use of any command will require checking for possible exclusionary conditions. þ Notes: (1) The commands in this manual apply to printer Application (firmware) Version 7.24 or greater (seeKC for more information). (2) Programming information for the S-Class printer, as well as the Datamax legacy line of printers, can be found in the DPL Programmer’s Manual (part number 88-2051-01). For backward compatibility purposes, the Class Series of printers will ignore commands no longer processed; Appendix N lists these commands. (3) References to ‘menu settings’ refer either to the printer’s internal set-up menu, or to the printer’s menu driven display system; please consult to the appropriate Operator’s Manual for details. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 1 Overview This manual contains the following chapters and appendices. & OVERVIEW on page 1 Contents, organization, and conventions used in this manual; also includes a typical dataflow sequence for the printer. & CONTROL CODE COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 7 Description of the attention-getter characters necessary for the printer to receive a command sequence, and available alternate characters and line terminators. & IMMEDIATE COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 9 Description of the commands, listed alphabetically, that perform status queries and printer control commands. & SYSTEM-LEVEL COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 13 Description of the commands, listed alphabetically, that control the printer and allow scalable font and image downloads. & EXTENDED SYSTEM-LEVEL COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 33 Description of the commands, listed alphabetically, that control the printer. & LABEL FORMATTING COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 69 Description of commands, listed alphabetically, that control the position of text and images on the media, print or store, and end the formatting process. & FONT LOADING COMMAND FUNCTIONS on page 89 Description of commands, listed alphabetically, used when downloading font data in PCL-4 compatible bit-maps. & GENERATING LABEL FORMATS on page 91 Description of the structure of records, the different types, and their use in generating label formats. & APPENDICES A THROUGH S on pages 107 through 217 These contain details that cannot be ignored including various tables, programming examples, printer default values, and bar code symbology details. See the Table of Contents for specific content information. & GLOSSARY on page 219 Definitions of words, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this manual. 2 Class Series Programmer’s Manual Overview General Conventions These are some of the conventions followed in this manual: • On the header of each page, the name of the chapter. • On the footer of each page, the page number and the title of the manual. • Names of other manuals referenced are in Italics. • Notes are added to bring your attention to important considerations, tips or helpful suggestions. • Boldface is also used to bring your attention to important information. • This manual refers to IBM-PC based keyboard command characters for access to the ASCII character set. Systems based on different formats (e.g., Apple’s Macintosh) should use the appropriate keyboard command to access the desired ASCII character. See Appendix A for the ASCII character set. Computer Entry and Display Conventions Command syntax and samples are formatted as follows: • The Courier font in boldface indicates the DPL command syntax, and Italics are used to indicate the command syntax parameters. • Regular Courier font indicates sample commands, files and printer responses. • Square brackets [ ] around something indicates that it is optional. • is used to identify the line termination character. Other strings placed between < > in this manual represent the character of the same ASCII name, and are single-byte hexadecimal values (e.g., , , and <0x0D> equal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively). • Hexadecimal values are often displayed in ‘C’ programming language conventions (e.g., 0x02 = 02 hex, 0x41 = 41 hex, etc.) Class Series Programmer’s Manual 3 Overview Typical Dataflow Sequence The typical dataflow sequence is summarized in the following bullets and detailed in the table below. Printer Commands data is transmitted to the printer as shown in the table from left to right, top to bottom. • Status commands • Configuration commands • Download commands • Label format • Status commands • Label reprint commands • Memory cleanup Printer Commands Description “Status” commands: Get Status, Request Memory Module Storage Information… Notes Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands. O220 n V0 “Configuration” commands, download image… See Kc to reduce configuration commands transferred D IApImagename image data...data “Download” commands, image, fonts… RAM (temporary) or Flash (semi-permanent) memory L Begin label D11 Label Header record 131100000500050Typical text field 01 Label Formatting Data record – Object type, orientation, position, data Existing label formats may be recalled. Label header records are not required Q0001 Label Quantity E Label Terminate record A Status command Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands. U01new data for field 01 Reprint with New Data Records Used for fast re-prints Memory cleanup Typically used for temporary storage A WG E0005 G xImagename zA 4 Class Series Programmer’s Manual Overview Commands are available for retrieving stored label formats, updating data and adding new data. These techniques are used for increasing throughput. See G, Label Recall Command ‘r’, and Label Save Command ‘s’. Typical commands used in the various stages shown above are listed in the tables that follow. Configuration Commands The following table lists some commands useful in controlling printer configuration. These commands are generally effective only for the current power-up session; toggling power restores the default configuration. See Kc for changes to the default power-up configuration. Changing the default power-up configuration and saving objects in printer Flash memory can reduce the data transmitted for each label and therefore improve throughput. Configuration Name Command A Set Date and Time Function Set Date and Time d Set Double Buffer Mode c Set Continuous Paper Length Must be 0000 for gap media; not used for reflective media e Set Edge Sensor Setup for gap or registration hole type stock Kf Set Present Distance Determines label stop position, head relative. f edge sensor relative equivalent command, older models Kc Configuration Set Determines default power-up configuration F Send Form Feed Sets the stop position of the printed label M Set Maximum Label Length Length to search for next gap or reflective mark; not used with continuous media m Set to Metric Mode Subsequent measurements interpreted in metric, most units mm/10. Label equivalent command can be used n Set to Inch Mode Subsequent measurements interpreted in inches, most units in/100, Label equivalent command can be used O Set Start of Print Position Effect is not on label immediately following command since media position is at Start of Print between labels; K default position relative ± 64 in/100 maximum deviation S Set Feed Rate Blank label movement speed V Software Switch Enable optional hardware, cutter, present sensor Class Series Programmer’s Manual Force generation of multiple memory copies of label format; usually not used 5 Overview Download Commands Download Command I Name Function Download Image Download Image to selected memory module i Download Scalable Font Download Scalable Font to selected memory module Download Bitmapped Font Download Bitmapped Font to selected memory module Label Header Commands These commands determine how the label formatting occurs, effect print quality and quantity. They are typically issued immediately following the L start of the label format. The Format Attribute (A) and the Offset (C, R) commands can be changed at any point between format records to achieve desired effects. Label Header Command A 6 Name Set Format Attribute C Column Offset D Set Width and Dot Size H Set Heat Setting M Set Mirror Mode P Set Print Speed P Set Backup Speed Q Set Quantity R Set Row Offset S Set Slew Speed Class Series Programmer’s Manual Control Code Command Functions Introduction The printer requires a special “attention-getter” character in order to receive a command sequence, informing the printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of command it will be. Control Commands, System-Level Commands, and Font Loading Commands have their own unique attentiongetter, followed by a command character that directs printer action. Attention-Getters The attention-getters (e.g., “SOH”) are standard ASCII control labels that represent a one character control code (i.e., ^A or Ctrl A). Appendix A contains the entire ASCII Control Code Chart. Attention-Getter For: Immediate Commands System-Level Commands Font Loading Commands ASCII Character SOH STX ESC Decimal Value 1 2 27 HEX Value 01 02 1B Table 2-1: Control Code Listings Alternate Control Code Modes For systems unable to transmit certain control codes, Alternate Control Code Modes are available. Configuring the printer to operate in an Alternate Control Code Mode (selected via the Setup Menu, the Kc command or, where applicable, the KD command) requires the substitution of Standard Control Characters with Alternate Control Characters in what otherwise is a normal data stream. Control Character SOH STX CR ESC “Count By” [1] [1] Standard 0x01 0x02 0x0D 0x1B 0x5E Alternate 0x5E 0x7E 0x0D 0x1B 0x40 Alternate 2 0x5E 0x7E 0x7C 0x1B 0x40 Custom User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined User Defined Command Type Control System Line Termination Font Loading Label Formatting See Label Formatting Commands, ^ set count by amount. Table 2-2: Alternate Control Code Listings þ Note: Throughout this manual , , , , and ^, will be used to indicate the control codes. The actual values will depend on whether standard or alternate control codes are enabled for the particular application. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 7 Control Code Command Functions Alternate Line Terminator Example Alternate Control Codes provide for substitution of the line terminator, as well as the control characters listed above. For example using Alternate 2, the line terminator (0x0D) is replaced by | (0x7C). The following is a sample label format data stream for a printer configured for Alternate-2 Control Codes: ~L|1911A10001000101234560|X|~UT01ABCDE|~G| 8 Class Series Programmer’s Manual Immediate Command Functions Introduction When the printer receives an Immediate Command, its current operation will be momentarily interrupted to respond to the command. Immediate Commands may be issued before or after System-Level commands; however, they may not be issued among Label Formatting Commands or during font or image downloading. Immediate Commands consist of: 1. Attention-Getter, 0x01 or 0x5E, see Control Codes. 2. Command Character SOH # Reset This command resets the printer. Resetting the printer returns all settings to default and clears both the communications and printing buffers. The command also clears DRAM memory. Syntax: # Printer Response: The printer will reset. T (The T may come before the ) SOH * Reset (Display-Equipped Models only) This command forces a soft reset of the microprocessor, which resets the printer. Resetting the printer returns all settings to default and clears the communications and print buffers. Syntax: * Printer Response: The printer will reset. T (The T may come before the ) Class Series Programmer’s Manual 9 Immediate Command Functions SOH A Send ASCII Status String This command allows the host computer to check the current printer status. The printer returns a string of eight characters, followed by a carriage return. Each character (see below) indicates an associated condition, either true (Y) or false (N). Byte 1 is transmitted first. See F. Syntax: A Sample: A Printer Response: abcdefgh Where: Possible Values a Y/N b Y/N c Y/N d Y/N e Y/N f Y/N g Y/N h N SOH B Interpretation = Interpreter busy (Imaging) = Paper out or fault = Ribbon out or fault = Printing batch = Busy printing = Printer paused = Label presented Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Always No Table 3-1: ASCII Status Bytes Byte Transmit Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Toggle Pause This command toggles the printer’s paused state between on and off. (This is the same function achieved by pressing the PAUSE Key on the printer.) Syntax: B Sample: B Printer Response: This command will illuminate the Paused/Stop Indicator and/or indicate PAUSED on the LCD or graphics display panel, suspend printing, and wait until one of the following occurs: Ø The B command is sent to the printer. Ø The PAUSE Key is pressed. Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator ‘Off’ and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display panel, then resume operation from the point of interruption. (If the Receive Buffer is not full, an character will be transmitted from the printer.) 10 Class Series Programmer’s Manual Immediate Command Functions SOH C Stop/Cancel This command performs the same function as pressing the STOP/CANCEL Key on the printer. This function clears the current label format from the print buffer, pauses the printer, and illuminates the Paused/Stop Indicator. (The pause condition is terminated as described under B.) Syntax: C Sample: C Printer Response: This command will clear the print buffer, pause the printer, illuminate the Paused/Stop Indicator and/or indicate PAUSED on the LCD or graphics display panel, suspend printing, and wait until one of the following occurs: Ø Ø The B command is sent to the printer. The PAUSE Key is pressed. Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator ‘Off’ and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display panel. (If the Receive Buffer is not full, an character will be transmitted from the printer.) SOH D SOH Shutdown (Non-Display Models only) This commands the printer to ignore Immediate Commands (^A). The SOH shutdown command is required before loading images or fonts because some may contain data sequences that could be interpreted as Immediate Commands. After the SOH shutdown command is sent, Immediate Commands can be turned back on by sending a valid SOH command three times, separated by a one second delay between each command, or by manually resetting the printer. It is good practice to check batch quantities ( E) to verify that the SOH commands are working. Syntax: D Sample: D Printer Response: This printer will ignore Immediate Commands (^A) until a valid SOH command is received three times, separated by a one second delay between each command; or, until the printer is manually reset. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 11 Immediate Command Functions SOH E Send Batch Quantity This command causes the printer to send back a four-digit number indicating the quantity of labels that remain to be printed in the current batch, followed by a carriage return. Communications latency may cause this value to be higher than actual on some printers. Syntax: E Printer response: nnnn Where: nnnn SOH F - Is four decimal digits, 0-9999. Send Status Byte This command instructs the printer to send a single status byte where each bit (1 or 0) represents one of the printer’s status flags, followed by a carriage return (see below). If an option is unavailable for the printer, the single bit will always be 0. See A. F Syntax: Printer response format: X Where ‘X’ is 0 through 0xef with bits as indicated in the ‘Condition’ column below: Bit[1] Value 8 0 7 1 or 0 6 1 or 0 5 1 or 0 4 1 or 0 3 1 or 0 2 1 or 0 1 1 or 0 [1] Bit one is the least significant bit. SOH U Condition Always zero Label presented Printer paused Busy printing Printing batch Ribbon out or Fault Paper out or Fault Command interpreter busy (Imaging) Update System Database with Current Database This command saves the current printer configuration to Flash memory. Only those parameters stored in Flash memory are affected. These are all the parameters that can be modified via the Setup Menu. The values of any System Commands issued prior to U and affecting printer configuration items will also be saved. See the # command, above, for details on what events occur during a reset. 12 Syntax: U Printer response: The printer will reset. T (The T may come before the ). Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions Introduction The most commonly used commands are the System-Level Commands. These are used to load and store graphic information, in addition to printer control. System-Level Commands are used to override default parameter values (fixed and selectable) and may be used before or after Immediate Commands but cannot be issued among Label Formatting Commands. System-Level Commands consist of: 1. Attention-Getter, 0x02 or 0x7E, see Control Codes. 2. Command Character 3. Parameters (if any). STX A Set Time and Date This command sets the time and date. The initial setting of the date will be stored in the printer’s internal inch counter. This date can be verified by printing a Configuration Label. AwmmddyyyyhhMMjjj Syntax: Where: w mm dd yyyy hh MM jjj 1 digit for day of week; 1 = Monday; 7 = Sunday 2 digits for month 2 digits for day 4 digits for year 2 digits for hour in 24 hour format 2 digits for minutes 3 digits for Julian date (numerical day of the year) / constant; see notes below Sample: A1020319960855034 Printed response: Mon. Feb 3, 1996, 8:55AM, 034 þ Notes: (1) When set to 000, the Julian date is automatically calculated; otherwise, the Julian date will print as that entered number, without daily increments. If factory defaults are restored the actual Julian date will also be restored. (2) Printers without the Real Time Clock option lose the set time/date when power is removed. (3) Response format is variable; see the Special Label Formatting Command T. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 13 System-Level Command Functions STX a Enable Feedback Characters This command enables the feedback ASCII hex characters to be returned from the printer following specific events after each completed batch of labels when using serial communications. The default value is ‘Off’. Syntax: a Printer response: Event dependent. (Also, see Appendix D for error codes.) Where: Event Invalid character Label printed End of batch STX B Return Characters 0x07 ( BEL ) 0x1E ( RS ) 0x1F ( US ) Get Printer Time and Date Information This command instructs the printer to retrieve its internal time and date information. Syntax: B Sample: B Printer response format: wmmddyyyyhhMMjjj Where: w 1 digit for day of week; 1 = Monday mm 2 digits for month dd 2 digits for day yyyy 4 digits for year hh 2 digits for hour in 24 hour format MM 2 digits for minutes jjj 3 digits for Julian date / constant* * See A for details and restrictions. Printer response sample: 1020319960855034 14 Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX c Set Continuous Paper Length This command sets the label size for applications using continuous media. It disables the top-of-form function performed by the Media Sensor. The sensor, however, continues to monitor paper-out conditions. See M. Syntax: cnnnn Where: nnnn Sample: c0100 - Specifies the length of the media feed for each label format, in inches/100 or millimeters/10 (see m). This sample sets a label length of 100, which equals 1.00 inch (assuming Imperial Mode is selected). þ Note: This command must be reset to zero for edge or reflective sensing operation. STX d Set Double Buffer Mode (Non-Display Models only) This command, available for backward compatibility, enables double buffer mode. When printing labels with incrementing, decrementing and replacement fields (see note below) the printer will only erase and format those fields, leaving the rest of the label format untouched, and thus increasing throughput. This command is only active if the labels being printed are less than half the maximum size of the print buffer (see S). Syntax: d þ Note: This command is generally not used because fast formatting is the normal operating mode when the number of variable print fields (Label Formatting commands +, -, <, >, u) is less than or equal to 1/3 of the total print field count. In this case the command will force fast formatting even when the proportion of variable print fields is greater than 1/3 the total. The maximum label size is unaffected by this command. The s command restores normal (fast) formatting. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 15 System-Level Command Functions STX E Set Quantity For Stored Label This command sets a number of labels for printing using the format currently in the print buffer. (The printer automatically stores the most recent format received in the buffer until the printer is reset or power is removed.) When used in conjunction with the G command, this will print the labels. Syntax: Ennnn Where: nnnn Sample: E0025 G Printer response: 25 labels of the current format in memory will be printed. - A four-digit quantity, including leading zeros. þ Note: This command may be issued prior to a label format without a specified quantity, Qnnnnn. Also, if a terminates the command, a five-digit quantity (nnnnn) can be entered. STX e Select Edge Sensor This command enables transmissive (see-through) sensing for top-of-form detection of die-cut, and holed (or notched) media. This Media Sensor will detect a minimum gap of 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) between labels (see the Operator’s Manual for media requirements). Use the O command to adjust the print position. This is the printer default setting at power-up or reset. e Syntax: þ Note: STX F This command is ignored when cnnnn is issued with a non-zero value for nnnn. Form Feed This commands the printer to form feed to the next start of print. Syntax: F Printer response: The printer will form feed. þ Note: 16 Following a reset, if the length of the first label fed is less than the label offset value (defined by the O command) the printer will advance past that label until a top-of-form is detected, or until the offset is reached. Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX f Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command) This sets the stop position of the printed label, allowing the label to stop at a point past the start-ofprint position. When the next label format is sent, the printer motor reverses direction to retract the media to the start-of-print position. If quantities of more than one label are requested, the printer will operate without backfeeding. A backfeed will then only occur when printing has stopped for a few seconds. Non-Display models: The printer must be set to ‘Host’ (via the menu) for this command to have effect. Display-equipped printers: SOP Emulation may be selected and enabled via the menu – if the SOP Emulation is set to ‘Disabled’, this command is ignored. Syntax: fnnn Where: nnn Sample: f230 - Is a three-digit distance from the Media Sensor, in inches/100 or mm/10. This distance is independent of the start-of-print position ( O), yet it must be greater than the start-of-print position to take effect. The sample sets a stop position distance of 230 (2.3 inches from the Media Sensor’s eye). STX G Print Last Label Format This command prints a previously formatted label and restarts a canceled batch job following the last processed label. This is used when there is a label format in the buffer. The E command is used to enter the quantity. (If the E command is not used only one label will print.) Syntax: G Class Series Programmer’s Manual 17 System-Level Command Functions STX I Input Image Data This command must precede image downloading from a host computer to the printer. The data that immediately follows the command string will be image data. If any of the 8-bit input formats are to be used, it is necessary to disable the Immediate Command interpreter by executing an D command before issuing the I command. See Appendix O for more information. To print an image, see Generating Label Formats. A-Class printers: A “ready mode” logo for the graphics display can input using this command. The image must be stored on a Flash Module. The image name must be “LOGOLAB” in the following DPL command. The available display area is 312 pixels wide by 94 pixels high. Images larger than this specified width or height will be clipped on the right and/or bottom edges. þ Note: The native format for storing downloaded PCX and BMP images is RLE-2. The result is a better compression ratio and therefore the use of less module space for downloaded gray-scale images and for images with very large areas of either black or white. Syntax: Iabfnn…n data Where: a - Memory Module Bank Select (see Appendix K). b - Data Type (optional), A or omit. b Value: A omitted f Image Data Value Range: ASCII Characters 0-9, A-F, (7 bit) 00-FF, (8 bit) - Format Designator f Designator: Format Type: F 7-bit Datamax image load file B .BMP 8-bit format (image flipped), black and white (B&W) b I i P p Sample: .BMP 8-bit format (image as received), B&W .IMG 8-bit format (image flipped), B&W .IMG 8-bit format (image as received), B&W .PCX 8-bit format (image flipped), B&W .PCX 8-bit format (image as received), B&W nn…n - Up to 16 characters used as an image name. - data - Image data 0x0d terminates the name. D IDpTest data...data The sample instructs the printer to (1) receive an 8-bit PCX image sent by the host in an 8-bit data format, (2) name the image ‘Test’, and (3) store it in memory module D. 18 Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX i Scalable Font Downloading The command structure for downloading TrueType (.TTF) scalable fonts (font files may be singlebyte or double-byte character systems) is as follows : Syntax: imtnnName xx…xdata… Where: m - Memory Module Designator to save this font to; see Appendix K. t - Type of scalable font being downloaded: T = TrueType nn - Two-digit font reference ID. Valid range is 50-99, 9A-9Z, 9a-9z, (base 62 numbers). Name - The title, up to 16 characters, for this font. - 0x0d terminates the Name. xx…x - Eight-digit size of the font data, number of bytes, hexadecimal, padded with leading zeros. data Sample: - The scalable font data. iDT52Tree Frog 000087C2data... This sample downloads a TrueType font to module ‘D’ and assigns it the Font ID of 52 with the name “Tree Frog”. The size of the font data is 0x87C2 bytes long. STX J Set Pause for Each Label This command causes the printer to pause after printing each label. It is intended for use with the peel mechanism or tear bar when the Present Sensor option is not installed. After removing the printed label, the PAUSE Key must be pushed in order to print the next label. (The printer must be reset to clear the J command.) Syntax: STX K J Extended-System Commands This expands the System-Level Commands. See the Extended-System Commands for more information. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 19 System-Level Command Functions STX k Test RS-232 Port This command instructs the printer to transmit the Y character from the printer’s RS-232 port. (Failure to receive Y could indicate an interfacing problem.) Syntax: k Printer response: Y STX L Enter Label Formatting Command Mode This command switches the printer to the Label Formatting Command Mode. Once in this mode, the printer expects to receive Record Structures and Label Formatting Commands. Immediate, SystemLevel, and Font Loading commands will be ignored until the label formatting mode is terminated with E, s, or X, (see Label Formatting Commands for additional information). Syntax: STX M L Set Maximum Label Length This command instructs the printer move media this distance in search of the top-of-form (label edge, notch, black mark, etc.) before declaring a paper fault. A paper fault condition can occur if this setting is too close (within 0.1 inch [2.54 mm]) to the physical length of the label. Therefore, it is a good practice to set this command to 2.5 to 3 times the actual label length used. The minimum value should be at least 5” (127 mm). Syntax: Mnnnn Where: nnnn Sample: M0500 - Is a four-digit length, 0000-9999, in/100 or mm/10. Maximum setting is 9999 (99.99 inches or 2540 mm). The default setting is 16 inches/ 406.4 mm The sample sets a maximum travel distance of 5 inches (unless the printer is in metric mode, see m). STX m Set Printer To Metric Mode This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as metric values (e.g., c0100 will equal 10.0 mm). The default is Imperial (see n). Syntax: 20 m Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX n Set Printer to Imperial Mode This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as inch values (e.g., c0100 will equal 1.00 inch). The printer defaults to this mode. n Syntax: STX O Set Start of Print (SOP) Position This command sets the point to begin printing relative to the top-of-form (the label’s edge as detected by the Media Sensor). The printer will feed from the top-of-form to the value specified in this command to begin printing. This value operates independently of the f command. Non-Display models: The printer must be set to ‘Host’ (via the menu) for this command to have effect. Display-equipped models: If SOP Emulation is set to ‘Enabled’ (via the menu) – this command sets the point where printing starts, emulating the selected legacy printer’s distance, as measured between the media sensor and the printhead burn line. In addition, regardless of the SOP Emulation setting the start of print position can be fine-tuned via the menu: Menu Mode / Print Control / Custom Adjustments / Row Adjust. Syntax: Onnnn Where: nnnn - Is a four-digit offset value in inches/100 or mm/10. The “zero” setting is the default value, and settings below 50 are adjusted back to the default value. Non-display models: the default setting is 0220 in Imperial Mode (0559 in Metric Mode). Display-equipped models: the default setting is ‘Off’ and the printer assumes the natural start of print position. Sample (non-display models): O0300 The above sample sets a start of print position of 3.0 inches (unless in Metric Mode, see m). Sample (displayequipped models): O0210 The above sample will begin printing 0.1 inch closer to the leading edge of the label if the 220 (Allegro) SOP Emulation was selected, or 1.0 inch farther away from the leading edge if 110 (ProdPlus) SOP Emulation was selected. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 21 System-Level Command Functions STX o Cycle Cutter This command will cause the optional cutter mechanism to immediately perform a cut after all previously received commands are executed. The cutter must be installed, enabled and the interlock(s) closed for operation. Syntax: STX P o Set Printer to Character (HEX) Dump Mode This command instructs the printer to assume Character Hex Dump Mode (also known as ASCII dump or monitor mode). Data sent to the printer following this command will be printed in raw ASCII format. To capture this data, labels must be at least four inches (102 mm) long and as wide as the maximum print width. This command has the same effect as turning the printer ‘On’ while pressing the FEED Key; however, no Configuration/Test Pattern label will be printed. To return to normal operation the printer must be manually reset. Syntax: STX p P Controlled Pause The controlled pause command will cause the printer to pause only after all previously received commands are executed. This is often useful between label batches. (This command will not clear the pause condition, see B). Syntax: STX Q p Clear All Modules This command instructs the printer to clear all of the Flash and DRAM modules (see the Operator’s Manual of the corresponding printer for applicable module options). All stored data will be destroyed. Syntax: 22 Q Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX q Clear Module This command clears the selected Flash or DRAM module. If a module is corrupted during normal operations (identifiable when the printer responds with a ‘No Modules Available’ message to a W command), it must be cleared. All stored data will be destroyed. Syntax: qa Where: a Sample: qA - Memory module designator, see Appendix K. The sample clears memory module A. þ Notes: (1) If a module directory intermittently returns the message ‘No Modules Available’ or if data continuously becomes corrupt with the write protect switch on, the module may be at the end of its service. However, before concluding that a module is defective, cycle the printer’s power and test the module. (2) E-Class models: Some Flash Memory Expansion options must have Write Enable jumpers installed to perform this command. STX R Ribbon Saver On/Off (Display-Equipped Models only) This command enables the operation of the optional Ribbon Saver. It is the only command used to control the Ribbon Saver. Its operation is continuous when enabled. The printer must be set to thermal transfer (ribbon) printing mode then, during operation, the Ribbon Saver engages automatically, lifting when the minimum amount of label white space is exceeded. Syntax: Rx Where: x Sample: RY - Y - Enabled (Default = Menu selection.) N - Disabled The sample will turn the ribbon saver on. þ Note: This command is ignored on units not equipped with the ribbon saver option. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 23 System-Level Command Functions STX r Select Reflective Sensor This command enables reflective (black mark) sensing for top-of-form detection of rolled butt-cut, and fan-fold or tag stocks with reflective marks on the underside. This Media Sensor will detect a minimum mark of 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) between labels (see the Operator’s Manual for media requirements). The end of the black mark determines the top of form. Use the O command to adjust the print position. Syntax: r Default setting: Edge sensing STX S Set Feed Rate This command controls the output rate of the media when the FEED Key is pressed. Syntax: Sn Where: n STX s - Is a letter value (see Appendix L). Set Single Buffer Mode (Non-Display Models only) This command, available for backward compatibility, instructs the printer to use single buffer operation. In single buffer mode, the printer will erase and format all fields. This, in turn, decreases printer throughput when incremental, decremental, or replacement fields are used (see Label Formatting Commands). See d. Syntax: 24 s Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX T Print Dot Pattern Test Label This command instructs the printer to produce a Dot Pattern Label, a label comprised of different patterns that exercise the printhead. This is the same test label printed when powering on the printer while pressing the FEED Key, except that the printer will not produce a Configuration Label or enter the Hex Dump Mode. (On display-equipped models, it can also be generated as a Quick Test Label.) To view the full dot pattern use media at least 2 inches (51 mm) long and as wide as the maximum print width. T Syntax: Printer response (dots patterns may vary): STX t Test DRAM Memory Module This command tests the DRAM module. The printer returns a one-line message stating the module condition (no message is returned if a module is unavailable). Syntax: t results - Test results given as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’. Non-display models: The printer must be in Test Mode for the command to function. To enable the Test Mode see the KD command. Printer response format: axxxK results Where: a - 2 = Slot B xxx - Module size in Kbytes Display-equipped models: The printer must have Feedback Characters enabled for this command to function. Feedback Characters can be enabled via the menu (see the Operator’s Manual for additional information). Printer response format: Module A: xxxxK Module B: xxxxK Module D: xxxxK Where: xxxx Class Series Programmer’s Manual DRAM Tested results DRAM Tested results DRAM Tested results - Module size in Kbytes. 25 System-Level Command Functions STX U Label Format String Replacement Field This command places new label data into format fields to build a label. Two options are available: Exact Length and Truncated Length. To easily keep track of fields, place all of the fields to be updated with the command at the beginning of the label format. A maximum of 99 format fields can be updated. Fields are numbered consecutively 01 to 99 in the order received. Exact Length Replacement Field Functions – The new data string must equal the original string length and contain valid data. When the dynamic data is shorter than the length of the originally defined data field, then field will be padded with blanks (or zero when the Format Record header specifies a numeric bar code). Syntax: Unnss…s Where: nn - Is the format field number, 2 digits. ss…s - Is the new string data, followed by a Exact Length Sample: L 1A1100001000100DATA FIELD 1 161100001100110data field 2 161100001200120data field 3 Q0001 E U01123 U02New data F2 E0002 G The sample produces three labels. The first is formatted with the commands between L and E. The next two labels print with the replacement data contained in the U commands (see E and G). The barcode is the same length: 3 digits and nine spaces. Truncated Length Replacement Field Functions – A variant of the U command includes the truncate option ‘T’, where dynamic data shorter than the originally defined field length will not be padded, and the original maximum field length is maintained for subsequent replacements. 26 Syntax: UTnnss…s Where: nn - Is the format field number, 2 digits. T - Truncate option ss…s - Is the new string data, followed by a Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions Truncated Sample: L 1A1100001000100data field 1 161100001100110data field 2 161100001200120data field 3 Q0001 E UT01123 U02New data F2 E0002 G The sample produces three labels. The first is formatted with the commands between L and E. The next two labels print with the replacement data contained in the U commands (see E and G). The barcode is shortened; it only has three digits (and no spaces). STX V Software Switch Settings This command controls the printer options, where the appropriate value allows the option(s) to be ‘On’ or ‘Off.’ Each option has a corresponding bit whose value is ‘1’ when enabled. The tables below indicate the bit assignments and corresponding command value needed to enable the desired option(s). Display-equipped models: printer options are set by entering selections through the menu. The software setting command allows two of these option settings to be modified without returning to the menu. Syntax: Vn Where: n Sample: V5 - Is a single digit ASCII numeric value from 0-F. The value of n is used to override the power-up option settings. Reset or power-up returns the printer to the original settings. The sample corresponds to setting Bits 0 and 2, creating a command value of 5. When applied, this enables the Present Sensor and Cutter options. Bit Assignment 0 1 2 3 Printer Option Cutter N/A Present Sensor N/A Table 4-1: Software Switch Bit Assignment Use the bit assignment table above to determine the command value n in the binary table below (e.g., the command value 5 sets the bits 0 and 2 to ‘1’). Class Series Programmer’s Manual 27 System-Level Command Functions n Value 0 1 4 5 STX v Command Values for Bits Assigned Bit 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Table 4-2: Software Switch Binary 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Request Firmware Version This command causes the printer to send its version string (this data is the same as that printed on the configuration label). The version may be different from printer to printer. 28 Syntax: v Printer Response: VER: 4308 – 06.06 07/09/2001 Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX W Request Memory Module Information This command requests a directory listing for memory module(s). Although a module can store font, graphics and format data together, it can display only one type of information at a time. If the module contains all three types of data, it will be necessary to check the directory three times, using each of the control parameters, F, G, and L, to determine the contents. When no user accessible modules are present, there is no printer response to WF, WG, or WL. Syntax: Wa Where: a - Data type: F G L f = = = = Downloaded Font Graphic (Image) Label All fonts (respective of the resident fonts available and any fonts that have been downloaded). Wf Sample: Printer response (using an E-Class printer): Meaning: MODULE: A Module ID ‘A’, fonts following reside in this module 103 CG Triumv Downloaded font ID and name MODULE: F Module ID ‘F’ (no user access), fonts following reside in this 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 Class Series Programmer’s Manual module Font internal ID 000, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 0 Font internal ID 001, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 1 Font internal ID 002, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 2 Font internal ID 003, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 3 Font internal ID 004, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 4 Font internal ID 005, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 5 Font internal ID 006, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 6 Font internal ID 007, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 7 Font internal ID 008, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 8 Font internal ID 012, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A06 Font internal ID 013, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A08 Font internal ID 014, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A16 Font internal ID 015, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A12 Font internal ID 016, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A14 Font internal ID 017, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A18 Font internal ID 018, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A24 Font internal ID 019, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A30 Font internal ID 020, resident bitmapped font DPL ID 9, A36 29 System-Level Command Functions STX w Test Flash Memory Module This command tests the Flash memory module. The time for each test will vary from 20 to 120 seconds, depending upon the size of the module. All stored data will be destroyed. If no module is present, there will be no printer response. Syntax: wa Where: a - Module designator; see Appendix K. Printer response format: Module A: xxxxK results Where: A - Module tested. xxxx - Module size in kilobytes. results - Test results given as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’. þ Note: STX X E-Class models: Some Flash Memory Expansion options must have Write Enable jumpers installed to perform this command. Set Default Module This command, typically used prior to the loading of PCL-4 bit-mapped fonts (see Font Loading Commands), is designed to allow the user to select between modules when downloading information. The default module is one of the following: 1. The first alpha designator of the existing modules if item 2 has not occurred. 2. The module selected by this command. Syntax: Xa Where: a Sample: XB - Module designator; See Appendix K. The sample sets ‘B’ as the default module. 30 Class Series Programmer’s Manual System-Level Command Functions STX x Delete File from Module This command removes a specific file from the specified module. The file name is removed from the module directory and thus the file cannot be accessed. The actual storage space occupied by the file is not released. To reclaim deleted file storage space use z. Syntax: xmtnn…n Where: m - Module designator; see Appendix K. t - The file type identification code: G L F S nn…n STX Y = = = = Image file Label format file Bit-Mapped font file Smooth scalable font file - The file name to delete, up to sixteen alphanumeric characters for graphic or label format files, 3 for bit-mapped font files, and 2 for smooth scalable font files. Output Sensor Values This command causes the printer to respond with the sensor value status. When Y is received, the printer will respond with the digitally converted values of its internal analog sensors (see below). To repeat the display of values, send the printer a ‘SPACE’ (20 hexadecimal). Send to terminate this function. Non-display models: The printer must be in Test Mode for the command to function. To enable the Test Mode see the KD command. Display-equipped models: The printer must have Feedback Characters enabled for this command to function. Feedback Characters can be enabled via the menu (see the Operator’s Manual for additional information). Syntax: Y Printer response: Thermistor ADC: 0048 Reflective ADC: 0000 Transmissive ADC: 0204 Paperout ADC: 0000 24 Volt ADC: 0217 Contrast ADC: 0093 TOF Adjust ADC: 0170 Ribbon ADC: 0125 Battery Level: Good Where: Paperout ADC: 0225 indicates paper is present; 0000 indicates paper is not present. Battery level: Good indicates the battery has sufficient charge; Low indicates the battery is insufficiently charged. þ Notes: Equipped sensors vary with printer, model, and options. In addition, some readings require printercontrolled paper movement to indicate a meaningful value. Class Series Programmer’s Manual 31 System-Level Command Functions STX y Select Font Symbol Set This command selects the scalable font symbol set. The selected symbol set remains active until another symbol set is selected. See the KS command and Appendices E, I, and H for more information. Option dependant. Not all symbol sets can be used with all fonts. Syntax: ySxx Where: S - Byte-size designation; see Appendix H: S = Single byte symbol sets. U = Double byte symbol sets. xx - Symbol set selection. ySPM Sample: The sample selects the PC-850 multilingual set. STX Z Print Configuration and Dot Pattern Labels This command prints Configuration and Dot Pattern Labels. The results are similar to performing the power-up self-test, but the printer does not enter Hex Dump Mode. To capture all printed information, use the labels as wide as the maximum print width and at least 4 inches (102 mm) long. Z Syntax: Printer response: FRI SEPTEMBER 026, 1997 19:29 244 VER: E4304 - 04.06 08/24/01 BOOT 83-2329-04A CODE 83-2325-04F FONT 83-2337-01A CPLD 59-2157-01C SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ GOOD SYSTEM RAM SIZE___ 2016 KBYTES SYSTEM RAM AVAIL__ 1264 KBYTES REG POWER SUPPLY__ NO DIRECT THERMAL COMMUNICATIONS NOT DETECTED 9600,8,N EDGE SOP ADJUST________ 128 PRESENT ADJUST____ 128 TOF LOW___________ 0 TOF DELTA_________ 10 TOF GAIN__________ 10 OOS MAXVOLT_______ 2 INPUT VALUES PAPER_____________ DARKNESS__________ TRAN______________ REFL______________ RIBM______________ THR_______________ 24V_______________ COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES 9-18-1999 LENGTH____ 773 INCHES TIME______ 20 HOURS RESETTABLE VALUES 9-22-1999 LENGTH____ 576 INCHES TIME______ 10 HOURS 255 131 255 149 87 48 223 MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE______ 128 SCALABLE FONTS_______ 64 LABEL SIZE 0410:02218 IN þ Notes: STX z Printed information will vary according to printer, model, firmware version, and options. Pack Module This command causes the printer to reclaim all storage space associated with all deleted files on the specified module (see X and x). 32 Syntax: