Programmer's Manual. Covers the following models: E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced (Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater). E-Class Mark III Pro/Pro I-Class Mark II RL3 & RL4. CG Times (based upon...
Programmer’s Manual Covers the following models: E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced (Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater) E-Class Mark III Pro/Pro I-Class Mark II RL3 & RL4
Programmer’s Manual Covers the following models: E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced (Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater) E-Class Mark III Pro/Pro I-Class Mark II RL3 & RL4
Programmer's Manual
Covers the following models: E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced (Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater)
E-Class Mark III Pro/Pro+ I-Class Mark II RL3 & RL4
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Part Number 88-2360-01
Revision B
Contents
1 Overview ......................................................................................1
Who Should Use this Manual ...................................................................... 1 The Scope of this Manual........................................................................... 1 General Conventions................................................................................. 2 Computer Entry and Display Conventions .................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 2 Special Instructions .................................................................................. 2 Typical Data Flow Sequence....................................................................... 3
2 Control Code Command Functions ................................................7
Introduction ............................................................................................ 7 Attention-Getters ..................................................................................... 7 Easy Control Codes .................................................................................. 7 Alternate Control Code Modes .................................................................... 8
3 Immediate Command Functions ...................................................9
Introduction ............................................................................................ 9
SOH # Reset ...................................................................................... 9
SOH *
Reset ...................................................................................... 9
SOH A
Send ASCII Status String......................................................... 10
SOH a
Send ASCII Extended Status String ........................................... 10
SOH B
Toggle Pause ......................................................................... 11
SOH C
Stop/Cancel ........................................................................... 12
SOH D SOH Shutdown....................................................................... 12
SOH E
Send Batch Remaining Quantity................................................ 12
SOH e
Send Batch Printed Quantity .................................................... 13
SOH F
Send Status Byte.................................................................... 13
4 System-Level Command Functions .............................................15
Introduction .......................................................................................... 15
STX A
Set Time and Date .................................................................. 15
STX a
Enable Feedback Characters..................................................... 16
STX B
Get Printer Time and Date Information ...................................... 16
STX c
Set Continuous Paper Length ................................................... 17
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STX E STX e STX F STX f STX G STX I STX i STX J STX K STX k STX L STX M STX m STX n STX O STX o STX P STX p STX Q STX q STX R STX r STX S STX T STX t STX U STX V STX v STX W STX w STX X STX x STX Y STX y STX Z STX z
Set Quantity for Stored Label ................................................... 17 Select Edge Sensor ................................................................. 18 Form Feed ............................................................................. 18 Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command) ............................. 18 Print Last Label Format ........................................................... 19 Input Image Data ................................................................... 19 Scalable Font Downloading ...................................................... 20 Set Pause for Each Label ......................................................... 20 Extended System-Level Commands........................................... 20 Test Communication Port ......................................................... 21 Enter Label Formatting Command Mode..................................... 21 Set Maximum Label Length ...................................................... 21 Set Printer to Metric Mode ....................................................... 21 Set Printer to Imperial Mode .................................................... 22 Set Start of Print (SOP) Position ............................................... 22 Cycle Cutter........................................................................... 22 Set Hex Dump Mode ............................................................... 23 Controlled Pause .................................................................... 23 Clear All Modules .................................................................... 23 Clear Module.......................................................................... 24 Ribbon Saver Control .............................................................. 24 Select Reflective Sensor .......................................................... 24 Set Feed Speed ...................................................................... 25 Print Quality Label .................................................................. 25 Test DRAM Memory Module ...................................................... 25 Label Format String Replacement Field ...................................... 26 Software Switch Settings ......................................................... 27 Request Firmware Version ....................................................... 28 Request Memory Module Information ........................................ 28 Test Flash Memory Module ....................................................... 29 Set Default Module ................................................................. 29 Delete File from Module ........................................................... 30 Output Sensor Values.............................................................. 31 Select Font Symbol Set ........................................................... 31 Print Configuration Label ......................................................... 32 Pack Module .......................................................................... 32
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5 Extended System-Level Command Functions..............................33
Introduction .......................................................................................... 33 STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration ........................................................ 33 STX K}M Manual Media Calibration ......................................................... 34 STX K}Q Quick Media Calibration ........................................................... 34 STX KaR Read Data from RFID Tag ........................................................ 35 STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag ........................................................... 36 STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay............................................................... 36 STX KC Get Configuration ................................................................... 37 STX Kc Configuration Set ................................................................... 40 STX KD Database Configuration ........................................................... 92 STX Kd Set File as Factory Default ....................................................... 93 STX KE Character Encoding................................................................. 93 STX KF Select Factory Defaults............................................................ 95 STX Kf Set Present Distance ............................................................... 95 STX KH Dot Check ............................................................................. 96 STX KI GPIO Input ............................................................................ 98 STX Kn NIC Reset .............................................................................. 98 STX KO GPIO Output .......................................................................... 99 STX Kp Module Protection ..................................................................100 STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset .......................................................101 STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag ..........................101 STX KtD Write Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) to Tag..................101 STX KtE Write Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Bit ............................102 STX KtH Read and Feedback Tag Information to Host..............................102 STX KtR Read Data from RFID Tag .......................................................103 STX KtU Read Unique Serial Number from RFID Tag ...............................104 STX KtW Write Data to RFID Tag ..........................................................104 STX KuB Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section ...........................................106 STX KuF Send RFID Device Firmware Version.........................................106 STX KuJ Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section..............................................106 STX KuR Read Data from RFID Tag .......................................................107 STX KuW Write Data to RFID Tag ..........................................................108 STX KV Verifier Enable/Disable ...........................................................108 STX Ky Download Plug-in File.............................................................109 STX KZ Immediately Set Parameter ....................................................109
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6 Label Formatting Command Functions......................................111
Introduction .........................................................................................111
:
Set Cut by Amount ................................................................111
A
Set Format Attribute ..............................................................112
B
Bar Code Magnification ...........................................................113
C
Set Column Offset Amount......................................................113
c
Set Cut by Amount ................................................................114
D
Set Dot Size Width and Height.................................................114
E
Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label ......................115
e
Recall Printer Configuration .....................................................115
F
Advanced Format Attributes ....................................................115
G
Place Data in Global Register...................................................116
H
Enter Heat Setting .................................................................116
J
Justification ..........................................................................117
M
Select Mirror Mode.................................................................117
m
Set Metric Mode ....................................................................118
n
Set Inch (Imperial) Mode........................................................118
P
Set Print Speed .....................................................................118
p
Set Backfeed Speed ...............................................................119
Q
Set Quantity of Labels to Print .................................................119
R
Set Row Offset Amount ..........................................................120
r
Recall Stored Label Format .....................................................120
S
Set Feed Speed .....................................................................122
s
Store Label Format in Module ..................................................122
T
Set Field Data Line Terminator ................................................123
t
Add or subtract date time from the printer date .........................123
U
Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field......................124
X
Terminate Label Formatting Mode ............................................125
y
Select Font Symbol Set ..........................................................125
z
Zero (Ø) Conversion to "0" .....................................................126
+ (>)(() Make Last Field Entered Increment ..........................................126
(<)()) Make Last Field Entered Decrement..........................................127
^
Set Count by Amount .............................................................128
Special Label Formatting Command Functions ...........................................129
STX D
Print adjusted date ................................................................129
STX S
Recall Global Data and Place in Field ........................................130
STX T
Print Time and Date ...............................................................130
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7 Font Loading Command Functions ............................................133
Introduction .........................................................................................133
*c###D Assign Font ID Number ..........................................................133
)s###W Font Descriptor .....................................................................134
*c###E Character Code .....................................................................134
(s#W
Character Download Data .......................................................134
8 Generating Label Formats ........................................................135
Introduction .........................................................................................135 Format Record Commands......................................................................135 Generating Records ...............................................................................136 The Structure of a Record.......................................................................136 Advanced Format Attributes....................................................................149
Appendix A ....................................................................................153
ASCII Control Chart...............................................................................153
Appendix B ....................................................................................155
Sample Programs ..................................................................................155 VB Application to Send Raw Data via Printer Driver ....................................159
Appendix C ....................................................................................165
Available Fonts Sizes, References, and Samples......................................165
Appendix D ....................................................................................171
Reset Codes .........................................................................................171
Appendix E ....................................................................................173
Single Byte Symbol Sets ........................................................................173
Appendix F ....................................................................................185
Bar Code Summary Data ........................................................................185 Bar Code Default Widths and Heights .......................................................188
Appendix G ....................................................................................191
Bar Code Details ...................................................................................191
Appendix H ....................................................................................237
Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping ........................................237
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Appendix I.....................................................................................239
Symbol Sets and Character Maps ............................................................239 Double-Byte Symbols, Chinese, Kanji, and Korean .....................................242
Appendix J.....................................................................................243
General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port Applications ..............................243
Appendix K ....................................................................................245
Maximum Field & Character Values ..........................................................245 Print Resolutions and Maximum Width & Record Column Values ...................245 Column, Present, & Row Adjust Fine Tune Range .......................................246 Memory Module Identifiers and Allocations................................................246
Appendix L.....................................................................................247
Speed Ranges.......................................................................................247
Appendix M....................................................................................249
Commands by Function ..........................................................................249
Appendix N ....................................................................................251
Image Loading......................................................................................251
Appendix O ....................................................................................253
UPC-A and EAN-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes .................................253
Appendix P ....................................................................................255
International Language Print Capability (ILPC) Programming Examples .........255
Appendix Q ....................................................................................265
Plug and Play IDs ..................................................................................265
Appendix R ....................................................................................267
Line Mode 267
Appendix S ....................................................................................271
RFID Overview......................................................................................271
Appendix T ....................................................................................277
WiFi Region Country Codes .....................................................................277
Appendix U ....................................................................................283
Bar Code Symbology Information Resources .............................................283
Glossary ........................................................................................285
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Overview
1 Overview
Who Should Use this Manual
This manual is intended for programmers who wish to create their own label production software.
The Scope of this Manual
This manual, arranged alphabetically by command, explains Datamax-O'Neil Programming Language (DPL) and its related uses in the writing, loading and storing of programs for the control and production of label formats (designs) for the following printers at, or above, the listed firmware version below:
Printer
E-Class Mark III Basic and Advanced Models
E-Class MARK III Pro/Pro+ I-Class Mark II RL3 & RL4
Firmware Version Serial# 4xxxxxxx or greater or Firmware
Version 9.04_0001 or greater All
All
All
Model distinctions, including configurations and equipment types be indicated in this text to
differentiate command compatibility. The appendices of this manual also contain details that
cannot be ignored; the use of any command will require checking for possible exclusionary conditions.
· See the <STX>KC command for information regarding attainment of the printer's firmware
version; and then, if necessary, upgrade that firmware. Upgrades are available at http://www.datamax-oneil.com.
· Programming information for older Class Series printers Class Series II Programmer's
Manual (part number 88-2341-01). All manuals can be downloaded from our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com.
· References to "Menu Settings" refer either to the set-up menu or to the system menu of
the printer; consult to the appropriate Operator's Manual for details.
· Where applicable, printer responses to a host device will depend upon the communication
port, port settings, and cabling.
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General Conventions
These are some of the conventions followed in this manual: On the header of each page, the name of the section. On the footer of each page, the page number and the title of the manual. Names of other manuals referenced are in Italics. Notes are added to bring your attention to important considerations, tips or helpful suggestions. Boldface is also used to bring your attention to important information. This manual refers to IBM-PC based keyboard command characters for access to the ASCII character set. Systems based on different formats (e.g., Apple's Macintosh ) should use the appropriate keyboard command to access the desired ASCII character. See Appendix A for the ASCII character set.
Computer Entry and Display Conventions
Command syntax and samples are formatted as follows: The Courier font in boldface indicates the DPL command syntax, and Italics are used to indicate the command syntax parameters. Regular Courier font indicates sample commands, files and printer responses. Square brackets ([ ]) indicate that the item is optional. <CR> is used to identify the line termination character. Other strings placed between < > in this manual represent the character of the same ASCII name, and are single-byte hexadecimal values (e.g., <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> equal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively). Hexadecimal values are often displayed in "C" programming language conventions (e.g., 0x02 = 02 hex, 0x41 = 41 hex, etc.)
Important Safety Instructions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions.
Special Instructions
The green check box is intended to alert the user to conventions used within this text or to notable operating details of the printer.
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Overview
Typical Data Flow Sequence
The typical data flow sequence is summarized in the following bullets and detailed in the table below. Printer Commands data is transmitted to the printer as shown in the table from left to right, top to bottom.
Status commands Configuration commands Download commands Label format Status commands Label reprint commands Memory cleanup
Typical commands used in the various stages shown above are listed in the tables that follow.
Status Commands
Commands are available for retrieving stored label formats, updating data, and adding new data. These techniques are used for increasing throughput; see <STX>G, Label Recall Command "r", and Label Save Command "s".
<SOH>A
Printer Commands
<STX>WG
<STX>O220 <STX>n <STX>V0
<SOH>D <STX>IApImagename<CR>image data...data <CR> <STX>L D11
131100000500050Typical text field 01
Q0001 E
<SOH>A
<STX>U01new data for field 01 <STX>E0005 <STX>G <STX>xImagename<CR> <STX>zA
Description "Status" commands: Get Status, Request Memory Module Storage Information...
"Configuration" commands, download image...
"Download" commands, image, fonts...
Begin label Label Header record Label Formatting Data record Object type, orientation, position, data Label Quantity Label Terminate record
Status command
Reprint with New Data Records
Memory cleanup
Notes Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands. See <STX>Kc to reduce configuration commands transferred RAM (temporary) or Flash (semipermanent) memory.
Existing label formats may be recalled. Label header records are not required.
Optional, bidirectional communication required for these commands.
Used for fast reprints.
Typically used for temporary storage.
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Configuration Commands
The following table lists some commands useful in controlling printer configuration. These commands are generally effective only for the current power-up session; toggling power restores the default configuration. See <STX>Kc for changes to the default 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 Command <STX>A <STX>c <STX>e
<STX>Kf
<STX>Kc <STX>F
<STX>M
<STX>m
<STX>n <STX>S <STX>V
Name Set Date and Time Set Continuous Paper Length Set Edge Sensor
Set Present Distance
Configuration Set Send Form Feed
Set Maximum Label Length
Set to Metric Mode
Set to Inch Mode Set Feed Rate Software Switch
Function
Sets Date and Time. Must be 0000 for gap media; not used for reflective media. Sets sensing for gap or registration hole type stock. Determines label stop position, head relative. <STX>f edge sensor relative equivalent command, older models. Determines default power-up configuration. Sets the stop position of the printed label. Length to search for next gap or reflective mark; not used with continuous media. Subsequent measurements interpreted in metric (most units, mm/10). Label equivalent command can be used. Subsequent measurements interpreted in inches (most units in/100) label equivalent command can be used. Sets blank label movement speed. Enables optional hardware, cutter, and present sensor.
Download Commands
Download Command
<STX>I
<STX>i
<ESC>
Name Download Image Download Scalable Font Download Bitmapped Font
Function
Downloads Image to selected memory module. Downloads Scalable Font to selected memory module. Downloads Bitmapped Font to selected memory module.
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Label Header Commands
These commands determine how the label formatting occurs, the print quality and quantity. They are typically issued immediately following the <STX>L start of the label format. The Format Attribute (A) and the Offset (C, R) commands can be changed at any point between format records to achieve desired effects.
Label Header Command
A C D H M P P Q R S
Name
Set Format Attribute Column Offset Set Width and Dot Size Set Heat Setting Set Mirror Mode Set Print Speed Set Backup Speed Set Quantity Set Row Offset Set Feed Speed
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Control Code Command Functions
2 Control Code Command Functions
Introduction
The printer requires a special "attention-getter" character in order to receive a command sequence, informing the printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of command it will be. Control Commands, System-Level Commands, and Font Loading Commands have their own unique attention-getter, followed by a command character that directs printer action.
Attention-Getters
The attention-getters (e.g., "SOH") are standard ASCII control labels that represent a one character control code (i.e., ^A or Ctrl A). Appendix A contains the entire ASCII Control Code Chart.
Attention-Getter
Immediate Commands System-Level Commands Font Loading Commands
ASCII Character SOH STX ESC
Decimal Value 1 2 27
HEX Value 01 02 1B
Easy Control Codes
DPL has been enhanced to accept a 3-character SOH and STX sequence. Easy Control Codes are always enabled, whether in Standard, Alternate, Alternate 2, or Custom Control Code Mode. Two types of sequences have been created to meet any application's requirements. Use these sequences where you normally would use a single SOH or STX character. These sequences will not function when the printer input mode is selected to "auto".
Control Character SOH STX
3 "%" Character Sequence
%01
%02
3 "^"Character Sequence
^01
^02
Command Type
Control System
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Alternate Control Code Modes
For systems unable to transmit certain control codes, Alternate Control Code Modes are available. Configuring the printer to operate in an Alternate Control Code Mode (selected via the Setup Menu, the <STX>Kc command or, where applicable, the <STX>KD command) requires the substitution of Standard Control Characters with Alternate Control Characters in what is otherwise a normal data stream.
Control Character
Standard
Alternate Alternate 2
SOH
0x01
0x5E
0x5E
STX
0x02
0x7E
0x7E
CR
0x0D
0x0D
0x7C
ESC
0x1B
0x1B
0x1B
"Count By" [1]
0x5E
0x40
0x40
[1]See Label Formatting Commands, ^ set count by amount.
Custom User Defined
Command Type
Control System Line Termination Font Loading Label Formatting
Throughout this manual <SOH>, <STX>, <CR>, <ESC>, and ^ will be used to indicate control
codes. The actual values will depend on whether standard or alternate control codes are enabled for the particular application.
Alternate Line Terminator Example: Alternate Control Codes provide for substitution of the line terminator, as well as the control characters listed above. For example using Alternate 2, the line terminator <CR> (0x0D) is replaced by | (0x7C). The following is a sample label format data stream for a printer configured for Alternate-2 Control Codes:
~L|1911A10001000101234560|X|~UT01ABCDE|~G|
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Immediate Command Functions
3 Immediate Command Functions
Introduction
When the printer receives an Immediate Command, its current operation will be momentarily interrupted to respond to the command. Immediate Commands may be issued before or after System-Level commands; however, they may not be issued among Label Formatting Commands or during font or image downloading. Immediate Commands consist of: 1. Attention-Getter, 0x01 or 0x5E; see Control Code Command Functions. 2. Command Character
SOH # Reset
This command resets the printer. Resetting the printer returns all settings to default and
clears both the communications and printing buffers. The command also clears DRAM memory.
Syntax:
<SOH>#
Printer Response:
The printer will reset. <XON> T (The T may come before the <XON>)
SOH *
Reset
This command forces a soft reset of the microprocessor. The printer is initialized to the same state as a power cycle.
Syntax: Printer Response:
<SOH>*
The printer will reset. <XON> R (The R may come before the <XON>)
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Immediate Command Functions
SOH A
Send ASCII Status String
This command allows the host computer to check the current printer status. The printer returns a string of eight characters, followed by a carriage return. Each character (see below) indicates an associated condition, either true (Y) or false (N). Byte 1 is
transmitted first. See <SOH>F.
Syntax: Sample: Printer Response:
<SOH>A <SOH>A abcdefgh<CR>
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 - Y/N
Interpretation
Y = Interpreter busy (imaging) Y = Paper out or fault Y = Ribbon out or fault Y = Printing batch Y = Busy printing Y = Printer paused Y = Label presented Y = (Internal) Rewinder out or fault
Transmit Sequence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SOH a
Send ASCII Extended Status String
This command allows the host computer to check an extended current printer status. The printer returns a string of seventeen characters, followed by a carriage return. Most characters (see below) indicate an associated condition, either true (Y) or false (N). Byte
1 is transmitted first. See <SOH>F.
Syntax:
<SOH>a
Sample:
<SOH>a
Printer Response: abcdefgh:ijklmnop:qrstuvwx<CR>
The printer response size may grow as new requirements are defined. The response will always be backward compatible and terminated with a <CR>. The user should not
assume a fixed length response.
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Immediate Command Functions
Where:
Possible Values
Interpretation
a - Y/N Y = Interpreter busy (imaging)
b - Y/N Y = Paper out or fault
c - Y/N Y = Ribbon out or fault
d - Y/N Y = Printing batch
e - Y/N Y = Busy printing
f - Y/N Y = Printer paused
g - Y/N Y = Label presented
h - Y/N Y = Rewinder out or fault
-
:
: = Always :
i - Y/N Y = Cutter Fault
j - Y/N Y = Paper Out
k - Y/N Y = Ribbon Saver Fault
l - Y/N Y = Print Head Up
m - Y/N Y = Top of Form Fault
n - Y/N Y = Ribbon Low
o - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
p - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
-
:
: = Always :
q - Y/N Y = Ready (no data or signal)
r - Y/N Y = Waitng for Signal
s - Y/N Y = Waitng for Data
t - Y/N Y = Com1 has data not parsed
u - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
v - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
w - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
x - Y/N Y = N (reserved for future)
<CR>
Transmit Sequence
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
SOH B
Toggle Pause
This command toggles the printer's paused state between "On" and "Off." (This is the same function achieved by pressing the PAUSE Key.)
Syntax: Sample: Printer Response:
<SOH>B
<SOH>B
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:
· The <SOH>B command is sent to the printer. · The PAUSE Key is pressed.
Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator "Off"
and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display, then resume operation from the point of interruption. (If the Receive
Buffer is not full, an <XON> character will be transmitted from the printer.)
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Immediate Command Functions
SOH C
Stop/Cancel
This command performs the same function as pressing the STOP/CANCEL Key (i.e., it clears the current format from the print buffer, pauses the printer, and illuminates the
Paused/Stop Indicator). (The pause condition is terminated as described under <SOH>B.)
Syntax: Sample:
<SOH>C <SOH>C
Printer Response:
The print buffer is cleared and the Paused/Stop Indicator is
illuminated (and/or PAUSED is displayed on the LCD or graphics display) as operations are suspended, until one of the following
occurs:
· The <SOH>B command is sent to the printer; or · The PAUSE Key is pressed.
Upon which the printer will turn the Paused/Stop Indicator
"Off" and/or remove PAUSED from the LCD or graphics display. (If the Receive Buffer is not full, an <XON> character
will be transmitted from the printer.)
SOH D
SOH Shutdown
This command is ignored by the printer.
SOH E
Send Batch Remaining Quantity
This command causes the printer to return a four-digit number indicating the quantity of
labels that remain to be printed in the current batch, followed by a carriage return. Communications latency may cause this value to be higher than actual on some printers.
Syntax: Printer response:
<SOH>E nnnn<CR>
Where:
nnnn
- Are four decimal digits, 0-9999.
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Immediate Command Functions
SOH e
Send Batch Printed Quantity
This command causes the printer to return a four-digit number indicating the quantity of labels that have been printed in the current batch, followed by a carriage return.
Communications latency may cause this value to be lower than actual on some printers.
Syntax: Printer response: Where:
<SOH>e
nnnn<CR>
nnnn
- Are four decimal digits, 0-9999.
SOH F
Send Status Byte
This command instructs the printer to send a single status byte where each bit (1 or 0) represents one of the printer's status flags, followed by a carriage return (see below). If
an option is unavailable for the printer, the single bit will always be zero. See <SOH>A.
Syntax: Response format:
<SOH>F X<CR>
Where:
"X" is 0 through 0xef with bits as indicated in the "Condition" column below:
Bit*
Value
Condition
8
1 or 0
(Internal) Rewinder out or fault
7
1 or 0
Label presented
6
1 or 0
Printer paused
5
1 or 0
Busy printing
4
1 or 0
Printing batch
3
1 or 0
Ribbon out or Fault
2
1 or 0
Paper out or Fault
1
1 or 0
Command interpreter busy (imaging)
*One is the least significant bit.
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System-Level Command Functions
4 System-Level Command Functions
Introduction
The most commonly used commands are the System-Level Commands. These are used to load and store graphics information, in addition to printer control. System-Level Commands are used to override default parameter values (fixed and selectable) and may be used before or after Immediate Commands but cannot be issued among Label Formatting Commands. System-Level Commands consist of:
1. Attention-Getter, 0x02 or 0x7E; see Control Code Command Functions.
2. Command Character
3. Parameters (if any).
STX A
Set Time and Date
This command sets the time and date. The initial setting of the date will be stored in the
printer's internal inch counter. This date can be verified by printing a Configuration Label.
Syntax:
<STX>AwmmddyyyyhhMMjjj
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 / constant; see notes below.
Sample: Printed response:
<STX>A1020319960855034 Mon. Feb 3, 1996, 8:55AM, 034
· When set to 000, the Julian date is automatically calculated; otherwise, the Julian
date will print as entered, without daily increments. If factory defaults are restored the actual Julian date will also be restored.
· Printers without the Real Time Clock option lose the set time/date when power is
removed.
· Response format is variable; see the Special Label Formatting Command <STX>T.
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STX a
Enable Feedback Characters
This command enables the feedback ASCII hex characters to be returned from the printer following specific events after each completed batch of labels when using serial
communications. The default value is "OFF".
Syntax: Printer response:
<STX>a Event dependent. (Also see Appendix D for error codes.)
Where:
Event Invalid character
Label printed End of batch
Return Characters 0x07 ( BEL ) 0x1E ( RS ) 0x1F ( US )
STX B
Get Printer Time and Date Information
This command instructs the printer to retrieve its internal time and date information.
Syntax: Sample: Response format:
<STX>B <STX>B wmmddyyyyhhMMjjj<CR>
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 <STX>A for details and restrictions.
Response sample: 1020319960855034<CR>
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STX c
Set Continuous Paper Length
This command sets the label size for applications using continuous media. It disables the top-of-form function performed by the Media Sensor. The sensor, however, continues to
monitor paper-out conditions. See <STX>M.
Syntax:
<STX>cnnnn
Where:
nnnn
- Specifies the length of the media feed for each label format, in inches/100 or millimeters/10 (see <STX>m).
Sample:
<STX>c0100
The sample above sets a label length of 100, which equals 1.00 inch (assuming Imperial Mode is selected).
This command must be reset to zero for edge or reflective sensing operation.
STX E
Set Quantity for Stored Label
This command sets the number of labels for printing using the format currently in the print buffer. (The printer automatically stores the most recent format received in the buffer until the printer is reset or power is removed.) When used in conjunction with the
<STX>G command, this will print the format.
Syntax:
<STX>Ennnnn<CR>
Where:
nnnnn - A five-digit quantity, including leading zeros.
<CR>
- 0x0d terminates the name.
Sample:
<STX>E00025<CR> <STX>G
Printer response:
25 labels of the current format in memory will be printed.
If no <CR> terminates the command, a four-digit quantity (nnnn) can be entered; and, specifying 9999 will cause continuous printing.
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STX e
Select Edge Sensor
This command enables transmissive (see-through) sensing for top-of-form detection of
die-cut and holed (notched) media. This sensor will detect a minimum gap of 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) between labels (see the Operator's Manual for media requirements). This is
the default setting.
Syntax:
<STX>e
This command is ignored when <STX>cnnnn is issued with a non-zero value for nnnn.
STX F
Form Feed
This commands the printer to form feed to the next start of print.
Syntax:
<STX>F
Printer response:
The printer will form feed.
STX f
Set Form Stop Position (Backfeed Command)
This sets the stop position of the printed label, allowing the label to stop at a point past
the start-of-print position. When the next label format is sent, the printer motor reverses direction to retract the media to the start-of-print position. If quantities of more
than one label are requested, the printer will operate without backfeeding. Backfeed will
then only occur when printing has stopped for a few seconds.
D-O recommend not using the <stx>Kf command instead of this command. This is a legacy command.
Syntax:
<STX>fnnn
Where:
nnn
- Is a three-digit distance from the Media Sensor, in
inches/100 or mm/10. This distance is independent of
the start-of-print position (<STX>O), yet it must be
greater than the start-of-print position to take effect.
Sample:
<STX>f230
The sample above sets a stop position distance of 230 (2.3 inches from the Media Sensor's eye).
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STX G
Print Last Label Format
This command prints a previously formatted label and restarts a canceled batch job following the last processed label. This is used when there is a label format in the buffer. The <STX>E command is used to enter the quantity. (Without the <STX>E command, one
label will print.)
Syntax:
<STX>G
STX I
Input Image Data
This command must precede image downloading from the host to the printer. The data that immediately follows the command string will be image data.
The native format for storing downloaded PCX and BMP images is RLE-2, which results in a better compression ratio for less module space usage when downloading gray-scale
images and images with large black or white areas.
Syntax:
<STX>Iabfnn...n<CR>data
Where:
a
- Memory Module Bank Select (see Appendix K).
b
- Data Type (optional), A or omit:
b Value:
A omit
Image Data Value Range:
ASCII Characters 0-9, A-F, (7 bit) 00-FF, (8 bit)
f
- Format Designator:
nn...n <CR>
f Designator: F B
b I i P p
Format Type:
7-bit D-O image load file .BMP 8-bit format, flipped, black
and white (B&W) .BMP 8-bit format, B&W .IMG 8-bit format, flipped, B&W .IMG 8-bit format, B&W .PCX 8-bit format, flipped, B&W .PCX 8-bit format, B&W
- Up to 16 characters used as an image name. - 0x0d terminates the name.
data
- Image data
Sample:
<SOH>D <STX>IDpTest <CR> data...data <CR>
The sample above instructs the printer to (1) receive an 8-bit PCX image sent by the host in an 8-bit data format, (2) name the image "Test", and (3) store it in Module D (with a .dim file extension).
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STX i
Scalable Font Downloading
The command structure for downloading TrueType (.TTF) scalable fonts (files may be single-byte or double-byte character systems) is as follows:
Syntax:
<STX>imtnnName<CR>xx...xdata...
Where:
m
- The designator of the module where the font is to be
saved; see Appendix K.
t
- Type of scalable font being downloaded:
T = TrueType
nn
- Two-digit font reference ID. Valid range is 03-99,
9A-9Z, 9a-9z (base 62 numbers).
Name
- The title, up to 15 characters, for this font.
<CR>
- 0x0d terminates the Name.
xx...x
- Eight-digit size of the font data, number of bytes, hexadecimal, padded with leading zeros.
data
- The scalable font data.
Sample:
<STX>iDT52Tree Frog<CR>000087C2data...
The sample above downloads a TrueType font to Module D, and assigns it the Font ID of 52 with the name "Tree Frog" and file
extension .dtt. The size of the font data is 0x87C2 bytes long.
STX J
Set Pause for Each Label
This command causes the printer to pause after printing each label. It is intended for use with the peel mechanism or tear bar when the Present Sensor option is not installed. After removing the printed label, the PAUSE Key must be pushed in order to print the
next label. (The printer must be reset to clear the <STX>J command.)
Syntax:
<STX>J
STX K
Extended System-Level Commands
This is an expansion of the System-Level Command structure; see Extended SystemLevel Commands for more information.
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STX k
Test Communication Port
This command instructs the printer to transmit the Y character from the printer's port that received this command. (Failure to receive Y could indicate an interfacing problem.)
Syntax: Printer response:
<STX>k Y
STX L
Enter Label Formatting Command Mode
This command switches the printer to the Label Formatting Command Mode, where the printer expects to receive only Record Structures and Label Formatting Commands.
Immediate, System-Level, and Font Loading commands will be ignored until the label formatting mode is terminated with E, s, or X, (see Label Formatting Commands for
additional information).
Syntax:
<STX>L
STX M
Set Maximum Label Length
This command instructs the printer move media this distance in search of the top-ofform (label edge, notch, black mark, etc.) before declaring a paper fault. A paper fault
condition can occur if this setting is too close (within 0.1 inch [2.54 mm]) to the physical
length of the label. Therefore, it is a good practice to set this command to 2.5 to 3 times the actual label length used. The minimum value should be at least 5" (127 mm).
Syntax:
<STX>Mnnnn
Where:
nnnn
- Is a four-digit length, 0000-9999, in/100 or mm/10. Maximum setting is 9999 (99.99 inches or 2540
mm). The default setting is 16 inches/ 406.4 mm.
Sample:
<STX>M0500
The sample above sets a maximum travel distance of 5 inches (unless the printer is in metric mode; see <STX>m).
STX m Set Printer to Metric Mode
This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as metric values (e.g., <STX>c0100 will equal 10.0 mm). The default is Imperial (see <STX>n).
Syntax:
<STX>m
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STX n
Set Printer to Imperial Mode
This command sets the printer to interpret measurements as inch values (e.g., <STX>c0100 will equal 1.00 inch), and is the default mode.
Syntax:
<STX>n
STX O
Set Start of Print (SOP) Position
This command sets the point to begin printing relative to the top-of-form (the label's
edge as detected by the Media Sensor). The printer will feed from the top-of-form to the value specified in this command to begin printing.
This value operates independently of the <STX>f command.
D-O recommend not using the row adjust feature instead of this command. This is a legacy command.
Syntax:
<STX>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.
The default setting is "Off" and the printer assumes the natural SOP position.
Sample:
<STX>O0210
The sample above will begin printing 0.1 inch closer to the leading edge of the label if the 220 (Allegro) SOP Emulation was selected, or 1.0 inch farther away from the leading edge if 110 (ProdPlus) SOP Emulation was selected.
STX o
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>o
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STX P
Set Hex Dump Mode
This command instructs the printer to assume Hex Dump Mode. Instead of a formatted product, data sent following this command will be printed in its raw ASCII format. To
capture all data, labels should be at least four inches (102 mm) long and as wide as the maximum print width. This command has the same effect as turning "On" the printer
while depressing the FEED Key (return normal operation by manual reset).
Syntax:
<STX>P
Printer response is data dependent
(layout may vary):
STX p
Controlled Pause
This command will cause the printer to pause only after all previously received commands are executed, often useful between label batches. (This command will not
clear the pause condition; see <SOH>B).
Syntax:
<STX>p
STX Q
Clear All Modules
This command instructs the printer to clear all Flash and DRAM modules (except as noted); see the corresponding Operator's Manual for applicable module options. All stored data will be destroyed.
Syntax:
<STX>Q
Will not affect Module Y or the ILPC Font module.
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STX q
Clear Module
This command clears the selected Flash or DRAM module. During normal operations if a module becomes corrupted (identifiable when the printer responds with a "No Modules Available" message to a <STX>W command) it must be cleared. All stored data will be
destroyed.
Syntax:
<STX>qa
Where:
a
- Memory module designator; see Appendix K.
Sample:
<STX>qA
Will not affect Module Y or the ILPC Font module.
STX R
Ribbon Saver Control
This command enables the operation of the optional Ribbon Saver. It is the only
command used to control the Ribbon Saver. Its operation is continuous when enabled. The printer must be set to thermal transfer (ribbon) printing mode then, during
operation, the Ribbon Saver engages automatically, lifting when the minimum amount of label white space is exceeded.
Syntax:
<STX>Rx
Where:
x
- Y - Enabled (Default = Menu selection.)
N - Disabled
Sample:
<STX>RY
The sample above will turn the ribbon saver on.
This command is ignored on non-equipped printers.
STX r
Select Reflective Sensor
This command enables reflective (black mark) sensing for top-of-form detection of rolled butt-cut, and fan-fold or tag stocks with reflective marks on the underside. This Media Sensor will detect a minimum mark of 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) between labels (see the Operator's Manual for media requirements). The end of the black mark determines the
top of form. Use the <STX>O command to adjust the print position.
Syntax:
<STX>r
Default setting:
Edge sensing
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STX S
Set Feed Speed
This command controls the output rate of the media when the FEED Key is pressed.
Syntax:
<STX>Sn
Where:
n
- Is a letter value (see Appendix L).
STX T
Print Quality Label
This command instructs the printer to produce a Print Quality label, a format comprised
of different patterns and bar codes useful in printer setup. To capture all printed information, use the labels as wide as the maximum print width (see Appendix K) and at
least four inches (102 mm) long.
Syntax:
<STX>T
Printer response (dot 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). 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:
3
Response format:
<STX>t Module D: xxxxK RAM Tested results <CR>
Where:
xxxx
- Module size in Kbytes.
results - Test results given as "Good" or "Bad".
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STX U
Label Format String Replacement Field
This command places new label data into format fields to build a label. Two options are available: Exact Length and Truncated Length.
To easily keep track of fields, place all of the fields to be updated with the command at
the beginning of the label format. A maximum of 99 format fields can be updated. Fields are numbered consecutively 01 to 99 in the order received.
Exact Length Replacement Field Functions The new data string must equal the original string length and contain valid data. When the dynamic data is shorter than the
length of the originally defined data field, then field will be padded with blanks (or zero when the Format Record header specifies a numeric bar code).
Syntax:
<STX>Unnss...s<CR>
Where:
nn
- Is the format field number, 2 digits.
ss...s
- Is the new string data, followed by a <CR>
Exact Length Sample:
<STX>L 1A1100001000100data field 1<CR> 161100001100110data field 2<CR> 161100001200120data field 3<CR> Q0001 E <STX>U01123<CR> <STX>U02New data F2<CR> <STX>E0002 <STX>G
The sample above produces three labels. The first is formatted with the commands between <STX>L and E. The next two labels
print with the replacement data contained in the <STX>U
commands (see <STX>E and <STX>G). The bar code is the same length: 3 digits and nine spaces.
Truncated Length Replacement Field Functions A variant of the <STX>U command
includes the truncate option "T", where dynamic data shorter than the originally defined field length will not be padded and the original maximum field length is maintained for subsequent replacements.
Syntax:
<STX>UTnnss...s<CR>
Where:
nn
- Is the format field number, 2 digits.
T
- Truncate option
ss...s
- Is the new string data, followed by a <CR>.
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Truncated Sample:
<STX>L 1A1100001000100data field 1<CR> 161100001100110data field 2<CR> 161100001200120data field 3<CR> Q0001 E <STX>UT01123<CR> <STX>U02New data F2<CR> <STX>E0002 <STX>G
The sample above produces three labels. The first is formatted with the commands between <STX>L and E. The next two labels print with the replacement data contained in the <STX>U
commands (see <STX>E and <STX>G). The bar code is 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). Printer options are set by
entering selections through the menu. The software setting command allows two of these option settings to be modified without returning to the menu.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>Vn n
- 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.
Sample:
Bit Assignment 0 1 2 3
<STX>V5
The sample above corresponds to setting Bits 0 and 2, creating a command value of 5. When applied, this enables the Present Sensor and Cutter options.
Printer Option Cutter N/A
Present Sensor N/A
Use the bit assignment table above to determine the command value n in the binary table below (e.g., the command value 5 sets the bits 0 and 2 to "1").
Command Values for Bits Assigned
Bit
n Value
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
4
0
1
0
0
5
0
1
0
1
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STX v
Request Firmware Version
This command causes the printer to send its version string (same as printed on the configuration label). The version may be different from printer to printer.
Syntax: Printer Response:
<STX>v VER: 9.02_0004 01/01/2008<CR>
STX W Request Memory Module Information
This command requests a memory module directory listing. Results may vary depending on printer class, model, or firmware version.
Syntax:
<STX>W[b][c]a
Where:
b
s optional list file size also
c
e optional list file extension also
a
- Data type:
F = Downloaded fonts
G = Graphics (Image)
L = Label formats
C = Configuration files
X = Menu language files
N = Plug-ins
M f p *
= = = =
Miscellaneous type files Resident fonts
Entire module contents
All types
Sample:
<STX>WF
Printer response:
MODULE: D<CR> S50 92244ttf50<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 945152<CR> MODULE: G<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR> MODULE: X<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR> MODULE: Y<CR> AVAILABLE BYTES: 852480<CR>
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STX w
Test Flash Memory Module
This command tests the Flash module. The time for each test will vary from 20 to 120 seconds, depending upon the size of the module. All stored data will be destroyed. If
no module is present, there will be no printer response.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>wa
a
- Module designator; see Appendix K.
Response format: Module A: xxxxK results
Where:
A
- Module tested.
xxxx
- Module size in Kbytes.
results - Test results given as "Good" or "Bad".
STX X
Set Default Module
This command, typically used prior to the loading of PCL-4 bitmapped fonts (see Font Loading Commands), is designed to allow the user to select between modules when downloading information. The default module is one of the following:
1. The first alpha designator of the existing modules if item 2 has not occurred.
2. The module selected by this command.
Syntax:
<STX>Xa
Where:
a
- Module designator; See Appendix K.
Sample:
<STX>XB
The sample above sets "B" as the default module.
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STX x
Delete File from Module
This command removes a specific file from the specified module. The file name is removed from the module directory and thus the file cannot be accessed. The actual storage space occupied by the file is not released. To reclaim deleted file storage space
use <STX>z to pack the module.
Syntax:
<STX>xmtnn...n<CR>
Where:
m
- Module designator; see Appendix K.
t
- The file type identification code:
G = Image file
L = Label format file F = Downloaded bitmapped font file
S = Downloaded scalable font file
C = Configuration file X = Language file
N = Plug-in file M = Miscellaneous file type u = Unknown type must use extension if
applicable
nn...n
- The file to delete, where:
· Font (bitmapped), three character font identifier; · Font (scalable), two character font identifier; · Graphic name, up to sixteen alphanumeric
characters; or,
· Label format name, up to sixteen alphanumeric characters.
Sample:
<STX>xDS50<CR>
The sample above deletes a downloaded scalable font with ID 50 from Module D.
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STX Y
Output Sensor Values
This command causes a sensor value response. When <STX>Y is received, the printer will
respond with the digitally converted values of the internal analog sensors (see below). To repeat the display of values, send the printer a "SPACE" character (20 hexadecimal); or, send <ESC> to terminate this function.
The printer must have Feedback Characters enabled for this command to function. (Feedback Mode [Characters] can be enabled via command or menu setting; see the
<STX>KcFM command or the Operator's Manual for additional information).
Syntax: Printer response:
<STX>Y
Thermistor ADC: 0048 Reflective ADC: 0000 Transmissive ADC: 0000 24 Volt ADC: 0217 Contrast ADC: 0093 TOF Adjust ADC: 0170 Ribbon ADC: 0125 Battery Level: Good <CR>
Where:
Battery level: Good indicates a sufficient battery charge; Low indicates an insufficient charge.
· Equipped sensors vary with printer, model, and options; · Some readings require printer-controlled paper movement to produce a meaningful
value; and,
· Media Sensor readings require the appropriate sensor selection, transmissive
(<STX>e) or reflective (<STX>r), and label stock placed in the sensor.
STX y
Select Font Symbol Set
This command selects the scalable font symbol set. The selected symbol set remains active until another symbol set is selected. See the <STX>KS command and Appendices
E, I, and H for more information. Option dependent and not all symbol sets can be used with all fonts.
Syntax:
<STX>ySxx
Where:
S
- Byte-size designation; see Appendix H:
S = Single byte symbol sets.
U = Double byte symbol sets.
xx
- Symbol set selection.
Sample:
<STX>ySPM
The sample above selects the PC-850 multilingual set.
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STX Z
Print Configuration Label
This command causes the printer to produce a Database Configuration Label. To capture all printed information, use the labels as wide as the maximum print width (see
Appendix K) and at least four inches (102 mm) long.
Syntax:
<STX>Z
Printer response:
CONFIGURATION
TUE 09:09 AM 10FEB2009 PRINTER KEY:
4212-HE25-060224-090
APPLICATION VERSION:
83-2541-11H3 11.083 12/22/2008
MCL Version: 1.00.06-072 BOOT LOADER:
83-2539-11A 11.01 10/02/2007
UNLOCKED:
CG TIMES
FPGA:
HP10
iPH:
5x-00289 #163
MACM:
00-0d-70-03-8b-b9
MACO:
NOT SET
MACR:
00-90-c9-01-D0-64
SYSTEM INFORMATION
PRINT BUFFER SIZE:
100 in.
FLASH SIZE:
8 MB
RAM TEST:
PASS
MODE:
DISABLED
BACKUP DELAY (1/50s):
0
FONT EMULATION:
STANDARD FONTS
LABEL STORE:
STATE & FIELDS
MENU LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH
FAULT HANDLING: LEVEL:
STANDARD
VOID DISTANCE:
0.50 in.
RETRY COUNT:
1
BACKFEED ON CLEAR:
DISABLED
COMMUNICATIONS
SERIAL PORT A: BAUD RATE:
9600 BPS
PROTOCOL:
BOTH
PARITY:
NONE
DATA BITS:
8
Printed information will vary according to printer, model, firmware version, and options.
STX z
Pack Module
Ignored. This command causes the printer to reclaim all storage space associated with all deleted
files on the specified module (see <STX>X and <STX>x).
Syntax:
<STX>zm
Where:
m
- The module identification character; see Appendix K.
ignored
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5
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Introduction
Issued in the same context as System-Level Commands, the Extended System-Level Commands expand certain System-Level Commands to provide an extra degree of printer control.
STX K}E Empty Sensor Calibration
This command causes the printer to determine and save the calibration value for an empty media sensor condition. This calibration function should be performed when no material is installed in the media sensor. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details.
Printer Response REMOVE STOCK[CR] ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR] PASSED CALIBRATION[CR]
Alternate N/A N/A
FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]
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STX K}M Manual Media Calibration
This command causes the printer to save the sampled calibration values as an operator places different portions of label stock within the media sensor. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details. Sending <ESC> to the printer instead of <CR> will terminate the process and leave the TOF Sensor values unchanged.
Printer Response
LOAD STOCK[CR] ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]
LOAD MARK[CR] ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]
REMOVE STOCK[CR] ENTER TO CONTINUE[CR]
PASSED CALIBRATION[CR]
Alternate N/A
LOAD GAP[CR] N/A
FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]
STX K}Q Quick Media Calibration
This command causes the printer to move media, sample, and then save sensor samples as calibration values. This calibration function should be performed with media installed over the TOF sensor in the printer. Depending upon the printer model, different front panel LED flash sequences and printer responses (below) will indicate calibration progress and outcome; see the corresponding printer operator manual for LED flash sequences details.
Printer Response
FAILED CALIBRATION[CR] ADJUST GAIN SETTING[CR]
PASSED CALIBRATION[CR]
Alternate N/A
FAILED CALIBRATION[CR]
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STX KaR Read Data from RFID Tag
(Direct Mode Generic Read/Write Interface)
This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then place that
data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, "Void" will be printed
in the text or bar code label field.
Syntax:
<STX>KaRAaaabbbcdee<CR>
Where:
A
- Optional for data in the ASCII format.
aaa
- The number of bytes to read.
bbb
- HF - Starting block number (000 maximum block
number, which is dependent upon the
transponder manufacturer).
UHF Should be 000.
c
- Command 1. Reserved. Should be 0.
d
- Command 2. Reserved. Should be 0.
ee
- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01,
02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting
command U.
The 00 value will send read data to the host with no printing.
Sample:
<STX>L 1911A1802000010TEXT U X <STX>KaR0000010001 <STX>G
The sample above creates a replaceable text field (01), recalls data from the RFID tag block zero (reading only one block), and prints the data in the location specified by the replaceable field. Since there are two digits per each hex value, replaceable fields should be twice as long than if using ASCII data (e.g., the character "A" would be returned as "41").
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STX KaW Write Data to RFID Tag
(Direct Mode Generic Read/Write Interface)
This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device;
otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be
displayed.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KaWAaaabbbcdee...e<CR>
Aaaa
- Optional for data in the ASCII format, followed by the byte count (000-999).
bbb
- HF Starting block number (000 maximum block
number, which is dependent upon the
transponder manufacturer).
UHF Should be 000.
c
- Command 1. Reserved for Future (should be 0)
d
- Command 2. Reserved for Future (should be 0)
ee...e
- Data to be encoded on RFID tag (HF the last used block will be null-padded, if necessary).
UHF ASCII formats must be 8 or 12 characters; and, UHF Hexadecimal formats must be 16 or 24 character pairs.
Sample:
<STX>KaW0000054455354[CR] The sample above writes the data "TEST" at block zero.
STX Kb Backfeed Time Delay
This command controls the time a printed label is allowed to remain "presented" before being retracted to the start of print position.
Syntax:
<STX>Kbnnn<CR>
Where:
nnn
- Seconds/10 (0 to 255)
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STX KC Get Configuration
This command returns the configuration of the printer. The form of the returned data is similar to that of a printed Configuration Label. This command should be parsed by
KEYWORDS, not character positions. Each line is terminated by a CR (0x0d) & LF (0x0a).
Syntax:
<STX>KC<CR>
Printer response:
PRINTER INFORMATION[CR ] [LF ] TUE 10:07AM 18JUN2013[CR ] [LF ] PRINTER KEY:[CR ] [LF ] 4310-VN10-900067846[CR ] [LF ] APPLICATION VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] I4310e 10.03_0035 0002 May 25 2013[CR ] [LF ] BOOT1 VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] ver: 1.10 0002[CR ] [LF ] BOOT1 PN:[CR ] [LF ] 83-2848-01A[CR ] [LF ] BOOT2 VERSION:[CR ] [LF ] ver: 2.06 0002[CR ] [LF ] BOOT2 PN:[CR ] [LF ] 83-2856-01B[CR ] [LF ] PLUGIN MODULES:[CR ] [LF ] Y: ??-2860-01B[CR ] [LF ] UNLOCKED:[CR ] [LF ] CG Times[CR ] [LF ] CG TRIUM[CR ] [LF ] FPGA:[CR ] [LF ] IB04[CR ] [LF ] Printer DPI:[CR ] [LF ] 300[CR ] [LF ] iPH:[CR ] [LF ] 11-00036 #164[CR ] [LF ]SYSTEM INFORMATION[CR ] [LF ] PRINT BUFFER SIZE:[CR ] [LF ] 100[CR ] [LF ] FLASH SIZE:[CR ] [LF ] 64 MB[CR ] [LF ] RAM TEST:[CR ] [LF ] PASS[CR ] [LF ] OPTIONAL LANGUAGES:[CR ] [LF ] FRANCAIS[CR ] [LF ] ITALIANO[CR ] [LF ] DEUTSCH[CR ] [LF ] ESPA[xD1]OL[CR ] [LF ] CONFIGURATION FILE:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ]MEDIA SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] MEDIA TYPE:[CR ] [LF ] Direct Thermal[CR ]
[LF ] SENSOR TYPE:[CR ] [LF ] Continuous[CR ] [LF ] LABEL LENGTH:[CR ] [LF ] 4.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH:[CR ] [LF ] 12.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] LABEL WIDTH:[CR ] [LF ] 4.16 in.[CR ] [LF ] PAPER OUT DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] 0.25 in.[CR ] [LF ]SENSOR CALIBRATION[CR ] [LF ] PAPER SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 195[CR ] [LF ] REFL PAPER LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 105[CR ] [LF ] GAP SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 95[CR ] [LF ] MARK SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 190[CR ] [LF ] EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] 11[CR ] [LF ] TRAN SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] REFL SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 23[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT SENSOR GAIN:[CR ] [LF ] 23[CR ] [LF ] CLEAN HEAD SCHEDULE:[CR ] [LF ] 0 in. (* 1000)[CR ] [LF ] CLEAN HEAD COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 2094 in.[CR ] [LF ]PRINT CONTROL[CR ] [LF ] HEAT:[CR ] [LF ] 10[CR ] [LF ] PRINT SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] FEED SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ]
[LF ] REVERSE SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 4.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] SLEW SPEED:[CR ] [LF ] 8.0 in/sec[CR ] [LF ] ROW OFFSET:[CR ] [LF ] 0.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN OFFSET:[CR ] [LF ] 0.00 in.[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] Auto[CR ] [LF ] TOF PRECEDENCE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS[CR ] [LF ] DARKNESS:[CR ] [LF ] 32[CR ] [LF ] CONTRAST:[CR ] [LF ] 32[CR ] [LF ] ROW ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT ADJUST:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ]PRINTER OPTIONS[CR ] [LF ] MODULES:[CR ] [LF ] D: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] G: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] X: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] Y: Formatted[CR ] [LF ] PRESENT SENSOR:[CR ] [LF ] Not Installed[CR ] [LF ] CUTTER:[CR ] [LF ] Not Installed[CR ] [LF ]SYSTEM SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] DEFAULT MODULE:[CR ] [LF ] D[CR ] [LF ] INTERNAL MODULE:[CR ] [LF ] 1024 KB[CR ] [LF ] SCALEABLE FONT CACHE:[CR ] [LF ] 511 KB[CR ] [LF ] SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS:[CR ] [LF ] PC-850 MULTILINGUAL[CR ] [LF ] DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS:[CR ]
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
[LF ] Unicode[CR ] [LF ] FORMAT ATTRIBUTES:[CR ] [LF ] XOR[CR ] [LF ] SCL FONT BOLD FACTOR:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] LABEL ROTATION:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ] IMAGING MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Multiple Label[CR ] [LF ] PAUSE MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] PEEL MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] UNITS OF MEASURE:[CR ] [LF ] Imperial[CR ] [LF ] INPUT MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Auto[CR ] [LF ] DPI EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] COLUMN EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] ROW EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] 0 Dots[CR ] [LF ] SOP EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]BACK AFTER PRINT [CR ] [LF ]MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]BACKUP DELAY (1/50S):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] FONT EMULATION:[CR ] [LF ] Standard Fonts[CR ] [LF ] LABEL STORE:[CR ] [LF ] State & Fields[CR ] [LF ]FAULT HANDLING[CR ] [LF ] LEVEL:[CR ] [LF ] Standard[CR ] [LF ] VOID DISTANCE:[CR ] [LF ] 0.50 in.[CR ] [LF ] RETRY COUNT:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ]BACKFEED ON CLEAR:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]COMMUNICATIONS[CR ] [LF ] SERIAL PORT A[CR ] [LF ] BAUD RATE:[CR ] [LF ] 9600 bps[CR ] [LF ] DATA BITS:[CR ] [LF ] 8[CR ] [LF ] STOP BITS:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] PARITY:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] PROTOCOL:[CR ] [LF ] Both[CR ] [LF ] PARALLEL PORT A[CR ]
[LF ] PORT DIRECTION:[CR ] [LF ] Bi-Directional[CR ] [LF ] USB PORT[CR ] [LF ] USB DEVICE CLASS:[CR ] [LF ] Printer[CR ] [LF ]Network[CR ] [LF ] General[CR ] [LF ] Wired Ethernet On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Wireless Ethernet On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] WEB Pages On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] TCP Printing On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] LPD Printing On:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Gratuitous ARP Period:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] Wired Ethernet[CR ] [LF ] PHY Mode:[CR ] [LF ] Auto-Negotiate[CR ] [LF ] MAC Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 00:0D:70:12:55:44[CR ] [LF ] IP Address Method:[CR ] [LF ] DHCP[CR ] [LF ] Static IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 192.168.10.26[CR ] [LF ] Static Subnet Mask:[CR ] [LF ] 255.255.255.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Gateway:[CR ] [LF ] 192.168.10.26[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Use Static WINS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9100[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Timeout:[CR ] [LF ] 30 secs[CR ] [LF ] LPD Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 515[CR ] [LF ] UDP Mgnmt Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9200[CR ] [LF ] Wireless Ethernet[CR ] [LF ] IP Address Method:[CR ] [LF ] DHCP[CR ] [LF ] Static IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Subnet Mask:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static Gateway:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] NetBIOS On:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ]
[LF ] NetBIOS Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Use Static WINS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static WINS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Use Static DNS:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Static DNS P Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] Static DNS S Srv:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9100[CR ] [LF ] TCP Print Timeout:[CR ] [LF ] 30 secs[CR ] [LF ] LPD Print Port:[CR ] [LF ] 515[CR ] [LF ] UDP Mgnmt Port:[CR ] [LF ] 9200[CR ] [LF ] WIFI Network Type:[CR ] [LF ] Infrastructure[CR ] [LF ] SSID:[CR ] [LF ] D-O[CR ] [LF ] Authentication Type:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] EAP Type:[CR ] [LF ] PEAP[CR ] [LF ] Phase 2 Type:[CR ] [LF ] EAP-MSCHAPV2[CR ] [LF ] User Name:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Group Cipher:[CR ] [LF ] None[CR ] [LF ] WEP Data Encrypt:[CR ] [LF ] Un-Encrypted[CR ] [LF ] WEP AP Authen:[CR ] [LF ] OPEN[CR ] [LF ] WEP Key Used:[CR ] [LF ] 1[CR ] [LF ] Reg. Domain:[CR ] [LF ] 0 secs[CR ] [LF ] Radio Mode:[CR ] [LF ] 802.11b/g[CR ] [LF ] Avalanche[CR ] [LF ] Enabled:[CR ] [LF ] No[CR ] [LF ] Agent IP Addr:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TCP Port:[CR ] [LF ] 1777[CR ] [LF ] Connect Type:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Update Mode:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Update Intrvl:[CR ] [LF ] 6[CR ] [LF ] Print Status:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Printer Name:[CR ]
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[LF ] [CR ] [LF ] Printer Model:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] WLS FW Upgrade[CR ] [LF ] Update Type:[CR ] [LF ] [CR ] [LF ] CFG File:[CR ] [LF ] /DO/config.cfg[CR ] [LF ] TFTP Srv IP:[CR ] [LF ] 0.0.0.0[CR ] [LF ] TFTP Port:[CR ] [LF ] 69[CR ] [LF ] Use Beeper:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ] Display Mode:[CR ] [LF ] Yes[CR ] [LF ]HOST SETTINGS[CR ] [LF ] HOST TIMEOUT:[CR ] [LF ] 10 secs[CR ] [LF ]CONTROL CODES:[CR ] [LF ] Standard Codes[CR ] [LF ]FEEDBACK CHARACTERS:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ]
[LF ]ESC SEQUENCES:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]HEAT COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]SPEED COMMANDS:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]TOF SENSING COMMANDS:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]SYMBOL SET COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Enabled[CR ] [LF ]CNTRL-CODES (DATA):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]STX-V SW SETTINGS:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]MAX LENGTH COMMAND:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ]PROCESS SOH (DATA):[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ]
[LF ]MEDIA COUNTERS[CR ] [LF ] ABSOLUTE COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 1707[CR ] [LF ] 03/05/2013[CR ] [LF ] RESETTABLE COUNTER:[CR ] [LF ] 1707[CR ] [LF ] 03/05/2013[CR ] [LF ]DIAGNOSTICS[CR ] [LF ] HEX DUMP MODE:[CR ] [LF ] Disabled[CR ] [LF ] PRINT TEST RATE(MIN):[CR ] [LF ] 0[CR ] [LF ] SENSOR READINGS:[CR ] [LF ] Refl: Disabled[CR ] [LF ] Tran: 198[CR ] [LF ] Present: 0[CR ] [LF ] TPH Thr: 109[CR ] [LF ] 24 VDC: 178[CR ] [LF ] Ribbon: 205[CR ] [LF ][CR ] [LF ]END OF LIST[CR ]
The format of the displayed information will vary with printer, model, firmware version, and equipped options.
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
STX Kc Configuration Set
This command specifies the Power-up Configuration parameter values for the printer and is equivalent to using other system commands followed by the <SOH>U. This command is intended for easily configuring a custom setup, but NOT for dynamic configuration changes. Configuration commands are examined for differences relative to the current configuration, and have no impact when no differences exist. Printers will reset upon completion of a command stream containing parameter value changes. In any case, no commands should be sent to the printer until this reset is complete. Other command highlights include the following:
· These parameter values are equivalent to changing the respective menu settings and do not affect the factory default settings of the printer.
· If separated by a semi-colon (;), multiple parameter values may be sent in a single command stream; see sample below.
· All values are stored in Flash memory and remain in effect until new values are received or until factory defaults are restored.
· If system commands are sent that override the Power-up Configuration value(s), the Power-up Configuration value(s) will be restored the next time the printer is powered "On" or is reset.
· These parameters are the same as those found in the Menu System (displayequipped models). The respective functions are documented in the appropriate Operator's Manual. Not all commands are effective on all printers.
Illegal or out of range parameter values may have unpredictable results. In addition, media sensing scaling values, TOF Bias, etc. may not be effective on other same-type
printers due to hardware tolerances.
Syntax:
<STX>Kcaa1val1[;aaIvalI][;aanvaln]<CR>
Where:
aa1, aaI, aan
- Are two letter parameter names.
val1, valI, valn - Are parameter values, with ranges appropriate for the associated parameter.
Sample:
<STX>KcPA120;CL600;STC<CR>
The sample above sets the Present Adjust to 120 dots, and the Sensor Type to Continuous with a label length of six inches.
The following tablessummarize (alphabetically by name) different Configuration Set
command parameters, value ranges, command equivalents and applicability. If no command equivalent is given, or where clarification is required, descriptions immediately
follow the table.
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<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Alignment Length
Parameter Pneumonic
AL
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Configuration Set Commands
Value / Range
Units / Interpretation
0 999
1/100 inch
Avalanche
AV
Backup After Print
BA
Y, N
Backup Delay
BD
0 255
Backup Label
BL
0, 3, 4
Backup (Reverse) Speed BS or bS
alpha character
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
1/50 second
0 = Disabled, 3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High
Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.
Blue Tooth British Pound Buzzer Enable
BT
BP
Y, N
BZ
Y, N
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Command Equivalent
N/A
N/A N/A N/A pa N/A N/A N/A
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Column Adjust Fine Tune
CF
Value / Range
+ / dots
Units / Interpretation
Resolution specific; see Appendix K.
Column Offset
CO
0 9999
1/100 in.
Comm Heat Commands
CH
Comm Speed Commands
CS
Comm TOF Commands
CT
Configuration Builder
CU
Y, N 1, 0
Y, N 1, 0
Y, N
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Continuous Label Length
CL
0 9999
1/100 in.
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Command Equivalent
N/A Cnnnn
N/A
N/A N/A
<STX>c
Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Value / Range
Control Codes
CC
S, 1, 2
Units / Interpretation
S = Standard, 1 = Alternate, 2 = Alternate-2
Cutter Equipped Darkness
A/Y, E, N/D CE
A, E/Y, N
DK
1 64
A or Y = Auto, E = Enabled, N or D = Disabled
A = Auto, E or Y = Enabled,
N = Disabled
N/A
Default Module
DM
Delay Rate
(Test Labels)
DR
Disable Symbol Set
Selection
NS
Display Mode
GD
Double Byte Symbol Set
DS
DPI Emulation
DE
D, G A, B
0 120
Y, N
S, E
2-Byte alpha character
152, 200, 300, 400, 600
Module Letter
Seconds Y = Enabled, N = Disabled S = Standard, E = Enhanced
AA ZZ, printer resident symbol set
Dots per inch
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Command Equivalent
N/A
<STX>V
N/A <STX>X
N/A N/A N/A <STX>y, ySxx N/A
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Empty Sensor Level
Parameter Pneumonic
EV
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Value / Range
0 255
Units / Interpretation
N/A
End Character End Of Print ESC Sequences
EN
D
EP
1, 2, 3, 4
ES
Y, N
N/A
1 = Low Pulse, 2 = High Pulse, 3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Fault Handling
FH
L, D, R, B
Feed Speed Feedback Mode
SS or sS
Alpha character
FM
Y, N
See Command
Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
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Command Equivalent
N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A
Sa <STX>a
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Font Emulation
FE
Format Attributes
FA
Gain Reflective Value
GR
Gap / Mark Value
GM
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Value / Range 0, 1, 2
X, O, T
0 31
Units / Interpretation
0 = No Substitution 1 = Sub CG Times SA0
2 = Sub User S50
X = XOR, O = Opaque, T = Transparent
N/A
0 255
N/A
GPIO Equipped
GE
A, V, N, 2
A = Applicator, V = Verifier,
N = Disabled, A = Applicator2
GPIO Error Pause GPIO Slew Head Bias
GP
E, D
GS
0 4
HB
L, R, C
E = Enabled, D = Disabled
0 = Standard, 1 = Low Pulse, 2 = High Pulse, 3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High
L = Leftmost dot is zero, R = Rightmost dot is zero
C=Center
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Command Equivalent
N/A An N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Head Cleaning
HC
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Value / Range
Units / Interpretation
0 9999
Inches (or centimeters) multiplied by 1000
Command Equivalent
N/A
Heat
HE
0 30
N/A
Hnn
Host Timeout
HT
1 60
Seconds
N/A
Y = Enabled,
Ignore Control Codes
IC
Y, N
N = Disabled
N/A
1, 0
1 = Enabled,
0 = Disabled
Ignore Distances
IE
1, 0
1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled
N/A
Imaging Mode
IL
M, S
M = Multiple label, S = Single label
N/A
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Value / Range
Input Mode
EM
0, 1, 3, 7, 9
Internal Module
100 up to max.
IM
available; see
Appendix K
Units / Interpretation
0 = DPL, 1 = Line, 3 = PL-Z, 5 = PL-I, 7 = PL-B, 8 = PL-E, 9 = Auto, 10 = CPCL, 11 = EasyPrint
Kbytes
Label Alignment Label Rotation Label Store
LA
N, A, Y
LR
Y, N
LM
F, S
See Command
Y = Rotate 180 N = None
F = Fields, S = States & Fields
Label Width
0075 head
LW
width; see
Appendix K
1/100 inch
Language Select
LS
String
Language Name
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Command Equivalent
N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A
<STX>KW
N/A
Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Value / Range
Legacy Emulation
N, A, P, L LE
N, A, P, L, M
Units / Interpretation
N = None, A = Allegro, P = Prodigy, L = Prodigy Plus, M = Prodigy Max
X = XL
Mark Value
MV
Maximum Length Ignore
SM
Maximum Length
ML
Media Type
MT
Menu Mode
MM
Module Command
MCC
Network Configuration
(wired and wireless)
NE
No Reprint
NR
0 255 0, 1
0 9999 D, T U, A Z, G B
Y, N
N/A
0 = Normal processing,
1 = Ignore 1/100 inch
D = Direct, T = Thermal Transfer
U = User, A = Advanced
See Command
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
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Command Equivalent
N/A
N/A N/A <STX>M N/A N/A N/A
N/A
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Option Feedback
Parameter Pneumonic
OF
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Value / Range
D, Rx, S
Units / Interpretation
See Command
Paper Empty
PO
0 9999
1/100 inch
Paper Value
PV
0 255
N/A
Parallel Direction
PP
Password Set
PW
Pause Mode
PM
Peel Mode
PE
Present Adjust Fine Tune
PJ
xz A Z, 0 9 Y, N
Y, N + / dots
See Command
Four characters (or, if security is enabled then eight
characters).
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Dots (model specific), see Appendix K.
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Command Equivalent
N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
<STX>J
N/A N/A
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Parameter Pneumonic
Present Distance
PD
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Value / Range
0 400
Units / Interpretation
1/100 inch
Present Sensor Equipped
PS
A/Y, E, N/D
A or Y = Auto,
E = Enabled, N or D = Disabled
Print Contrast
PC
0 64
N/A
Printer Level Print Speed Query Configuration Reflective Paper Value Retract Delay Rewinder Adjust
PL
000000 FFFFFF
Hex Codes
pS
Alpha character
Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.
QQ
Q, K
N/A
RV
0 255
N/A
RW
1 255
Specified value times ten milliseconds
RR
-xx, +yy
Applied torque, where -30 to +15 is the valid range.
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Command Equivalent
<STX>Kf
<STX>V
N/A N/A
Pa N/A N/A N/A N/A
Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Rewinder Equipped
Parameter Pneumonic
RM
Value / Range
A/Y, E, N/D
RFID Configuration
A, B, D, E, L, M,
RI
N, P, R, S, T, U,
V, W
Units / Interpretation A or Y = Auto,
E = Enabled, N or D = Disabled
See Command
Ribbon Low Diameter Ribbon Low Pause Ribbon Low Signal Row Adjust Fine Tune Row Offset SOP Adjust [1] SOP Emulation
RL
100 200
1/100 in.
RP
Y, N
RS
3, 4
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High
RF
+ / dots
Resolution specific; see Appendix K.
RO
0 9999
SA
0 255 (128 nominal)
SE
A, L, P, D
1/100 in.
N/A, see Row Adjust Fine Tune
A = Allegro, L = Prodigy Plus,
P = Prodigy, D = Disable
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Command Equivalent
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A Rnnnn <STX>O
N/A
Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Save As Filename
Parameter Pneumonic
SF
Value / Range
Alphanumeric string
Units / Interpretation
Up to 16 characters
Scalable Font Bolding
FB
1 36
N/A
Scalable Font Cache
SC
100 8192
Scanner Configuration
SN
Security Lock
Sl
Sensor Gain Value
SG
C, H, M, D, B, V N, Y, T
0 32
Sensor Type
ST
Alternate Gap Type (RL3 & RL4 Only)
GA
G, C, R E, D
Kbytes
See Command See Command
N/A
G = Gap (edge), C = Continuous,
R = Reflective
E = Enable D = Disabled 52
Command Equivalent
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
<STX>e,<STX>r,<STX>c
N/A
Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Name
Serial Port
Parameter Pneumonic
SP
Value / Range
xyz
Single Byte Symbol Set
AS
2-Byte alpha character
Slew Speed
FS
Alpha character
Software Switch
SV
Y, N
Start of Print Stop Location TOF Precedence
EQ
3, 4
SL
A, H, P, C, T, N
TP
Y, N
User Label Mode
UD
Y, N
Unit of Measure
UM
M, I
Plug and Play ID Type
UN
Y, N
User Terminator
UT
ON
Units / Interpretation See Command
AA ZZ, printer resident symbol set
Model specific ranges; see Appendix L.
Y = Processed N = Ignored
3 = Active Low, 4 = Active High
See Command
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
Y = Enabled, N = Disabled
M = Metric, I = Imperial
Y = Unique N = Static
N/A
Command Equivalent
N/A <STX>y, ySxx
<STX>KZSx N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
<STX>m, <STX>n N/A N/A
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Extended System-Level Command Functions
<STX>Kc Parameter Overviews
(AL) Alignment Length This command, critical for small labels when Label Alignment is set to YES, allows a length (measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels) to be entered. The measured length must be provided to the nearest hundredth of an inch. For very small labels, errors of 0.01" can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the print head. The number of labels that can be fit between the Media Sensor and the print head will magnify any error in label alignment length. Errors in measurement are more favorable on the low side rather than the high side.
(AS) Single Byte Symbol Set This command allows for a default single-byte symbol set. See <STX>y or ySxx for command details.
(AV)Avalanche Enabled Parameters This command allows the printer to be configured for the Avalanche utility..
Syntax:
<stx>KcAV[nnn1,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:...,nnnn,vvvvn:]; Where:
nnni,vvvvi: nnni ,
Configuration Item Value pairs
Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999 Decimal Item Number Delimiter
vvvvi :
Item Value (syntax defined later) Item Value Delimitermimitd
Example Turn the Avalanche Enabler on: <stx>KcAV[1,1:2,'192.168.99.1':4,'Ava.Do.local':8,b:9,10]
Enable Avalanche Enabler, Agent IP address is 192.168.99.1, Agent DNS name is Ava.Do.local, Update model is both, and Update Interval is very 10 minutes.
Bluetooth parameters are defined by the following table:
Item Number
1
Name
Avalanche Enabler Active
Available to User (Y/N)
Y
2
Agent IP Address
Y
3
Agent Port Number
Y
Value Type
Description
Unsigned short
String Unsigned
short
Flag to indicate that the Avalanche Enabler is running or not 1 : Avalanche Enabler is running 0: Avalanche Enable is NOT running (default).
The IP address of the Avalanche Agent.
The TCP/IP port number. Default value is 1777
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Item Number
4
Name
Agent DNS Name (max 255 chars)
Available to User (Y/N)
Y
5
Connectivity Type
Y
6
Printer Name (
Y
max63 chars)
7
Printer Model (max
Y
15 chars)
8
Update Mode
Y
9
Update Interval
Y
10
Print Update Status
Y
Result
Value Type
Description
String
Unsigned short String String Char
Unsigned short
Char
The DNS name of the Avalanche Agent. Ex: "AvaAgentName.DO.local". During the wireless update process, Agent DNS Name will be used to resolve to Agent IP address. If Printer fails to obtain the Agent IP address from the Agent DNS Name, the Agent IP Address (item number 2) will be used as target address for printer to connect to Avalanche Agent.
Type of connectivity from Avalanche Enabler (printer) to the Avalanche Agent. 0: None 1: TCP/IP (default)
This is the printer name that will be displayed in the Wavelink Management Console to represent a printer.
Model of a printer.
Flag to indicate the Update Mode for the Avalanche Enabler: `n': None, No update even Avalanched Enable Active is set `s': Run the update process when the printer is startup. `i': Run the update process for every Update Interval. `b':Run the update process when printer is started up and for every Update Interval after that.
The value for an Update Interval (in minutes). Default is 6 minutes. When the Update Method is set to `i' (for interval) or `b' (for both), Printer will contacts the Avalanche Agent for every Update Interval (minutes) and execute the update software package.
Printer will print the result of the software update process, such as "Avalanche Upgrade Stastus: Upgrade complete ( <Name of the Update Software Package>). `y': Print the status of the update result' `n': Do not printer the status of the update result (default)
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(BA) Backup After Print This command determines the timing of the label back up positioning when the present distance is set and the GPIO option or Present Sensor option (including Peel and Present) is enabled. When enabled, the printer immediately backs up the label after the applicator-issued start of print signal is received or the label is removed, resulting in faster throughput. If disabled, the printer will not initiate repositioning until the next label is ready to print (may help prevent the curling of the label edge).
(BD) Backup Delay This command sets a time delay for the retraction of a presented label in one-fiftieth (1/50) of a second increments.
(BL) Backup Label This command determines the timing of reverse label motion when the GPIO option is installed and enabled; see Appendix J for details.
(BP) British Pound This command, when enabled, will automatically switch from the Number symbol (#) found at 0x23 (default PC-850 Multilingual Symbol Set) to the British Pound symbol (£) at 0x9C.
(BS or bS) Backup Speed This command controls the rate of label movement during backup positioning for start of print, cutting or present distance; see Appendix C for available speed ranges.
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(BT) Bluetooth Parameters This command configures the Bluetooth Communication parameters.
Syntax: <stx>KcBT[nnn1,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:...,nnnn,vvvvn:];
Where: nnni,vvvvi: nnni , vvvvi :
Configuration Item Value pairs Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999
Decimal Item Number Delimiter
Item Value (syntax defined later) Item Value Delimitermimitd
Example Discoverable on, service name is "smartchoice", Bluetooth name is "bestprinter".
<stx>KcBT[1,'bestprinter':2,'smartchoice':3,1]
Bluetooth parameters are defined by the following table:
Item Number
1
Name Bluetooth Name
2
Bluetooth Service
Name
3
Discoverable or Not
4
Connectable or Not
5
Bondable or Not
6
Authentication on
7
Encryption on
Available to User (Y/N) Y
Y Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Value Type
Description
String String Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean
Bluetooth Device Name (Friendly Name) 1 to 32 characters. Default `DatamaxOneil'
Bluetooth Service name 1 to 32 characters. Default `Datamax-Oneil'
Discoverable: yes or no; Default YES. 0=no 1=yes
Connectable: yes or no; Default is NO 0=no 1=yes
Bondable: yes or no; Default is NO. 0=no 1=yes
Authentication on or off. Default OFF. 0=no 1=yes
Encryption on or off. Default OFF 0=no 1=yes
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Item Number
8
Name Passkey
9
Inactive Disc Time
10
Power Down Time
11
Bluetooth Address
Available to User (Y/N) Y
Y Y Y
Value Type
Description
String
Int Int String
String up to 16 characters. Valid characters are alpha/numeric. Default not used. 0=no 1=yes
0 to 65535. Default is 60 (Read and Write)
0 to 65535. Default is 60 ( Read and Write)
12 hexadecimal characters (similar to MAC address) (Read Only)
(BZ) Buzzer Enable This command controls the audible signaling device that
acknowledges User Interface entries and, if enabled, sounds printer warning and fault conditions.
(CC) Control Codes This command, depending upon printer type, allows a change to the prefix of the software commands interpreted by the printer:
Value S
Units / Interpretation
Standard Codes
Control Code Definition
Hex 01 = SOH command; Hex 02 = STX command; countby = ^; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return
1
Alternate Codes
Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; countby = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return
2
Alternate Codes 2
Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; countby = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x7C = Carriage Return
(CE) Cutter Equipped This command allows the printer to sense the cutter option. "A" - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. "E" enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. "N" - disables device detection. One of these values is returned in response to <STX>KcQQQ. Note that alternate values are accepted for backward compatibility as follows: "Y" is equivalent to "A".
(CF) Column Adjust Fine Tune This command fine-tunes the Column Offset setting by shifting both the horizontal start of print position and the Label Width termination point to the right in dots (see Appendix K) to compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident when multiple printers share label formats.
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(CH) Communicated Heat Commands This command causes the printer to ignore DPL Heat commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to ignore Heat commands values are controlled via the menu setting. (CL) Continuous Label Length See <STX>c for command details.
(CO) Column Offset See Cnnnn for command details.
(CS) Communicated Speed Commands This command causes the printer to ignore DPL speed commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to ignore speed values are controlled via the menu setting. (CT) Communicated TOF Commands This command causes the printer to ignore DPL TOF (Gap, Continuous, and Reflective) commands. Ignore by setting value to N. Process by setting value to Y (default). When set to DPL TOF values are controlled via the menu setting.
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(CU) Configuration Upgrade Package Parameters This command allows an upgrade package to be created.
Syntax: <stx>KcCU[nnn1,vvvv1:nnn2,vvvv2:...,nnnn,vvvvn:];
Where: nnni,vvvvi: nnni , vvvvi :
Configuration Item Value pairs
Decimal Item Numbers from 1 to 9999 Decimal Item Number Delimiter
Item Value (syntax defined later) Item Value Delimitermimitd
Example Discoverable on, service name is "smartchoice", Bluetooth name is "bestprinter".
<stx>KcCU[1,1:2,'/DO/Denali.cfg':3,'192.168.99.1':4,69:5,'2011/04/26_1623']
Configuration Upgrade Package parameters are defined by the following table:
Item Number
1
Name
Wireless Upgrade Type
2
Configuration File
3
TFTP IP address
4
TFTP Port
5
Upgrade Package
Version
6
Wireless Upgrade
Beeper
Available to User
(Y/N) Y
Y
Y Y Y Y
Value Type
Description
Unsigned short
String
String Unsigned short
String
1-TFTP 2-Avalanche Wavelink 3-MSP 255 Disable
Configuration file name (*.cfg) for an Upgrade Package, 256 chars max.
IP address of TFTP server.
Port Number of TFTP Server, default 69
Read only.
Char
0: Off; 1: On (Default).
(DE) DPI Emulation This command allows printers with higher resolutions to emulate lower print resolutions, as follows:
· 600 DPI can emulate 300 and 203 DPI resolutions; and, · 400 DPI can emulate a 203 DPI resolution; and, · 300 DPI can emulate a 152 DPI resolution.
(DK) Darkness This command adjusts the length of the print head strobe to finetune the HEAT setting.
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(DM) Default Module See <STX>X for command details.
(DR) Delay Rate This command sets the number of minutes to delay between
multiple batch printings of Quick Test Labels. This command is provided as a diagnostic tool.
(DS) Double Byte Symbol Set See <STX>y or ySxx for command details.
(EM) Input Mode This command determines the data processing mode:
Value 0
1
Interpretation
Input Mode Interpretation
DPL
Character strings are parsed for standard DPL processing.
Line
No parsing occurs; instead, each carriage return (<CR>)
terminated data line is printed according to a stored template (see Appendix S).
Character strings are parsed for PL-Z processing, applicable only if the appropriate firmware is installed, as indicated by a
"Z" in the version string.
3
PL-Z
For RFID, the hardware option, tag type and size should be preselected, and a tag calibration performed.
Also, if possible, driver / software options to use
"Printer Defaults" should be chosen to minimize
potential conflicts.
5
PL-I
Character strings are parsed for PL-B processing, applicable
7
PL-B
only if the appropriate firmware is installed, as indicated by a
"B" in the version string.
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Value Interpretation
Input Mode Interpretation
8
PL-E
Character strings are automatically parsed and processed according to the identified language.
9
Auto
A clean file is required, where extra leading characters may cause the language to be unrecognizable;
otherwise, the appropriate Input Mode must be
selected.
10
CPCL
11
O'Neil EZ Print
(EN) End Character This command terminates a <STX>Kc string.
(EP) End of Print This command defines the signal output used to signify the End of Print (EOP) process:
Value 1 2 3 4
Units Low Pulse High Pulse Active Low Active High
End of Print Interpretation Outputs a low pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing. Outputs a high pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing.
Outputs a logic low (zero) following printing.
Outputs a logic high (one) following printing.
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(EQ) Start of Print This command defines the type of signal input required to control the Start of Print (SOP) process:
Value 3 4
Units Active Low Active High
Start of Print Interpretation
SOP signal must go low for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.
SOP signal must go high for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.
(ES) ESC Sequences This command allows data containing invalid ESC control code sequences to be processed (helpful because some systems send a "banner" to the printer). When set to "Disabled," ESC sequences are ignored and the data is processed. Bitmapped font downloads are disabled in this mode.
(EV) Empty Sensor Level This command sets threshold value for the "Empty" media sensor parameter.
(FA) Format Attribute See the "An" command for details (Label Formatting Command Functions).
(FB) Scalable Font Bolding This command sets a bolding factor to fine tune scalable fonts, where one causes the least amount of bolding and thirty-six the most (default value is 8).
(FE) Font Emulation This command allows font substitution for all internal fonts, allowing a new default font to be defined without changing the host DPL data streams. Selecting a default font that supports a desired character set could match with third party software to print native characters without modifying the PC drivers. In other words, match the PC font with the Printer Font then no interpretation would be required by driver or printer. Depending on host drivers, the user may have to disable Symbol Set commands and modify the Default Symbol set.
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(FH) Fault Handling This command determines the level of user intervention and
the disposition of the label being printed when a fault condition (ribbon out, media out, etc.) occurs.
Value L
Units / Interpretation
0 = No Reprint 1 = Standard
2 = Void and Retry
Selection / Definition
Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is not reprinted.
Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted.
Depending upon the RETRY COUNT, one of the following actions when faulted:
· If the Retry Count has not been exceeded, "VOID" is
printed on the label in process and reprinting occurs automatically;
· If the Retry Count has been exceeded, printing stops and
a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted; or,
· If the CANCEL Key is pressed, the operator now has the
option of canceling the reprint. To allow reprinting, press the ESCAPE Key; or, to cancel reprinting, press the ENTER Key (and, the entire label batch will be cancelled by pressing the ENTER Key again).
VOID will not be printed when insufficient text space exists (see VOID DISTANCE, below) or if the fault occurs after the label reaches its Present Distance at, or above, the TOF.
(continued)
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Value L
Units / Interpretation
3 = Delayed Scan Fault
4 = Void Retry & Cont.
Selection / Definition
Increases throughput when bar codes reside near the trailing edge of the label (in the direction of FEED).
· If unreadable, the fault will occur after the next
label prints.
· The label immediately following a faulted label is
not scanned for errors.
· VOID AND RETRY and REPRINT are automatically
disabled; the job can only be cancelled.
VOID is printed on a faulted label, with reprint attempts occurring automatically, until the RETRY COUNT has been exceeded and then that label will be skipped (discarded) and printing will continue to the next label in queue.
D
Void Distance (.10 - 2.00)
Sets the distance (.10 - 2.00) to backup the faulted label to
print "VOID" on its trailing edge, which also indirectly establishes the font size of the void message.
Establishes the number of times a reprint will be attempted
R
Retry Count (0 3)
when using the RFID or Scanner option; if the last label printed in this count has been voided, a fault will be
declared.
B
Enable / Disable Y, N
Retract from presented distance prior to feed-clear motion.
This option is intended for use with applicator equipment that may require certain GPIO signals for proper operation.
Example: <STX>KcFHD112<CR>
The example above configures the printer to back up and print a one-inch tall "VOID" message on a faulted label; if two successive faults occur during the printing of that label, then the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault.
(FM) Feedback Mode See <STX>a for command details.
(FS) Slew Speed - This command controls the rate of label movement between printing areas when the GPIO port is used; see Appendix L for ranges.
(GA) Alternate Gap Type This command selects one of two Gap Sensing algorithms. This parameter is valid for the RL3 / RL4 when Sensor Type is set to Gap. Defaults to Disabled or Alternate not selected.
(GD) Display Mode This command controls the size of displayed menu characters, where Enhanced makes them larger.
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(GE) GPIO Equipped This command is used to interface the printer to external controlling devices (see Appendix J):
Value A
Units / Interpretation
GPIO Enable Definition
Applicator
Enables the standard applicator mode, de-asserting DRDY as soon as last label starts printing, allowing FEED any
time, and not de-asserting DRDY when PAUSED.
N
Disabled
Disables the GPIO Port.
V
Verifier
Enables the GPIO Port for a bar code verifier.
Enables the alternate applicator mode, where Data Ready
(DRDY) is extended to overlap the End Of Print (EOP) signal
2
Applicator2
by about 1 msec when printing the last label; and, where
PAUSE or FAULT de-asserts the DRDY signal and inhibits
the FEED operation.
(GM) Gap / Mark Value This command sets threshold value for the media sensor's "gap" or "mark" parameter.
(GP) GPIO Error Pause This command enables or disables the printer from
sending a service required fault to the GPIO output (Applicator Interface CCA, Type 2 only).
(GR) Gain Reflective Value This command sets the sensitivity of the reflective media sensor.
(GS) GPIO Slew This command sets the GPIO slew function and control:
Value Slew Interpretation
0
Standard (Active Low)
1
Low Pulse *
2
High Pulse *
3
Slews while low (Active Low)
4
Slews while high (Active High)
* Pulse must be at least 60 milliseconds in length; functions as if pressing the Feed Key, clearing alarms and advancing media.
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(HC) Head Cleaning This command controls the print head cleaning routine. The entered value specifies the inch (or centimeter) count to reach before prompting a
print head cleaning. If the number specified is exceeded three times, the printer will fault until cleaning is initiated.
The number specified is multiplied by one thousand, and zero disables this function.
(HE) Heat See Hnn for command details.
(HT) Host Timeout This command controls the number of seconds a communications port must be idle before the printer will process data from a different port or use a different parsing method. The value is also used to "timeout" an image / label format download (i.e., if, at any time, data flow stops before a complete label format is received, the data will be ignored).
(IC) Ignore Control Codes This command allows the user to remove control codes (< 20 Hex) in the data field. The selected line terminator is processed. When enabled, DPL Control Code (SOH, STX, CR, ESC, and ^) characters are removed from the data string. (Note that some fonts do have printable characters in this range and they will not be printed when enabled.)
(IE) Ignore Distances This command, when enabled, prevents <STX>O processing that will change the start of print position.
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(IL) Imaging Mode This command instructs the printer whether to pre-image the label format:
Value M S
Units / Interpretation
Multiple Label
Single Label
Imaging Mode Definition
The printer images multiple labels as memory permits, achieving the fastest throughput; however, if time-stamping, the time will reflect the moment the label is imaged rather than when actually printed.
The printer images the next label only after the previous label has been successfully printed. Single processing provides time-stamps that are more accurate, but it slows label throughput time.
(IM) Internal Module This command sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for Module D.
(LE) Legacy Emulation This command enables the <STX>O and <STX>f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats that were designed for the Allegro® Prodigy®, and Prodigy Plus® (If the printer is DisplayEquipped, also Prodigy Max® emulation).
Use causes the printer to ignore Label commands A, M, n, and T.
(LR) Label Rotation This command sets label rotation, allowing formats to be flipped 180 degrees.
(LS) Language Select This command selects the language for the menu system messages and configuration label. Only languages that are resident will be available.
Language name limited to a twenty character maximum.
(LM) Label Store This command selects the level of stored format recall to
include the label-formatting command fields, or the label-formatting command fields and the printer state.
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(LW) Label Width This command sets the maximum limit for the printable width. Objects extending beyond this limit will NOT print; see Appendix K.
(MCC) Module Command This command adjusts the size of Flash module on the optional Expansion Card according to the table below (see Appendix K for
appropriate module details):
Value Zxx Gxx
Where xx = Where xx =
Module Command Units / Interpretation
Size: 1 7 Mbytes. This is the amount to be allocated to Module Z; any remaining memory will be allocated to Module F.
Size: 1 56, in 128 Kbytes blocks. This is the amount to be allocated to Module G; any remaining memory will be allocated to Module X.
(ML) Maximum (Label) Length See <STX>M for command details.
(MM) Menu Mode This command sets the menu access level of the printer where User is a basic listing of menu settings and controls.
(MT) Media Type This command selects the printing method: Direct Thermal for use with heat sensitive media or Thermal Transfer for use with media requiring a ribbon to create an image.
(MV) Mark Value This command sets threshold value for the reflective media sensor's "mark" parameter.
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(NE) Network Configuration The enhanced configuration two character identifier for the New Network Configuration Parameters will be `NE' for Network Ethernet. No Item-Value pairs will be defined for `NE' but there will be the following Sub-Groups:
General Network Configuration Parameters Identifier `G' 802.3 Wired Ethernet Configuration Parameters Identifier `EW' 802.11 Wireless Ethernet (WIFI) Configuration Parameters Identifier `WIFI[DO1'
The configuration data stream for the new network configuration parameters will thus have the following structure:
NE[G[...]EW[...]WIFI[DO1[...]]];
Example : "KcNE[G[24,4:]WIFI[DO1[21,N:22,'192.168.081.001':23,'255.255.000.000':24,' 192.168.081.004':40,P:41,'MFG_ENG_S2':42,2:47,'1234567890':]]];"
General Configuration Parameters Identifier `G'
The `G' sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply `globally' or `generally' to any ethernet interface used. No sub-groups are currently defined
for the `G' sub-group of configuration parameters, only item-value pairs. The `Item-Value' pairs within the `G' sub-group are defined by the following table:
#
Name
1 Primary Interface
2 Network Password
3 SNMP Enable 4 Telnet Enable 5 FTP Enable 6 HTTP Enable
7 LPD Enable
8 NetBIOS Enable 9 Netcenter Enable 10 Gratuitous ARP Period
24 WIFI Type
Value Type Char
String Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean Boolean Decimal Decimal
Description
Indicates the primary or used ethernet interface type. Interface types are Wired Ethernet (802.3) and Wireless Ethernet (802.11). It is called `Primary' since, in the future if multiple ethernet interfaces would be supported, it would be the PRIMARY interface used. `E'=Wired Ethernet `W'=WIFI `B'=Bluetooth `N'=None
Provides the network password used for WEB and TELNET sessions.
Enables or Disables the SNMP services.
Enables or Disables the TELNET services.
Enables or Disables the FTP Server.
Enables or Disables the HTTP (WEB Pages) Server.
Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services.
Enables or Disables the NetBIOS services.
Enables or Disables the Netcenter services.
Value of the Gratuitous ARP Period in seconds. 0 = Disabled.
WIFI Module type DO1=4. Values are 0 none or 4. Values 1,2 &3 are legacy values.
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802.3 Wired Ethernet Configuration Parameters Identifier `EW'
The `WE' sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply only to
the Wired Ethernet (802.3 Specification) ethernet interface. No sub-groups are currently defined for the `WE' sub-group of configuration parameters, only item-
value pairs. The `Item-Value' pairs within the `WE' sub-group are defined by the following table:
#
Name
1 DHCP Enable
2 Static Printer IP Address
3 Static Printer Subnet Mask
4 Static Printer Default Gateway or Router
5 PHY Mode
9 Printer TCP Port
11 Static Primary WINS Server IP Address
12 Static Secondary WINS Server IP Address
13 Static Primary DNS Server IP Address
14 Static Secondary DNS Server IP Address
15 SNMP TRAP IP Address
16 SNMP Server Address
17 NetBIOS Enable 18 NetBIOS Name 20 UDP Port
21 Inactivity Timeout
22 MAC Address (Read Only)
Value Type Char
String String String Decimal
Decimal
String String String String String String Boolean String String Value String
Description
Indicates if the DHCP Protocol is to be used to automatically obtain all required network addresses. Formally known as IP Discovery. `N'=Static `B'=BootP `Y'=DHCP Note: For Wired Ethernet BootP is considered as same as DHCP. Static IP Address for the Printer in dotted decimal notation. Static Subnet Mask for the Printer in dotted decimal notation. Static Default Gateway (Router) IP Address in dotted decimal notation. Defines the ethernet PHY Mode (Auto, 10BaseT HD, etc.) Auto-Negotiate = 0 10BaseT Half Duplex = 1 10BaseT Full Duplex = 2 100BaseT Half Duplex = 3 100BaseT Full Duplex = 4 Value of the TCP Port for Print Services. Stationarey Printers - Default is 9100; Portable Printers Default is 515 Static Primary WINS Server IP Address in dotted decimal notation. Static Secondary WINS Server IP Address in dotted decimal notation. Static Primary DNS Server IP Address in dotted decimal notation. Static Secondary DNS Server IP Address in dotted decimal notation. (future) SNMP TRAP IP Address in dotted decimal notation. (future) SNMP Server IP Address in dotted decimal notation. Enables or Disables the NetBIOS services. NetBIOS Name for the Printer. UDP Port number to use for printing; default 515 Enter number of seconds of inactivity to wait before disconnect MAC address in `112233445566' format
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802.11 Wireless Ethernet - WIFI Configuration Parameters Identifier `WIFI' The `WIFI' sub-group contains network configuration parameters that apply only to the Wireless Ethernet (802.11 Specification) ethernet interface. Four (4) subgroups are currently defined for the `WIFI' sub-group of configuration parameters and are as follows:
DO Embedded Identifier `DO1' The previous subgroups which are not supported:
General WIFI Configuration Parameters Identifier `G' DPAC Version 1 Identifier `DV1' DPAC Version 2 (Veyron) Identifier `DV2' SILEX Version 1 Identifier `SV1' D-O Embedded WIFI Configuration Parameters Identifier `DO1' The `D01' WIFI sub-group contains the configuration parameters that are specific to the D-O WIFI solution that is based on the Green Hills / DeviceScape 802.11 software. The `Item-Value' pairs within the `DO1' sub-group of the `WIFI' subgroup are defined by the following tables:
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DNS Settings
#
Ezprint
1 CTC:SDNS:Y|N
2 CTC:DNS1:***.***.***.***
3 CTC:DNS2:***.***.***.***
4 CTC:DSUF:<DNS Suffix>
Network Settings
#
Ezprint
20 CTC:I2:<value>
21 CTC:D:N|B|Y
22 CTC:I:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
23 CTC:M:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Name Enable Static DNS
Preferred DNS Server
Secondary DNS Server
DNS Suffix
Value Type
String 1 char long
IP4 string format
IP4 string format
String
Description Using Static DNS or not. Default value is "N".
IP address for preferred DNS server
IP address for secondary DNS server
64 characters string + 1 NULL terminated character
Name Inactive Timeout IP address method Active IP address (READ ONLY)
Active Subnet mask (READ ONLY)
Value Type Unsigned short Unsigned char String
String
Description
Current connection will terminated if no network traffic after a specific interval. Default value is 30 seconds
N: use static IP address B: BootB enable Y:DHCP enable
This field is holding the value of the current active IP address. As the result of the query request:
1. If "IP address method" is set to "use static IP address", this field will hold the value of "Static IP address".
2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active IP address.
This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the value for static IP address, use item number 32.
This field is holding the value of current active Subnet mask address. As the result of the query request:
1. If "IP address method" is set to "use static Subnet mask address", this field will hold the value of "Static Subnet mask address".
2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active Subnet mask address.
This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the value for static Subnet mask address, use item number 33.
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#
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24 CTC:G:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
25 CTC:N:<value> 26 CTC:RDNS:Y|N 27 CTC:UDNS:Y|N 28 CTC:P3:<value> 29 CTC:P:<value> 30 CTC:CR:N|Y 31 CTC:DOP:<value> 32 33 34 35 36
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Name Active Gateway address (READ ONLY)
Printer DNS name Register To DNS Use DNS Suffix UDP port TCP port Enable Connection Status DHCP User Class Option Static IP Address Static Subnet mask Static Gateway LPD Port LPD Enable
Value Type String
String String- 1 char long String 1 char long Unsigned
short Unsigned
short Unsigned
char Binary Data
String
String
String
Unsigned short
Boolean
Description This field is holding the value of current active Gateway address. As the result of the query request:
1. If "IP address method" is set to "use static Subnet mask address", this field will hold the value of "Static Gateway address".
2. Otherwise, it will hold the value of the current active Gateway address.
This field is using for reporting only. In order to set the value for static Gate address, use item number 34. 64 characters + 1 NULL terminated charater Register Printer Name (~ Station Name) to DNS server. Default value is "Y" Using the DNS suffix for a fully qualification name when referring to the DNS name. Default value is "N" Default is 515
TCP port number. Default is 515
Y: enable of reporting connection status N: disable of reporting connection status This is the data for the User Class Option for DHCP. Max. length is 257 bytes. Printer statics IP address. Use this field to set or get the value of printer static IP address. Printer statics Subnetmask address. Use this field to set or get the value of printer static Subnet mask address. Printer static gateway address. Use this field to set or get the value of printer static Gateway address. Default 515
Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services.
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#
Ezprint
40 CTC:T:H|P
41 CTC:E:<value> 42 CTC:NA:<value>
43 CTC:ET:<value> 44 CTC:P2M:<value>
45 CTC:LU:<value> 46 CTC:LH:<value> 47 CTC:LU2:<value> 48 CTC:W:1|2 49 CTC:S:0|5|13
50 CTC:K:1|2|3|4
Extended System-Level Command Functions
Name Network Type ESSID Network Authentication Type
EAP Type Phase 2 Method
User Name User Password Pass Phrase WEP data encryption WEP AP authentication
WEP Key Selected
Value Type Unsigned char String Enumeratio n type or unsigned short
Unsigned char
Unsigned char
String String String Unsigned char Unsigned char
Unsigned char
Description
H: AdHoc P:Infrastructure
128 characters + 1 NULL terminated string
NET_AUTH_TYPE_NONE =0 NET_AUTH_TYPE_LEAP=1 NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA_PSK=2 (WPA Personal) NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA=3 (WPA Enterprise) NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA_LEAP = 4 (obsolete) NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA2_PSK=5 (WPA2 Personal) NET_AUTH_TYPE_WPA2=6 (WPA2 Enterprise) NET_AUTH_TYPE_HOST_BASED_EAP=7
EAP-LEAP (17) EAP-TTLS (21) EAP-PEAP (25) EAP-FAST (43)
Inner authentication: 0: None EAP-GTC: 1 (Default) EAP-MSCHAPV2: 2 EAP-MD5: 3 GTC: 4 MSCHAPV2: 5 MSCHAP: 6 CHAP: 7 EAP-TLS: 8
128 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY attribute!
128 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY attribute!
63 characters + 1 NULL terminated char; Write ONLY attribute!
1: Enable WEP data encryption 2: Allow WEP unencrypted traffic (Default)
Indicate the AP authentication method via WEP. The value specifies the WEP key length. 0: Open 5: uses Shared Key 40- bit WEP key 13: uses Shared Key 128-bit WEP key
Indicates which WEP key is currently selected for WEP AP authentication, if specify.
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#
Ezprint
51 CTC:K1:<key value>
52 CTC:K2:<key value>
53 CTC:K3:<key value>
54 CTC:K4:<key value>
55 CTC:Q:Y|N 56 CTC:P2:Y|N 57 CTC:GC: 58 59 60
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Name WEP Key1
WEP Key2
WEP Key3
WEP Key4
Show Signal Strength Power Saving Mode Group Cipher MAC Address Regulatory Domain Radio Physical Mode
LPD Enable
Value Type String
String
String
String
Unsigned char Unsigned char Unsigned short String Unsigned short Unsigned char
Boolean
Description 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for 128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this field will contains "0", "5", or "13" to specify the length of WEP key. 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for 128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this field will contains "0", "5", or "13" to specify the length of WEP key. 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for 128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this field will contains "0", "5", or "13" to specify the length of WEP key. 10 hexadecimal for 40-bit WEP key or 26 hexadecimal for 128-bit WEP key. Upon on the returning from query, this field will contains "0", "5", or "13" to specify the length of WEP key. Y: Show signal strength N: Do not show signal strength (Default) Y: enable Power Save Mode (Default) N: disable Power Save Mode For now, it sets as 4 as SWC_CIPHER_WEP104
MAC address of the Radio Module, String in format "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX" Regulatory Domain Country Code for International Setting; Default = 0 (World Wide Roaming), per ISO 3166 1: 802.11 a only 2: 802.11 b/g 3: 802.11 a/b/g 4: 802.11 b only 5: 802.11 g only Enables or Disables the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services.
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(NR) No Reprint This command controls the label reprint function following the correction of a fault condition. Upon detection of a fault (ribbon out, paper out, etc.), printing stops and a fault indicator is illuminated. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault and resume normal operation. When enabled, the label in process is not reprinted.
(NS) Disable Symbol Set Selection This command prevents the <STX>y and y
commands from changing the default single-byte symbol set. When enabled, DPL Symbol Set commands are ignored.
When enabled, the only way to change the current symbol set is with the <STX>KcAS command.
(OF) Option Feedback Mode This command configures the printer to output the status of the RFID or Scanner option to the active port, as follows.
Value
Option Feedback Mode Units / Interpretation D = Disable
D, Rx, S
Rx = RFID Enable, where x is the response format: A = ASCII H = Hexadecimal
S = Scanner Enable
Once enabled, the printer will report information about the results of the last label
printed. One response per label is returned to the host (this includes each voided and retried label). The format and contents of the returned information is as follows:
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Response format: <A;B;C;D;E;F>[CR]
Where:
A - Device type:
R = RFID S = Scanner
B - Resulting status:
C = entire label complete
F = faulted (failed) label U = unknown
C - The number of expected reads for bar codes or tags, given in two characters.
D - The number of good reads for bar codes or tags, given in two characters.
E - The printer's internal Job Identifier and Sub Job Identifier, given in four characters each.
F - The data read, delimited with semicolons (;) if multiple reads.
RFID response sample differences: Since RFID commands vary in operation, the data returned also differs. Write commands return entire tag data; Write/Verify
commands return the data written; and, Read commands return data and length
requested in the specified format. (See Appendix S for a listing of commands.)
Write response example: <R;C;00;00;0013:0001>[CR]
Write/Verify hexadecimal response example: <R;C;01;01;0012:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374> [CR]
Read hexadecimal response example: <R;C;01;01;0013:0001;446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374> [CR]
Write/Verify ASCII response example: <R;C;01;01;0012:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]
Read ASCII response example: <R;C;01;01;0013:0001; Datamax writes RFID best >[CR]
Scanner response samples:
A successfully read label example: <S;C;03;03;0002:0001;DATA1;DATA2;DATA3>[CR]
A failed label, successfully retried: <S;F;02;01;0002:0001;DATA1>[CR] <S;C;02;02;0002:0001;DATA1;DATA2>[CR]
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(PC) Print Contrast This command adjusts the relative print edge (gray) component of the print quality, which allows fine-tuning for specific media/ribbon mix.
(PD) Present Distance This command sets the label stop position past the start of print. When the next label format is received, the printer will automatically backfeed to the start position. If the present distance is set to zero, the printer will operate without reversing. (See Stop Location, below).
(PE) Peel Mode This command, when enabled, specifies that a Feed operation be prevented when the label is presented and not removed, or if the printer is to wait for the GPIO start of print signal.
(PJ) Present Adjust Fine Tune This command fine-tunes the Present Distance setting in dots to compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident if multiple printers share label formats.
(PL) Printer Level This command is used to upgrade the software feature level of the printer.
(PM) Pause Mode See <STX>J for command details.
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(PO) Paper Empty This command sets the length of travel before an out of stock condition is declared.
(PP) Parallel Direction This command controls the parallel port communications settings:
Value xz
Parallel Direction Units / Interpretation
x = Port ID
z = Direction: U (unidirectional one-way communication); or, B (bidirectional IEEE 1284 back-channel operation).
(PS) Present Sensor Equipped This command allows the printer to sense the present sensor option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error will be generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection. See <STX>V for command details.
(pS) Print Speed See Label Formatting Command Function P for details.
(PT) Tear Position This command sets the label stopping location at the tear plate on the printer's cover.
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(PV) Paper Value This command sets threshold value for the media sensor's "paper" parameter.
(PW) Password Set This command modifies the numeric password required to access the menu when security is enabled. If security is enabled, enter the new
password followed by the old password (with no spaces) in this form: XXXXXXXX
To be activated, the default password (0000) must be changed.
(QQ) Configuration Query This command requires a parameter of either K or Q. K causes the printer to respond with the Printer Key, used for generating Upgrade Codes. A parameter value of Q causes the printer to respond with the current configuration settings. The <STX>Kc response command stream format is sent to the host computer via the same port as the query containing all parameters controlled by the <STX>Kc command, and may be used for restoring the printer's configuration or for configuring other printers.
(RE) Ribbon Saver Equipped This command allows the printer to sense the ribbon saver option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection. See <STX>R for command details.
(RF) Row Adjust Fine Tune This command shifts the vertical start of print position in dots (see Appendix K) upward or downward.
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(RI) RFID Configuration This command configures the optional RFID interface module, as follows:
Value AIhh ALn
Bn
DIhh DLn En
Units / Interpretation
where hh:
2-Chararacter Hex ID
and where n:
E = Enable, D = Disable
D = Disable
where n:
1 = Leading
2 = Trailing
where hh: and where n:
where n:
2-Chararacter Hex ID
E = Enable, D = Disable
E = Enable, D = Disable
RFID Configuration Definition / Function Sets the Application Family Identifier (AFI), HF only.
Allows locking the AFI after writing (HF only).
Disables padding or truncating of data (EPC only). Nulls are represented as "00".
For Hex EPC data a 96-bit tag size is 24 characters and 64-bit is 16.
For ASCII EPC data a 96-bit tag size is 12 characters and 64-bit is 8.
If the data is less than the selected EPC tag data size, nulls will be added to the front (left); or, if too much data is given, the data will be cut. If the data is less than the selected EPC tag data size, nulls will be added to the back (right); or, if too much data is given, the data will be cut.
Sets the Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID), HF only.
Allows locking the DSFID after writing (HF only).
Allows erasures of the tag on error (HF only).
Lhh
where hh:
2-Chararacter Hex ID Sets the Lock Code (Alien UHF only).
Mn
where n:
D = Disable H = HF U = UHF M = UHF
Disables the RFID module. ("N" is also a valid disabler.) Enables the RFID module for HF (Securakey). Enables the RFID module for UHF Class 1 (Alien). Enables the RFID module for UHF Multiprotocol.
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Value Nn
Pxxx Rn Shh Tn
Un
Vn Wn
Units / Interpretation
where n:
64 = 64-bit 96 = 96-bit
where xxx:
3-Digit Value
where n:
0 9
RFID Configuration Definition / Function
Sets the UHF tag data size (Multiprotocol UHF only).
Sets the tag encoding position: A value of 0.00 causes the print position to be used; or, a value greater than 0 causes the presented position to be used. (Subject to change.)
Sets the number of retries for RFID functions.
where hh: where n:
where n:
2-Chararacter Hex ID
Sets the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) set, representing the manufacturer's code (HF only).
0 = ISO 15693, 1 = Texas Instruments, 2 = Philips,
3 = ST Micro LRI 512, 4 = ST Micro LRI 64
Establishes the tag type (HF only).
0 = EPC 0 1 = EPC 0+ Matrics 2 = EPC 0+ Impinj
3 = EPC 1 6 = UCODE EPC 1.19 7 = EM 4022/4222 8 = Gen 2
Sets the UHF tag type (Multiprotocol UHF only).
where n:
-4 to +4
Adjusts the power, in dBmn (Multiprotocol UHF only).
where n:
E = Enable, D = Disable
Allows locking the tag after writing.
Example: <STX>KcRIMH;RIA11E;RID22E;RIS04;RIR3;RIWE;RIEE;RIP000<CR>
The above example sets the printer to HF, protect after write AFI 11, protect after write DFSID 22, set EAS Bit (Mfg. Code 0x04), allow 3 tries for each read or write attempt, lock after writing, erase the tag if there is an error, and use a position of 0.00.
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(RL) Ribbon Low Diameter This command sets the threshold for a low ribbon indication, where nnnn is the diameter in hundredths of inches.
(RM) Rewinder Equipped This command allows the printer to sense the powered internal rewind option. A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection.
(RO) Row Offset See Rnnnn (in Label Formatting Command Functions) for command details.
(RP) Ribbon Low Pause - This command (when enabled) pauses the printer when a Ribbon Low Diameter warning is declared; the PAUSE Button must be pressed to continue printing.
(RR) Rewinder Adjust This command changes the torque applied by the powered rewinder, in percentage points of the nominal force, to minimize TOF registration drift (sometimes evident when using small or narrow media).
(RS) Ribbon Low Signal This command sets the signal output type for the Ribbon Low Diameter condition when using the optional GPIO (see Appendix J).
(RV) Reflective Paper Value This command sets the threshold value for the reflective media sensor's paper parameter.
(RW) Retract Delay This command sets a time delay for the retraction of a presented label, where the time specified is multiplied by ten milliseconds.
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(SA) SOP Adjust This command sets the start of print (SOP) location, relative to the top of form. See <STX>O for command details. The EX2 accepts this command for backward compatibility only, limited in range (28-228).
(SC) Scalable Cache This command sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the scaleable font engine. Available memory dependent upon model; see Appendix K.
(SE) SOP Emulation This command enables the <STX>O and <STX>f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats designed for other printers.
(SF) Save As Filename This command, which may be sent separately or included as the last command in an <STX>Kc command string, saves the effective printer configuration to a file in Flash memory with a .dcm file extension.
(SG) Sensor Gain Value This command sets the control of the voltage to the LED emitter of the Media Sensor.
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(Sl) Security Lock This command provides the ability to password-protect the User Interface, as follows:
Value
Security Function
Nxxxx Where xxxx is the current password, this disables Menu protection.
Yxxxx
Where xxxx is a new password, this enables Menu protection and sets a new password.
Txxxx
Where xxxx is a new password, this enables Menu protection, disables Test functions, and sets a new password.
To be activated, the default password (0000) must be changed.
(SL) Stop Location This command sets the label stopping (and in certain cases the starting) location, as follows:
Value A
H
P C T
Stop Location
Automatically sets the stop location. Installed options will be "auto-sensed" and the appropriate stop position will automatically be set. Host commands are ignored.
Sets stop position according to options installed. If no options are installed the printer sets stop location to the next label's start of print. Host commands will override. The stop location (present distance) may be controlled dynamically by the host using the <STX>f or <STX>Kf commands. This selection has the same effect as <STX>KD Ignore Host Distance bit value 0.
Sets the stop location at approximately two millimeters behind the peel bar edge, a nominal peel position. The Present Sensor status and this setting are independent. Sets the stop location to a nominal cut position. For die-cut media, the position is just following the end of the label. The cutter status and this setting are independent.
Sets the stop location at the tear bar.
Sets the stop location to the start of the next label, equivalent to setting the
N
<STX>KD Ignore Host Distance bit value 1.
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(SM) Maximum (Label) Length Ignore This command controls recognition of the <STX>M command.
(SN) Scanner Configuration This command configures the linear scanner, as follows:
Values B
Scanner Configuration Range / Interpretation
Bar Code Type Specifies the bar code, using two digits, followed by "Y" (to enable) or "N" (to disable) the code, where:
01 = CODE 39 02 = IATA 03 = CODABAR 04 = INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 05 = INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 06 = CODE 93 07 = CODE 128 08 = MSI/PLESSEY 09 = EAN(13/8) 10 = EAN(13/8)+2 11 = EAN(13/8)+5 12 = UPC(A/E) 13 = UPC(A/E)+2 14 = UPC(A/E)+5
To maximize throughput and decoding integrity, enable only those symbologies that will be read.
Bar Code Count Specifies the number of codes to be read, where:
00 99 (00 = Auto [variable] mode, counting those codes present)
C
Do not use Auto Mode with bitmapped codes or codes with certain addendums; see Appendix F.
Min Readable Height Sets the vertical distance of the code that must have identical reads to pass, where:
1 = 1/16
2 = 2/16
3 = 3/16
H
4 = 1/4
5 = 1/2
0 = Disabled (defaults to Redundancy Level, 2x)
The specified distance should not exceed 50% of the measured bar code height.
Mode Enables detection of the scanner by the printer, where:
M
A = Auto (automatically senses presence); Y is also a valid enabler.
E = Enabled (if not detected a fault is generated).
D = Disabled (the scanner is disabled); (N is also a valid disabler.)
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Values
Scanner Configuration Range / Interpretation
Redundancy Level An alternative data integrity method, where the selected level sets the number of consecutive, identical decodes required to pass the bar code. If differing values are read, the count is restarted, where:
0 = Auto Mode
1 = read code 1X
2 = read code 2X
3 = read code 3X
4 = read code 4X
5 = read code 5X
6 = read code 6X
7 = read code 8X
V
8 = read code 10X
9 = read code 12X
A = read code 15X
B = read code 20X
C = read code 25X
D = read code 30X
E = read code 35X
F = read code 40X
G = read code 45X
Depending upon the print speed, higher Redundancy Levels may cause erroneous failures when scanning multiple or small bar codes.
Example: <STX>KcSNC00H4MAB12YV0<CR>
The example above sets the printer to sense the scanner automatically, to read a variable number of UPC bar codes, and to pass only those codes where a ¼ inch zone has identical reads.
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(SP) Serial Port This command configures the serial communication port(s) as follows:
Value
Serial Port Range / Interpretation
xyz
Where: x = Port Identifier: y = Function:
A - Serial A B - Serial B
P - Handshaking Protocol
p - Parity D - Data Length S - Stop Bits
z = Setting
B - both H - hardware N - none S software
E - even N - none O odd
7 - eight bits 8 - seven bits
1 - one bit 2 - two bits
xyzz Where: x = Port Identifier: y = Function:
zz = Setting:
A - Serial A
B - Baud Rate
12 - 1200
B - Serial B
24 - 2400
48 - 4800
96 - 9600
19 - 19200
28 - 28800
38 - 38400 57 - 57600
15 - 115200
Example: <STX>KcSPAPB;SPApN;SPAD8;SPAS1;SPAB19<CR>
The example above configures Serial Port A to use hardware and software handshaking, an eight-bit word, with no parity and one stop bit at 19,200 bits per
second.
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(SS or sS) Feed Speed This command controls the rate of label movement between printing areas; see Appendix L.
(ST) Sensor Type G for edge / gap, R for (reflective / black mark) or C for continuous.
(SV) Switch Settings This command controls recognition of the software switch setting command <STX>V.
(TB) TOF Bias This command controls the low-level voltage difference level to recognize a label "gap" or "mark".
(TD) TOF Delta This command controls the low-level voltage difference level to recognize a label "gap" or "mark".
(TG) TOF Gain This command controls the voltage to the LED emitter of the Media Sensor.
(TN) No Paper Min This command sets the media sensor level for the Out of Stock (OOS) condition.
(TP) TOF Precedence This command instructs the firmware to stop printing at the first top of form mark it detects. The default ("No") prints all of the data (traversing the top of form as necessary) then slews to the next TOF.
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(UD) User Label Mode This command places the printer in standalone operation, which provides menu-driven processes to print user defined files, including .dlb, .dpl, .prn, .txt formats. (UM) Units of Measure See <STX>m (metric) or <STX>n (imperial) for command details. (UN) Plug and Play ID Type This command controls the type of Plug and Play ID supplied; where Y is for unique and N for static. (UT) User Terminator This command allows word wrapping of long character strings of commands to the next line in a file, for the purposes of readability only. In the <STX>Kc string, the command UTON must fall somewhere before the first line terminator. The last command needs to be END, followed by a line terminator (see the <STX>KcEN command for details). (VE) Verifier Equipped This command enables the GPIO for a bar code verifier (see Appendix J). A (or Y) - automatically senses device presence; if undetected, no error is generated. E - enables the device, where its presence must be detected; otherwise, a fault is generated. N or D - disables device detection. (VT) Verifier Type This command is reserved for future use.
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STX KD Database Configuration
This command, stored in Flash memory for future power-ups, controls the printer's environment and operates as a pseudo DIP switch. The <STX>Kc command is
recommended for use over <STX>KD.
Syntax:
<STX>KDwxyz<CR>
Where:
w, x, y, and z are binary values with respective bit settings as defined in the following table. (Bit 0 is least significant.)
Sample:
<STX>KD@H@@<CR>
The sample above configures 9600 baud, 8-bit words, no parity,
with direct thermal printing, gap sensing, standard control characters, and a cutter.
· Ignore Host Distance (see below) disregards <STX>O and <STX>f commands (in case
host software sends values that may be inappropriate). Use the <STX>KD command or
the Setup Menu to enable this feature.
<STX>KD
Bit
Parameter Number
Function
Value(s)
0 = 9600, 1 = 600, 2 = 2400,
0 2 BAUD Rate / Set Test Mode 3 = 19200, 4 = 4800, 5 = 38400,
6 = 1200, 7 = 9600 Test Mode
w
3
Word Length and Parity
0 = 8 bits, no parity; 1 = 7 bits, even parity
4 & 5 Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
0
Print Method
0 = direct thermal, 1 = thermal transfer
1
Present Sensor
0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped
2
Control Character[1]
0 = standard, 1 = Alternate characters
3
Cutter
0 = disabled, 1 = enabled
x
4
Ignore Host Distance
0 = disabled, 1 = enabled (see note above)
5
Alt-2 Control Codes[1]
0 = disabled, 1 = Alternate-2 characters
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
0 & 1 Sensor Type
0 = gap, 1 = reflective, 2 = continuous
2
Linerless
0 = not equipped, 1 = equipped
y
3 5 Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
0 & 1 Reserved
Set to 0
2
Reserved
Set to 0
z
3 5 Unused
Set to 0
6
Always 1
Set to 1
7
Always 0
Set to 0
[1] Selects the values of the control characters; see Control Code Command Functions.
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STX Kd Set File as Factory Default
This command selects the specified file name as the "factory default" configuration. After execution, subsequent "Select Factory Default" commands will configure the printer to this file's configuration using one of the following methods:
· <STX>KF command;
· Power-up the printer while pressing the PAUSE and CANCEL Keys; or,
· Via the menu SYSTEM SETTINGS / SET FACTORY DEFAULTS entry.
Syntax:
<STX>KdName<CR>
Where:
Name
- The name, up to 16 characters, of the file.
<CR>
- 0x0d terminates the name.
Sample:
<STX>KdPlant1<CR>
The sample above selects the configuration file Plant1 as the default factory configuration.
STX KE Character Encoding
This command is provided primarily as a means for users of 7-bit communication and to embed control characters and extended ASCII characters in their data streams. Any character in the DPL data stream may be substituted with a delimited two-character ASCII hexadecimal numeric equivalent. The command allows the delimiting character to be selected, and the encoding to be enabled or disabled. When character encoding is enabled, the printer will decode any ASCII hexadecimal numeric pairs following the delimiter as single-byte values. Character encoding is used where control characters cannot be transmitted or where control characters within data may prematurely terminate a label format record. Although the delimiter may be changed at any time (except within a label format definition), there cannot be more than one defined
delimiter, and character encoding must be disabled with <STX>KEN prior to re-enabling
regardless of any change in the delimiter.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KEex<CR>
e - Y character encoding enabled N character encoding disabled
x - Delimiter: one ASCII character (Do not include when e = N)
Sample:
<STX>KEN <STX>KEY\ <STX>L<CR> 1u0000001200120[)>\1E\01\1D\...\04\<CR> E<CR>
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The sample above disables, and then enables character encoding with the backslash (\) as the delimiter. A UPS MaxiCode will be
formatted using a data string interpreted as follows: [)>RS01GS... EOT<CR> then formatting is terminated.
Character Encoding Syntax: This syntax requires at least two hexadecimal ASCII digits (0-9, A-F) delimited by the character specified in the <STX>KE command. The
number of hexadecimal digits between the delimiter pair must be even; see notes below.
Syntax:
xaa[bbcc...nn]x
Where:
x - One byte delimiter, 0 to ff16, leading and trailing.
aa - 2 bytes, ASCII, hexadecimal encoded, range each character 0-9, A-F
bb - 2 bytes, ASCII, hexadecimal encoded, range each character 0-9, A-F (optional)
cc - 2 bytes, ASCII, hexadecimal encoded, range each character 0-9, A-F (optional)
nn - 2 bytes, ASCII, hexadecimal encoded, range each byte 0-9, A-F (optional)
· A delimiter pair with no ASCII hexadecimal pairs between (e.g., \\) will be
interpreted as one byte whose value is that of the delimiting character, allowing the assigned delimiter to be interpreted as itself rather than as the delimiter.
· A delimited string that contains either a non-valid hexadecimal character (e.g., FX) or
an odd number of bytes will be treated as an illegal string and, therefore, not correctly decoded.
Character Encoding Examples: In the following partial datastreams it is assumed that character encoding is enabled and that the selected delimiter, a backslash (\), has been
transmitted to the printer (i.e., <STX>KEY\). In each example, the printer has not received an unpaired delimiter prior the example.
Partial Sample Data Stream AB\\CE
\ABCDEF\ 1A\1A\1A
Interpretation 5 bytes AB\CE with values 4116, 4216, 5C16, 4316, 4416 3 bytes with values AB16, CD16, and EF16 5 bytes 1A<SUB>1A with values 3116, 4116, 1A16, 3116, 4116. <SUB> represents a single-byte ASCII control character with value 1A16
Alternate Control Codes with an Alternate Line Terminator: Character Encoding can also be used with the Alternate Control Character set. Alternate Control Characters are enabled, depending upon the model, via a Setup Menu or the <STX>KD / <STX>Kc
commands; see Control Code Command Functions.
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STX KF Select Factory Defaults
This command restores the configuration of the printer to the factory default settings. These settings may be default values or the values previously specified by a
configuration file (see <STX>Kd).
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KFn<CR>
n
- A = restore firmware settings including emulations
1 = restore firmware settings including network,
excluding emulations
2 = restores the factory settings (and, if saved, restoring
the Factory Setting File)
3 = restores settings excluding network and emulations
4 = reserved
5= reserved
6= reserved
7= restores network settings.
8 =restores settings excluding calibrations, emulations
and network
9 =restores calibration settings
Calibration will be required.
STX Kf Set Present Distance
This command specifies an additional amount to advance the label after printing. This command has the same effect as the <STX>f command, but specifies a distance to advance relative to the start of print (<STX>O command) of the next label.
Display-Equipped Models: SOP Emulation selection has no effect on this command.
Syntax:
<STX>Kfnnnn<CR>
Where:
nnnn - A four-digit present distance in inches/100 or mm/10.
Sample:
<STX>Kf0100
The sample above represents a one-inch label advance unless in metric mode (see <STX>m).
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STX KH Dot Check
This command specifies dot check operations for the printhead elements.
Syntax:
<STX>KHx<CR>
Where:
x
- Specifies the operation, where:
P = Performs dot check; A = Returns the most recent dot check and dot
resistance results; and, B = Returns the most recent dot check failed dot
results.
Sample:
<STX>KHP<CR>
The sample above performs dot check with DOTCHECK and a progress bar displayed.
Sample:
<STX>KHA<CR>
The sample above returns results from the last dot check for
every element and its resistance up to 1350 ohms [with out of range (bad or suspect) values indicates as ******], the number
of dots tested, the total number of bad or suspect dots detected and, the minimum, maximum, and average resistance
and variance:
DOTCHECK RESULTS
DOTS TESTED GOOD 830 OF 832 DOT OHMS 0 1148 1 1148 2 1140 . . . 142 1199 143 ***** 144 ***** 145 1050 . . . 830 1116 831 1116 832 1116
TOTAL BAD DOTS: 2
MIN MAX AVG VAR
921 1640 1125 719
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Sample:
<STX>KHB<CR>
The sample above returns results from the last dot check for the number of elements tested, the number of the bad or suspect dot(s), the total number of bad or suspect dots, and the minimum, maximum, and average resistance and variance:
DOTCHECK RESULTS DOTS TESTED GOOD 830 OF 832 BAD DOT LIST
143 144
TOTAL BAD DOTS: 2
MIN MAX AVG VAR 921 1640 1125 719
The process normally adds a few seconds to the power-up sequence; however, if the printhead is invalid or extremely damaged, it could take a minute to complete.
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STX KI GPIO Input
Future - This command configures the GPIO input channels of the Applicator Interface Card; see Appendix J for details.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KIffnspwww<CR>
ff - 2 character function name abbreviation (e.g., PS [Print Start], I1 [User Input 1], etc).
n
- Pin number, where 1 8 is the valid range.
s
- Signal type, where: L = Level; P = Positive Pulse;
and N = Negative Pulse
p
- Polarity, where: 0 = Active Low; and 1 = Active High
www - 3 character filter pulse width, in milliseconds.
STX Kn NIC Reset
This command resets the NIC to factory defaults.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>Knx
x
- Specifies the action, where:
F = Returns the NIC to the factory default settings; or,
RH = Reports settings. RP = Prints reports
Address IP
Default Values Wired Ethernet*
192.168.010.026
Default Values Wireless Ethernet
192.168.010.001
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 255.255.255.000
Gateway
000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000
* Prior to introduction of the Wireless Ethernet, 192.0.0.192 was the IP default value and the Subnet Mask was 0.0.0.0.
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STX KO GPIO Output
Future - This command configures the GPIO outputs of the Applicator Interface Card; see Appendix J for details.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KOffnsptd0pw0td1pw1<CR>
ff - 2 character function name abbreviation (e.g., LC [Label Complete], LM [Label Movement], etc).
n
- Pin number, where 1 8 is the valid range.
s
- Signal type, where: L = Level; P = Positive Pulse; and N
= Negative Pulse
p
- Polarity, where: 0 = Active Low; and 1 = Active High
td0 - 3 character delay time from function condition "true" to output signal.
pw0 - 3 character pulse width corresponding to the function condition becoming "true". (Ignored for level-type
signals.)
td0 - 3 character delay time from function condition "false" to output signal.
pw0 - 3 character pulse width corresponding to the function condition becoming "false". (Ignored for level-type
signals.)
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STX Kp Module Protection
This command controls memory module protection. When "protected", a module will ignore format, downloads and delete commands. This command can be useful to add
data to reserved modules (see Appendix K for a listing of the memory modules). There are two module types: RAM (volatile) and Flash (non-volatile).
· RAM - When protected and if power is cycled or if the printer is reset, the module state resets to unprotected.
· Flash - When protected, the module can be temporarily unprotected; however, if power is cycled or if the printer is reset, the module state resets to protected.
Syntax:
<STX>Kpmf
Where:
m
- Module ID Range A to Z (See Appendix K).
f
- Flag specifying Enable or Disable protection, where:
0 = disable protection; and,
1 = enable protection.
Sample:
<STX>KpY0
The sample above disables protection for Module Y; graphics may now be downloaded to the module and, on subsequent resets,
these graphics will be protected.
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STX Kr Resettable Counter Reset
This command resets the internal counters. Follow this command with an <SOH>U
command to retain the reset or the counters will revert to the previous values after cycling power.
Syntax:
<STX>Kr<CR>
STX KtA Write Application Family Identifier (AFI) to Tag
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command writes the AFI data to the tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KtAabcc
Where:
Sample:
STX KtD
a
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
b
- Lock the Application Family Identifier (AFI) after writing:
0 = No Protection
1 = Write Protect
cc - Two character AFI value representing one byte.
<STX>KtA91C3[CR]
The sample above writes 0xC3 AFI byte, locking value, retrying nine times if necessary.
Write Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) to Tag
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command writes the DSFID data to the tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KtDabcc
Where:
a
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
b
- Lock the Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID) after
writing:
0 = No Protection
1 = Write Protect
cc - Two character DFSID value representing one byte.
Sample:
<STX>KtD91C3[CR]
The sample above writes 0xC3 DSFID byte, locking value, retrying nine times if necessary.
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STX KtE Write Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Bit
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command writes the EAS bit for Philips ISO tags.
Syntax:
<STX>KtEabcc
Where:
a
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
b
- Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) option:
0 = Set EAS
1 = Reset EAS
2 = Test EAS
cc - Two character Manufacturer's Code, representing one byte.
Sample:
<STX>KtE9004[CR]
The sample above writes the EAS bit for Philips (0x04), retrying nine times if necessary.
STX KtH Read and Feedback Tag Information to Host
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command returns the tag info to host.
This command only works when the Data Flag for the tag is 0x0F (i.e., when the tag contains DSFID, AFI, VICC and IC data).
Syntax: Sample Feedback:
<STX>KtH
DATA FLAG: 0x0F TAG ID: E004010000751412 DSFID: 0xE3 AFI: 0x01 NUM BLK: 0x1B BLK SIZ: 0x03 IC REF: 0x01
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STX KtR Read Data from RFID Tag
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then put that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, "Void" will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KtRUn1...n16Haaabbbcdee<CR>
Un1...n16 - (Optional) Where n1...n16 is the Unique Identifier (UID) in hexadecimal format. Must be sixteen characters long.
H
- (Optional) Hexadecimal data "H" may be added
directly after "R" to return a two character hex value of
the data. Since there are two digits per hex value,
replaceable fields should be twice as long than if using
ASCII data (e.g., the character "A" would be returned
as "41").
aaa
- Starting block number (000 maximum block
number). Transponder dependent.
bbb
- The number of blocks to read (001 maximum block
number). Transponder dependent.
c
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
d
- Reserved. Should be 0.
ee
- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01,
02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting
command, U.
A 00 value will send tag data to the host with no printing.
Sample:
<STX>L 1911A1802000010TEXT U X <STX>KtRUE00700ABCDEF1234H0000015001 <STX>G
The sample above creates a replaceable text field (01), recalls data from the RFID tag block zero (reading only one block, which is attempted nine times), and prints the data in the location specified by replaceable field.
When using addressed commands and the tag with the specified UID cannot be found, a standard RFID read/write fault will be issued.
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STX KtU Read Unique Serial Number from RFID Tag
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command instructs the RFID device to read the unique serial number data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag
transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, "Void" will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).
This is a sixteen character alphanumeric value; the replaceable field must have an adequate length.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KtUabcc<CR>
a
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
b
- Reserved. Should be 0.
cc
- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01,
02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting
command, U.
A 00 value will send the ID to the host with no printing.
STX KtW Write Data to RFID Tag
(Direct Mode HF [13.56 MHz] ISO15693 Tag Interface)
This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device;
otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be
displayed.
Syntax:
<STX>KtWUn1...n16Bncncncaaabcdee...e<CR>
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Where:
Un1...n16
- (Optional) Where n1...n16 is the Unique Identifier (UID) in hexadecimal format, sixteen characters in length.
Bncncnc
- (Optional) Where ncncnc is the data byte count, to allow non-printable characters (i.e., characters with hex values less than 0x20) to be encoded.
aaa
- Starting block number (000 maximum block
number). Transponder dependent.
b
- The number of retry attempts, 0-9.
c
- Lock block after writing:
0 = No Protection
1 = Write Protect
d
- Reserved. Should be 0.
ee...e
- Data to be encoded on RFID tag.
Sample 1:
<STX>KtWB004000900<0x00><0x01><0x02><0x03>[CR]
Sample 1, above, programs the hex values 0x00, 0x01, 0x02, 0x03 in block zero.
Sample 2:
<STX>KtWUE00700ABCDEF1234B004000510TEST[CR]
Sample 2, above, programs the data "TEST" to the tag with UID "E00700ABCDEF1234" at block zero then write-protects block zero
(attempting to write five additional times if necessary). When write protecting (locking) with UID, the separate lock command
will also use the addressed mode and the supplied UID.
When using addressed commands and the tag with the specified UID cannot be found, a standard RFID read/write fault will be issued.
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STX KuB Read Data from Gen2 Tag Section
This command reads a specific block address of a Gen2 tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KuBaaabbb
Where:
aaa
- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access
section; 001 is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; and, 003 is
user memory.
bbb
- Data offset in word length.
Sample:
<STX>KuB001002
The sample above reads the block address 1 at offset word 2, which is location of the EPC data.
STX KuF Send RFID Device Firmware Version
This command instructs the RFID device to return the firmware version.
Syntax:
<STX>KuF<CR>
Printer response:
DEVICE VERSION: XXX.XXX.XXX[CR]
STX KuJ Write Data to Gen 2 Tag Section
This command writes a specific block address of a Gen2 tag.
Syntax:
<STX>KuJaaabbb<data>
Where:
aaa
- Block address number, where: 000 is kill/access
section; 001 is EPC section; 002 is Tag ID; or, 003 is
user memory.
bbb
- Data offset in word length
<data> - Hexadecimal data (must be length of multiples of 4)
Sample:
<STX>KuJ001002112233445566778899AABBCC
The sample above writes data "112233445566778899AABBCC" to block address 1 at offset word 2, which is the EPC data.
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STX KuR Read Data from RFID Tag
(Direct Mode UHF Interface Hexadecimal Data Only)
This command instructs the RFID device to read data from the tag and then place that data into a replaceable field. It is expected that the tag transponder is within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device; otherwise, "Void" will be printed in the text or bar code label field(s).
Syntax: Where:
<STX>KuRaa<CR>
aa
- Field number in which to place the data (must be 01,
02, 03, etc.) matching the order of Label Formatting
command, U.
A 00 value will send the ID to the host with no printing.
Sample:
<STX>L D11 1911A1801000100 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx U 1A31050002000200 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx U X <STX>KuR01 <STX>Kur02 <STX>G
The sample above creates a replaceable text field (01) and bar code field (02) and then recalls the data from the tag and places it into the specified fields.
Data should be at least 16 or 24 characters in length.
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STX KuW Write Data to RFID Tag
(Direct Mode UHF Interface Hexadecimal Data Only)
This command instructs the RFID device to write data to the tag. It is expected that the tag transponder will be within the read / write distance of the RFID programming device;
otherwise, a warning will occur and a warning message (Read / Write Fail) will be displayed.
Syntax:
<STX>KuWabcc...c<CR>
Where:
a
- The number of attempts to locate, erase and program
the tag (1 9).
b
- Reserved. Should be 0.
cc...c
- Data to be encoded in the ASCII format. Must be sixteen characters in length. The valid characters are
0-9, A-F.
Must be 16 or 24 characters long.
Sample:
<STX>KuW10ABCDEF0102030405[CR]
The sample above programs the data <0xAB><0xCD><0xEF><0x01><0x02><0x03><0x04><0x05> to the
tag, attempting to write one additional time if necessary.
STX KV Verifier Enable/Disable
This command allows a verifier to be enabled and disabled.
Syntax:
<STX>KVa<CR>
Where:
a
- Y = verifier enable
N = verifier disable
This command will result in a system reset for the EX2.
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STX Ky Download Plug-in File
This command allows to download a plug-in file to the specified module from the host to the printer. The data that immediately follows the command string will be plug-in data. This command is internal to D-O only.
Syntax: Where:
Sample:
<STX>KymNamedata
m
- Valid Module ID Range A to Z
Name data
- Up to 16 characters used as plug-in file name. - Plug-in data
<STX>KyXPlugin1data...data <CR>
The sample above instructs the printer to (1) receive Plug-in file data sent by the host, (2) name the image "Plugin1", and (3) store it in Module X (with a .dim file extension).
STX KZ Immediately Set Parameter
This command immediately sets the specified parameter.
Syntax:
<STX>KZax<CR>
Where:
a
- Valid parameter identifier, as follows:
F = Feed Speed P = Print Speed
S = Slew Speed H = Heat Setting
x -or-
xx
- Speed Parameter Range A to e (see Appendix L).
- Heat Parameter Range A two-digit value (00-30); see the "H" Label Formatting Command.
Sample:
<STX>KZH22
The sample above causes the file currently being executed to assume a Heat Value of 22.
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Label Formatting Command Functions
6
Label Formatting Command Functions
Introduction
The <STX>L command switches the printer from the System-Level Processor to the Label Formatting Processor. All commands following the <STX>L are interpreted as label formatting commands, and can be used to override default parameter values. Selectable parameter value defaults may be also reassigned via the Setup Menu, as defined in the corresponding Operator's Manual. Label formats that contain no commands overriding printer default values will assume those defaults.
:
Set Cut by Amount
This command allows a predetermined number of labels to be printed before a cut is initiated. This feature is useful when it is necessary to print an uncut strip of labels.
Between 1 and 9999 labels may be printed before a cut is made. The amount must be
smaller than the quantity of labels printed.
Syntax:
:nnnn
Where:
nnnn
- Is a four digit decimal number indicating the number of labels to be printed before a cut is performed.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> :0005<CR> 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> Q0021<CR> E<CR>
The sample above instructs the printer to make a cut after 5, 10, and 20 labels have been printed. Label 21 will be cut at the start
of a subsequent label format (batch) unless a default (cut by
amount) greater than one has been entered.
The cutter must be enabled with all mechanism interlocks closed for operation.
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A
Set Format Attribute
This command specifies the type of format operation and remains in effect until another format command is specified or another label format has begun (<STX>L). Each label
format defaults to Attribute 1 (XOR Mode).
Syntax:
An
Where:
n
- Is attribute mode 1, 2, 3, or 5; see table below. The
default is 1.
Sample:
<STX>L A3 141100001000100DATAMAX<CR> 141100001100110DATAMAX<CR> E
The sample above sets the printer to Opaque Mode and produces one label.
n
Attribute
Description
In this mode, the region where text strings,
XOR
images or bar codes intersect will not be
1
Mode
printed. (An odd number of overlapping
objects will print.)
This is the default mode; the intersecting
Transparent regions of text strings, images, and bar codes
2
Mode
will print, allowing the user to print fields atop
one another.
Interacting text is obliterated by the text
Opaque
formatted last. Each character cell is treated
3
Mode
as opaque. This mode is effective only in
rotation 1. See Record Structure Types.
This mode allows inverse (white on black)
printing (e.g., a proportionally sized border
Inverse
and background are printed similar to
5
Mode
photographic negative). If text or image fields
overlap in this mode, the effect will be similar
to the XOR mode.
Example
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B
Bar Code Magnification
This command provides a mechanism to specify bar codes greater than 36 dots (0 - 9, A - Z in the field record). The value is reset to 1 at the start of every label and stays
active for the entire label or set to a new value.
Syntax: Where:
Bnn
nn
- Is a two digit decimal number indicating the
magnification value.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> D11 B01 1a9305000100030ABCD<CR> B03 1a3105000700030ABCD<CR> Q0001 E
The sample above instructs the printer to print two bar codes, each 9 dots by 3 dots.
C
Set Column Offset Amount
This command allows horizontal adjustment of the point where printing begins. The
printer is instructed to print label formats nnnn units to the right of the position that the
format specifies. This feature is useful when a single format is to be printed on labels containing preprinted information.
Syntax: Where:
Sample:
Cnnnn
nnnn
- Is a four-digit number for the column offset, inches/100 or mm/10. The default is 0.
<STX>L C0050 141100001000100DATAMAX<CR>
The sample above shifts all format data 0.5 inches to the right, unless the printer is in metric mode, (see Label Formatting
Command "m").
If using preprinted labels where the placement of the preprint data varies from label to label, the printed information may overlap the preprinted data.
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c
Set Cut by Amount
This command is the same as the ":" command except only a two-digit value can be entered. This command allows a predetermined number of labels to be printed before a
cut is initiated. 1 to 99 labels may be printed before a cut is made.
Syntax: Where:
cnn
nn
- Is a two-digit number indicating the number of labels
to be printed before a cut is performed. The default is
one.
Sample
<STX>L<CR> c07<CR> 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> Q0021<CR> E
The sample above instructs the printer to make cuts after labels 7, 14, and 21 have been printed. See Label Formatting Command ":".
The cutter must be enabled and all mechanism interlocks closed for the cut operation.
D
Set Dot Size Width and Height
This command is used to change the size of a printed dot, hence the print resolution dots per inch (DPI) of the print head. By changing the height of a dot, the maximum
length of a label can be increased or decreased. For the element sizes see Appendix K.
Syntax:
Dwh
Where:
w
- Is Dot Width multiplier 1 or 2.
h
- Is Dot Height multiplier 1, 2, or 3.
D11 is the default value for 300, 400 and 600 DPI printer models, while D22 is the default value for all 203 DPI printer models.
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E
Terminate Label Formatting Mode and Print Label
This command causes the printer, when the processing Label Formatting commands, to terminate the Label Formatting Mode then generate, print, and feed a label. The label
generated will be based on whatever data has been received to that point, even if no printable data has been received. (Other termination commands are "X" and "s".)
Commands sent to the printer after the Terminate Label command must be of the
Immediate, System-Level, or Font Download type.
Syntax:
E
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 121100000000000Testing<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will print one label.
e
Recall Printer Configuration
This command recalls a previously stored printer configuration. It is highly recommended that only one Recall Printer Configuration command be used per label,
and that it be used at the beginning of the label; otherwise, unpredictable results will occur. (Printer configurations may be stored using the Extended System-Level
Commands or via the printer's menu system.)
Syntax: Where:
eName<CR>
Name
- The name, up to 16 characters, of the configuration file.
<CR>
- 0x0d terminates the name.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> ePlant1<CR> 1A2210001000000Testing<CR> E<CR>
The sample above recalls the stored printer configuration, Plant1.
F
Advanced Format Attributes
These commends extend the text presentation capabilities for Scalable Fonts. The format attribute allows a set of label format records to select Bolding, Italicizing and
Underlining. Additional commands allow the specification of line rotation and font changes within a label field. See "Advanced Format Attributes" (Section 8) for details.
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G
Place Data in Global Register
The "G" command saves the print data of a print format record in a global register (temporary storage). This data may be retrieved and copied to another record in the same label format using the special Label Formatting Command: <STX>S. Global
registers are named in the order received, beginning with Register A, ending at Register Z, and incrementing with each instance of the G command use.
Syntax:
G
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 121100000000000Testing<CR> G<CR> 1A2210001000000<STX>SA<CR> E<CR>
The sample above stores, retrieves, and prints the data in global register A. One label is printed with "Testing" in two locations.
H
Enter Heat Setting
This command changes the "on time" of elements of the print head. The default setting is 10 (except in the case of printers with a menu, where the default setting can be
changed through the keypad). An increase or decrease in this value results in a change of heat applied by the print head to the media, lightening or darkening the print contrast
accordingly. This is helpful when using different media types, each requiring a different amount of heat to properly image the media. The host device can send this command
value to correct the heat setting per the application.
Syntax: Where:
Hnn
nn
- Is a two-digit heat value (00-30).
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> H15<CR> 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> E
The sample above sets the printer for a heat value of 15 and prints one label.
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J
Justification
This command changes the printing justification.
Syntax: Where:
Ja
a
- Is a single-digit alpha character:
L = left justified (default)
R = right justified
C = center justified
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 1911A1801001000TEST1 JR 1911A1801000100TEST2 JC 1911A1802000200TEST3 E
The sample above prints "TEST1" one inch up and one inch over going right, "TEST2" one inch up and one inch over going left, and "TEST3" two inches up and over.
Display-Equipped Models This command is only valid for use with scalable fonts.
M
Select Mirror Mode
This command instructs the printer to "mirror" all subsequent print field records, producing fields that are transposed visually.
Syntax: Sample:
M
<STX>L 161100003200010 NOT MIRRORED<CR> M<CR> 161100003000400 MIRRORED<CR> E
Printed Result:
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m
Set Metric Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in metric. When this command is sent, all measurements will be interpreted as metric values, (e.g., a column offset of 0010 will be
interpreted as 1.0 mm).
Syntax:
m
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> m 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at location coordinates 10.0 mm, 10.0 mm.
n
Set Inch (Imperial) Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in inches. When this command is sent, all measurements will change to inches. Default mode, and is menu selectable.
Syntax: Sample:
n
<STX>L<CR> n 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at location coordinates 1.0 inch, 1.0 inch.
P
Set Print Speed
This command sets a print speed for a label or batch of labels.
Syntax:
Pa
Where:
a
- Is a single character representing a speed; see
Appendix L for valid ranges.
Sample:
<STX>L PC 141100001000100LABEL1<CR> E <STX>L 141100001000100LABEL2<CR> E
The sample above prints two labels, the first at a speed of 2 inches per second (51 mm per second) and the second at the
default setting.
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p
Set Backfeed Speed
This command, typically used in conjunction with the Cut or Peel and Present operations, controls the rate at which the labels will reverse to align to the next start of print
position. The setting remains in effect until another backfeed speed command is received or until the printer is reset.
Syntax: Where:
pa
a
- Is a single alpha character representing a speed; see
Appendix L for valid ranges.
Sample:
<STX>L pF
The sample above sets the printer to a backup speed of 3.5 IPS.
Q
Set Quantity of Labels to Print
This command sets the number of the label copies to be printed. A one to five digit value
is allowed, if the command is delimited by a carriage return <CR>. This permits host applications to generate label quantity commands without the need to pad leading zeros.
(A four-digit command value does not need to be <CR> terminated.)
Syntax:
Qnnnnn
Where:
nnnnn
- Is a one to five-digit delimited value setting for the
number of labels to be printed. The default value is one.
Sample:
<STX>L 121100000000000Testing<CR> Q0020<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will print a batch of 20 identical labels.
Specifying 9999 as the four-digit quantity results in continuous printing.
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R
Set Row Offset Amount
This command allows vertical adjustment of the point where printing begins. The printer is instructed to print label formats nnnn units above the position that the format
specifies. This feature is useful when a single format is to be printed on labels containing preprinted information.
Syntax: Where:
Rnnnn nnnn
- Is a four-digit number (0000-9999) for the row offset, in inches/100 or millimeters/10. The default is 0.
Sample:
<STX>L R0037<CR> 141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR> E
The sample above prints a label with a row offset amount of .37 inches, unless in metric mode.
· If using preprinted labels where the placement of the preprint data varies from label
to label, the printed information may overlap the preprinted data.
· If printing near the TOF is important (i.e., on very small labels or in very tight
formats), it may be necessary to use the ROW ADJUST setting to shift the vertical start of print position in the negative direction.
r
Recall Stored Label Format
This command is used to retrieve label formats stored on a memory module. Embedding recalled labels, up to 6 levels of nesting, within a recall label is also possible.
Syntax:
rnn...n
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nn...n
- Is a label name, up to 16 characters in length.
The samples below explain different ways to recall and print a label format. (Use <STX>W to view a memory module's directory.)
String Sent:
Printer Interpretation:
Sample 1:
<STX>L<CR> rTEST<CR> Q0002<CR> E<CR>
Sample 2:
<STX>L<CR> rTEST<CR> X<CR> <STX>G<CR>
Sample 3:
<STX>L<CR> D11<CR> PO<CR> SO<CR> rTEST<CR> E<CR>
Begin label format Retrieve format named TEST Quantity requested = 2 Terminate formatting and print
Begin label format Retrieve format named test Terminate formatting Print
Begin label format Dot size = 1x1 Print speed O Feed speed O Retrieve format named test Terminate formatting and print
The sample below explains recall embedding.
String Sent:
Printer Interpretation:
Sample:
<STX>L rLABEL1 191111111111LABEL1FIELD1 sGLabel1
Store label 1
<STX>L rLABEL1 191111111111LABEL2FIELD1 sGLabel2
Store label 2
<STX>L rLabel2 19111111111LABEL3FIELD1 E
Print label 3
What gets printed: LABEL1 FIELD1 LABEL2 FIELD1 LABEL3 FIELD1
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S
Set Feed Speed
This command controls the rate at which the label is moved through non-printed areas. The setting remains unchanged unless another feed speed command is received or until
the printer is reset.
Syntax: Where:
Sa
a
- Is a single alpha character representing a speed; see
Appendix L for valid ranges.
Sample:
<STX>L SE 141100001000100LABEL1<CR> E <STX>L 1411000010001000LABEL2<CR> E
The sample above sets a 3 IPS feed speed and prints two labels, with the same feed speed for both.
s
Store Label Format in Module
This command stores a label format to a specified module as a .dlb file. Supplying the module name will store the label to that module; otherwise, using C will cause the label format to be stored in the selected default module (see <STX>X). In addition, this
command terminates the Label Formatting Command.
Syntax:
sann...n
Where:
a
- Is the module designator representing a single
character module name; see Appendix K.
nn...n
- Represents the name of the label (maximum 16 characters).
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> D11<CR> 191100501000000123456789012<CR> 1911005020000001234567<CR> 191100500000000Sample<CR> 1X1100000000000B250250002002<CR> Q0001<CR> sATEST<CR>
The sample above stores a format in Memory Module A and names it "TEST". (To recall a label format from the module use
the "r" command.)
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T
Set Field Data Line Terminator
This command, intended for use with record types that accept binary data (e.g., PDF417), allows binary control codes (e.g., a carriage return) to be embedded in the
printed data by setting an alternate data line terminator. Valid only for the next format
record, the terminator then defaults back to the carriage return.
Syntax:
Tnn
Where:
nn
- Is an ASCII two-character representation of a HEX
code to be used for the end of data terminator.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> T00<CR> 191100200000000TEST<NULL> 141100001000100TERMIATOR<CR> Q0001<CR> E<CR>
The sample above sets the a NULL terminator (ASCII NULL: HEX
00) for the data line termination code. The terminator is immediately restored to a carriage return <CR>, as seen in the
format record containing the text "TERMINATOR".
t
Add or subtract date time from the printer date
This command allows the user to print an adjusted date of the printer. This date can be
printed using the Special Label Formatting Command <STX>D. This command does not change the printer date.
Syntax:
txnnnn<CR>
Where:
x=
D = adjust by days W = adjust by weeks
M = adjust by months Y = adjust by years
nnnn = 4 digits to be added or subtracted. An optional `-` may precede the digits to indicate subtraction.
Sample 1:
Assume printer date is set to January 01, 2013 <STX>L tD0005 121100001000100 Expiration Date:<STX>D GHI PQ, RSTU E
Sample 1 prints: Expiration Date:JAN 06, 2013
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Sample 2: Sample 3:
Assume printer date is set to January 31, 2013 <STX>L tM0001 121100001000100 Expiration Date:<STX>D GHI PQ, RSTU E
Sample 2 prints: Expiration Date:FEB 28, 2013
Note: When advancing from a day at the end of the month with more days than the adjusted date, the printed date will not be greater than the maximum number of days of the adjusted month.
Assume printer date is set to January 01, 2013 <STX>L tW-0001 121100001000100 Expiration Date:<STX>D GHI PQ, RSTU E
Sample 3 prints: DEC 25, 2012
U
Mark Previous Field as a String Replacement Field
This command controls the formatting of replacement data. Specifying a field as a string replacement for dynamic, not static, fields will optimize throughput. See <STX>U.
Syntax:
U
Sample:
<STX>L D11 121100001000000123456789012<CR> U<CR> 1211000020000001234567<CR> U<CR> 161100000000000Sample<CR> 1X1100000000000B250250002002<CR> Q0001 E <STX>U01ABCDEFGHIJKL<CR> <STX>U028901234<CR> <STX>G
The sample above sets the format for register loading and prints two labels. The first two of four format records have been designated replacement fields. The second label is generated with System-Level field-replacement commands and printed.
The length of the original string sets the data string length of any replacement; both must be equal. The data being used when created must be valid for the font type being selected.
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X
Terminate Label Formatting Mode
This command causes the printer, when in label formatting mode, to immediately switch to the system command mode and generate a label format based on the data received
at that point. However, unlike the "E" command, it will not print a label. (Other
termination commands are the "E" and "s".)
Syntax: Sample:
X
<STX>L<CR> 141100001000100SAMPLE<CR> X<CR>
The sample above will result in a label format, but no label will be printed.
y
Select Font Symbol Set
This command, like the <STX>y, selects the scalable font symbol set. The selected symbol set remains active until another symbol set is selected; see the <STX>y command for details.
Syntax: Where:
ySxx S
- Byte-size designation; see Appendix H: S = Single byte symbol sets; and,
U = Double byte symbol sets.
xx
- Symbol set selection.
Sample:
<STX>L ySSW<CR>
The sample above selects the Swedish symbol set for use in format records using scalable fonts.
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z
Zero (Ø) Conversion to "0"
This command removes the slash zero in fonts 0 to 8, and in the human readable field (if any) of the bar codes A to Z. The command applies only to format records containing
those fonts and bar codes, and is effective only for the label format in which it appears.
Syntax: Sample:
z
<STX>L z 121100000000000Test0000<CR> E
None of the smooth fonts (i.e., Font 9) use the slash zero convention, and this command will have no effect on scalable fonts.
+ (>)(() Make Last Field Entered Increment
This command, useful in printing sequenced labels, causes the printer to automatically increment a field in a batch of labels. The numeric data in the field will increment by the value assigned after the plus sign (+) each time a label is produced [or the greater than symbol [>] can be substituted to make the field increment alphabetically, or the left parenthesis [(] can be substituted to make the field increment hexadecimal data (valid hexadecimal data is 0-9 or A-F, usually in pairs)]. This command is effective only on the
label format record that it follows, and is intended to be used with the Q, <STX>E, or
<STX>G commands.
Syntax: Where:
*pii *
- Is + for numeric increment, > for alphanumeric increment, or (for hexadecimal increment.
p
- Is the fill character for the left-hand character of the
field.
ii
- Is the amount by which to increment the field.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 13220000000000012345<CR> +01<CR> Q0003<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will generate a single field label format that prints the initial label with a value of 12345, and then increments
that number by one for the next two labels.
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Embedding
Numeric strings for incrementing may also be embedded between alphabetic characters
(e.g., when systems require alphanumeric bar codes with alphabetic prefixes or suffixes).
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 161100000100010AB0001CD<CR> + 100<CR> Q0003<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will print three labels, incrementing 0001 by 1
on each label with AB and CD remaining untouched: AB0001CD, AB0002CD, AB0003CD. Note that the increment value has one
leading blank and two trailing zeros, while the blank is a pad character and the trailing zeroes are placeholders that leave CD
unchanged.
(<)()) Make Last Field Entered Decrement
This command, useful in printing sequenced labels, causes the printer to automatically decrement a field in a batch of labels. The numeric data in the field will decrement by the value assigned after the minus (-) sign each time a label is produced [or the less than character [<] can be substituted to make the field decrement alphabetically, or the right parenthesis [)] can be substituted to make the field decrement hexadecimal data (valid hexadecimal data is 0-9 or A-F, usually in pairs)]. This command is effective only on the label format record that it follows, and is intended to be used with the Q, <STX>E
or <STX>G commands.
Syntax: Where:
*pii *
- Is for numeric decrement, < for alphanumeric decrement, or) for hexadecimal decrement.
p
- Is the fill character for the leftmost character of the
field.
ii
- Is the amount by which to decrement the field.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 132200000000000123AB<CR> <01<CR> Q0003<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will generate a single field label format that prints the initial label with a value of 123AB, and then decrements
that number by one for the next two labels.
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Embedding
Numeric strings for decrementing may also be embedded between alphabetic characters
(e.g., when systems require alphanumeric bar codes with alphabetic prefixes or suffixes).
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 1611000001000101000CD<CR> - 100<CR> Q0003<CR> E<CR>
The sample above will print three labels: 1000CD, 999CD, and
998CD. Note that the pad character is a placeholder for digits
removed from the left side in the subtraction process. When a fixed pitch font is used, the justification of the rightmost character
is sustained regardless of the number of digits replaced by the pad character on the left side.
^
Set Count by Amount
This command allows applications using the increment / decrement field command to print more than one label with the same field value before the field data is updated. The
default is 1.
Syntax:
^nn
Where:
^
- May be 0x55 or 0x40; see note below.
nn
- Is a two-digit value that specifies the number of
labels to be generated before incrementing (or
decrementing) the field value.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 13220000000000012345<CR> -01<CR> ^02<CR> Q0006<CR> E<CR>
The sample above prints two labels containing the same field value before decrementing the field. Six labels are printed.
This command can only be issued once per label format. In addition, when alternate
Control Codes are enabled, the ^ character must be replaced by the @ character (hexadecimal 0x40); see Control Code Command Functions.
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Special Label Formatting Command Functions
Two Special Label Formatting Commands, the <STX>S and the <STX>T, are entered directly into the data field of label format records. (Do not confuse them with System-Level Commands because the same control character is used.) If alternate control codes are enabled the <STX> becomes "~" (hexadecimal 0x7E); see Control Code Command Functions.
Label Formatting Character <STX>D <STX>S
Command Description Print adjusted date
Recall global data and place in field
<STX>T
Print time and date
STX D
Print adjusted date
This command prints the adjusted date generated by the `t' label formatting command. Using string characters, allows the adjusted date data to be selected and printed. In
addition, the <STX>D may be preceded by data to be printed/encoded, and/or the
string may be terminated by an <STX> command followed by more data, then <CR> terminated. The string characters are not printed; instead, the label will show the
corresponding print value.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>Dstring<CR>
string - Is any set of characters, A Z and a - h; see the table below.
String Characters
A
BCD
EF GH...O
PQ
RSTU
Print Values
Week Day (Mon = 1, Sun = 7) Day Name
Month Number Month Name Day Year
String Markers
VW
XY
Za gh
bc
def
Print Values
24-hour time format 12-hour time format
Minutes Seconds AM or PM Julian Date
Sample 1:
Assume printer date is set to January 01, 2013 <STX>L tD0005 121100001000100 Expiration Date:<STX>D GHI PQ, RSTU E
Prints: Expiration Date:JAN 06, 2013
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Sample 2:
Assume printer date is set to January 01, 2013 <STX>L tD0005 121100001000100 Expiration Date:<STX>D GHI PQ, RSTU<STX> <<<< E
Prints: Expiration Date:JAN 06, 2013 <<<<
STX S
Recall Global Data and Place in Field
This command, when in the format record data field, places data from a specified global register into the data field. See the G command.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>Sn
n
- Specifies the global register (A P) that contains the
data to place into the data field.
Sample:
<STX>L<CR> 121100000000000DMX<CR> G<CR> 1A2210001000000<STX>SA<CR> E<CR>
The sample above places the string "DMX" into the next available global register (A), and then line 4 is effectively replaced by the
data from global register A.
STX T
Print Time and Date
This command, using string characters and markers, allows time and date data to be selected and retrieved from the internal clock. In addition, the <STX>T may be preceded
by data to be printed/encoded, and/or the string may be terminated by an <STX>
command followed by more data then <CR> terminated. The string characters/markers are not printed; instead, the label will show the corresponding print value.
Syntax: Where:
<STX>Tstring<CR>
string - Is any set of characters, A - Z and a h; see the table below.
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String Characters
A
BCD
EF GH...O
PQ
RSTU
Print Values
Week Day (Mon = 1, Sun = 7) Day Name
Month Number Month Name Day Year
String Markers
VW
XY
Za gh
bc
def
Print Values
24-hour time format 12-hour time format
Minutes Seconds AM or PM Julian Date
When using substitution, you must ensure the converted string produces valid characters for the selected bar code / font.
Sample 1:
<STX>L<CR> 121100001000100<STX>TBCD GHI PQ, TU<CR> E<CR>
Sample 1 prints SUN DEC 21, 98.
Sample 2:
<STX>L<CR> 191100100100010<STX>TEF/PQ<CR> E<CR>
Sample 2 prints 12/21.
Sample 3:
<STX>L<CR> 191100100100010ABC <STX>TEF/PQ<STX> DEF<CR> E<CR>
Sample 3 prints ABC 12/21 DEF, and illustrates a method of embedding the time string, where the string must be terminated by <STX>.
The samples above assume a current printer date of December 21, 1998.
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Font Loading Command Functions
7 Font Loading Command Functions
Introduction
The commands used for font loading are usually generated by font creation software; however, the assigned font ID number command must be sent to the printer before the font file. All Font Loading Commands begin with <ESC> (ASCII control character 27 [decimal]).
The downloaded font will be stored in the default module (refer to the <STX>X command) as file type .dbm. The commands in the table below are listed in their order of appearance, top to bottom, during font downloading. The <SOH>D command must be sent prior to downloading a font.
Command *c###D
)s#Wnn...n *c#E (s#W
Description Assign Font ID Number
Font Descriptor Character Code Character Download Data
*c###D Assign Font ID Number
This command is the first command required for downloading a font to either RAM or Flash Memory modules. ESC represents the ASCII control character 27.
Syntax: Where:
<ESC>*c###D
###
- Is the font ID numbers 100-999 (000 099 are
reserved for resident fonts).
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)s###W Font Descriptor
This command (typically first data in a font file) contains all of the information about the font contained in the file. Different font generation software will create different length
header information, but the initial 64 bytes will remain consistent with the PCL-4 (HP LaserJet II) format.
Syntax: Where:
<ESC>)s###Wddd...d
###
- Is the number of bytes of font descriptor data from 1
to 3 ASCII decimal digits.
dd...d
- Is the descriptor.
*c###E Character Code
This code is the ASCII decimal value corresponding to the next downloaded character.
Syntax: Where:
<ESC>*c###E
###
- Is the ASCII value of the character, three digits
maximum, 0 to 999.
(s#W
Character Download Data
This command contains all of the information for one downloaded character.
Syntax:
<ESC>(s###Wnn...n
Where:
###
- Is the number of bytes of bitmapped data, three
digits maximum, from 1 to 999.
nn...n
- Is the bitmapped data.
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8 Generating Label Formats
Introduction
This section explains the use of the different fields in a print format record.
Format Record Commands
Received label format data (see example below) is processed by the printer sequentially, left to right and top to bottom.
String Sent <STX>L<CR> D11<CR> 121100000050005Home Position<CR> 191100602000200ROTATION 1<CR> 291100602000200ROTATION 2<CR> 391100602000200ROTATION 3<CR> 491100602000200ROTATION 4<CR> 1A3104003000260123456<CR> 2A3104001400300123456<CR> 3A3104001000140123456<CR> 4A3104002600100123456<CR> 1X1100000000000B400400003003<CR> 1X1100002000000L400003<CR> 1X1100000000200L003400<CR> 121100004100010Printhead Location<CR> Q0001<CR> E<CR>
Interpretation
Begin label format Set dot size Format text Format text Format text Format text Format text
Format bar code with text Format bar code with text Format bar code with text Format bar code with text
Format box Format line Format line Format text Label quantity End formatting, begin printing
The sample above assumes that "inch" mode (<STX>n) is selected, with four inch media.
(print direction)
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The first line in the sample format is the System-Level Command directing the printer to begin label formatting. (Other System-Level Commands may precede the <STX>L for printer setup.) Lines 2, 14, and 15 are Label Formatting Commands. Line 15 is the exit and print command. The remaining lines (3-13) are print format records, explained in this section.
A record is a data string that contains the information to be printed on the label(s). Records are the building blocks of label formats. Every record must end with a termination character (usually a carriage return, <CR>). Omitting termination characters will result in the concatenation of records. Omitting the carriage return that precedes the termination character E, which is necessary to complete the label formatting and begin printing, will cause the printer to continue interpreting all subsequent data as label print format records.
Generating Records
Every record is made of three parts: (1) a header that is *15 bytes in length, (2) the data to be printed, and (3) a termination character (e.g., <CR>) marking the end of the field. The header is used to select the appearance of the data when printed by choosing rotation, font type, size, and position options. Every header contains similar information, but different types of records may use this information in different ways. The six record types are:
1. Internal Bitmapped Font 2. Smooth Font (Simulated) 3. Scalable Font 4. Bar code 5. Images 6. Graphics
* As requirements grow some fields record headers will exceed 15 characters.
The Structure of a Record
The basic structure of the record is described below. For details regarding the various interpretations of the six types see Record Structure Types.
The third line of the label format example consists of the following:
121100000050005HOME POSITION<CR>
This string comprises a complete record, shown below, divided into its three basic component parts.
Header 121100000050005
Data String HOME POSITION
Termination Character <CR>
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The record (with spaces added for readability) conforms to the following fixed field
format. Identifying lower case letters have been placed below field values for reference in the following sections:
1 2 1 1 000 0005 0005 a b c d eee ffff gggg
HOME POSITION [hhhh iiii] jj...j
<CR> Termination character
Location Within Record a b c
d
eee
ffff
gggg hhhh iiii jj...j
Internal Bitmapped
Font Rotation
Font ID
Width Multiplier
Height Multiplier
000
Row Position
Column Position
N/A
N/A
Data String
Smooth Font
Rotation
9
Width Multiplier
Height Multiplier
Font Size/ ID
Row Position
Column Position
N/A
N/A
Data String
Record Type
Scalable Font
Bar Code
Rotation 9
Rotation Bar Code
Width Multiplier
Wide Bar
Height Multiplier
ID
Row Position
Narrow Bar
Bar Code Height
Row Position
Column Position
Font Height
Font Width
Data String
Column Position
N/A
N/A
Data String
Images Graphics
Rotation
Y
Width Multiplier
Height Multiplier
000
Row Position
Column Position
N/A N/A
Image Name
1 X
1
1
000
Row Position Column Position
N/A N/A Graphics Specifier
The record structure is shown for each of the record types. The left-most column shows the locations of all characters in the record, and corresponds to the example above the
table. Each record structure interprets the characters of the record in its own way, though some of the interpretations of the characters are identical across all record
types. For example, the characters ffff are interpreted as Row Position in all record types. While c is a Width Multiplier for Internal Bitmapped Font, Smooth Font, Scalable
Font, and Image record types, it has other interpretations for Bar Code and Graphics record types.
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The Header Fields
Each of the fields in the record header is generally described below. Please reference the detailed descriptions under Record Structure Types for variations. The field name titles of the following paragraphs are preceded with a reference letter. All characters sent to the printer within the header fields are ASCII, alphanumeric.
a: Rotation
The first field of a header is a single ASCII character that selects the clockwise degree of rotation for the data to be printed on a label, where:
1 = 0º; 2 = 90º; 3 = 180º; and, 4 = 270º.
b: Fonts, Bar Codes, Graphics, and Images
The second field (b) determines how the rest of the fields are interpreted, as shown in the table below.
· Values 0 through 9 select human-readable fonts. 0 through 8 will select standard printer fonts; value 9 selects the CG Triumvirate smooth scalable font (internal) or scalable fonts. When 9 is used to select a scalable font, the font size (font I.D. number) is chosen by entering a value in the height field eee.
· Values A through z select bar codes. Values A through T (uppercase) will print bar codes with human-readable interpretations. Values a through z (lowercase) will print bar codes only.
· Value W requires two additional characters to specify the Bar Code/Font ID.
· A font field value X selects a drawing object (line, box, circle or polygon), and field value Y is used to print an image stored in a module.
b Font Field Value 0-9 A-T a-z Wxx X Y
Interpretation Font Bar code with human readable text. Bar code without human readable text. Bar code/Font expansion Line, box, polygon, circle Image
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c: Width Multiplier
Values 1-9, A-Z, and a-z represent multiplication factors from 1 61, respectively. For human-readable fonts, the width multiplier represents the number of times the selected font dot tables are multiplied and has no effect on the character height. For bar codes, this character specifies the wide bar width or ratio at a resolution that is dependent upon the printer model. See Appendix F for default values.
d: Height Multiplier
The height multiplier has the same range and function as the width multiplier (c), but vertical. When used in the context of bar codes, this field is the ratio denominator, or the small bar (module) width. Values 1-9, A-Z, and a-z will give a narrow bar width of one dot (dot size = 1/printhead resolution) to dots. The narrow bar width resolution and range are dependent upon the print head resolution; see Appendix K. A "dot multiplier" command can also be used to change the printed dot size (see Label Formatting Command "D" and Appendix F).
eee: Bar Code Height (Font Size/Selection)
This field has interpretations dependent upon the value of the font b field, as shown below.
b Font Field Value 0-8
eee Field Range 000
eee Field Interpretation Not used Internal bitmapped font
9
000-999, A04-A72, S00-S9z, U00-U9z, u00-u9z
Font height; Font selection
A-T
000-999
Bar code height (with human readable)
a-z
000-999
Bar code height
Wxx
000-999
Bar code height (with human readable)
X,Y
000
Not used
ffff: Row Position
The lower left corner of a label is considered the "home position". The row position field is a vertical coordinate that determines how far above the home position the data is to be printed. Field data is interpreted in hundredths of an inch or tenths of millimeters.
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gggg: Column Position
This field is a horizontal coordinate that determines how far to the right of "home position" the data will be printed. Appendix G lists the maximum values of the gggg field.
hhhh: Optional Scalable Font Height
The height of a scalable font can be specified in two ways: points or dots. To specify the height in points the first character of the field is a "P" followed by the number of points, 004 to 999. To specify the size in dots, all four characters must be numeric. This field must be specified for scalable fonts. (See note below Optional Scalable Font Width.)
iiii: Optional Scalable Font Width
The width of a scalable font can be specified in two ways, points or dots. To specify the width in points, the first character of the field is a "P" followed by the number of points, 004 to 999 points. To specify the size in dots, all four characters must be numeric. This field must be specified for scalable fonts. See note below.
To ensure that the data stream is portable to other Datamax-O'Neil printers, specify the font size in points. If the font is specified in dots, it will output differently on
printers with different DPI/MMPI resolutions. There are 72.307 points per 1 inch (2.847 mm).
jj...j: Data Field
The final field contains the data that will actually be printed on the label. A string of data can be up to 255 characters in length (except when using the PDF417 bar code, which may be up to 3000 characters long), ending with a carriage return. Characters placed in the data field will be printed as long as they fall within the physical range of the print head. Consult Appendix K for a listing by printer.
Record Structure Types
Each of the six record types has its own field structure and is described in the following section. The record types allow quick reference to the field types and their valid data inputs for the field. There are similar, but unique, record structures for each: internal, bitmapped fonts, internal smooth fonts, downloaded bitmapped fonts, scalable fonts, bar codes, images, and graphics.
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1: Internal Bitmapped Fonts
This record type is used for internal bitmapped fonts (see Appendix C, Tables C-1 through C-5).
When a 0 through 8 is entered in field b, then the height field eee is not used. The bitmapped fonts include 8 different fonts (see Appendix C). The character mapping for these fonts is shown in Appendix A, or a subset thereof.
Field a
1, 2, 3 and 4
Valid Inputs
b
0 to 8 (see Appendix C).
c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
d
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
eee 000
ffff 0000 to 9999
gggg jj...j
0000 to 9999 Dependent upon printer. See Appendix K.
Valid ASCII character string up to 255 characters, followed by a termination character.
Meaning Rotation
Font Width Multiplier Height Multiplier
N/A Row Column Data
2: Smooth Font, Font Modules, and Downloaded Bitmapped Fonts
This record type is used for internal smooth fonts (CG Triumvirate see Table below) or a bitmapped font downloaded to a memory module; see Font Loading Commands.
When a 9 is entered in field b, then the height field eee determines the font. The internal smooth font has up to 13 font sizes (see Appendix C). Values 100 through 999 select individual fonts stored on DRAM, or Flash memory. These include downloaded bitmapped fonts. Use eee values of 096 099 for Kanji fonts, if equipped (see Appendix I). The character mapping is shown in Appendix A.
Field a
1, 2, 3 and 4
Valid Inputs
b
9
c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
d
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
(continued)
Meaning Rotation
Fixed Value Width Multiplier Height Multiplier
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Field eee
Valid Inputs
000 to 999 (000 to 099 Reserved), A04 to A72, x04 x72, Where x is an upper case letter; see Appendix H.
ffff 0000 to 9999
gggg jj...j
0000 to 9999 Dependent upon printer. See Appendix K.
Valid ASCII character string up to 255 characters followed by a termination character.
Meaning Font / Size
Row Column
Data
3: Scalable Fonts
The Smooth Scalable Font Technology is licensed from AGFA. Both Microtype and TrueType (.TTF) Scalable Font file formats are supported. The eee field identifies the scalable font*, and data type normal (binary) or Hex ASCII. Uppercase S or U binary, lowercase u Hex ASCII (see Appendix H). Values S00 to S9z, and U00 to U9z (u00 to u9z), select a scalable font. S00, S01 and SAx are used for the standard internal (resident) fonts.
Field
Valid Inputs
Meaning
a
1, 2, 3 and 4
Rotation
b
9
Fixed Value
c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Width Multiplier
d
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Height Multiplier
eee S00 to Szz, U00-Uzz, u00-uzz
Font Data Type
ffff 0000 to 9999
Row
gggg Dependent upon printer. See Appendix K.
Column
hhhh P004-P999, 0016-4163** iiii P004-P999, 0014-4163**
Character Height; points, dots
Character Width; points, dots
jj...j
Valid ASCII character string up to 255 characters followed by a termination character.
Data
* The actual scalable font available is depending on your printer model and equipped options. **Character sizes are resolution dependent, as indicated in the following table.
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Print head Resolution (DPI)
203 300 400 600
Character size (dots)
Width
Height
16-2817
16-2817
14-4163
16-4163
22-5550
22-5550
33-8325
33-8325
A scalable font cache must be allocated to print. Minimum cache size is 15. The double byte fonts require five units of additional cache.
4: Bar Codes
Valid inputs for the bar code field b are letters: uppercase letters will print a humanreadable text below the bar code; lowercase letters will only print the bar code. For example, entering a "p" in the b field selects the Postnet bar code. Because the Postnet font does not provide human-readable data, the uppercase P is not valid. Other bar codes without a human-readable counterpart include u (MaxiCode) and z (PDF417) for additional model-specific restrictions see Appendix F.
For module-based bar codes, field d is the narrow bar width in dots (bar code module size). For consistent results in all rotations for bar codes of this type, field d and field c must have the same value. For ratio-based bar codes field c is the wide bar width in dots (the numerator); field d is the narrow bar width in dots (the denominator). See Appendix G for specific bar code information and variations in record format field usage.
The eee height field represents the bar code (symbol) height. The valid range (001 to 999) translates to bar heights ranging from .01 inch (.254 mm) to 9.99 inches (253.7 mm). For bar codes that require additional specified parameters, use the jj...j data field as the location for these parameters. See the specific bar code for details in Appendix G.
Field
Valid Inputs
a b [bb]
c
1, 2, 3 and 4
A to Z and a to z (except P, u, v, z), or Wna where n is 1 to 9 and a is A to S and a to s. No n is an implied 1.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
d
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
(continued)
Meaning Rotation Bar Code Wide Bar Narrow Bar
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Field eee ffff gggg jj...j
Valid Inputs
001 to 999
0000 to 9999
See Appendix K. Valid ASCII character string up to 255 characters followed by a termination character.
Meaning Symbol Height
Row Column
Data
Placing 0 (zero) in both c and d will result in the default bar code ratio or module
size. Placing 000 (zero) in the symbol height field will result in the default bar code height; see Appendix F for defaults.
5: Images
An image record is used to print an image that is stored in a memory module. Images can be printed only in Rotation 1; see <STX>I.
Field a b c d
eee ffff gggg jj...j
Valid Inputs
Meaning
1
Fixed Value
Y
Image
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Width Multiplier
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Height Multiplier
000
Fixed Value
0000 to 9999
Row
See Appendix K.
ASCII string, up to 16 characters followed by a termination character.
Column Image Name
6: Graphics
Using graphics, the printer can produce lines, boxes, polygons, and circles. This function is selected by entering an X in field b. The values entered in the data field determine the sizes and shapes of the objects to be drawn. Forms can be created using shaded boxes, complex logos, or even a simple diagonal line without the need to download a graphics file to the printer. Generate each kind of graphic as described below.
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Lines and Boxes
Lines and boxes are drawn by values that determine column and row starting position, length, width, and wall thickness of the line or box (see Appendix K). Depending on the printer's mode, all measurements are interpreted as inches/100 or millimeters/10 (see <STX>m). The data field jj...j is used to describe the line or box dimensions.
Segment a b c d
eee ffff gggg
jj...j
Valid Inputs 1 X 1 1 000 0000 to 9999 0000-9999; see Appendix K.
Lhhhvvv lhhhhvvvv Bhhhvvvbbbsss bhhhhvvvvbbbbssss
Meaning
Fixed value
Line / Box
Fixed Value
Fixed Value
Fixed Value
Row
Column
Line* Line** Box*** Box****
Line*: Where:
Lhhhvvv
L
= "L" and specifies line drawing;
hhh = horizontal width of line; and,
vvv = vertical height of line.
Line**: Where:
lhhhhvvvv
l
= "l" and specifies line drawing;
hhhh = horizontal width of line; and,
vvvv = vertical height of line.
Box***: Where:
Bhhhvvvbbbsss
B
= "B" and specifies box drawing;
hhh = horizontal width of box;
vvv = vertical height of box;
bbb = thickness of bottom and top box edges; and,
sss = thickness of box sides.
Box****: Where:
bhhhhvvvvbbbbssss
b
= "b" and specifies box drawing;
hhhh = horizontal width of box;
vvvv = vertical height of box;
bbbb = thickness of bottom and top box edges; and,
ssss = thickness of box sides.
Boxes are hollow, while lines can be understood as filled-in boxes.
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Polygons
Polygons are created by defining the positions of the corners, specifying a number of data points that represent the vertices of the object, which can range from a simple line (two points), or a triangle (three points), to any free-form outline. Polygons may be filled with a variety of different patterns. All row/column specifiers are interpreted as inches/100 or millimeters/10 depending on the printer mode, (see <STX>m).
Record structure for a polygon (spaces added for readability):
1 X 11 ppp rrrr cccc P ppp bbbb rrrr cccc rrrr cccc ... <CR>
Where:
1 X 1 1 ppp rrrr cccc P
Rotation (must be 1) Graphic field ID Multiplier (must be 1) Multiplier (must be 1) Fill pattern # Row of point 1 Column of point 1 Polygon ID (Fixed Value)
ppp bbbb rrrr cccc rrrr cccc
... <CR>
Fixed Value (001) Fixed Value (0001) Row of point 2 Column of point 2 Row of point 3 Column of point 3 Additional points Termination character
The points must be specified in the order to be drawn; the last point specified is automatically connected to the first point to close the polygon. If only two points are specified, a single line will be drawn. See Label Formatting Command A.
Circles
A circle is created by defining by its center point and radius. Circles can be filled with a variety of different patterns. Row, column, and radius are interpreted as inches (100) or millimeters (10) depending on printer mode. Record structure for a circle (spaces have been added for readability): 1 X 11 fff rrrr cccc C ppp bbbb rrrr <CR> Where:
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1 X 1 1 fff rrrr
Rotation (must be 1) Graphic field Multiplier (must be 1) Multiplier (must be 1) Fill pattern number Row of the center point
cccc C ppp bbbb rrrr <CR>
Column of the center point Circle ID (Fixed Value) Fixed Value (001) Fixed Value (0001) Radius of the circle Termination character
Fill Patterns
Pattern Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Description No Pattern Solid Black 6% Black 12% Black 25% Black 38% Black 50% Black Diamonds
Circles Right Diagonal Lines Left Diagonal Lines
Grid
Example
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Examples (with spaces added for readability):
1: Triangle The record: 1 X 11 000 0010 0010 P 001 0001 0040 0025 0010 0040<CR> Produces a triangle with no fill pattern:
(row 0040, column 0025)
(row 0010, column 0010) (row 0010, column 0040) 2: Rectangle with Fill The record: 1 X 11 004 0010 0010 P 001 0001 0050 0010 0050 0200 0010 0200<CR> Produces a rectangle filled with pattern 4 (25% Black):
(row 0010, column 0010) (row 0050, column 0200) 3: Circle The record: 1 X 11 000 0100 0100 C 001 0001 0025<CR> Produces a circle centered at row 0100, column 0100 with a radius of 0025 and no fill pattern:
4: Circle with Fill The record: 1 X 11 009 0100 0100 C 001 0001 0025<CR> Produces a circle centered at row 0100, column 0100 with a radius of 0025 and filled with pattern 9 (right diagonal lines):
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Advanced Format Attributes
Two different advanced formatting attributes extend the text presentation capabilities. The first format attribute allows a set of label format records to make a state change that modifies the font attributes of any following DPL text records. The second format attribute provides a means of inserting text and font formatting commands directly into the DPL data stream via a command delimiter structure. All label formats begin by default with attributes disabled.
The table below represents the current list of font attributes available to the user. Note that these commands are delimited by the \<xxx> sequence (where xxx is from the list below).
Command FB FI FU
Units +/-
Purpose Turns on or off font boldfacing.
+/- Turns on or off font italicization.
+/- Turns on or off underlining of string.
Notes
minus "-" is disable; or, plus "+" is enable
FPn
Points
Specifies the vertical point size of the following text relative to the base line.
FSn FR[+/-]n
Points
Specifies the horizontal point size of the following text relative to the base line.
Specifies the rotation of the base line, Degrees relative to the original print direction of the
record.
If a + or precedes the numeric value, then the
direction is relative to the current print direction.
These commands are only valid for scalable fonts, such as Internal Font 9, S00, S01, or downloaded TrueType scalable fonts. (Some models have limited standard font sets and capabilities; see the notes below for applicability of commands and consult the
appropriate Operator's Manual for available standard and optional font sets.)
For example, the first format attribute command can be illustrated as follows. The text below and the resulting label are examples of a current DPL format:
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<STX>L D11 1911S0102600040P018P018Old DPL World 1911S0102000040P018P018Old DPL World 1911S0101400040P018P018Old DPL World 1911S0100800040P018P018Old DPL World 1911S0100200040P018P018Old DPL World E
If the DPL format is modified as follows, the resulting label is printed: <STX>L D11 FA+ FB+ 1911S0102600040P018P018New DPL World FU+I+ 1911S0102000040P018P018New DPL World FI-U+B1911S0101400040P018P018New DPL World FU-B+ 1911S0100800040P018P018New DPL World FB+I+U+ 1911S0100200040P018P018New DPL World FB-U-IE
Note that if all format commands after the first FB+ were deleted the entire label would have been printed with bold scalable fonts. This is what is meant by a state change. Once invoked, that command is in affect until turned off or the label format is terminated with the "E" "s" or the "X" command. The second format attribute command is inserted into the text data stream and delimited by the angle brackets "<>" This structure takes the form of \<command>. An example of this command is as follows:
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<STX>L D11 A2 FA+ 1911S0105000020P018P018DPL allows \<FP36FS36>FONT\<FS10FP10> sizes \<FS8FP12>in the string 1911S0103500100P018P018\<FR80>D\<FR-5>P\<FR-5>L\<FR-5> \<FR-5>l\<FR5>e\<FR->t\<FR-5>s\<FR-5> \<FR-5>y\<FR-5>o\<FR-5>u\<FR-5> \<FR-5>w\<FR5>r\<FR-5>i\<FR-5>t\<FR-5>e\<FR-5> \<FR-5>i\<FR-5>n\<FR-5> \<FR-5>c\<FR5>i\<FR-5>r\<FR-5>c\<FR-5>l\<FR-5>e\<FR-5>s\<FR-5> \<FR-5>t\<FR-5>o\<FR5>o\<FR-5>! 1911S0102400040P018P018\<FR+45>DPL allows \<FB+>Rotations\<FB-FR-90> in the string 1911S0102000040P018P018DPL allows \<FB+>BOLD\<FB-> in the string FU+ 1911S0101400040P018P012DPL allows \<FI+>ITALICS\<FI-> in the string FI+U1911S0101000040P018P012DPL allows \<FB+I+>COMBINATIONS\<FB-I-> in the string FB+I1911S0100600040P018P018DPL allows \<FB+>BOLD\<FB-> in the string FU+I+ 1911S0100200040P018P018DPL allows \<FB+>BOLD\<FB-> in the string FB-U-IE
The graphic to the left is an example of the output from this DPL command stream. The user has the ability to change the point and set size of the font within the DPL command record. In addition, the angle of the baseline may be specified relative to the current orientation of the record. (For example, the command \<FR+45> will rotate the baseline forty five degrees in the positive direction from the default print direction.)
Refer to Section 8 for more information regarding the DPL record format for a scalable font text string.
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Appendix A ASCII Control Chart
Appendix A
ASCII Control Chart
Ctrl @ Ctrl A Ctrl B Ctrl C Ctrl D Ctrl E Ctrl F Ctrl G Ctrl H Ctrl I Ctrl J Ctrl K Ctrl L Ctrl M Ctrl N Ctrl O Ctrl P Ctrl Q Ctrl R Ctrl S Ctrl T Ctrl U Ctrl V Ctrl W Ctrl X Ctrl Y Ctrl Z Ctrl [ Ctrl \ Ctrl ] Ctrl ^ Ctrl _
Char
NUL SOH STX EXT EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT
LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US
Dec
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Hex
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F
Char
! " # $ % & Ô ( ) * + , . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?
Dec
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
Hex
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F
Char
@ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _
Dec
64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95
Hex
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F
Char
` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~
Dec
96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127
Hex
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F
(continued)
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Char
Ç ü é â ä à å ç ê ë è ï î ì Ä Å É æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ø £ Ø x
Dec
128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159
Hex
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F
Char á í ó ú ñ Ñ ª ° ¿ ®
1/2 1/4
¡
¯
² ³ ´ Á Â À © ¹
»
¢ ¥
Dec
160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191
Hex
A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF
Char
ã Ã
ð Ð Ê Ë È Í Î Ï
Ì
Dec
192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223
Hex
C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 CA CB CC CD CE CF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF
Char Ó ß Ô Ò õ Õ µ þ Þ Ú Û Ù ý Ý
±
3/4
÷ ¸ º ¨ ·
Dec
224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255
Hex
E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF
· For hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands:
o XON =Ctrl Q (DC1) o XOFF =Ctrl S (DC3)
· The Euro currency character ( ) has been added to the table above at 255 (FF) as a
Datamax-O'Neil standard for resident bitmapped fonts 0,1,2,3,4,5,6, and 9 (CG Triumvirate).
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Appendix B
Sample Programs
"C" Language Program
The following sample "C" program is included for reference. The graphic below shows the output generated by this program.
/ DMX SERIES Sample C program /
# include <stdio.h>
main ()
{ char pcs = "590"; char desc = "10K OHM 1/4 WATT";
fputs ("DMX Printer Test Program\n", stdout);
fputs ("\x02L\n", stdaux);
fputs ("H07\n" stdaux); fputs ("D11\n", stdaux);
/ STX L Enter Label Formatting / / Enter Heat Setting of 7/ / Set Width and Height Dot Size /
fprintf (stdaux, "191108010000025%s\n",desc);/ Select smooth Font /
fprintf (stdaux, "1a6210000000050%sPCS\n", pcs);/ Select Bar code
type `a' /
fputs ("E\n", stdaux);
/ End Label format mode and
print/
}
10K OHM 1/4 WATT
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ASCII text file
The following ASCII text file will also generate the label shown on the previous page.
^BL H07 D11 19110080100002510K OHM 1/4 WATT<CR> 1a6210000000050590PCS<CR> E<CR>
VB Application Generating DPL
The following sample is a Visual Basic program that displays a database record on the screen. A user can scroll through the records and then print a selected one. Five bar codes are printed along with data fields and headings.
`Printer DPL Controls Dim CharSet As String`<STX> byte Const StartLabel = "L" Const EndLabel = "E" Const PrintDensity = "D11"
`Printer DPL Data to position dynamic information on label Const OrderTxt = "191100704150010"`font 9, 24 pt Const OrderBC = "1a6205004200120" Const CustomerTxt = "191100603600010"
Const Item1NO = "191100403250010" Const Item1BC = "1a6204002870010" Const Item1Txt = "191100402690010" Const Item1Qty = "191100603070260"
`DPL Fixed Items on label Const Itm1 = "191100303400010Item #"
Const Qty1 = "191100303400250Quantity"
Const Boxsize = "B065035002002" Const BoxPos1 = "1X1100003050240" Const Image1 = "1Y3300004750010SLANT1"
Dim Fixed As String
`Item Variables Dim Item1 As String Dim PrintLabel As String Dim OrderData As String
`Print label by clicking print button with the mouse Private Sub cmdPrint_Click()
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`Concatenate all the dynamic data fields with the constant header strings, terminated with <cr> Chr$(13)
OrderData = OrderTxt & txtOrderNo.Text & Chr$(13) & OrderBC & txtOrderNo.Text & Chr$(13) & CustomerTxt & txtCustomer.Text
Item1 = Item1NO & txtItem1.Text & Chr$(13) & Item1BC & txtItem1.Text & Chr$(13) & Item1Txt & txtItem1Desc.Text & Chr$(13) & Item1Qty & txtItem1Qty.Text
`Concatinate entire label format and send out serial port PrintLabel = CharSet & MaxLength & Chr$(13) & CharSet &
StartLabel & Chr$(13) & PrintDensity & Chr$(13) & Image1 & Chr$(13) & OrderData & Chr$(13) & Item1 & Chr$(13) & Fixed & Chr$(13) & EndLabel
Comm1.Output = PrintLabelEnd Sub
`Display the record form on the screen Private Sub Form_Load()
Fixed = Itm1 & Chr$(13) & Chr$(13) & Qty1 & Chr$(13) & Chr$(13) & BoxPos1 & Boxsize & Chr$(13)
CharSet = Chr$(126) `Alternate <stx> character ~ MComm.PortOpen = 1`Open the serial port End Sub
`Exit the program by clicking Exit button with the mouse Private Sub cmdExit_Click() Comm1.PortOpen = 0`Close down the serial port End
End Sub
VB Application interfacing via Windows Driver
Create a form similar to the one shown here.
VERSION 5.00
Begin VB.Form Form1
Caption
=
ClientHeight =
ClientLeft
=
ClientTop
=
ClientWidth
=
LinkTopic
=
MaxButton
=
MinButton
=
ScaleHeight
=
ScaleWidth
=
"Datamax Test Print" 1065 60 345 2325 "Form1" 0 `False 0 `False 1065 2325
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StartUpPosition = 3 `Windows Default
Begin VB.ComboBox cmboFonts
Height
= 315
Left
= 90
TabIndex
= 2
Text
= "Font List"
Top
= 45
Width
= 2130
End
Begin VB.CommandButton cmdExit
Caption
= "Quit"
Height
= 465
Left
= 1350
TabIndex
= 1
Top
= 495
Width
= 825
End
Begin VB.CommandButton cmdPrint
Caption
= "Print"
Height
= 465
Left
= 90
TabIndex
= 0
Top
= 495
Width
= 870
End
End
Attribute VB_Name = "Form1"
Attribute VB_GlobalNameSpace = False
Attribute VB_Creatable = False
Attribute VB_PredeclaredId = True
Attribute VB_Exposed = False
`Print label by clicking print button with the mouse Private Sub cmdPrint_Click() `font name as seen in application font list box `if not found, driver will inform GDI to generate an `image that will be downloaded
Printer.FontName = cmboFonts.Text
`1,440 twips equals one inch
Printer.Height = 6480
`4.5 inches in twips
Printer.Width = 5760
`4 inches in twips
Printer.CurrentX = 1440
`1 inch (column position)
Printer.CurrentY = 2160
`2 inches (row position)
Printer.Print "0123456789"
Printer.EndDoc
End Sub
Private Sub Form_Load()
Dim X As Printer
Dim I As Integer `Used for the font list
` search for printer queue name / driver name
For Each X In Printers
If X.DeviceName = "Datamax I-4206" Then `printer found
` Set printer as system default.
Set Printer = X
For I = 0 To Printer.FontCount - 1 ` Determine number of fonts.
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cmboFonts.AddItem Printer.Fonts(I) box.
Next I Exit For End If Next End Sub `Exit the program and shut down the serial port `by clicking Exit button with the mouse Private Sub cmdExit_Click() End End Sub
` Put each font into list
When the program is run, the combo box should be populated with the available fonts as shown below.
VB Application to Send Raw Data via Printer Driver
This is a sample Visual Basic program that checks for any printer driver attached to "LPT1". If one is installed then a DPL file can be printed via the print driver. **Note that this does not have to be a Datamax-O'Neil DPL print driver. DPL is created by the application and sent to LPT1.
To begin, a global variable called SelPrinter must be defined as a string. Then use the following code to create a .frm file.
VERSION 5.00
Object = "{F9043C88-F6F2-101A-A3C9-08002B2F49FB}#1.2#0"; "comdlg32.ocx"
Begin VB.Form Form1
Caption
= "Form1"
ClientHeight = 1290
ClientLeft
= 165
ClientTop
= 735
ClientWidth
= 3750
LinkTopic
= "Form1"
MaxButton
= 0 `False
MinButton
= 0 `False
ScaleHeight
= 1290
ScaleWidth
= 3750
StartUpPosition = 3 `Windows Default
Begin MSComDlg.CommonDialog CommonDialog1
Left
= 1635
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Top
= 765
_ExtentX
= 847
_ExtentY
= 847
_Version
= 393216
End
Begin VB.CommandButton cmdClose
Cancel
= -1 `True
Caption
= "Close"
Height
= 372
Left
= 2400
TabIndex
= 3
Top
= 735
Width
= 972
End
Begin VB.CommandButton cmdStoreImage
Caption
= "Print"
Default
= -1 `True
Height
= 372
Left
= 240
TabIndex
= 2
Top
= 735
Width
= 972
End
Begin VB.TextBox txtFile
Height
= 288
Left
= 120
TabIndex
= 1
Top
= 360
Width
= 3492
End
Begin VB.Label Label1
Caption
= "File Name"
Height
= 255
Left
= 120
TabIndex
= 0
Top
= 135
Width
= 1455
End
Begin VB.Menu File
Caption
= "&File"
Begin VB.Menu open
Caption
= "&Open"
End
Begin VB.Menu exit
Caption
= "&Exit"
Shortcut
= ^Q
End
End
End
Attribute VB_Name = "Form1"
Attribute VB_GlobalNameSpace = False
Attribute VB_Creatable = False
Attribute VB_PredeclaredId = True
Attribute VB_Exposed = False
Option Explicit
`**********************************
#If Win32 Then
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Private Type DOC_INFO_1 pDocName As String pOutputFile As String pDatatype As String
End Type
#End If `WIN32 Types
`********************************** `** Function Declarations:
#If Win32 Then Private Declare Function OpenPrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" Alias "OpenPrinterA" (ByVal pPrinterName As String, phPrinter As Long, ByVal pDefault As Long) ` Third param changed to long Private Declare Function StartDocPrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" Alias "StartDocPrinterA" (ByVal hPrinter As Long, ByVal Level As Long, pDocInfo As DOC_INFO_1) Private Declare Function StartPagePrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" (ByVal hPrinter As Long) Private Declare Function WritePrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" (ByVal hPrinter As Long, pBuf As Any, ByVal cdBuf As Long, pcWritten As Long) Private Declare Function EndDocPrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" (ByVal hPrinter As Long) Private Declare Function EndPagePrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" (ByVal hPrinter As Long) Private Declare Function ClosePrinter& Lib "winspool.drv" (ByVal hPrinter As Long) #End If `WIN32
Dim ch As String * 1, f1 As Integer, loadfile As String Private Sub cmdOpenFile_Click()
On Error GoTo ErrHandler ` Set Filters CommonDialog1.Filter = "All Files (*.*)|*.*" `Specify Default Filter CommonDialog1.FilterIndex = 1 `Display Open dialog box CommonDialog1.ShowOpen loadfile = CommonDialog1.FileName Label2.Caption = loadfile Exit Sub
ErrHandler: Exit Sub
End Sub Private Sub cmdStoreImage_Click() Dim hPrinter& Dim jobid& Dim res& Dim written& Dim printdata$ Dim docinfo As DOC_INFO_1
loadfile = Form1.txtFile.Text If loadfile = "" Then
MsgBox "You must Open a file to send", vbExclamation
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Exit Sub End If
` Open file. f1 = FreeFile Open loadfile For Binary As f1
` Open printer for printing res& = OpenPrinter(SelPrinter, hPrinter, 0) If res = 0 Then
MsgBox "Unable to open the printer" Exit Sub End If docinfo.pDocName = "MyDoc" docinfo.pOutputFile = vbNullString docinfo.pDatatype = vbNullString jobid = StartDocPrinter(hPrinter, 1, docinfo) Call StartPagePrinter(hPrinter)
Call WritePrinter(hPrinter, ByVal printdata$, Len(printdata$), written) While Not EOF(1)
Get #f1, , ch printdata$ = ch Call WritePrinter(hPrinter, ByVal printdata$, Len(printdata$), written) Wend Call EndPagePrinter(hPrinter) Call EndDocPrinter(hPrinter) Call ClosePrinter(hPrinter) ` Close when done
` Close file Close #1 MsgBox "File sent to print spooler.", vbExclamation End Sub Private Sub cmdClose_Click() Unload Me End Sub
Private Sub exit_Click() End
End Sub
Private Sub Form_Load() Dim X As Printer ` search for printer queue name / driver name
For Each X In Printers If X.Port = "LPT1:" Then `printer found ` Set printer as system default. SelPrinter = X.DeviceName Exit For End If
Next End Sub
Private Sub lpt2_Click()
End Sub
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Private Sub open_Click() CommonDialog1.ShowOpen loadfile = CommonDialog1.FileName txtFile.Text = loadfile
End Sub
Private Sub Printer_Click() CommonDialog1.ShowPrinter
End Sub
This will create the form pictured below:
It may be necessary to remove and reinsert the common dialog control due to Windows® registry issues.
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Appendix C Available Fonts
Appendix C
Available Fonts Sizes, References, and Samples
All character bitmapped fonts available on the printers are described in this section. Each font has a name (Font ID) associated with it for use in programming. Use the Font Number in field b of the Format Record header to cause the printer to use the corresponding font.
Fonts 0 through 8 use the slash zero (Ø) conventions for distinguishing between the zero and the alphabetic O. The slash can be removed with the label formatting command z. These fonts are non-proportional (monospaced). Therefore, all of the characters take up the same amount of space when printed. This is helpful when using variable data in a fixed area. The sizes of these fonts are shown on the following pages.
The CG Triumvirate font number 9 is a proportional font. Each character will take up a different amount of space when printed. For example, the letter W will be wider than the letter I.
Font Number
0 1 2 3
4
5
6 7 8 9
Valid ASCII Characters (decimal)
32-127, 255 32-168, 171, 172, 225, 255 32-168, 171, 172, 225, 255 32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154, 156, 157, 165, 168, 225, 255
32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154, 156, 157, 165, 168, 225, 255
32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154, 156, 157, 165, 168, 225, 255
32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154, 156, 157, 165, 168, 225, 255 32-126
32, 48-57, 60, 62, 67, 69, 78, 83, 84, 88, 90
Dependent upon selected symbol set; see Appendix H.
Use with Record Structure Type
Internal Bitmapped
Fonts
Scalable Font
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Font sizes are dependent upon the print head resolution of the printer used. The tables below contain a listing of the font sizes by resolution with dimensions given in dots.
Font
Font 0 Font 1 Font 2 Font 3 Font 4 Font 5 Font 6 Font 7 Font 8
Height
7 13 18 27 36 52 64 32 28
Width
5 7 10 14 18 18 32 15 15
Spacing
1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 5
Point Size
2.5 4.6 6.4 9.6 12.8 18.4 22.7 11.3 9.9
Font
Font 0 Font 1 Font 2 Font 3 Font 4 Font 5 Font 6 Font 7 Font 8
Height
10 19 27 40 53 77 95 47 41
Width
7 10 15 21 27 27 47 22 22
Spacing
1 3 3 3 4 4 6 7 7
Point Size
2.4 4.6 6.5 9.6 12.7 18.5 22.8 11.3 9.8
Font
Font 0 Font 1 Font 2 Font 3 Font 4 Font 5 Font 6 Font 7 Font 8
Height
14 26 36 54 72 104 128 64 56
Width
10 14 20 28 36 36 64 30 30
Spacing
2 4 4 4 6 6 8 10 10
Point Size
2.5 4.6 6.4 9.6 12.8 18.4 22.7 11.3 9.9
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Font
Font 0 Font 1 Font 2 Font 3 Font 4 Font 5 Font 6 Font 7 Font 8
Height
20 38 54 80 106 154 190 94 82
Width
14 20 30 42 54 54 94 44 44
Spacing
2 6 6 6 8 8 12 14 14
Point Size
2.4 4.6 6.5 9.6 12.7 18.5 22.8 11.3 9.8
Internal Smooth Font 9 (Smooth Font) Point Size Specifiers
Label format records with font code 9 (in Format Record header field b) can specify any of the font sizes in the leftmost column of the table below. The corresponding specification in either column labeled Ann or 0nn is used in the font size/selection (eee height) field to select the desired font size. Optional font sets may contain subsets of those described here. For an optional font set that generates these fonts via scalable font technology, the character mapping for this font is the selected scalable symbol set (see Appendix E).
In the sample format below, a 300 DPI printer will use 4-point smooth font to produce a printed label with the words "four point font". Sample format:
<STX>L<CR> 1911A0400100010four point font<CR> E<CR>
Point Size
Smooth Font 9 Font Size Specification Syntax Ann
203 DPI
300, 400, & 600 DPI
4
-
A04
5
-
A05
6
A06
A06
8
A08
A08
10
A10
A10
12
A12
A12
14
A14
A14
18
A18
A18
24
A24
A24
30
A30
A30
36
A36
A36
48
A48
A48
72
-
A72
[1] Available at 300 DPI and greater print resolutions only.
0nn
000 [1] 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010
-
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Internal Bitmapped and Smooth Font Samples
The identifying number is used in the Format Record header field b to cause the printer to use the corresponding font.
The Euro currency character ( ) has been added to Fonts 0 6. The ASCII character DEL ( ) has been added to Fonts 0 3.
0: Identifies a 96-character alphanumeric font, uppercase and lowercase.
1: Identifies a 145-character uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric font that includes desenders and ascenders.
2: Identifies a 138-character alphanumeric upper and lowercase font. 3: Identifies a 62-character alphanumeric uppercase font.
4: Identifies a 62-character alphanumeric uppercase font.
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5: Identifies a 62-character alphanumeric upper case font. 6: Identifies a 62-character alphanumeric uppercase font.
7: Identifies a font that prints OCR-A, size I.
8: Identifies a font that prints OCR-B, size III.
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9: Identifies the Internal CG Triumvirate font. Point sizes are selected by the number in the Format Record header eee height field.
170
Appendix D
Appendix D Reset Codes
Reset Codes
The most common transmitted error codes are:
Uppercase "R" This code is sent every time the printer is turned "On," signaling a hardware reset.
Uppercase "T" This code signals a software reset. A software reset is made by sending the command sequence to the printer or by performing a reset using the front panel keys.
171
Appendix D Reset Codes 172
Appendix E Symbol Sets
Appendix E
Single Byte Symbol Sets
The following tables include some of the sixty-six standard symbol sets. Not all of these symbol sets can be used with every font. Symbol sets containing the Euro currency character are W1, WE, WG, WL, WT, WR, and PM; see Appendix I, and the <STX>y command.
The following sets were produced using a Windows -based PC-compatible with a United
States keyboard properties layout. Results may vary if printing this document using a different input locale.
(DN) ISO 60: Danish / Norwegian Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
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10
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$ % &
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(
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30 0 1
2
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6
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<=> ?
40 @ A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M N O
50 P Q
R
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T
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Y
Z Æ Ø
Å
^
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60 `
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b
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70 p q
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å
¯
(DT) DeskTop Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
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10
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B
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D
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I
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K
L
M N O
50 P Q
R
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U
V W X
Y
Z
[
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a
b
c
d
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f
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m n
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A0
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B0 "
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µ
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C0 ± ×
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D0 (
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«
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¿
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£
¥
¤
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æÆ ð
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ij
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t
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F0 `
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Appendix E Symbol Sets
(E1) ISO 8859/1 Latin 1 Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
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10
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50 P Q
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[
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60 `
a
b
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l
m n
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70 p q
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90
A0
¡
¢
£
¤
¥
¦
§
¨ © ª
«
¬
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® ¯
B0 ° ±
²
³
´
µ
¶
·
¸
¸
¹
» ¼½¾ ¿
C0 À Á
Â
Ã
Ä
Å Æ Ç
È
É
Ê
Ë
Ì
Í
Î
Ï
D0 Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù
Ú
Û
Ü
Ý
Þ
ß
E0 à á
â
ã
ä
å æ ç
è
é
ê
ë
ì
í
î
ï
F0 ð ñ
ò
ó
ô
õ
ö
÷
ø
ù
ú
û
ü
ý
þ
ÿ
(E2) ISO 8859/2 Latin 2 Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C D
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10
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Ý
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E0
á
â
ä
ç
é
ë
í
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ó
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Appendix E Symbol Sets
(E5) ISO 8859/5 Latin 5 Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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90
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¡
¢
£
¤
¥
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§
¨
ª
«
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Â
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Ä
Å Æ Ç
È
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Ê
Ë
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â
ã
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å æ
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(FR) ISO 69: French Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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(GR) ISO 21: German Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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k
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m n
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x
y
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(IT) ISO 15: Italian Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
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10
20
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£
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Appendix E Symbol Sets
(LG) Legal Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
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F
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10
20
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k
l
m
n
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(MC) Macintosh Symbol Set
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
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10
20
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7
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G
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Appendix E Symbol Sets 184
Appendix F Bar Code Summary Data
Appendix F
Bar Code Summary Data
Bar code fonts have alpha names (left column, below). Uppercase alpha names will print bar codes with human-readable interpretations, if supported. Lowercase alpha names will print bar codes only. Place the ID in field b of the Format Record header to cause the printer to encode the data field using the associated symbology; see Appendix G for details. Column labeled "Linear Scanner Supported" provides an indication that printers equipped with a Linear Scanner are capable of recognizing the associated symbology.
Bar Code ID
A / a
Code 39
Symbology
B / b
UPC-A
C / c D / d E / e
UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 (I2 of 5) Code 128
F / f
EAN-13
G / g
EAN-8
H / h
HBIC
I / i
Codabar
(continued)
Bar Code Characteristics
Length Checksum
Valid ASCII Characters, decimal value representation
Varies
No
32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90
Linear Scanner Supported
11
Yes
48-57 Numeric only. Option V used in the 6th & 7th position
6
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
Varies
No
48-57 Numeric only
Varies
M-103
32-127
12
Yes
48-57 Numeric only. Option V used in 7th & 8th position
7
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
Varies
M-43
32, 36-39, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90
Varies
No
36, 43, 45-58, 65-68
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Bar Code ID
J / j
Symbology
Interleaved 2 of 5 w/ a modulo 10 checksum
K / k
Plessey
L / l M / m
Interleaved 2 of 5 w/ modulo 10 checksum & bearer bars
2 digit UPC addendum
N / n
5 digit UPC addendum
O / o
Code 93
p
Postnet
Q / q
UCC/EAN 128
R / r
UCC/EAN 128 K-Mart non-EDI
S / s
UCC/EAN 128 Random Weight
T / t
Telepen
U
UPS MaxiCode
u
UPS MaxiCode w/ Byte Count
v
FIM
z
PDF417
Z
PDF417 w/ Byte Count
W1c
DataMatrix
(continued)
Length Checksum
Valid ASCII Characters, decimal value representation
Varies Up to 14
13
M-10 M-10 M-10
48-57 Numeric only 48-57 Numeric only. Option + is last character for 2nd M-11 chksum 48-57 Numeric only
Linear Scanner Supported
2
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
[1]
5
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
[1]
Varies
No
35-38, 42-58, 65-90, 97-122
Varies
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
19
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
18
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
34 +
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
Varies
Yes
All ASCII characters
84
Yes
Alphanumeric
Specified
Yes
Alphanumeric
1
No
A, B, C, D
Varies
Yes
All
Specified
Yes
All
Varies
Yes
All 8-bit values
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Bar Code ID
Symbology
Length Checksum
Valid ASCII Characters, decimal value representation
W1C
DataMatrix w/ Byte Count
Specified
Yes
All 8-bit values
W1d
QR Code Auto format
Varies
Yes
Alphanumeric
W1D
QR Code Manual format
Varies
Yes
Single-byte or Kanji double-byte
W1f
Aztec
Varies
Yes
All 8-bit values
W1F
Aztec w/ Byte Count
Specified
Yes
All 8-bit values
W1G / W1g USD-8 (Code 11)
Varies
Yes
45, 48-57
W1I
EAN 128 w/auto subset switching
Varies
Yes
32-127
W1J
Code 128 w/auto subset switching
Varies
Yes
32-127
W1k
GS1 DataBar (six types)
Varies
Yes
Numeric / Alphanumeric (type dependent)
W1L
Planet Code
Varies
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
W1M / W1m Australia Post 4-State Bar Code
Varies
Yes
Numeric / Alphanumeric (type dependent)
W1N / W1n Industrial 2 of 5
Varies
M-10
48-57 Numeric only
W1p
Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB)
Varies
No
48-57 Numeric only
W1q
CODABLOCK
Varies
Yes
32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90 / All ASCII characters (type dependent)
W1R
UCC/EAN Code 128 K-MART NON EDI
18
Yes
48-57 Numeric only
W1S / W1s Standard 2 of 5
Varies
M-10
48-57 Numeric only
W1t
TCIF Linked 3 of 9 (TLC39)
Varies
Yes
Alphanumeric
(continued)
Linear Scanner Supported
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Bar Code ID
Symbology
Length Checksum
Valid ASCII Characters, decimal value representation
W1Y / W1y Code 16K
Varies
Yes
All ASCII characters
W1z
MicroPDF417
Varies
Yes
All 8-bit values
W1Z
MicroPDF417 w/ Byte Count
Specified
Yes
[1] Readable when using "Barcode Count" method (see <STX>KcSN for details).
All 8-bit values
Linear Scanner Supported
Bar Code Default Widths and Heights
Font
A B C D E F G H I J
(continued)
203 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .40
Ratio/ Module Size
6:2 3 3
5:2 2 3 3
6:2 6:3 5:2
Bar Code Default Data
300 DPI Resolutions
400 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .40
Ratio/ Module Size
9:4 4 4
9:4 4 4 4
9:4 9:4 9:4
Height (inches)
.40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .40
Ratio/ Module Size
12:4 6 6
10:4 4 6 6
12:4 12:6 10:4
600 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .80 .80 .40 .40 .40
Ratio/ Module Size
18:6 9 9
15:6 6 9 9
18:6 18:6 15:6
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Appendix F Bar Code Summary Data
Font
K L M N O p Q R S T U/u v z Z/z W1C/W1c W1D/W1d W1F/W1f W1G/W1g W1I W1J W1k W1L W1M/W1m W1N/ W1n
(continued)
203 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 1.30 .90 .80 .40 .08 1.40 1.40 1.40 .80 1.00
.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
.5 .40 .40 N/A 0.80 N/A 0.40
Ratio/ Module Size
5:2 5:2
3 3 6:3 N/A 2 2 2 1 N/A 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5:2 2 2 2 N/A N/A 6:2
300 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 1.30 .90 .80 .40 .08 1.40 1.40 1.40 .80 1.00
.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
.5 .40 .40 N/A 0.80 N/A 0.40
Ratio/ Module Size
9:4 9:4
4 4 8:4 N/A 4 4 3 1 N/A 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7:3 4 4 3 N/A N/A 9:4
400 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 1.30 .90 .80 .40 .08 1.40 1.40 1.40 .80 1.00
.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
.5 .40 .40 N/A 0.80 N/A 0.40
Ratio/ Module Size
10:4 10:4
6 6 12:6 N/A 4 4 4 2 N/A 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9:4 4 4 4 N/A N/A 12:4
600 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
.40 1.30 .90 .80 .40 .08 1.40 1.40 1.40 .80 1.00
.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
.5 .40 .40 N/A 0.80 N/A 0.40
Ratio/ Module Size
15:6 15:6
9 9 18:9 N/A 6 6 6 3 N/A 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 14:6 6 6 6 N/A N/A 18:6
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Appendix F Bar Code Summary Data
Font
W1p W1q W1R W1S/W1s W1t W1Y/ W1y W1Z/W1z
203 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
N/A .40 1.40 0.40 .40 .40 N/A
Ratio/ Module Size
N/A 2 2
6:2 6:2
2 N/A
300 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
N/A .40 1.40 0.40 .40 .40 N/A
Ratio/ Module Size
N/A 4 4
9:4 9:4
4 N/A
400 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
N/A .40 1.40 0.40 .40 .40 N/A
Ratio/ Module Size
N/A 4 4
12:4 12:4
4 N/A
600 DPI Resolutions
Height (inches)
N/A .40 1.40 0.40 .40 .40 N/A
Ratio/ Module Size
N/A 6 6
18:6 18:6
6 N/A
Some bar codes will be sensitive to Label Command "D"; see Label Formatting Commands for details.
190
Appendix G Bar Code Details
Appendix G
Bar Code Details
Unless otherwise noted all bar codes depicted in this section were produced using the ratio/module values of 00 and height fields of 000 to cause the printer to produce symbols using default bar widths and height fields. See Appendix F for the default values.
A: Code 3 of 9
Valid Characters: 0-9, A-Z, - . * $ / + % and the space character.
Variable Length.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
The following example prints a 3 of 9 bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1A00000001501000123456789<CR> 121100000000100Barcode A<CR> E
B:
UPC-A
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 12 digits. If the user provides 11 digits, the printer will compute the checksum. If the user provides the checksum, the printer will check that it matches the expected
checksum. If it does not match, the printer will print out all zeros and the expected
checksum. See Appendix O.
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow
bar width).
The following example prints a UPC-A bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1B000000015010001234567890<CR> 121100000000100Barcode B<CR> E
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C:
UPC-E
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: Seven digits. If the user provides six digits, the printer will compute the
checksum. If the user provides the checksum, the printer will check that it matches the expected checksum. If it does not match, the printer will print out all zeros and the
expected checksum.
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots.
All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
The following example prints a UPC-E bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1C0000000150100012345<CR> 121100000000100Barcode C<CR> E
D: Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable Length.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
The following example prints an Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1D000000015010001234567890<CR> 121100000000100Barcode D<CR> E
E:
Code 128
Valid Characters: The entire 128 ASCII character set.
Variable Length
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times the narrow bar width, 3 times the narrow bar width, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
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This printer supports the Code 128 subsets A, B, and C. The printer can be selected to
start on any code subset and switch to another within the data stream. The default code subset is B; otherwise, the first character (A, B, C) of the data field determines the
subset. Subset switching is only performed in response to code switch command. These commands are placed in the data to be encoded at appropriate locations.
The use a B as the first character is recommended to prevent an A or C from changing the subset.
Subset A: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the control and special characters. To select Code 128 Subset A, place an ASCII A
(DEC 65, HEX 41) before the data to be encoded.
Subset B: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the lowercase alphabetic and special characters. To select Code 128 Subset B, place
an ASCII B (DEC 66, HEX 42) before the data to be encoded. If no start character is sent
for the Code 128 font, Code 128 Subset B will be selected by default.
Subset C: Includes the set of 100 digit pairs from 00 through 99 inclusive, as well as special characters. Code 128 Subset C is used for double density encoding of numeric
data. To select Code 128 Subset C, place an ASCII C (DEC 67, HEX 43) before the data to be encoded. Subset C can only encode an even number of numeric characters. When
the data to be encoded includes an odd number of numeric characters, the last character causes the printer to automatically generate a "switch to subset B" and encode the last
character appropriately in subset B.
Special Character Handling: Characters with an ASCII value greater than 95 are
considered special characters. To access these values, a two-character reference table is built into the printer (see below).
For example, to encode FNC2 into a Code 128 Subset A bar code, send the ASCII "&" (DEC 38, HEX 26) followed by the ASCII "B" (DEC 66, HEX 41).
Sample: ATEST&B123
Encoded: TEST<FNC2>123
ASCII 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
2 CHAR &A &B &C &D &E &F &G
CODE A FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODEC CODEB FNC4 FNC1
CODE B FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODEC FNC4 CODEA FNC1
CODE C -NA-NA-NA-NA-
CODEB CODEA FNC1
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Control Codes: By sending these control codes, control characters can be encoded into a Code 128 Subset A bar code (e.g., ABC{DE will be encoded as ABC<ESC>DE):
Control Code in the Bar Code Data Stream `
a through z { | } ~
ASCII 127
Encoded Control Character Result NUL
1 - 26 ESC FS GS RS US
The following example prints a Code 128 bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1E000000015010001234567890<CR> 121100000000100Barcode E<CR> E
F:
EAN-13
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 13 digits. If the user provides 12 digits, the printer will compute the checksum.
If the user provides the checksum, the printer will check that it matches the expected checksum. If it does not match, the printer will print all zeros and the expected
checksum. See Appendix O.
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow
bar width).
The following example prints an EAN-13 bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1F0000000150100012345678901<CR> 121100000000100Barcode F<CR> E
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G: EAN-8
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 8 digits. If the user provides 7 digits, the printer will compute the checksum. If the user provides the checksum, the printer will check that it matches the expected checksum. If it does not match, the printer will print all zeros and the expected checksum.
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
The following example prints an EAN-8 bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1G00000001501000123456<CR> 121100000000100Barcode G<CR> E
H: Health Industry Bar Code (HBIC)
Valid Characters: 0-9, A-Z, -$ /. %
Variable Length.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
The host must supply leading "+"'s
The following example prints a HBIC bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1H0000000150050+0123456789<CR> 121100000000100Barcode H<CR> E
I:
Codabar
Valid Characters: 0-9, A-D, -, ., $, :, /, + (comma is not valid)
Variable Length but requires at least three characters.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
Valid Codabar symbols require start and stop characters (AD). These characters should be placed in the data field along with other data to be included in the symbol.
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The following example prints a Codabar bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1I63040001501000A1234567890D<CR> 121100000000100Barcode I<CR> E
Barcode I
J:
Interleaved 2 of 5 (with a Modulo 10 Checksum)
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable Length.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
The following example prints an Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code with a modulo 10 checksum added and with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1J000000015010001234567890<CR> 121100000000100Barcode J<CR> E
K: Plessey
Valid Characters: 0-9
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
If a + character is the last data character, an additional MSI checksum will be added to the bar code in place of the + character.
The following example prints a Plessey bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1K000000015010001234567890<CR> 121100000000100Barcode K<CR> E
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L:
Interleaved 2 of 5 (with a Modulo 10 Checksum and Bearer Bars)
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable Length: For the bearer bars to be printed, 13 characters are required.
Valid bar widths: The expected ratio of wide to narrow bars can range from 2:1 to 3:1.
The following example prints an Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code with a modulo 10 checksum with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1 and bearer bars:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1L00000001501000123456789012<CR> 121100000000100Barcode L<CR> E
M: 2-Digit UPC Addendum Valid Characters: 0-9 Length: 2 digits. Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width). Human readable characters for this bar code symbology are printed above the symbol. The following example prints a 2 digit UPC bar code addendum: <STX>L D11<CR> 1M000000015010042<CR> 121100000000100Barcode M<CR> E
N: 5-Digit UPC Addendum Valid Characters: 0-9 Length: 5 digits. Valid bar widths: The width multiplier is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width). Human readable characters for this bar code symbology are printed above the symbol.
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The following example prints a 5 digit UPC bar code addendum:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1N000000015010001234<CR> 121100000000100Barcode N<CR> E
O: Code 93
Valid Characters: 0-9, A-Z, -.$/+% and the space character.
Variable Length.
Valid bar widths: The width multiplier is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
The following example prints a Code 93 bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1O0000000150100Datamax42<CR> 121100000000100Barcode O<CR> E
p:
Postnet
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 5, 9 or 11 digits
Valid bar widths: The width and height multiplier values of 00 will produce a valid Postnet symbol.
Usage: The bar code height field is ignored since the symbol height is United States Postal Service specific. This bar code is to display the zip code on a letter or package for
the US Postal Service.
The following example prints a Postnet bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1p000000015010032569<CR> 121100000000100Barcode p<CR> E
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Q: UCC/EAN Code 128 Valid Characters: 0-9 Length: 19 digits. Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width). Human readable characters for this bar code symbology are printed above the symbol. The printer spreads a weighted module 103 check sum. The following example prints a UCC/EAN Code 128 bar code: <STX>L D11<CR> 1Q00000001501000123456789012345678<CR> 121100000000100Barcode Q<CR> E
R: UCC/EAN Code128 K-MART NON EDI Valid Characters: 0-9 Length: 18 digits Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width). Human readable characters for this bar code symbology are printed above the symbol. (See W1R for an alternate.) This bar code is set up according to K-MART specifications. The following example prints a KMART bar code. <STX>L D11<CR> 1R0000000150100012345678901234567<CR> 121100000000100Barcode R<CR> E
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S:
UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: At least 34 digits.
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots.
All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
This bar code is commonly used by the food and grocery industry.
The following example prints a UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1S000000015005001100736750292601193042032020018002110123456<CR> 121100000000100Barcode S<CR> E
Barcode S
T:
Telepen
Valid Characters: ASCII character set( 0-127 )
Variable Length
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of the record is the width of the narrow bar in
dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times, 3 times, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
The following example prints a Telepen bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1T0000000150100ABCDEF<CR> 121100000000100Barcode T<CR> E
Barcode T
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u:
UPS MaxiCode, Modes 2 & 3
The printer supports MaxiCode as defined in the AIM Technical Specification. The following examples illustrate various label format record message syntaxes for encoding
data as MaxiCode. In the following examples, special formatting is used to denote special ASCII characters as shown:
Symbol R S G S EOT
Hexadecimal Value 1E 1D 04
(Printer message syntax allows for EOT to be substituted with <CR> or the use of both EOT and <CR>.)
UPS Modes 2 & 3 Explicit
The data stream can force Mode 2 or 3 encoding by placing #2 or #3, respectively, before the data, as shown in the example below. If this is not specified, the printer chooses the best mode.
1u0000001200120#3[)>RS01GS96123456GS068GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS0 89GSGS1/1GS10.1GSYGSGSGSUTRSEOT
This example will print encoding the MaxiCode symbol in Mode 3.
<STX>L
D11<CR> 1u0000001200120#3[)>RS01GS96123456GS068GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS089GSGS1/ 1GS10.1GSYGSGSGSUTRSEOT 121100000000100Barcode u<CR>
E
Where:
#3 [)>RS01GS96 123456
068 001 GS1Z1... ...TRSEOT
Forces Mode 3 encoding
Message Header
Maximum 9 alphanumeric ASCII, postal code Country Code Class
Primary Message
Secondary Message
Examples
In
the
UPS
3.0
protocol
examples
that
follow,
Primary
Message
control
characters
G S
will
not be encoded in the MaxiCode symbol. All characters, the Secondary Message, with
the exception of the leading GS, in are encoded.
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A UPS 3.0 zip + 4 with Message data format and message header:
1u0000001200120[)>RS01GS96841706672GS840GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS089GSGS1/ 1GS10.1GSYGSGSGSUTRSEOT
Where:
[)>RS01GS96 841706672 840 001 GS1Z1... ...TRSEOT
Message Header
Maximum 9 alphanumeric ASCII, postal code Country Code Class
Primary Message
Secondary Message
A UPS 3.0 international postal "V6C3E2" with Message data format and message header:
1u0000001200120[)>RS01GS96V6C3E2GS068GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS089GSGS1/1GS 10.1GSYGSGSGSUTRSEOT
Where:
[)>RS01GS96 V6C3E2
068 001 GS1Z1... ...TRSEOT
Message Header
Maximum 6 alphanumeric ASCII, international zip code Country Code Class
Primary Message
Secondary Message
A UPS 3.0 international zip "V6C3E2" without Message data format and message header:
1u0000001200120V6C3E2GS068GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS089GSGS1/1GS10.1 GSYGSGSGSUTRSEOT
Where:
V6C3E2
068
001 GS1Z1... ...TRSEOT
Maximum 6 alphanumeric ASCII, international zip code Country Code
Class
Primary Message
Secondary Message
A UPS 3.0 zip + 4 "32707-3270" without Message data format and message header:
1u0000001200120327073270GS068GS001GS1Z12345675GSUPSNGS12345EGS089GSGS1/1GS10.1GSYGS GSGSUTRSEOT
Where:
32707
3270 068 001 GS1Z1... ...TRSEOT
5 digit ASCII, Zip code
4 digit ASCII, +4 Zip code (not required) Country Code
Class
Primary Message
Secondary Message
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U: UPS MaxiCode, Modes 2 & 3 with Byte Count Specifier
Specified Length The upper case U identifies a UPS MaxiCode bar code with a 4-digit string length specifier. This allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data byte count immediately follows the 4-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1U00000010001000051327895555840666this package<0x0D>is going to Datamax<CR> 121100000000100Barcode U<CR> E
From the example above, the bar code's data stream,
1U00000010001000051327895555840666this package<0x0D>is going to Datamax
includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0051 equals the four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the bar code data. Field termination is
set by the byte count. <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> all represent single
byte values of hexadecimal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively. The UPS MaxiCode bar code produced encodes "327895555840666this package<CR>is going to Datamax", and prints a line of text: Barcode U.
Barcode U
v:
FIM
Valid Characters: A, B, C, or D
Length: 1 character
Valid bar widths: The width and height multiplier works the same as for fonts on this bar code.
This bar code is used to display the Facing Identification Mark (FIM) that is carried on certain types of letter mail for the U S Postal Service:
FIM A: Courtesy reply mail with Postnet.
FIM B: Business reply, penalty or franked mail without Postnet.
FIM C: Business reply, penalty or franked mail with Postnet.
FIM D: OCR readable mail without Postnet (typically for envelopes with a courtesy reply window).
The following example prints an FIM A bar code:
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<STX>L D11<CR> 1v0000000150100A<CR> 121100000000100Barcode v<CR> E
z : PDF-417
Valid Characters: All ASCII characters.
Variable Length This two dimensional bar code holds large amounts of data in a small area, while providing a high level of redundancy and error checking, if specified.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1z0000000150100F1000000PDF417<CR> 121100000000100Barcode z<CR> E
Barcode z
The example above prints a normal, security level one, PDF-417 bar code with a 1:2 aspect ratio and best-fit rows and columns. The (bolded) bar code's data stream
1z0000000150100F1000000PDF417<CR> decodes as follows:
Example Data F 1 00
Explanation
1-character specifying a normal or truncated bar code (T to truncate, F for normal).
1-digit security level ranging from 0 to 8.
2-digit aspect ratio specified as a fraction, with the first digit being the numerator and the second digit the denominator. Use "00" for the default ratio of 1:2. Valid range is from "00" to "99."
00
00 PDF417
<CR>
2-digit number specifying the number of rows requested. Use "00" to let the printer find the best fit. Valid range is from "03" to "90". Row values less than 3 are set to 3, while row values greater than 90 are set to 90.
2-digit number specifying the number of columns requested. Use "00" to let the printer find the best fit. Valid range is from "01" to "30". Column values greater than 30 are set to 30.
The data stream to be encoded.
Terminates the data stream.
Format Record header fields c and d should both be zero.
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Z:
PDF-417 with Byte Count Specifier
Specified Length The upper case Z identifies a PDF-417 bar code with a string 4-digit
length specifier. This allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be used within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data
byte count immediately follows the 4-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1Z00000001501000015F1000000pdf<0x0D>417<CR> 121100000000100Barcode Z<CR> E
From the example above, the bar code's data stream,
Barcode Z
1Z00000001501000015F1000000pdf<CR>417
includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0015 equals the four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the bar code data. Field termination is set by the byte count. <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> all represent single byte values of hexadecimal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively. The PDF-417 bar code produced encodes "pdf<CR>417", and prints a line of text: Barcode Z.
W1c: DataMatrix Valid Characters: Any 8-bit byte data Variable Length DataMatrix is a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is comprised of square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern. There are two basic types: ECC 000-140 and ECC 200.
ECC 000 - 140 symbols: These square symbols can be any odd size from 9x9 to 49x49, which may be specified in fields jjj and kkk. If an ECC 000-140 symbol is specified with even numbers of rows or columns, the next largest odd value will be used. Input values greater than 49 or less than 9 will cause the symbol to be automatically sized for the input character stream. The record format is shown here, expanded with spaces. a W b[b] c d eee ffff gggg hhh i jjj kkk ll...l
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Where:
Field a W
b[b] c d
eee ffff gggg
hhh
i
jjj kkk ll...l
Valid Inputs 1,2,3, and 4
W
c, 1c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z 1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
000 to 999 0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999
Meaning Rotation Fixed value, extended bar code set Selects the DataMatrix bar code - the two differing values have no other significance. Module size horizontal multiplier Module size vertical multiplier No effect; Must be numeric
Label position, row
Label position, column
A 3-digit convolutional error correction level.
If any number other than one of these options is entered 000, 050, 080, 100, 140 then the nearest lesser value from the valid entries is used.
Example: Selecting an ECC value of 099 will cause the actual ECC value of 080 to be used.
1 digit format identification:
0 - 6
0 - Automatically choose the encodation scheme based on the characters to be encoded.
1 - Numeric data. 2 - Upper-case alphabetic. 3 - Upper-case alphanumeric and punctuation characters
(period, comma, hyphen, and slash). 4 - Upper-case alphanumeric. 5 - ASCII, the full 128 ASCII character set.
6 - Any 8-bit byte.
If a format identifier is selected which will not encode the input character stream then the bar code symbol will not be
printed.
9, 11, 13 ... 49. ECC 140 minimum is 15.
9, 11, 13 ... 49. ECC 140 minimum is 15.
8-bit data, followed by a termination character.
Auto-encodation format identification is recommended since it will select the best possible encodation scheme for the input stream.
A 3 digit odd number (or 000) of rows requested. 000 causes rows to be automatically determined. If the rows and columns do not match, the symbol will be sized to a square using the greater of the two values.
A 3 digit odd number (or 000) of columns requested. 000 causes columns to be automatically determined. If the rows and columns do not match, the symbol will be sized to a square using the greater of the two values.
Data to be encoded.
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ECC 200 symbols:
There are 24 square symbol sizes available, with both row and column dimensions, which may be specified in fields jjj and kkk, measured in modules as indicated in the following list - 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 120, 132, and 144. If an ECC 200 symbol is specified with odd numbers of rows or columns, the next largest even value will be used. Input values greater than 144 or less than 10 will cause the symbol to be automatically sized for the input character stream. The record format is shown here, expanded with spaces.
a W b[b] c d eee ffff gggg hhh i jjj kkk ll...l
Where:
Field a W
b[b] c d
eee ffff gggg hhh
i
jjj
kkk
ll...l
Valid Inputs
Meaning
1,2,3, and 4 W
c, 1c 1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Rotation
Fixed value, extended bar code set
Selects the DataMatrix bar code - the two differing values have no other significance.
Module size horizontal multiplier
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z Module size vertical multiplier
000 to 999
No effect; Must be numeric
0000 to 9999
Label position, row
0000 to 9999
Label position, column
200
ECC 200 uses Reed-Solomon error correction.
0
Fixed value, not used
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 32, 36, 40,
44, 48, 52, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 120, 132,
144
A 3 digit even number (or 000) of rows requested.
000 causes rows to be automatically determined. The symbol will be sized to a square if the rows and columns do not match by taking the larger of the two values.
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 32, 36, 40,
44, 48, 52, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 120, 132,
144
A 3 digit even number (or 000) of columns requested.
000 causes columns to be automatically determined. The symbol will be sized to a square if the rows and columns do not match by taking the larger of the two values.
8-bit data
Data to be encoded in the symbol
Example:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1c44000010001002000000000DATAMAX<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1c<CR> E
Barcode W1c
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W1C: DataMatrix with Byte Count Specifier
Specified Length The upper case C identifies a DataMatrix bar code with a string 4digit length specifier. This allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data byte count immediately follows the four-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1C440000100010000292000000000Datamax<0x0D>prints best<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1C<CR> E
From the example above, the bar code's data stream,
1W1C440000100010000292000000000 Datamax<0x0D>prints best
includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0029 equals the four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the bar code data. Field termination is set by the byte count. <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> all represent single byte values of hexadecimal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively. The DataMatrix bar code produced encodes "Datamax<CR>prints best," and prints a line of text: Barcode W1C.
Barcode W1C
W1d / W1D: QR Code Valid Characters: Numeric Data, Alphanumeric Data, 8-bit byte data, and Kanji characters Variable Length: The two-dimensional bar code (as documented in AIM, Version 7.0). Syntax (spaces added for readability): a W1 b c d eee ffff gggg hh...h Where:
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Field a W1
b
c d eee ffff gggg
Valid Inputs 1,2,3 and 4 W1
Meaning Rotation Fixed value, extended bar code set
Selects the QR bar code formatting mode, where:
D and d
D = Manual formatting. Allows the data string (hh...h) to be entered with a comma (,) as a field separator; fields are optional per QR Code specifications, and the
first field indicates Model 1 or Model 2 QR Code (Model 2 is the default).
d = Automatic formatting. Allows the data string (hh...h) to be data only.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Module size horizontal multiplier Each cell in the bar code is square, therefore "c" and "d" must be equal. Depending on the conversion mode (<STX>n or <STX>m), each unit
indicates a cell dimension of .01 inch or .1 mm.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Module size vertical multiplier. (See explanation for "c", above.)
000 to 999
No effect; must be numeric
0000 to 9999
Label position, row
0000 to 9999
Label position, column (see Appendix J)
hh...h
Valid ASCII character
string, followed by (a) termination character(s)
QR Code data string (see Generation Structure, below).
Generation Structure
The data input structure (hh...h) is as follows:
Auto Format (W1d)
With bar code identifier "d", the data begins after the last character of the column position field, and does not include any command characters. The data string is terminated with a termination character, usually a 0x0d hex that occurs twice in succession. The bar code symbol will have the following characteristics:
1. Model 2 2. Error Correction Code Level = "M" (Standard Reliability Level) 3. Mask Selection = Automatic 4. Data Input Mode = Automatic [1]
Example:
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<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1d4400000100010This is the data portion<CR><CR> [3] 121100000000100Barcode W1D<CR> E
(2 termination characters required.)
Manual Formatting (W1D)
With bar code identifier "D", minor changes allow flexibility for data entry. (Spaces have been added for readability.)
[q,] [e [m] i,] cdata cdata cdata...cdata term [2]
Where:
Field q e
m
I
Valid Inputs 1, 2
H, Q, M, L
0 8, none
A, a, M, m
Meaning QR Code Model number, optional. Model 2 is the default.
Error Correction Level (Reed-Solomon)
allowing recovery of the symbol code words: H = Ultra Reliability Level (30%) Q = High Reliability Level (25%)
M = Standard Reliability Level (15%) L = High Density Level (7%)
Four
levels
Mask Number, optional:
None = Automatic Selection
0-7 = Mask 0 to Mask 7
8
= No Mask
Data Input Mode: A = Automatic setting, ASCII [1] a = Automatic, hex-ASCII [1] M = Manual Setting, ASCII[2] m = manual, hex-ASCII[2]
cdata
N, A, B, K immediately followed
by data
Character Mode: N = Numeric, N data A = Alphanumeric, A data B = Binary , Bnnnn data (where nnnn = data byte-
count, 4 decimal digits; byte-count /2 for hexASCII K = Kanji, K data
term
<CR>, <CR><CR> [3]
The data string is terminated with a termination character, generally a 0x0d hex, but can be changed by the operator.
If the Data Input Mode is Automatic, the data string is terminated with two successive termination characters.
[1]When Data Input Mode = Automatic, Kanji data cannot be used; Manual data input required. [2]When using manual formatting, commas are required between format fields and data types. [3]<CR> represents the line termination character as defined by the current control code set or
after use of Txx, line field terminator label format command.
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If HEX/ASCII mode is selected in manual Data Input Mode, only the data for Kanji or Binary data types will be converted, therefore the other data types and all command characters must be entered in ASCII format. If HEX/ASCII is selected in automatic Data Input Mode, all of the data must be entered in HEX/ASCII format.
Data Append Mode String Format, Manual Formatting Bar Code W1D
D aa tt pp I
Where:
Field D aa tt pp e m i
cdata
Valid Inputs
Meaning
D
Data Append Mode String Format indicator
00, 99
QR Code Number in Append Series, 2 decimal digits
The total number of QR Codes in series, 2 decimal digits
Value of Parity, 2 digits, 8 LSBs of data parity
H, Q, M, L
As above
0 8, none
As above
A, a, M, m
As above
N, A, B, K immediately followed
by data
As above
term <CR>, <CR><CR> As above
Characteristics
Models:
Model 1 (original version), bar code versions 1 through 14 A. ECC Levels "H", "M", "Q", and "L" B. Mask Selection Automatic or 0 through 8 C. Data Input Modes Automatic and Manual D. Data Append Mode
Model 2 (enhanced version), bar code versions 1 through 40 A. ECC Levels "H", "M", "Q", and "L" B. Mask Selection Automatic or 0 through 8 C. Data Input Modes Automatic and Manual D. Data Append Mode
Representation of data:
Dark Cell = Binary 1 Light Cell = Binary 0
Symbol Size (not including quiet zone, 4 cells on each of the 4 sides):
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Model 1: 21 X 21 cells to 73 X 73 cells (Versions 1 to 14, increase in steps of 4 cells per side)
Model 2: 21 X 21 cells to 177 X 177 cells (Versions 1 to 40, increase in steps of 4 cells per side)
Data Characters per symbol (maximum for symbol size):
Numeric Data Model 1; Version 14; ECC = L: 1,167 characters Model 2; Version 40; ECC = L: 7,089 characters
Alphanumeric Data
Model 1; Version 14; ECC = L: 707 characters Model 2; Version 40; ECC = L: 4,296 characters
Binary Data
Model 1; Version 14; ECC = L: 486 characters Model 2; Version 40; ECC = L: 2,953 characters
Kanji Data Model 1; Version 14; ECC = L: 299 characters Model 2; Version 40; ECC = L: 1,817 characters
Code Type: Matrix
Orientation Independence: Yes
Example
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1D44000001000102HM,AThis is the data portion also with binary,B0003<0xfe><0xca><0x83><0x0D> 121100000000100Barcode W1D<CR> E
Where:
Barcode W1D
QR Code bar code, Cell Size = 0.1 inch square, positioned at X =. 1" and Y = .1", ECC=H, Mask = Automatic, Data Input Mode = Manual.
Other Examples:
DPL field record, QR Code bar code, Cell Size = 0.04 inch square, positioned at X = .1" and Y = .1", ECC = H, Mask = 3, Data Input Mode = Manual:
1W1D4400000100010H3M,AThis is the data portion also with binary,B0003<0xfe><0xca><0x83><0x0D>
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DPL field record, QR Code bar code, Cell Size = 0.08 inch square, positioned at X = .1" and Y = .1", ECC = L, Mask = Automatic, Data Input Mode = Manual - Kanji:
1W1D88000001000102,LM,K<0x81><0x40><0x81><0x41><0x81><0x42><0x0D> DPL field record, QR Code bar code, Cell Size = 0.04 inch square, positioned at X = .1" and Y = .1", ECC = L, Mask = Automatic, Data Input Mode = Manual - Kanji (in Hex/ASCII format):
1W1D4400000100010L8m,K814081418142<0x0D> DPL field record, QR Code bar code, Cell Size = 0.01 inch square, positioned at X = .1" and Y = .1", ECC = M, Mask = Automatic, Data Input Mode = Automatic:
1W1d1100000100010Pallet 35FGA, Box 55367, Datamax Corp, Orlando, Florida 32707<0x0D><0x0D>
W1f / W1F: Aztec Valid Characters: All ASCII characters, depending upon the selected options. Variable Length (W1f): This two dimensional bar code holds a large amount of data in a small area and can provide a high level of error checking. Specified Length (W1F): With a string four-digit length specifier, values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. Syntax (spaces added for readability): a W1 b c d eee ffff gggg [hhhh] i jjj kk...k Where:
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Field
Valid Inputs
Meaning
a W1 b
c
d eee ffff gggg [hhhh]
i
1,2,3, and 4 W1
f and F
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z 000
0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999
0, 1
Rotation
Fixed value, extended bar code set
Lowercase selects the Aztec bar code, variable length. Uppercase selects the Aztec bar code with a Byte Count Specifier
Module size horizontal multiplier, 0 = default size. The c/d module size parameters should be equal to produce a square symbol. When the label command (Dwh) is used to generate larger text, then c and d may be used to compensate and ensure a square symbol.
Module size vertical multiplier, 0 = default size (See explanation for "c", above.)
No Effect
Label position, row
Label position, column
Optional string length specifier. Field termination is set by this byte count. This decimal value includes all of the data following this byte count field, but does not include itself.
Extended Channel Interpretation (ECI) mode; 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
Error Correction (EC) / Amount (see table below), where:
000 Default EC, approximately 23%
001 099 EC fixed value, expressed as a percent.
jjj
000 to 300
101 104 Compact core, 1 to 4 layers respectively.
201 232 Full size core, 1 to 32 layers respectively.
300 Rune format, encodes three ASCII decimal digits 0-
256; scanner decode output is decimal number 0-
256
kk...k
8-bit data, followed by a termination character
Data to be encoded.
The error correction or size selection determines the symbol size and other
characteristics of the symbol, as shown in the following table. Attempting to encode more data that has been made available will result in no symbol printed.
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Error Correction (EC) / Size Implications
jjj
Symbol Size[1]
Symbol Format
Maximum[2] Binary Data
Bytes
Maximum[2] Alphabetic Characters
Maximum[2] Numeric
Characters
000 001 to 099
variable variable
data dependent
data and EC dependent
1914 1914
3067 3067
3832 3832
101
15
compact
6
102
19
compact
19
102
19
compact
19
103
23
compact
33
104
27
compact
53
12
13
33
40
33
40
57
70
89
110
201
19
full size
8
15
18
202
23
full size
24
40
49
203
27
full size
40
68
84
204
31
full size
62
104
128
205
37
full size
87
144
178
206
41
full size
114
187
232
207
45
full size
145
236
294
208
49
full size
179
291
362
209
53
full size
214
348
433
210
57
full size
256
414
516
211
61
full size
298
482
601
212
67
full size
343
554
691
213
71
full size
394
636
793
214
75
full size
446
718
896
215
79
full size
502
808
1008
216
83
full size
559
900
1123
217
87
full size
621
998
1246
218
91
full size
687
1104
1378
219
95
full size
753
1210
1511
220
101
full size
824
1324
1653
221
105
full size
898
1442
1801
222
109
full size
976
1566
1956
223
113
full size
1056
1694
2116
224
117
full size
1138
1826
2281
225
121
full size
1224
1963
2452
226
125
full size
1314
2107
2632
227
131
full size
1407
2256
2818
228
135
full size
1501
2407
3007
229
139
full size
1600
2565
3205
230
143
full size
1702
2728
3409
231
147
full size
1806
2894
3616
232
151
full size
1914
3067
3832
300
11
Rune
1
1
1
[1]Measured in module size x, assuming default module size (cd=00).
[2]Maximum sizes are approximate and data dependent, and may be less than indicated.
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Error Correction
Size 001 to 099: This value specifies the percent of symbol code words to be used for
error correction. Actual error correction word percentage will vary depending on data. The default value, approximately 23%, is recommended. Any other value may be
selected to meet the user's needs. Some minimum-security code word may be generated depending on the data sent for encoding, particularly when the volume of that
data is small. It the data capacity is exceeded no symbol is printed.
Size 101 to 104: Values 101 through 104 results in 1 through 4 layers (two modules
thick) respectively, around the center finder pattern. Data volume constraints apply as indicated in the table above. Symbols will be of the compact form. All available code
word will be used for error correction. It the data capacity is exceeded no symbol is printed.
Size 201 to 232: Values 201 through 232 result in 1 through 32 layers (two modules
thick) respectively, around the center finder pattern. Data volume constraints apply as indicated in the table above. Symbols will be of the full-size form. All available
codewords will be used for error correction. It the data capacity is exceeded no symbol
is printed.
Size 300: Value 300 informs the printer that the data, which follows will be used to encode one RUNE symbol. The data consists of one to three ASCII digits with value
range of 0 to 256. The data may include leading zeros. Data streams longer than three digits or data that includes non-numeric characters may have unpredictable results.
Extended Channel Interpretation Mode: A value of 1 provides for extended channel
codewords to be inserted into the bar code symbol, using escape sequences in the
datastream. This mode also provides for effective Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 emulations, when used in with appropriately configured bar code readers. The valid
values for escape sequences are of the form <ESC>n, where:
<ESC> 1 byte with value 2710 = 1B16
n
1 ASCII digit, range 0 through 6
These escape sequences are encoded as FLG(n) character pairs described in the International Symbology Specification Aztec Code, AIM, 1997-11-05, and the
meanings of the values for n are the same in both.
<ESC>0 Is encoded as FLG(0), and interpreted as FNC1 or <GS> depending on its location in the data stream. The printer does not validate <ESC>0 locations in the data stream.
When <ESC>0 is the leading data in the stream, it is interpreted as a
FNC1 as used in the Code 128 symbology, and specifically for UCC/EAN 128 applications. For appropriately configured scanners this will be
interpreted/transmitted as a ]C1 symbology identifier preamble. The
printer does not validate UCC/EAN 128 data syntax.
When <ESC>0 follows a single alphabetic or two numeric characters respectively, then it also interpreted as a FNC1. For appropriately
configured scanners this would be interpreted/transmitted as a ]C2 symbology identifier preamble, and the alpha or numeric characters
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preceding the FNC1 are Application Indicators assigned by AIM International. The printer does not check AI validity.
When <ESC>0 is anywhere else in the data stream, a <GS> replaces it in the bar code symbol, as with UCC/EAN 128 field separators.
<ESC>n Is encoded as FLG(n), and is interpreted as signaling Extended Channel
Interpretation. When the value of n is from 1 to 6, it signals that the following n digits comprise an extended channel identifier for use with ECI compliant bar code scanners. An erroneous bar code symbol may result from failing to follow <ESC>n with n digits. Any <ESC>0 following <ESC>n and not within the n digits will be encoded as FLG(0). In the context of a FLG(n), any backslash "\" (9210) will be interpreted by the scanner as two backslashes "\\".
Example 1: The variable length example encodes "AZTEC" with no ECI input, and 23% error correction, and prints the bar code. A line of text is also printed.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1f00000001501000000AZTEC<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1f<CR> E
Barcode W1f
Example 2:
The specified length example includes a byte count field for all bytes that
follow until the end of the bar code data. The byte count is 17. The symbology encodes "AZTEC<CR>barcode", and prints the bar code. Notice
that a <CR> does not terminate the bar code format record. A line of text
is also printed.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1F000000015010000170000AZTEC<0x0D>barcode 121100000000100Barcode W1F<CR> E
Barcode W1F
Functions Not Supported
· Structured Append · Reader Initialization Symbol Generation · Module shaving
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W1g / W1G: USD-8 (Code 11) Valid Characters: 0-9,Bar Code Data String Length: Variable, typical max 41 characters
Human Readable: W1G; and, Non-Human Readable: W1g
USD-8 (Code 11) is a bar code that encodes the ten digits and the dash (-) character. An additional character serves as the start and stop indicator. Each character has three bars and two spaces for a total of five elements. Of these five elements, two are of medium width and three are narrow, except for the "0", "9", and "-" characters, which have only one wide element and four narrow elements.
The narrow bar size is specified in DPL by the narrow bar parameter, the medium is specified in DPL by the wide bar parameter and the wide bar is fixed at 2 times the medium bar minus the narrow bar.
DPL calculates two checksum characters, C and K, and automatically places them prior to the stop character. The following example prints a Code11 bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1G00000015001500123456789-<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1G<CR> E
Barcode W1G
W1I: EAN128 (with Auto Subset Switching)
Valid characters: The entire 128 ASCII character set.
Variable length, minimum 4 characters
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times the narrow bar width, 3 times the narrow bar width, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
This printer supports the Code 128 subsets A, B, and C. If the data begins with at least four numeric characters the default start code is subset C. If there is a non-numeric in the first four characters then the default start code is subset B. The next character after start is always FNC1. Subset switching between B and C is performed based on rules as below:
1. If in subset C and there are an odd number of numeric digits, subset B will be set prior to the last digit.
2. If four or more numeric digits appear consecutively while in subset B, the character code C will be set prior to the digits.
3. When in subset C and a non-numeric occurs, subset B will be inserted prior to the character.
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Note that there is no auto-switching from or to Subset A. Standard switches are still used (see table below).
Subset A: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the control and special characters.
Subset B: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the lowercase alphabetic and special characters.
Subset C: Includes the set of 100 digit pairs from 00 through 99 inclusive, as well as special characters. EAN128 Subset C is used for double density encoding of numeric data.
Special Character Handling: Characters with an ASCII value greater than 95 are considered special characters. To access these values, a two-character reference table is built into the printer; see table below. As an example, to encode FNC2 into an EAN128 Subset A bar code, send the ASCII & (DEC 38, HEX 26) followed by an ASCII B (DEC 66, HEX 41). Code FNC2 will be encoded.
ASCII 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
2 CHAR &A &B &C &D &E &F &G
CODE A FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODEC CODEB FNC4 FNC1
CODE B FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT -NAFNC4 CODEA FNC1
CODE C -NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-
CODEA FNC1
Control Codes: Control character encoding into Code 128 Subset A by sending these control codes:
` = NUL a through z = 1 - 26
{ = ESC | = FS } = GS ~ = RS ASCII 127 = US
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The following example prints an EAN128 bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1I000000025002512345&G10Z2133021AK<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1I<CR> E
When scanned this bar code will decode as follows: [C][FNC1]1234[B]5[F1]10Z[C]213302[B]1AK(81)
Barcode W1I
W1J: Code 128 (with Auto Subset Switching)
Valid characters: The entire 128 ASCII character set.
Variable length
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2 times the narrow bar width, 3 times the narrow bar width, and 4 times the narrow bar width).
This printer supports the Code 128 subsets A, B, and C. If the data begins with at least four numeric characters the default start code is subset C. If there is a non-numeric in the first four characters or there are less than four then the default start code is subset B. Subset switching between B and C is based on the following rules:
1. If in subset C and there are an odd number of numeric digits, subset B will be set prior to the last digit.
2. If four or more numeric digits appear consecutively while in subset B, the character code C will be set prior to the digits. If there is an odd number of numerics already in B, the first numeric will be placed in B with the others in C.
3. When in subset C and a non-numeric occurs, subset B will be inserted prior to the character.
Note that there is no auto switching from, or to, subset A. Standard switches are still used. See table below.
Subset A: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the control and special characters.
Subset B: Includes all of the standard uppercase alphanumeric keyboard characters plus the lowercase alphabetic and special characters.
Subset C: Includes the set of 100 digit pairs from 00 through 99 inclusive, as well as special characters. Code128 Subset C is used for double density encoding of numeric data.
Special Character Handling: Characters with an ASCII value greater than 95 are considered special characters. To access these values, a two-character reference table is
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built into the printer; see table below. As an example, to encode FNC2 into a Code128
Subset A bar code, send the ASCII & (DEC 38, HEX 26) followed by an ASCII B (DEC 66, HEX 41). Code FNC2 will be encoded.
ASCII 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
2 CHAR &A &B &C &D &E &F &G
CODE A FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT CODEC CODEB FNC4 FNC1
CODE B FNC3 FNC2 SHIFT -NAFNC4 CODEA FNC1
CODE C -NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-
CODEA FNC1
Control Codes: Control character encoding into Code 128 Subset A by sending these control codes:
` = NUL a through z = 1 - 26
{ = ESC | = FS } = GS ~ = RS ASCII 127 = US
The following example prints a Code128 Auto bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1J000000025002512345&G10Z2133021AK<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1J<CR> E
When scanned this bar code will decode as follows: [C]1234[B]5[F1]10Z2 [C]133021[B]AK(95)
Barcode W1J
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W1k: GS1 DataBar (previously "Reduced Space Symbology RSS")
Valid Characters: Type dependent
Bar Code Data String Length: Type dependent
GS1 DataBar is a continuous, linear symbology used for identification in EAN.UCC systems. There are six different types:
GS1 DataBar Type
GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni-Directional
Overview*
· Encodes a full 14-digit EAN.UCC item identification
within a linear symbol that can be scanned omnidirectionally.
· The encodable character set is 0 through 9.
· The maximum numeric data capacity is the
application identifier plus 14-digit numeric item identification.
· Error detection is mod 79 checksum.
GS1 DataBar Limited
· Encodes a 14-digit EAN.UCC item identification with
indicator digits of zero or one within a linear symbol.
· The encodable character set is 0 through 9. · The maximum numeric data capacity for is the
application identifier plus 14-digit numeric item identification.
· Data must begin with indicator 0 or 1. Any higher
number results in discarded data.
· Error detection is mod 89 checksum.
· Encodes EAN.UCC item identification plus
supplementary AI element strings.
GS1 DataBar Expanded
· The encodable character is a subset of ISO 646,
consisting of upper and lower case letters, digits and 20 selected punctuation characters, plus the special function character FNC1, (#).
· The maximum numeric data capacity is 74 numeric or
41 alphanumeric.
· Error detection is mod 211 checksum.
*Additional data can be encoded in a two-dimensional composite as per specification (see AIM Spec ITS/99-001 for more details).
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Syntax for GS1 DataBar (spaces added for readability):
a W1 k c d eee ffff gggg h i j m n...n | p...p
Where:
Field a W1 k c d
eee ffff gggg
Valid Inputs 1,2,3, and 4
W1 k
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z 1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
000 0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999
Meaning Rotation Fixed value, extended bar code set Selects GS1 bar code Wide bar ratio, default = 2 Narrow bar ratio, default = 2 No effect Label position, row Label position, column
GS1 Type:
R = GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional,
h
R, T, S, D, L
T = GS1 DataBar Truncated,
S = GS1 DataBar Stacked,
D = GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni-Directional,
L = GS1 DataBar Limited
i
1-9
Pixel Multiplier
j
0 to (i-1)
X pixels to undercut
m
0 to (i-1)
Y pixels to undercut
n...n
0 to 9
Numeric linear data, length 13 [1]
|
| (optional)
Vertical bar separates primary linear data from secondary 2-D data
p...p
2-D data (optional)
Additional 2-D data [2]
[1] The application identifier is not encoded in the symbol nor is the last check digit; the user should enter in a 13-digit value. The decoding system will display the application identifier and
calculate the check digit. [2] The separator row height for two-dimensional composite is fixed at one times the pixel
multiplier.
Examples:
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150R1002001234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
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The following example prints an GS1 DataBar bar code with 2-D data:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150R1002001234567890|123456-99/99/99 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar Truncated bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150T1002001234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar Stacked bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150S1002001234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni-Directional bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150D1002001234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar Limited bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150L1001501234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
Syntax for the GS1 DataBar Expanded bar code (spaces added for readability):
a W1 k c d eee ffff gggg h i j m nn p...p | q...q Where:
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Field
Valid Inputs
Meaning
a
1,2,3, and 4
Rotation
W1
W1
Fixed value, extended bar code set
k
k
Selects GS1 bar code
c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z Wide bar ratio, default = 2
d
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z Narrow bar ratio, default = 2
eee
000
No effect
ffff
0000 to 9999
Label position, row
gggg
0000 to 9999
Label position, column
h
E
GS1 Type: E= GS1 DataBar Expanded
i
1-9
Pixel Multiplier
j
0 to (i-1)
X pixels to undercut
m
0 to (i-1)
Y pixels to undercut
nn
2-22, even only[2]
Segments per row
p...p
0 to 9
Subset of ISO646, including alphanumerics
|
| (optional)
Vertical bar separates primary linear data from secondary 2-D data
q...q
2-D data (optional)
Additional 2-D data [1]
[1]Separator row height for two-dimensional composite is fixed at one times the pixel multiplier. [2]When using additional 2-D composite data, the sequence width must be at least 4.
Example:
The following example prints an GS1 DataBar Expanded bar code.
<STX>L D11 1W1k0000001500150E100022001234567890 121100000000100Barcode W1k<CR> E
Barcode W1k
W1L: Planet Code
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable length, minimum one digit
Example:
The following example prints a Planet Code bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1L4405001000100123456789 E
Barcode W1L
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W1m / W1M: Australia Post 4-State Bar Code
Length: 37, 52, or 67 bars
Usage: This symbol is used for processing mail in the Australia Post System. The symbol is 37, 52 or 67 bars in length, and the height and ratios are fixed according to the specification (see "Customer Barcoding Technical Specifications" from Australia Post for more information).
Syntax for the Australia Post 4-State Bar Code (spaces added for readability):
a W1 m c d eee ffff gggg hh iiiiiiii j...j Where:
Field a W1
m
c d eee ffff gggg
Valid Inputs 1,2,3, and 4
W1
m and M
0 0 000 0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999
Meaning Rotation Fixed value, extended bar code set Lowercase selects the Australia Post bar code, and uppercase selects the Australia Post bar code with a
human readable field.
Not used. Not used.
Not used.
Label position, row
Label position, column Format Control Code (FCC):
hh
iiiiiiii j...j
11, 87, 45, 92, 59, 62, 44
00000000-99999999 0-9, a-z, A-Z, #, space
FCC Value 11 87 45 92 59 62 44
Resulting Format Standard Customer Bar Code
Routing Bar Code Reply Paid Bar Code Redirection Bar Code Customer Bar Code 2 Customer Bar Code 3
Reserved
8-digit Delivery Point Identifier (DPID)
Optional Customer information, Bar Code 2 or 3 (Bar Code 2 has a maximum of 8 digits or 5 alphanumeric characters, while Bar Code 3 has a maximum of 15 digits or 10 alphanumeric characters), where if all numeric then data will be encoded in N-type; otherwise, C-type will be used.
Example 1:
The following example prints a standard Customer Bar Code using a DPID of "39987520":
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<STX>L D11<CR> 1WM00000005000501139987520<CR> E
Barcode W1M
Note that the human readable shows the format control code, sorting code and the generated Reed Solomon error correction parity values.
Example 2:
The following example prints a Customer Bar Code 2 using a DPID of "32211324" and customer information "A124B":
<STX>L D11<CR> 1Wm00000005001505932211324A124B<CR> E
Barcode W1m
W1n / W1N: Industrial 2 of 5
Industrial 2 of 5 is a discrete, self-checking, continuous numeric bar code. All of the information is contained in the bars, either wide or narrow, typically in a 3:1 ratio. The space is equal to the width of the narrow bar.
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable length, minimum one digit
Human Readable: W1N; and, Non-Human Readable: W1n
Example:
The following example prints an Industrial 2 of 5 with a human readable field:
<STX>L D11 1W1N8305001000100123456 E
Barcode W1N
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W1p: Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB)
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 20, 25, 29 or 31 digits
Valid bar widths: The width and height multiplier values of 00 will produce a valid IMB symbol.
Usage: The bar code height field is ignored since the symbol height is United States
Postal Service specific. This bar code represents a 20 digit tracking code and a zero, five, nine, or eleven digit routing code on a letter or package for the USPS.
Example:
The following example prints an IMB bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1p000000050005001234567094987654321012345678 91<CR> E
Barcode W1p
W1q: CODABLOCK CODABLOCK is a two-dimensional, multi-row, stacked bar code. CODABLOCK A uses the Code 39 character set and supports variable ratios. CODABLOCK E and F use the Code 128 character set and support only fixed ratios, while CODABLOCK E also adds FNC1 automatically to the beginning of the data. Valid Characters: CODABLOCK A: 0-9, A-Z, - . * $ / + % and the space character; and, CODABLOCK E and F: All ASCII characters. Variable length Syntax (spaces added for readability): a W1q b c ddd eeee ffff g h ii jj k...k
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Where:
Field
Valid Inputs
Meaning
a
1,2,3, and 4
Rotation
W1q
W1q
Fixed value, extended bar code set, selects CODABLOCK
b
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Horizontal multiplier* (0 = default size)
c
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Vertical multiplier* (0 = default size)
ddd
001 to 999
Individual row height
eeee
0000 to 9999
Label position, row
ffff
0000 to 9999
Label position, column
g
A, E, F
CODABLOCK Mode A, E, or F
h
0,1
Whether to generate and add checksum
ii
01-44
Number of rows to encode
jj
02-62
Number of characters per row
k...k
ASCII chars
Data
* Only CODABLOCK A supports variable ratios.
Example:
The following example prints a CODABLOCK E bar code with 4 rows, 2 characters per row:
<STX>L D11 1W1q2202501000100E0040212345678 E
Barcode W1q
W1R: UCC/EAN Code 128 K-MART NON EDI
Valid Characters: 0-9
Length: 18 digits
Valid bar widths: The fourth character of record is the width of the narrow bar in dots. All other bars are a ratio of the narrow bar (2, 3, or 4 times the narrow bar width). Human readable characters for this bar code are printed above the symbol.
This produces the same symbology as bar code ID "R", except that the human readable field has been modified to print underneath the bar code (see below).
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Example:
The following example prints a KMART bar code:
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1R0000000150100012345678901234567<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1R<CR> E
34 567890 123 4567
Barcode W1R
W1s / W1S: Standard 2 of 5
Standard 2 of 5 is a discrete, self-checking, continuous numeric bar code. All of the
information is contained in the bars. Bars are either wide or narrow, typically in a 3:1 ratio. The space is equal to the width of the narrow bar.
Valid Characters: 0-9
Variable length, minimum one digit
Human Readable: W1S; and, Non-Human Readable: W1s
Example:
The following example prints a Standard 2 of 5 bar code:
<STX>L D11 1W1S8305001000100123456 E
Barcode W1S
W1t: TCIF Linked 3 of 9 (TLC39)
Valid Characters: All ASCII characters. Variable Length: Encodes a 25-character alphanumeric number in MicroPDF417 symbol. Specified Length: Encodes a six-digit sequence in a standard Code 39 followed by a link flag character in Code 3 of 9. Syntax (spaces added for readability): a W1 t c d eee ffff gggg hhhhhh ; ii...i Where:
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Field a W1 t
c
d eee ffff gggg hhhhhh
;
Valid Inputs 1,2,3, and 4
Rotation
Meaning
W1
Fixed value, extended bar code set
t
Selects TLC39 bar code
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z
Wide bar of Code 39, ratio of wide to narrow must be between 2:1 and 3:1.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z Narrow bar of Code 39
001 to 999 0000 to 9999 0000 to 9999
ECI Data
Height of Code 39 Label position, row Label position, column Six digit ECI number
Fixed
Parses data. (If the seventh character is not a semi colon then only a six-digit code 39 will print.)
Up to 25 alphanumeric serial number characters to be
encoded in the MicroPDF417 symbol. This symbol is fixed
at four columns. The number of rows is determined by the
i...i
S/N Data
amount of data, as follows:
Character Count
Row Count
1-14
4
15-22
6
23-25
8
The link flag is the character "T" in Code 39 without a start/stop indicator. The flag location is based on the ECI code location, length, and height. The location of the
MicroPDF417 symbol is based on the location of ECI bar code. The symbol's module width and height are fixed at the default. The following example prints a TLC39 bar
code:
<STX>L D11 1Wt0000001500150123456;ABCD12345678901234 1911A0801300170A1B2C3DAAA 121100000000100Barcode W1t<CR> E
Barcode W1t
W1y / W1Y: Code 16K Code 16K is a multi-row bar code. Valid Characters: All ASCII characters Variable length Human Readable: W1Y; and, Non-Human Readable: W1y
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Example: The following example prints a Code 16K: <STX>L D11 1W1Y3305001000100ABC123 E
Barcode W1Y
W1z: MicroPDF417 MicroPDF417 is a 2 dimensional bar code capable of holding large amounts of data in a small area. It provides a high level of redundancy and error checking. Valid Characters: All ASCII characters, depending on the selected options. Variable Length Syntax (spaces added for readability): a W z c d eee ffff gggg h i j k 0 m...m Where:
Field a W1 z c d
eee ffff gggg
h i j k 0 m...m
Valid Inputs
Meaning
1,2,3, and 4 W1 z
Rotation Fixed value, extended bar code set. Selects the MicroPDF417 bar code.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z Module size horizontal multiplier, 0 default size.
1 to 9, A to Z, and a to z 000
0000 to 9999
Module size vertical multiplier, 0 default size. No Effect Label position, row
0000 to 9999
Label position, column
1 to 4 0 to 9 and A
Number columns Row / Error Correction index
0, 1
Byte Compaction Mode, 1 - best binary data compression
0, 1
Macro Character Substitution, 1 - disable
0
Fixed ASCII digit 0. Reserved for future use.
8-bit data
Data to be encoded.
The following example prints a MicroPDF417 bar code, default module size (cd = 00), with 1 column, 24 rows, error correction of 33%, no byte compaction, macro character
substitution enabled.
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<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1z000000015010014000PDF417<CR> 121100000000100Barcode W1z<CR> E
Barcode W1z
The number of columns (h) and row / error correction index (i) combine to form the selection index (hi), which determines other symbol characteristics as shown below:
Row/Column/Error Correction Selection Index (hi) Implications
hi
Columns
Rows
Max
Errors Corrected
[1]
Symbol Symbol
Max
Width Height Binary Data
[2]
[3]
Bytes[3]
Max Alpha Characters
[5]
Max
Numeric Characters
[5]
10
1
11
4
40
24
3
11
1
14
4
40
30
7
12
1
17
4
40
36
10
13
1
20
5
40
42
13
14
1
24
5
40
50
18
15
1
28
5
40
58
22
6
8
12
17
18
26
22
32
30
44
38
55
20
2
8
5
57
18
8
21
2
11
6
57
24
14
22
2
14
6
57
30
21
23
2
17
7
57
36
27
24
2
20
8
57
42
33
25
2
23
10
57
48
38
26
2
26
12
57
54
43
14
20
24
35
36
52
46
67
56
82
67
93
72
105
30
3
6
9
84
14
6
31
3
8
11
84
18
10
32
3
10
13
84
22
15
33
3
12
15
84
26
20
34
3
15
18
84
32
27
35
3
20
23
84
42
39
36
3
26
29
84
54
54
37
3
32
35
84
66
68
38
3
38
41
84
78
82
39
3
44
47
84
90
97
10
14
18
26
26
38
34
49
46
67
66
96
90
132
114
167
138
202
162
237
40
4
4
5
101
10
8
14
20
41
4
6
9
101
14
13
22
32
42
4
8
11
101
18
20
34
49
43
4
10
13
101
22
27
46
67
44
4
12
15
101
26
34
58
85
45
4
15
18
101
32
45
76
111
46
4
20
23
101
42
63
106
155
47
4
26
29
101
54
85
142
208
48
4
32
35
101
66
106
178
261
49
4
38
41
101
78
128
214
313
4A
4
44
47
101
90
150
250
366
[1] Can be any combination of 1 erasures + 2 substitutions (e.g. 13 maximum number of errors corrected
might include 7 erasures and 3 substitutions). [2] Includes 1 module width of quiet zone on either side. [3] Assumes the module height is 2 module width, and includes one module width quiet zones on top and
bottom. [3] Assumes Binary Compaction. [5] Assumes Text Compaction.
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In the table above, row/column/error correction selection index (hi) values increasingly large do not necessarily result in the ability to encode more data.
Byte Compaction Mode (j = 1)
A value of 1 forces Byte Compaction. The compaction ratio is six 8-bit bytes of data compressed into a 5-symbol codeword. See the table above for the maximum data allowed for any row/column/error correction selection index (hi).
Macro Character Substitution Disable (k=1)
By default Macro Character Substitution is enabled (k=0). When enabled, Byte Compaction has priority over Macro Character Substitution. When Macro Character
Substitution is enabled, the data stream header and trailer are compacted when they
conform to the following forms:
[)>RS05GS
data
R S
EoT
or
[)>RS06GS
data
R S
EoT
where:
data
may
not
contain
adjacent
bytes
with
values
R S
or
G S
(
R S
=
3010
,
1E16
and
G S
=
2910 ,
1D16
and
EoT
=
410
,416)
Functions Not Supported
· General Purpose Extended Channel Interpretations, including Code-128 emulations · Structured Append · Reader Initialization Symbol Generation · Module shaving
W1Z: Micro PDF417 with Byte Count Specifier
Specified Length The upper case Z identifies a Micro PDF417 bar code with a 4-digit string length specifier. This allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data byte count immediately follows the four-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.
<STX>L D11<CR> 1W1Z0000000150100001214000pdf<0x0D>417 121100000000100Barcode W1Z<CR> E
Barcode W1Z
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Appendix G Bar Code Details
From the example, the bar code's data stream, 1W1Z0000000150100001214000PDF<0x0D>417, includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0012 equals the four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the bar code data. Field termination is set by the byte count. <STX>, <CR>, and <0x0D> all represent single byte values of hexadecimal 02, 0D, and 0D, respectively. The Micro PDF417 bar code produced encodes "pdf<CR>417", and prints a line of text: Barcode W1Z.
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Appendix G Bar Code Details 236
Appendix H Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping
Appendix H
Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping
Label format records with font code 9 in the b field of the Format Record header can specify any of the following bitmapped or scalable fonts with the associated specification in the font size/selection (eee height) field, as shown in the tables on the following pages.
Example: 1911u4000100010A0215134<CR>
The example above will produce a printed string consisting of the two Kanji characters referenced by the two HEX ASCII pairs A0, 21, and 51, 34, on appropriately equipped printers.
Example: 1911U4001000100P012P012<0x38><0x77><0x00>
The above example will produce a printed string consisting of the one 12 point Kanji character referenced by the byte pair with hex values 38 and 77 on appropriately equipped printers.
Double byte hex representation character strings terminate with two null bytes and a <CR>, i.e., 0x 00 00 0D. The Hex-ASCII representation is terminated with <CR>.
The alphanumeric portion (nn) of the scalable font specifiers, Snn, Unn, unn, numbering
system is a base 62 numbering system, 0, 1, 2...8, 9, A, B, C...X, Y, Z, a, b, c...x, y, z. For
scalable fonts the S designation signifies single byte characters and U designates double byte. The lower case U counterpart signifies that print data in the label format record is in a
hex-ASCII format. Fonts that have been downloaded with designators of the form nn, where nn are alphanumeric, as seen in the font size specifier (eee height) column below, may be
referenced in label format records by their upper or lower case specifiers as available. However, fonts created for double-byte access cannot be accessed using Snn as the font
designator, and vice versa, single-byte fonts cannot be accessed using Unn or unn.
Downloading scalable fonts require specifying the font ID, a two character alphanumeric. The S, or U, u used in referencing the font within label format records is not used in the download specification. Attempting to utilize a scalable font with an inappropriate byte-size
designation (e.g. S on double byte or U, u on single byte) will have unpredictable results.
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Appendix H Single and Double Byte Character Font Mapping
Font 9, Font Specifications (eee Height) and Associated Characteristics
Font Name
Character Mapping
Font Size Specifier (eee Height)
Point Size
Font 9 Bitmapped Downloaded Fonts
User-downloaded typeface
Single Byte
100 - 999
user defined
Font 9 Scalable Resident Fonts Specifications
CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed
Single Byte
S00
scalable
CG Triumvirate
Single Byte
S01
Font 9 Scalable Resident Fonts Specifications (optional)
scalable
CG Times
Single Byte
SA0
scalable
CG Times Italic
Single Byte
SA1
scalable
CG Times Bold
Single Byte
SA2
scalable
CG Times Bold Italic
Single Byte
Gothic B Kanji Gothic B Kanji
Double Byte (Binary) Double Byte (Hex ASCII)
GB Simplified Chinese
Double Byte (Binary)
SA3 U40 u40 UC0
scalable scalable scalable scalable
GB Simplified Chinese Double Byte (Hex ASCII)
uC0
scalable
Korean Hangul
Double Byte (Binary)
UH0
scalable
Korean Hangul
User-downloaded typeface
User-downloaded typeface
User-downloaded typeface
Double Byte (Hex ASCII)
uH0
Font 9 Scalable Downloaded Fonts
Single Byte (Binary)
S50 - S5z..., S90 - S9z
Double Byte (Binary)
U50...,U5z..., U90...U9z
Double Byte (Hex ASCII)
u50...,u5z..., u90...u9z
scalable
scalable scalable scalable
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Appendix I Symbol Sets and Character Maps
Appendix I
Symbol Sets and Character Maps
Symbol Set Selection
Scalable fonts are mapped through a symbol set sometimes referred to as a "code page". This mapping allows the host application to select a variety of characters to match the application. For example in the code page (CP), character code 0xE4 causes character to be printed. In CP E7, the character code 0xE4 causes to be printed. Each of the CPs allows the host application to "emulate" a character set for their application. Datamax-O'Neil printers that support scalable fonts contain either a standard or an enhanced group of CPs as defined below. The CP (symbol set) is selected using a DPL Command, <STX>ySxx, where xx is the two letter CP Identifier.
In the following table, the checkmark symbol ( ) is used to indicate a full compliment of
characters, while "Part" indicates a partial compliment of characters and "X" indicates an absence of characters for the given code page.
Code Page Identifier
Datamax
HP (PCL)
Single Byte Code Pages
Font Format MicroType [2]
True Type
CG
CG
Triumvirate Times
Description
AR
8V
X
[1] Arabic-8
CP
3R
Part
[1] PC Cyrillic
D1
11L
X
X
ITC Zapf Dingbats/100
D2
12L
X
X
ITC Zapf Dingbats/200
D3
13L
DN
0D
DS
10L
X Part
X
X Part
X
ITC Zapf Dingbats/300
ISO 60 Danish / Norwegian
PS ITC Zapf Dingbats
DT
7J
DeskTop
E1
0N
ISO 8859/1 Latin 1
E2
2N
ISO 8859/2 Latin 2
E5
5N
ISO 8859/9 Latin 5
(continued)
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Appendix I Symbol Sets and Character Maps
Code Page Identifier
Datamax
HP (PCL)
Single Byte Code Pages
Font Format
MicroType [2]
True Type
CG
CG
Triumvirate Times
Description
E6
6N
ISO 8859/10 Latin 6
E7
12N
E9
9N
EG
12N
EH
7H
ER
10N
X
[1]
Part Part Part
X
ISO 8859/7 Latin/Greek
[1]
[1] ISO 8859/15 Latin 9
[1] ISO 8859/7 Latin/Greek
[1] ISO 8859/8 Latin/Hebrew
[1] ISO 8859/5 Latin/Cyrillic
FR
1F
G8
8G
GK
12G
Part Part Part
Part
ISO 69: French [1] Greek-8 [1] PC-8 Greek
GR
1G
H0
0H
H8
8H
Part Part Part
Part
ISO 21: German [1] Hebrew-7 [1] Hebrew-8
IT
0I
ISO 15: Italian
L$[1]
14L
X
X
HP4000 ITC Zapf Dingbats
LG
1U
Legal
M8
8M
MC
12J
[3]
MS
5M
P9[1]
13U
Math-8
[3] Macintosh
[3]
[3] PS Math
[3]
[3] PC-858 Multilingual
PB
6J
Part
Part
Microsoft Publishing
PC
10U
PC-8, Code Page 437
PD
11U
PC-8 D/N, Code Page 437N
PE
17U
PG
10G
Part
PC-852 Latin 2 [1] PC-851 Latin/Greek
(continued)
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Appendix I Symbol Sets and Character Maps
Code Page Identifier
Font Format MicroType [2]
Datamax
HP (PCL)
CG Triumvirate
CG Times
PH
15H
True Type
Description
[1] PC-862 Latin/Hebrew
PI
15U
PM
12U
Part
[3]
Part
[3]
Pi Font [3] PC-850 Multilingual
PR
10V
PC-864 Latin/Arabic
PT
9T
PC-8 TK, Code Page 437T
PU
9J
PC-1004
PV
26U
PC-775 Baltic
PX
12U
X
PY
3Y
X
X
PTXT3000
X
[1] Non-UGL, Generic Pi Font
R8
8U
R9[1]
4U
Roman-8
[3]
[3] Roman-9
SP
2S
ISO 17: Spanish
SW
0S
ISO 11: Swedish
SY
19M
X
X
Symbol
TK
8T
X
X
Turkish-8
TS
10J
PS Text
UK
1E
ISO 4: United Kingdom
US
0U
ISO 6: ASCII
U8
-
UTF8
VI
13J
VM
6M
Ventura International [1] Ventura Math
VU
14J
Part
Part
Ventura US
W1[3]
19U
WA
9V
Windows 3.1 Latin 1 [1] Windows Latin/Arabic
(continued)
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Appendix I Symbol Sets and Character Maps
Code Page Identifier
Font Format MicroType [2]
Datamax
HP (PCL)
CG Triumvirate
CG Times
WD
579L
X
X
WE[3]
9E
WG[3]
9G
Part
WL[3]
19L
WN
9U
X
X
WO
9U
[3]
[3]
WR[3]
9R
[3]
WT[3]
5T
[3]Contains the Euro currency symbol ( ).
True Type
Description
Wingdings Windows 3.1 Latin 2 [1] Windows Latin/Greek Windows 3.1 Baltic (Latv, Lith) Windows [3] Windows 3.0 Latin 1 [1] Windows Latin/Cyrillic Windows 3.1 Latin 5
Double-Byte Symbols, Chinese, Kanji, and Korean
Character Map Selection
Double byte scalable fonts are mapped through a "character map". This mapping allows the host application to select a variety of characters to match the application. Each of the code pages allows the host application to emulate a character set for the application.
Character Map ID
TrueType Font
B5
EU
GB
JS
SJ
UC *Unavailable for the EX2.
Double Byte Character Map
Description
BIG 5 (Taiwan) Encoded* EUC (Extended UNIX Code) Government Bureau Industry Standard; Chinese (PRC); default JIS (Japanese Industry Standard); default Shift JIS Unicode (including Korean)
The double-byte symbol set is selected using <STX>yUxx command. The single-byte symbol set is selected using the same command, <STX>ySxx. Each affects an independent database selection and has no impact on the other.
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Appendix J General Purpose Input Output Port Applications
Appendix J
General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Port Applications
GPIO-equipped printers can interface with most external controlling devices. Operational preferences can be stored for subsequent power-ups using the printer menu, or via <STX>Kc commands. Functions and connections vary, as discussed below.
Always wear a wrist strap and follow ESD prevention measures when handling the GPIO or Applicator Interface Card. For specification information, reference the printer's Maintenance Manual.
GPI/O I-Class Mark II
Four dedicated inputs are available for control of printer functions. These inputs require no external pull-ups, are designed to interface to open-collector outputs and accept totem pole outputs from +4.5 to + 26 VDC. Optical isolators are available to provide isolation. Two print control circuit examples are given below.
· For direct inputs
Use the printer's +5VDC and Ground to supply the devices interfacing to the GPI/O A inputs (as shown, right).
GPI/O A - J1
3 Start of Print 4 Slew Label 5 Toggle/Pause 6 Reprint 1 Ground
· For isolated inputs
To provide galvanic isolation for the GPI/O A inputs, remove jumper JMP 9 then supply an external +5VDC source voltage to Pin 2, and remove jumper JMP 8 then supply an external Ground to Pin 1 (as shown, right).
+5 VDC External Source GPI/O A - J1
2 Vcc 3 Start of Print 4 Slew Label 5 Toggle/Pause 6 Reprint 1 Ground
Seven dedicated outputs are available for control, warning, and error functions. These open-collector outputs are slew-limited. Optional 10K ohm pull-up resistors, tied to a common point for use at either +5 or +24 VDC, are available via jumper JMP 1.
To avoid damage if external pull-up resistors are used (that is, without jumper JMP1 installed), ensure that the external voltage does not exceed +30VDC.
The table below details the GPI/O A pin assignments, settings and functions:
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Appendix J General Purpose Input Output Port Applications
Failure to properly configure the GPIO Port can result in damage to the printer and / or connected devices.
Applicator Interface Card (Type 2) GPI/O Port A Overview
Pin Number
Signal Name
Signal Direction [1]
Jumper
Position
Function / Description
1
Ground
2
+5 VDC
JMP 8
N/A JMP 9
Installed Removed
Installed
Printer chassis is used. Ground must be supplied. Printer +5VDC is used (.5 amp maximum)
Drawing more than .5 amps can cause unreliable printer operation.
3
Start Of Print [2]
Removed
+5VDC must be supplied. Programmable
4
Slew Label
5
Toggle / Pause
Input
N/A
6
Reprint
Programmable
The printer pauses when the signal is taken LOW.
N/A
The last label is reprinted exactly, with no increment or time stamp
changes; recommended for use during error conditions. Keeping this
signal LOW results in non-stop printing.
7
+24 VDC
N/A
8
Ground
Printer +24 VDC (1.5 amp maximum) Printer chassis.
9
Ribbon Low
10
Service Required
11
End Of Print
When inactive, outputs will be pulled up to a voltage determined by this jumper setting, where:
Programmable [1]. Signifies a RIBBON LOW DIAMETER warning. Evoked by occurrences listed under "Fault Messages."[1] Active LOW. Programmable [1]. Signifies the End of Print (EOP) process.
12
Media Out
· Pins 1 2 = +5VDC;
Evoked during an Out of Stock condition. Active LOW.
13
Ribbon Out
Output
JMP 1 · Pins 2 3 = +24VDC; or, Evoked during an Out of Ribbon condition. Active LOW.
· None = A common external Evoked when a label is waiting to be printed. Then after the printer
14
Data Ready
voltage (not to exceed
receives the Start of Print signal, printing will begin. For synchronization
+30VDC) via external pull- with the print cycle, the End Of Print signal indicates the completion of
ups (providing a 20K ohm the print process. Active LOW.
15
Option Fault
feedback path through any
two outputs).
Evoked during a Linear Scanner or RFID fault condition. Active LOW.
[1] Signal directions are given relative to the printer. [2] If active with no current print job, "WAITING FOR DATA" will be displayed. Specifying a quantity of 9999 while keeping this signal "On" will cause non-stop
label printing, except in single label "Imaging Mode", which will cause the printer to stop between labels.
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Appendix K Maximum Row, Column, & Character Values; Print Resolutions & Widths; and, Module Identifiers & Allocations
Appendix K
Maximum Field & Character Values
Printer
Maximum Format Fields [1] Total Characters All Fields
All
700
32768
[1] When the product of the number of fields and characters in each field exceeds the available printer memory (the limiting factor), portions
of the label may not print.
Print Resolutions and Maximum Width & Record Column Values
Model
E-Class Mark III (203DPI)
E-Class Mark III (300DPI) RL4 RL3
I-Class Mark II I-Class Mark II
Future I-Class Mark II
Print Resolution
DPI 203
DPMM 8.0
300
11.8
203
8.0
203
8.0
300
11.8
406
16.0
600
23.6
Dot Dimensions (nominal) Maximum Print Width Maximum "gggg" Value
Inches .0043 x .0052
Millimeters .11 x .13
Dots 864
Millimeters 108.0
Inch 425
Metric 1080
.0027 x .0043
.07 x .11
1248
105.7
416
1046
.0043 x .0052
.11 x .13
864
108.0
425
1080
.0043 x .0052
.11 x .13
832
104.1
410
1041
.0027 x .0043
.07 x .11
1248
105.7
416
1046
.0013 x .0018
.03 x .05
1664
104.1
410
1041
.0008 x .0015
.02 x .04
2496
105.7
416
1057
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Appendix K Maximum Row, Column, & Character Values; Print Resolutions & Widths; and, Module Identifiers & Allocations
Column, Present, & Row Adjust Fine Tune Range
Printer Resolution (DPI)
203 300 400 600
Column Adjust Fine Tune Parameter Range (+/ dots)
-100 100 dots -150 150 dots -200 200 dots -300 300 dots
Row & Present Adjust Fine Tune Parameter Range (+/ dots) -100 2030 dots -150 3000 dots -200 4060 dots -300 6000 dots
Memory Module Identifiers and Allocations
Description
D DRAM (default 1MB), configurable. F SDIO (as equipped) G Main CCA H USB Host Ports (as equipped) I USB Host Ports (as equipped) Y KB Flash Menu / EFIGS protected Main CCA Z MB Flash Option ILPC protected Main CCA
Printer
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Module ID
E-Class Mark III
RL4 RL3 I-Class Mark II
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Appendix L Speed Ranges
Appendix L
Speed Ranges
Printer Speed Command*
Speed Value:
Inches per Second
Millimeters per Second
A
1.0
25
B
1.5
38
C
2.0
51
D
2.5
63
E
3.0
76
F
3.5
89
G
4.0
102
H
4.5
114
I
5.0
127
J
5.5
140
K
6.0
152
L
6.5
165
M
7.0
178
N
7.5
191
O
8.0
203
P
8.5
216
Q
9.0
227
R
9.5
241
S
10.0
254
T
10.5
267
U
11.0
279
V
11.5
292
W
12.0
305
X
13.0
330
Y
14.0
356
Z
15.0
381
a
16.0
406
b
17.0
432
c
18.0
457
d
19.0
483
e
20.0
508
*Applicable speed values are printer dependent. See the table below.
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Appendix L Speed Ranges
Model
IM2-4212
IM2-4310 IM2-Future
(400dpi) IM2-4606
RL4
RL3 E-Class Mark III
(Basic) E-Class Mark III
(Advanced) E-Class Mark III
(Pro) E-Class Mark III
(Pro 300DPI)
Print Speed Range Default
C W
O
C S
O
C O
K
C K
G
A - I
G
A G
E
C - G
G
C - I
G
C - K
G
C - I
G
Feed Speed Range Default
C W
O
C W
O
C S
K
C O
G
A - I
G
A G
G
C - G
G
C - I
G
C - K
G
C - I
G
Reverse Speed Range Default
C I
G
C I
G
C I
G
C I
G
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Slew Speed Range Default
C a
O
C a
O
C a
K
C a
G
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
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Appendix M Commands By Function
Appendix M
Commands by Function
Commands by Function Function Backup speed Batch quantity request Cancel Character bitmapped data Character code Character dump mode Column offset amount Configuration label and dot pattern print Configuration Set Continuous paper length Count by Cut Cut by Cut by Decrement alphanumerically Decrement numerically DIP switch, host controlled settings Dot size height and width Edge sensor enable Feed rate Feedback characters enable Field data line terminator File delete from module Firmware version request Font descriptor Font ID number Form feed Set Present Distance Format attribute Graphics image download Heat setting Inches Increment alphanumerically Increment numerically Label format field replacement Label formatting start Label length maximum
(continued)
Command pa
<SOH>E <SOH>C <ESC>(snnnWdata <ESC>*cnnnE <STX>P Cnnnn <STX>Z <STX>Kc <STX>cnnnn
^nn <STX>o :nnnn
cnn <fii - fii <STX>Vn Dwh <STX>e <STX>Sa <STX>a Tnn <STX>xmfname <STX>v <ESC>)snnnW <ESC>*cnnnD <STX>F <STX>Kfnnnn
An <STX>Iabfnamecr
Hnn <STX>n
>fii +fii <STX>Unnstring <STX>L <STX>Mnnnn
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Appendix M Commands By Function
Memory query
Function
Memory query (new format)
Metric
Metric
Mirror
Module clear
Module, compress
Module, directory request
Module, set default
Module, FLASH memory Test
Module, RAM memory Test
Modules, clear all
Pause for each label
Pause toggle
Pause, controlled
Place data in global register
Print last label format
Print speed
Print time and date
Print head dot pattern test label
Quantity labels printed
Quantity of labels
Recall global data and place in field
Recall stored label
Reflective sensor select
Replacement field tag
Reset
Resettable counters reset
Ribbon saver
Row offset amount
RS-232 port test
Scalable font download
Sensor values request
Feed speed
Status ASCII string request
Status byte request
Store label in module & terminate formatting
Symbol set select
Symbol set select
Terminate formatting - print label format
Terminate label formatting, do not print label
Time and date request
Time and date set
Update system database with current database
Zero (Ø) conversion to "0"
Command <STX>KQ <STX>Kq <STX>m m M <STX>qm <STX>zm <STX>Wa <STX>Xm <STX>w <STX>t <STX>Q <STX>J <SOH>B <STX>p G <STX>G Pa
<STX>Tstring <STX>T
<STX>Ennnn Qnnnn
<STX>Sa rname <STX>r U <SOH>#
<STX>Kr <STX>Rx
Rnnnn <STX>k <STX>imtaabbb...bcrxxxxxxxxfff...f <STX>Y
Sa <SOH>A <SOH>F smname <STX>ySaa
ySaa E X
<STX>B <STX>AwMMddyearhhmmjjj
<SOH>U z
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Appendix N Image Loading
Appendix N
Image Loading
The printer will accept four types of image files: .BMP, .IMG, .PCX and a special Datamax 7bit ASCII file (as defined in this section). Use of the Datamax 7-bit ASCII format will require at least twice as much data transmission time as the other formats, (see <STX>I). The Datamax ASCII image file format is made up of a set of records with identical formats, each representing a dot row of the image; a terminator follows the last of these records.
Dot-row record
Dot-row record Terminator
Each dot-row record has the following format:
Syntax: Where:
80nndd...d<CR>
nn
- Is the number of character pairs in dd...d, represented in
ASCII hex.
dd...d
- Is dot data, character pairs, ASCII hex, 00-FF.
Duplicate records may be encoded using a repeat data record, following the data record that needs duplicating. The repeat data record format is:
Syntax: Where:
0000FFnn<CR>
nn
- Is the number of duplicates, ASCII hex, 00-FF.
The terminator, last record, at the image download is: FFFF<CR>
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Appendix N Image Loading
^BqA(CR) ^BIAAFLOGO(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFC00000007FFC0003FFFFC001FC0001FC0003FFFFC0018000FFC001FF8000C0003FFFFE000000FFFFE0001FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFC00000000FFC0003FFFFC001FC0001FC0003FFFFC0018000FFC001FF800040001FFFFE0000007FFFC0001FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFC000000003FC0001FFFFC001FC0001FC0001FFFFC0018000FFC001FF800040001FFFFE0000003FFFC0001FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFC000000000FC0001FFFFC001FE0001FE0001FFFFC00180007FC000FF800060001FFFFE0000003FFFC0003FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFE0000000007E0001FFFFC001FE0001FE0001FFFFC00180007FC000FFC00060000FFFFE0000001FFFC0003FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFE0000000003E0000FFFFC001FE0000FE0000FFFFC00180007FC0007FC00020000FFFFE0000001FFF80003FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFE0000000001E0000FFFFC001FE0000FF0000FFFFC001C0007FC0007FC00030000FFFFE0010000FFF80003FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFE0000000000F0000FFFFC001FE0000FF0000FFFFC001C0007FC0007FC00030000FFFFE00180007FF80007FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFE0000000000700007FFFC001FF0000FF80007FFFC001C0007FC0003FC000380007FFFE00180007FF80007FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF0000000000380007FFFC001FF0000FF80007FFFC001C0003FC0003FE000380007FFFE001C0003FF80007FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF0000000000380007FFFC001FF0000FF80007FFFC001C0003FC0003FE000380007FFFE001E0003FF80007FFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF0000000000180003FFFC001FF00007FC0003FFFC001C0003FC0001FE0001C0003FFFE001E0001FF0000FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF00000000001C0003FFFC001FF00007FC0003FFFC001E0003FC0001FE0001C0003FFFE001F0000FF0000FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF00007C00000C0003FFFC001FF00007FE0003FFFC001E0003FC0000FF0001E0003FFFE001F0000FF0000FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF80007F80000E0001FFFC001FF80007FE0001FFFC001E0003FC0000FF0001E0001FFFE001F80007F0000FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF80007FC0000E00000000001FF80007FE00000000001E0001FC0000FF0001E00000000001FC0007F0000FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF80007FE0000600000000001FF80003FF00000000001E0001FC00007F0000F00000000001FC0003F0001FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF80003FF0000700000000001FF80003FF00000000001F0001FC00007F0000F00000000001FE0001E0001FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFF80003FF0000700000000001FF80003FF00000000001F0001FC00007F8000F00000000001FE0001E0001FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFC0001FFC0003C0000000001FFE0001FFE0000000001F8000FC00000FC0007E0000000001FFE00000003FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0001FFC0001E0000000001FFE0001FFE0000000001F8000FC00000FC0007E0000000001FFF00000003FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0001FFC0001E0000000001FFE0001FFE0000000001F8000FC00000FC0007F0000000001FFF00000007FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0000FFC0001F0000000001FFE0000FFF0000000001F8000FC000007C0003F0000000001FFF80000007FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0000FFC0001F0000000001FFE0000FFF0000000001FC0007C000007E0003F0000000001FFF80000007FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0000FFE0001F0001FFC001FFE0000FFF8001FFC001FC0007C000003E0003F8000FFE001FFFC0000007FFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFE0000FFE0000F8001FFC001FFF0000FFF8000FFC001FC0007C000003E0003F8000FFE001FFFE000000FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF0000FFE0000F8000FFC001FFF0000FFF8000FFC001FC0007C000003E0003F8000FFE001FFFE000000FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF0000FFE0000F8000FFC001FFF00007FFC000FFC001FC0007C000001F0001FC000FFE001FFFF000000FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF00007FE0000FC000FFC001FFF00007FFC0007FC001FE0007C002001F0001FC0007FE001FFFF000000FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF00007FF0000FC0007FC001FFF00007FFE0007FC001FE0003C002001F0001FE0007FE001FFFF800000FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF00007FF0000FE0007FC001FFF80007FFE0007FC001FE0003C003000F0001FE0007FE001FFFFC00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF80007FF00007E0007FC001FFF80007FFE0003FC001FE0003C003000F0001FE0003FE001FFFFC00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF80007FF00007E0003FC001FFF80003FFF0003FC001FE0003C00300078001FF0003FE001FFFFE00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF80003FF00007F0003FC001FFF80003FFF0003FC001FE0003C00380078000FF0003FE001FFFFE00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF80003FF80007F0003FC001FFF80003FFF0001FC001FF0003C00380078000FF8001FE001FFFFE00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFF80003FF80007F0001FC001FFF80003FFF8001FC001FF0001C003C0038000FF8001FE001FFFFE00001FFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFC0000000007FFC000001F80000000000FC000001FFF0000003FFE0000007FFC000001FFFC0003F80007FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFE000000000FFFC000001F80000000000FE000001FFF8000003FFE0000007FFE000001FFFC0003FC0003FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFF000000000FFFE000001F80000000000FE000001FFF8000003FFF0000007FFE000001FFFC0003FC0003FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFC00000000FFFE000001FC0000000000FE000001FFF8000003FFF0000007FFE000001FFFC0003FE0001FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFE00000000FFFE000001FC00000000007F000001FFF8000003FFF0000007FFF000001FFFC0003FE0001FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFF00000001FFFF000001FC00000000007F000001FFF8000003FFF8000007FFF000001FFF80003FF0000FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFC0000001FFFF000001FC00000000007F000001FFF8000003FFF8000003FFF800001FFF80007FF0000FFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFE0000003FFFF800001FC00000000007F800001FFFC000003FFF8000003FFF800001FFF80007FF80007FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFF0000007FFFF800001FC00000000007F800001FFFC000003FFFC000003FFF800001FFF80007FF80007FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFF800000FFFFF800001FE00000000003FC00001FFFC000003FFFC000003FFFC00001FFF00007FFC0003FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFE00001FFFFFC00001FE00000000003FC00001FFFC000003FFFE000003FFFC00001FFF00007FFC0003FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFF00007FFFFFC00001FE00000000003FC00001FFFC000003FFFE000003FFFE00001FFF00007FFE0001FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFF8003FFFFFFC00001FE00000000003FE00001FFFC000003FFFF000003FFFE00001FFF00007FFE0001FF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) 8030FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0000(CR) FFFF(CR) ^BL(CR) 1Y1100000000000LOGO(CR) E(CR)
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Appendix O
UPC-A and EAN-13: Variable Price/Weight Bar Codes
The EAN/UPC standard allows for an additional checksum to be generated in the middle of the bar code based on the data. This is used when the price or weight of an item is embedded into the bar code data (commonly used in the food industry). For the printer to generate this checksum, a "V" must be placed in the data stream in the position the checksum is requested. If the "V" is placed in the 6th position for UPC-A or the 7th position for EAN-13, a checksum will be generated using the next five digits in the data stream. If the "V" is placed in the 7th position for UPC-A or the 8th position for EAN-13, a checksum will be generated using the next four digits in the data stream. The checksum is generated per the EAN/UPC bar code standard. Examples: 1B110000200020012345V01199 Prints the UPC-A bar code with the variable price checksum in the sixth position. 1B1100002000200123456V0150 Prints the UPC-A bar code with the variable price checksum in the seventh position. 1F1100002000200123456V01199 Prints the EAN-13 bar code with the variable price checksum in the seventh position. 1F11000020002001234567V0150 Prints the EAN-13 bar code with the variable price checksum in the eighth position.
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Appendix P ILPC Programming Examples
Appendix P
International Language Print Capability (ILPC) Programming Examples
ILPC (if equipped) allows the printing of non-English character sets, available with European language support (CG TIMES), KANJI language support, Chinese language support (SIMPLIFIED GB) and Korean Hangul. All of the features are embedded in the printer resident firmware and accessible through DPL thus eliminating excessive download time of bitmapped characters. Using scalable technology licensed from AGFA, this firmware allows users to print smooth characters in sizes from 4pt (1.4 mm) to 999pt (350 mm) in over 40 languages. Consult Appendix I for code page selections. Specific details regarding which characters are supported in each option can be obtained through Datamax-O'Neil Technical Support.
ILPC - CG TIMES
The CG Times is a single-byte scalable font consisting of four typefaces in 38 Western European languages. This contains over 900 unique characters in each of the four typefaces from the CG Times typeface family, Normal, Italic, Bold, and Bold Italic. Single-byte scalable fonts are selected using a print format record (see Generating Label Formats and Appendix H for details).
Scalable CG TIMES Font Code ("eee" field):
SA0 -CG TIMES SA1 -CG TIMES ITALIC SA2 - CG TIMES BOLD SA3 - CG TIMES BOLD ITALIC
Sample DPL file (Greek) and resulting label:
<02>L<CR> D11<CR> ySWG<CR> 1911SA003600020P020P020(WG) Greek Characters from<CR> 1911SA003000085P020P020the internal Symbol Set,<CR> 1911SA002400085P020P020font code SA0<CR> 1911SA001500050P020P020<ca><e1><eb><f9><f3><ef><f1><df><f3><e1><f4><e5><20> <d3><f5><ed><dd><e4><f1><e9><ef><20><CR> 1911SA001100100P020P020<f4><f9><e3><20><c5><f4><e1><df><f1><f9><e3><20><f4> <e7><f2><CR> 1911SA000700140P020P020Datamax<CR> 1X1100000100020B365190005005<CR> Q0002<CR> E<CR>
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The notation "<xx>" in this DPL file should be interpreted by the reader as representing the hexadecimal value of the character sent to the printer.
ILPC - Kanji The Kanji Option is a double byte scalable font supporting Kanji Gothic B. In the double byte format, the printer recalls one character printed from every two 8-bit bytes sent from the host. Double byte scalable fonts are selected using a print format record (see Generating Label Formats and Appendix H for details).
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eee (Font Code)
U40
u40
UK1
uK1
Scalable Double-Byte Font Map - KANJI
Scalable Font Type
Font Name
Binary Hex ASCII Code Addressing Addressing Pages
Scalable Resident
HG-Gothic-B Kanji Scalable
EUC, JIS, SJIS, UC
Scalable Resident
HG-Gothic-B Kanji Scalable
EUC, JIS, SJIS, UC
Scalable Resident
HG-Gothic-E Kanji Scalable
EUC, JIS, SJIS
Scalable Resident
HG-Gothic-E Kanji Scalable
EUC, JIS, SJIS
u50 - u5z... Scalable Non-Resident
u90 - u9z
(download)
U50 U5z... U90 - U9z
Scalable Non-Resident (download)
User defined User defined
Not all fonts contain an entire compliment of character codes for a given character map.
Sample Kanji Gothic B DPL file (binary addressing) and the resulting label:
<02>L<CR> D11<CR> ySPM<CR> 1911S0003100010P020P015Scalable Kanji Gothic B Available<CR> 1B110000020017001234567890<CR> yUJS<CR> 1X1100001900010b0392011000020002<CR> 112200002800030JIS CHARACTER'S IN ALL 4 ROTATION'S<CR> 112200002600030Rotation 1<CR> 1911U4002650150P012P012<4D><3F><21><21><21><21><4D><4F><21><21><21><21><4D> <5F><21><21><21><21><4D><6F><00><CR> 112200002400030Rotation 2<CR> 2911U4002600150P012P012<4D><3F><00<CR> 2911U4002600205P012P012<4D><4F><00>CR> 2911U4002600250P012P012<4D><5F><00><CR> 2911U4002600300P012P012<4D><6F><00><CR> 112200002200030Rotation 3<CR> 3911U4002330315P012P012<4D><6F><21><21><21><21><4D><5F><21><21><21><21><4D> <4F><21><21><21><21><4D><3F><00><CR> 112200002000030Rotation 4<CR> 4911U4001950165P012P012<4D><3F><00><CR>
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4911U4001950215P012P012<4D><4F><00><CR> 4911U4001950265P012P012<4D><5F><00><CR> 4911U4001950315P012P012<4D><6F><00><CR> 1X1100001100010b0392007500020002<CR> 112200001650030SCALING JIS CHARACTER'S<CR> 1911U4001200020P010P020<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200050P020P020<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200080P030P020<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200110P040P020<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200145P040P030<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200190P040P040<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200250P040P050<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4001200320P040P060<21><6F><00><CR> 112200000050010NORMAL INVERSE<CR> 112200000050245 NORMAL MIRROR<CR> 1911U4000250010P040P040<21><6F><00><CR> 1911U4000250245P040P040<4B><30><00><CR> A5<CR> 1911U4000250090P040P040<21><6F><00><CR> A1<CR> M<CR> 1911U4000250390P040P040<4B><30><00><CR> M<CR> E<CR>
The notation "<xx>" in this DPL file should be interpreted by the reader as representing the hexadecimal value of the byte sent to the printer.
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Sample Kanji Gothic E DPL file (Hex-ASCII addressing) and resulting label:
<02>L<CR> D11<CR> ySPM<CR> 1911S0003100010P020P015Scalable Kanji Gothic E Available<CR> 1B110000020017001234567890<CR> yUJS<CR> 1X1100001900010b0392011000020002<CR> 112200002800030JIS CHARACTER'S IN ALL 4 ROTATION'S<CR> 112200002600030Rotation 1<CR> 1911uK102650150P012P0124D3F212121214D4F212121214D5F212121214D6F<CR> 112200002400030Rotation 2<CR> 2911uK102600150P012P0124D3F<CR> 2911uK102600205P012P0124D4F<CR> 2911uK102600250P012P0124D5F<CR> 2911uK102600300P012P0124D6F<CR> 112200002200030Rotation 3<CR> 3911uK102330315P012P0124D6F212121214D5F212121214D4F212121214D3F<CR> 112200002000030Rotation 4<CR> 4911uK101950165P012P0124D3F<CR> 4911uK101950215P012P0124D4F<CR> 4911uK101950265P012P0124D5F<CR> 4911uK101950315P012P0124D6F<CR> 1X1100001100010b0392007500020002<CR> 112200001650030SCALING JIS CHARACTER'S<CR> 1911uK101200020P010P020216F<CR> 1911uK101200050P020P020216F<CR> 1911uK101200080P030P020216F<CR> 1911uK101200110P040P020216F<CR> 1911uK101200145P040P030216F<CR> 1911uK101200190P040P040216F<CR> 1911uK101200250P040P050216F<CR> 1911uK101200320P040P060216F<CR> 112200000050010NORMAL INVERSE<CR> 112200000050245 NORMAL MIRROR<CR> 1911uK100250010P040P040216F<CR> 1911uK100250245P040P0404B30<CR> A5<CR> 1911uK100250090P040P040216F<CR> A1<CR> M<CR> 1911uK100250390P040P0404B30<CR> M<CR> E<CR>
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ILPC - Chinese The Chinese Option is a double byte scalable font supporting Simplified GB Chinese. In the double byte format the printer recalls one character printed from every two 8-bit bytes sent from the host. Double byte scalable fonts are selected using a print format record (see Generating Label Formats and Appendix H for details). DPL Big 5 Encoding Support: With the ILPC Chinese option, the printer firmware supports font files that are encoded for the GB Character Map and the Big 5 Character Map. The resident Asian font in the printer is encoded in the GB Character Map. To utilize the Big 5 Character Map, the user must download a font file that is Big 5 encoded. The font file downloaded must be of a size compatible with the internal module size available or of a size compatible with an external (plug in) module where applicable. Printing characters from the Big 5 encoded font file is accomplished by: 1. Setting the character mapping with a System Command or Label Format Command
(<STX>yUB5 or yUB5, respectively). 2. Setting the "b" field = "9" and "eee" field = "Unn", where "nn" is equal to the Font ID
number selected for the Big 5 encoded font file downloaded. 3. Selecting string data corresponding to the Big 5 Character Map.
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eee (Font Code)
UC0
uc0
U50 U5z... U90 - U9z
u50 - u5z... u90 - u9z
U50 U5z... U90 - U9z
u50 - u5z... u90 - u9z
Scalable Double-Byte Font Map - CHINESE
Scalable Font Type
Font Name
Binary Hex ASCII Code Addressing Addressing Pages
Scalable Resident
Simplified GB Chinese
GB
Scalable Resident
Simplified GB Chinese
GB
Scalable Non-Resident (download)
Big 5
B5
Scalable Non-Resident (download)
Big 5
B5
Scalable Non-Resident
User
(download)
defined
Scalable Non-Resident
User
(download)
defined
Sample Simplified GB Chinese DPL file (binary addressing) and resulting label:
<02>L<CR> D11<CR> ySPM<CR> 1911S0003100010P020P015Scalable Chinese Available in GB Character Set<CR> 1B110000020017001234567890<CR> yUGB<CR> 1X1100001900010b0392011000020002<CR> 112200002800030GB CHARACTER'S IN ALL 4 ROTATION'S<CR> 112200002600030Rotation 1<CR> 1911UC002650150P012P012<BD><D0>A1><A1><A1><A1><BD><D1><A1><A1><A1><A1><BD> <D2><A1><A1> <A1><A1><BD><D3><00><CR> 112200002400030Rotation 2<CR> 2911UC002600150P012P012<BD><D0><00><CR> 2911UC002600205P012P012<BD><D1><00><CR> 2911UC002600250P012P012<BD><D2><00><CR> 2911UC002600300P012P012<BD><D3><00><CR> 112200002200030Rotation 3<CR> 3911UC002330315P012P012<BD><D3><A1><A1><A1><A1><BD><D2><A1><A1><A1><A1><BD> <D1><A1><A1><A1><A1><BD><D0><00><CR> 112200002000030Rotation 4<CR> 4911UC001950165P012P012<BD><D0><00><CR>
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4911UC001950215P012P012<BD><D1><00><CR> 4911UC001950265P012P012<BD><D2><00><CR> 4911UC001950315P012P012<BD><D3><00><CR> 1X1100001100010b0392007500020002<CR> 112200001650030SCALING GB CHARACTER'S<CR> 1911UC001200020P010P020<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200050P020P020<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200080P030P020<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200110P040P020<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200145P040P030<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200190P040P040<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200250P040P050<BA><D0><00><CR> 1911UC001200320P040P060<BA><D0><00><CR> 112200000050010NORMAL INVERSE<CR> 112200000050245 NORMAL MIRROR<CR> 1911UC000250010P040P040<BD><E0><00><CR> 1911UC000250245P040P040<BD><E1><00><CR> A5<CR> 1911UC000250090P040P040<BD><E0><00><CR> A1<CR> M<CR> 1911UC000250390P040P040<BD><E1><00><CR> M<CR> E<CR>
The notation "<xx>" in this DPL file should be interpreted by the reader as representing the hexadecimal value of the byte sent to the printer.
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ILPC - Korean
The Korean Option is a double-byte scalable font supporting Korean Hangul. In the doublebyte format, the printer recalls one character printed from every two 8-bit bytes sent from the host. Double-byte scalable fonts are selected using a print format record (see Generating Label Formats and Appendix H for details).
eee (Font Code)
Scalable Double-Byte Font Map - KOREAN
Scalable Font Type
Font Name
Binary
Hex ASCII
Addressing Addressing
Code Pages
UH0
Scalable Resident
Korean Hangul
UC
uh0
Scalable Resident
Korean Hangul
UC
u50 - u5z... Scalable Non-Resident
u90 - u9z
(download)
User defined
U50 U5z... U90 - U9z
Scalable Non-Resident (download)
User defined
Not all fonts contain an entire compliment of character codes for a given character map.
Sample Korean Hangul DPL file (binary addressing) and the resulting label:
<02>L<CR> D11<CR> ySPM<CR> 1911S0003100010P020P015Scalable Korean Available in UC Character Set<CR> yUUC<CR> 1B110000020017001234567890<CR> 1X1100001900010b0392011000020002<CR> 112200002800030HANGUL CHARACTER'S IN ALL 4 ROTATIONS<CR> 112200002600030Rotation 1<CR> 1911UH002620150P012P012<AC><00><00><CR> 1911UH002620205P012P012<AC><65><00><CR> 1911UH002620250P012P012<AC><69><00><CR> 1911UH002620300P012P012<AC><DF><00><CR> 112200002400030Rotation 2<CR> 2911UH002550150P012P012<AC><00><00><CR> 2911UH002550205P012P012<AC><65><00><CR> 2911UH002550250P012P012<AC><69><00><CR> 2911UH002550300P012P012<AC><DF><00><CR>
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112200002200030Rotation 3<CR> 3911UH002330165P012P012<AC><00><00><CR> 3911UH002330220P012P012<AC><65><00><CR> 3911UH002330265P012P012<AC><69><00><CR> 3911UH002330315P012P012<AC><DF><00><CR> 112200002000030Rotation 4<CR> 4911UH001950165P012P012<AC><00><00><CR> 4911UH001950215P012P012<AC><65><00><CR> 4911UH001950265P012P012<AC><69><00><CR> 4911UH001950315P012P012<AC><DF><00><CR> 1X1100001100010b0392007500020002<CR> 112200001650030SCALING HANGUL CHARACTERS<CR> 1911UH001200020P010P020<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200050P020P020<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200080P030P020<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200110P040P020<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200145P040P030<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200190P040P040<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200250P040P050<AC><AC><00><CR> 1911UH001200320P040P060<AC><AC><00><CR> 112200000200010NORMAL INVERSE<CR> 112200000200245 NORMAL MIRROR<CR> 1911UH000450010P040P040<AC><4D><00><CR> 1911UH000450245P040P040<AC><15><00><CR> A5<CR> 1911UH000450090P040P040<AC><4D><00><CR> A1<CR> M<CR> 1911UH000450390P040P040<AC><15><00><CR> M<CR> E<CR>
The notation "<xx>" in this DPL file should be interpreted by the reader as representing the hexadecimal value of the byte sent to the printer.
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Appendix Q
Plug and Play IDs
MFG; CMD; MDL; CLS; DES Where: MFG = Datamax-Oneil CMD = Fixed string: "DPL" MDL = Model: (Valid designations are:
E-4204B Mark III, E-4304B Mark III, E-4305A Mark III, E-4205A Mark III, E-4206P Mark III, E-4305P Mark III, E-4206L Mark III, E-4305L Mark III, I-4212e MarkII, I-4310e MarkII, I-4606e MarkII RL3, RL4) CLS = Fixed string: "PRINTER" DES = Description (subject to change with the application [firmware] revision and printer
model) Example: Datamax-Oneil I-4212e MarkII Printer Version 10.3_0026 07/09/2001
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Appendix R Line Mode
Appendix R
Line Mode
Line Mode allows the printer to respond to raw data from a device that may not be able to send a complete DPL file. In Line Mode raw data is directed into replaceable fields in formats or templates stored in the printer.
The printer can be placed in Line Mode via the front panel, as explained in the printer's Operating Manual, or by using the <STX>KcEM command (see Extended System-Level Command Functions), where:
<STX>KcEM0 will enter standard DPL Mode; and,
<STX>KcEM1 will enter Line Mode.
· A reset will follow a change of mode.
· While in Line Mode, the printer will also respond to DPL commands; however, special
download types (such as firmware updates) should only be sent when the printer is in DPL mode.
Line Mode Specifics
Raw data sent to the printer must be terminated by a carriage return [0x0D].
The host timeout setting (see <STX>KcHT) will determine the maximum waiting period between data sent. If the timeout value is reached, the label will print using the data received before timeout occurred.
A form feed command [0x0C] may be sent to terminate processing and print the data that has been received.
Issuing the <STX>Ennnn command (where nnnn represents the print count), allows quantities of the same label to be printed.
The printer must have a template program loaded. A template is a standard DPL file that ends in a store format command, instead of the print command (E). The template name must be either DMXFRM or DMXFRMxx. Using DMXFRMxx, allows multiple templates to be available.
Sample Template 1:
The following sample uses DMXFRM as the template name and stores it to the default module. (The default module is printer model dependent.)
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<STX>L PG SG D11 15110000160001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U 151100001200010FIXED FIELD #1 15110000080001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U 151100000400010FIXED FIELD #2 15110000000001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U Q0001 sCDMXFRM
To print a label, the attached device now only has to send the data. Sample data in this example is as follows:
TEST DATA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA[CR] TEST DATA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB[CR] TEST DATA CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[CR]
The sample data will print the following label (layout and font are approximations):
TEST DATA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA FIXED FIELD #1 TEST DATA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB FIXED FIELD #2 TEST DATA CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
If multiple labels are needed, data for the labels can be sent at the same time. Sample data for two labels:
TEST DATA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA[CR] TEST DATA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB[CR] TEST DATA CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[CR] TEST DATA DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD[CR] TEST DATA EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE[CR] TEST DATA FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF[CR]
The sample data will print the following two labels (layout and typeface are approximations):
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Label 1:
TEST DATA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA FIXED FIELD #1 TEST DATA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB FIXED FIELD #2 TEST DATA CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Label 2:
TEST DATA DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD FIXED FIELD #1 TEST DATA EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FIXED FIELD #2 TEST DATA FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Sample Template 2: If a template in the form of DMXFRMxx is used, the data must be preceded by the value of xx. Below is a sample template for DMXFRMxx:
<STX>L PG SG D11 15110000160001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U 151100001200010FIXED FIELD NUMBER ONE 15110000080001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U 151100000400010FIXED FIELD NUMBER TWO 15110000000001099999999999999999999999999999999999 U Q0001 sCDMXFRMA1
Sample data for DMXFRMxx type templates:
A1>TEST DATA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA[CR] A1>TEST DATA BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB[CR] A1>TEST DATA CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[CR]
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Appendix S
Appendix S RFID Overview
RFID Overview
The printer has two different operational modes for the programming of RFID tags: Direct, and Label Formatting.
The RFID programming data can be entered in one of two formats: ASCII, or Hexadecimal. Data in the ASCII format is entered conventionally, while data in the hexadecimal format is entered as the hexadecimal-pairs equivalent of the ASCII character(s). For example, to program the word "TEST" in the ASCII format, the data is entered as TEST; alternately, in the hexadecimal format the word is entered as 54455354. The other important consideration is the data format byte count. Compared to the ASCII format, hexadecimal formats use twice the number of bytes. Returning to the example above, in the ASCII format "TEST" has a byte count of four, while the hexadecimal format equivalent has a byte count of eight.
To send information about the results of tag printing back to the host, refer to the <STX>KcOF command for option feedback.
Direct Mode
Direct Mode allows the user (host) to directly control the reading and writing of RFID tags. This mode contains both a generic Read / Write Interface and a high level HF / UHF Tag Interface. In Direct Mode, each RFID tag is individually processed with status and data responses. Typically these commands are used for diagnostics or custom applications.
Generic Read/Write Interface
The Generic Read/Write Interface allows the Host Application to send generic commands for RFID operations by utilizing the printer's database for specific parameters. Requiring no knowledge of the tag types being used (except the data format), these commands consist of simple read and write operations. See the <STX>KaR and <STX>KaW commands for details.
HF (13.56 MHz) ISO15693 Tag Interface
The ISO15693 Tag Interface allows the Host Application to perform specific operations pertaining to HF-type (13.56 MHz) tags. Since these commands override the printer's database by interfacing directly to the tag module, knowledge of HF tags and their operation is required. See the <STX>KtA, <STX>KtD, <STX>KtE, <STX>KtH, <STX>KtU, <STX>KtR, and <STX>KtW commands for details.
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UHF Interface
This interface allows the Host Application to perform specific operations pertaining to UHF-type tags. Since these commands override the printer's database by interfacing directly to the tag module, knowledge of UHF protocols and their operation is required. See the <STX>KuR and <STX>KuW commands for details.
Label Formatting Mode
Label Formatting Mode utilizes the current printer configuration to process all reading, writing, and exception processing for each tag printed. (For exception processing and fault handling; see the <STX>KcFH command.) The specification for RFID programming is contained in the data fields of the DPL label format, which instructs the printer to write and read data. Two Label Formatting Modes for RFID are available. While each supports auto increment and decrement commands for numeric (+/-), alphanumeric (>/<), or hexadecimal ((/)) data, they differ when a byte count specifier is added. Both RFID Label Formatting commands are detailed below.
Up to six RFID operations per label are allowed.
Wx / W1x: RFID Syntax for RFID (spaces added for readability): a bbb c d eee ffff gggg jj...j Where:
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Field a
bbb c d
eee
Valid Inputs 1, 2, and 3
Wnx 0 0
xyy
Meaning
Operation to perform, where: 1 = Read (report to host) 2 = Write 3 = Write w/ Read back and Verify
RFID Hexadecimal Operation, where no "n" is an implied 1.
Not Used, should be 0
Not Used, should be 0
HF: Lock after write, where: x = 0 Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 Lock after write. yy = Not Used
UHF EPC Gen2: Lock after write, where: x = 0 Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 Lock after write. yy = Lock state where "01"is permalock, "10" is pwd-write lock or "11" is both states
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 000
ffff gggg jj...j
HF: Starting block number to write.
0000 9998
UHF EPC Gen2: Block address where "0001" is EPC data, "0002" is Tag ID or "0003" is user memory. Using "0000" is for EPC data also (for backwards compatibility).
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 0000
HF: Not Used, should be 0000
0000
UHF EPC Gen2: Data word offset currently only used for read operation
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 0000
Valid hexadecimal pairs per character
followed by a termination character.
Data to write to the tag.
UHF data length must be 16 or 24 for EPC, 16 for Tag ID or
multiples of four for user memory sections.
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Example 1: The following example encodes an HF tag , starting at block 001, with "Datamax writes RFID best":
<STX>L D11<CR> 2W1x0000000010000446174616D61782077726974657320524649442062657374<CR> E
Example 2: The following format encodes a UHF Gen2 tag with EPC data "112233445566778899AABBCC" and user memory data "1111222233334444".
<STX>L D11 2W1x0000000010000112233445566778899AABBCC 2W1x00000000300001111222233334444 E
Example 3: The following format reads a UHF Gen2 tag with data from address 1, offset 2nd word (EPC data), Tag ID from address 2, and user data from address 3. Note that the length of the data in the record determines how much data is read.
<STX>L D11 1W1x0000000010002xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1W1x0000000020000xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1W1x0000000030000xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx E
With Option Feedback enabled, the format above would return data, such as:
<R;C;03;03;0002:0001;112233445566778899AABBCC;E20060010128FF33;11112222333 34444>
Where, "112233445566778899AABBCC" is the EPC data, "E20060010128FF33" is the Tag ID and "1111222233334444" is the user memory data. See Option Feedback Mode (<STX>KcOF) for more information on the response format.
WX / W1X: RFID with Byte Count Specifier
Specified Length The upper case X identifies an RFID data string with a string 4-digit length specifier. The length specifier allows values 0x00 through 0xFF to be included within the data strings without conflicting with the DPL format record terminators. The four-digit decimal data byte count immediately follows the four-digit column position field. This value includes all of the data following the byte count field, but does not include itself.
Syntax for RFID with Byte Count Specifier (spaces added for readability):
a bbb c d eee ffff gggg hhhh jj...j
Where:
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Field
a bbb
c d
eee
Valid Inputs
1, 2, and 3 Wnx 0 0
xyy
Meaning
Operation to perform, where: 1 = Read (report to host) 2 = Write 3 = Write / Verify
RFID Hexadecimal Operation, where no "n" is an implied 1.
Not Used, should be 0 Not Used, should be 0
HF: Lock after write, where: x = 0 Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 Lock after write. yy = Not Used
UHF EPC Gen2: Lock after write, where: x = 0 Use printer setup to determine if lock is performed. x = 1 Lock after write. yy = Lock state where "01"is for permalock, "10" for pwdwrite lock or "11" for both states
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 000
ffff
0000 9998
HF: Starting block number to write.
UHF EPC Gen2: Block address where "0001" is EPC data, "0002" is Tag ID or "0003" is user memory. Using "0000" is for EPC data also (for backwards compatibility).
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 0000
HF: Not Used, should be 0000
gggg
0000
UHF EPC Gen2: Data word offset currently only used for read operation
UHF other tag types: Not Used, should be 0000
hhhh
Four-digit decimal data byte count.
Number of bytes to follow (to include all bytes that follow until the end of the data).
UHF data length must be 8 or 12 for EPC, 8 for Tag ID or multiples of 2 for user memory sections.
jj...j
Valid ASCII character
string followed by a termination character.
Data to write to the tag.
UHF data length must be 8 or 12 for EPC, 8 for Tag ID or multiples of 2 for user memory sections.
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Example1: The following example encodes a HF tag, starting at block 001, with "Datamax <CR> writes RFID best." It includes a Byte Count Specifier (the portion in bold), where 0024 equals a four-digit decimal data byte count and includes all bytes that follow until the end of the data. Field termination is set by the byte count.
<STX>L D11<CR> 2W1X00000000100000024Datamax<CR> writes RFID best<CR> E
Example 2: The following format encodes a tag with EPC data "1122334455667788" with byte count shown in bold. Note that the field data is entered as the hex value for the ASCII character.
<STX>L D11 2W1x00000000000000008<0x11><0x22><0x33><0x44><0x55><0x66><0x77><0x88> E
GEN2 Kill/Access Passwords
Gen2 tags are capable of storing a 4-byte kill password and a 4-byte access password. The kill password is stored at address 0, word offset 0 and access password is stored at address 0, word offset 2. The default for these passwords is typically 0.
To write these to the tag it is necessary to store the desired password value in the printer database:
To write the database for the kill password the command is <STX>KcRIKnnnnnnnn, where nnnnnnnn represents the 4-byte value in hexadecimal pairs; and,
To write the database for the access password the command is <STX>KcRICnnnnnnnn, where nnnnnnnn represents the 4-byte value in hexadecimal pairs.
These can also be viewed or modified via the printer's display under RFID OPTIONS / UHF SETTINGS. If the stored value for either or both of these passwords is non-zero and a label formatting command to write EPC data is issued, then these passwords will be written also.
GEN2 Lock States
Gen2 supports a lock state of permalock, pwd-lock or both for any of the data sections of the tag. This includes access/kill passwords, EPC data, Tag ID or user memory. To store these states in the printer database the command is <STX>KcRIGn, where: 1 is permalock; 2 is pwd-lock; 3 is both; and, 0 is none (default). When a section of the tag is written via label formatting command and the stored lock state and lock after write are enabled, the section will be locked.
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Appendix T WiFi Region Country Codes
Appendix T
WiFi Region Country Codes
Code
Country
AF Afghanistan
Region Country Codes
Code
Country
GH Ghana
Code
Country
PK Pakistan
AX Åland Islands
GI Gibraltar
PW Palau
AL Albania
GR Greece
PS Palestinian Territory
DZ Algeria
GL Greenland
PA Panama
AS American Samoa
GD Grenada
PG Papua New Guinea
AD Andorra
GP Guadeloupe
PY Paraguay
AO Angola
GU Guam
PE Peru
AI Anguilla
GT Guatemala
PH Philippines
AQ Antarctica Antigua and
AG Barbuda AR Argentina
GN Guinea GW Guinea-Bissau GY Guyana
PN Pitcairn PL Poland PT Portugal
AM Armenia AW Aruba AU Australia AT Austria
HT Haiti
HM
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See (Vatican City VA State)
HN Honduras
PR Puerto Rico QA Qatar RE Réunion RO Romania
AZ Azerbaijan (continued)
HK Hong Kong
RU Russian Federation
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Code
Country
BS Bahamas
Code
Country
HU Hungary
Code
Country
RW Rwanda
BH Bahrain
IS Iceland
SH Saint Helena
BD Bangladesh
IN India
KN Saint Kitts and Nevis
BB Barbados
ID Indonesia
LC Saint Lucia
BY Belarus BE Belgium BZ Belize
IR Iran, Islamic Republic of PM Saint Pierre and Miquelon
IQ Iraq
Saint Vincent and the VC Grenadines
IE Ireland
WS Samoa
BJ Benin
IL Israel
SM San Marino
BM Bermuda
IT Italy
ST Sao Tome and Principe
BT Bhutan
JM Jamaica
SA Saudi Arabia
BO Bolivia Bosnia and
BA Herzegovina BW Botswana
JP Japan JO Jordan KZ Kazakhstan
SN Senegal CS Serbia and Montenegro SC Seychelles
BV Bouvet Island
KE Kenya
SL Sierra Leone
BR Brazil
KI Kiribati
British Indian Ocean
Korea, Democratic
IO Territory
KP People's Republic of
BN Brunei Darussalam
KR Korea, Republic of
SG Singapore SK Slovakia SI Slovenia
BG Bulgaria
KW Kuwait
SB Solomon Islands
BF Burkina Faso (continued)
KG Kyrgyzstan
SO Somalia
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Code
Country
BI Burundi
KH Cambodia
CM Cameroon
Code LA LV
Country Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Code ZA GS
Country
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
LB Lebanon
ES Spain
CA Canada
LS Lesotho
LK Sri Lanka
CV Cape Verde
LR Liberia
SD Sudan
KY Cayman Islands Central African
CF Republic TD Chad
LY Libyan Arab Jamahiriya LI Liechtenstein LT Lithuania
SR Suriname SJ Svalbard and Jan Mayen SZ Swaziland
CL Chile
LU Luxembourg
SE Sweden
CN China
MO Macao
CH Switzerland
CX Christmas Island
CC
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CO Colombia
MK Macedonia MG Madagascar MW Malawi
KM Comoros
MY Malaysia
Congo, The CD Democratic Republic ML Mali
of the
CK Cook Islands
MT Malta
SY Syrian Arab Republic
TW
Taiwan (Republic of China)
TJ Tajikistan
Tanzania, United Republic TZ of
TL Timor
TG Togo
CR Costa Rica
MH Marshall Islands
TK Tokelau
CI Côte d'Ivoire
MQ Martinique
TO Tonga
HR Croatia (continued)
MR Mauritania
TT Trinidad and Tobago
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Code
Country
CU Cuba
CY Cyprus
CZ Czech Republic
DK Denmark
DJ Djibout DM Dominica
Code
Country
MU Mauritius
YT Mayotte
MX Mexico
Micronesia, Federated FM States of
MD Moldova, Republic of
MC Monaco
DO Dominican Republic
MN Mongolia
EC Ecuador EG Egypt SV El Salvador
MS Montserrat MA Morocco MZ Mozambique
GQ Equatorial Guinea
MM Myanmar
ER Eritrea
EE Estonia
ET Ethiopia
FK
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
FO Faroe Islands
FJ Fiji
FI Finland
FR France
GF French Guiana (continued)
NA Namibia NR Nauru NP Nepal NL Netherlands AN Netherlands Antilles NC New Caledonia NZ New Zealand NI Nicaragua NE Niger
Code
Country
TN Tunisia
TR Turkey
TM Turkmenistan
TC Turks and Caicos Islands
TV Tuvalu UG Uganda
UA Ukraine
AE United Arab Emirates GB United Kingdom US United States
United States Minor UM Outlying Islands UY Uruguay UZ Uzbekistan VU Vanuatu
Vatican City State - see Holy See VE Venezuela VN Viet Nam VG Virgin Islands, British VI Virgin Islands, U.S. WF Wallis and Futuna
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Code
Country
PF French Polynesia
French Southern TF Territories
Code
Country
NG Nigeria
NU Niue
GA Gabon
NF Norfolk Island
GM Gambia GE Georgia DE Germany
Northern Mariana MP Islands NO Norway OM Oman
Code
Country
EH Western Sahara
YE Yemen
Zaire - see Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
ZM Zambia
ZW Zimbabwe
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Appendix U Bar Code Symbology Information Resources
Appendix U
Bar Code Symbology Information Resources
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1819 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 USA Phone: 202-293-8020 Fax: 202-293-9287 http://www.ansi.org/
Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility, Inc. 125 Warrendale-Bayne Road Warrendale, PA 15086 USA Phone: 724-934-4470 Fax: 724-934-4495 http://www.aimglobal.org/
Automotive Industry Action Group 26200 Lahser Rd., Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034-7100 USA Phone: 248-358-3570 Fax: 248-358-3253 http://www.aiag.org/
Computing Technology Industry Association 1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228 USA Phone: 630-678-8300 Fax: 630-268-1384 http://www.comptia.org/
GS1 (International Article Numbering Association) Blue Tower Avenue Louise 326 - Bte 10 1050 Brussels - Belgium Phone: 32(0)2-788 78 00 Fax: 32(0)2-788 78 99 http://www.gs1.org/
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Health Industry Business Communications Council (HIBCC) 2525 E Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite 127 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 USA Phone: 602-381-1091 Fax: 602-381-1093 http://www.hibcc.org/ Uniform Code Council, Inc. 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45459 USA Phone: 937-435-3870 Fax: 937-435-7317 http://www.uc-council.org/ U.S. Government Printing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 USA Phone: 202.512.0000 Fax: 202-512-1293 http://www.gpo.gov/
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Glossary
Glossary
alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and other symbols. backing material The silicon-coated paper carrier material to which labels with adhesive
backing are affixed. Also referred to as "liner". bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine-readable
marks. The basic categories are divided into one-dimensional (UPC, Code 39, Postnet, etc.) and two-dimensional bar codes (Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, etc.). boot loader The resident program that loads the application from Flash memory, decompresses it into the DRAM, and starts operations. burn line The row of thermal elements in the print head. calibration The process through which Media Sensor readings are entered into the printer for correct sensor function (for example, detection of a given media type) and top of form positioning. character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font. checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar code symbologies for informational security. continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag stock media that contains no gap, slit, notch, or black mark to separate individual labels or tags. cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing. defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory reset of the printer. diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems. die-cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press, where the excess paper is removed leaving individual labels, with gaps between them, attached to a backing material. direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media and only the heat of the thermal print head to create an image on the label. direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat. DPI (dots per inch) A measurement of print resolution, rated in the number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the print head. Also referred to as "resolution."
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DPL (Datamax-O'Neil Programming Language) programming commands used specifically for control of and label production in Datamax-O'Neil printers.
fan-fold Media that is folded and stacked. feed speed The rate at which the media moves under the print head in non-printed areas
or when the FEED Key is pressed. Flash memory Non-volatile memory (does not require printer power to maintain data)
that can be erased and reprogrammed, used to hold the printer's operating program. font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface. gap A space between die-cut or notched labels used to sense the top-of-form. IPS (inches per second) Imperial measurement of printer speeds. label A paper or synthetic printing material, typically with a pressure sensitive adhesive
backing. label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits
the printer. label repeat The distance from the top of one label to the top of the next label. label tracking Excessive lateral (side to side) movement of the media as it travels under
the print head. label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer. media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks, including: roll fed, continuous,
butt-cut, die-cut, reflective, and fanfold. media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media. media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to detect media and the
top-of-form on die-cut, notched or reflective media. MMPS (millimeters per second) Metric measurement of printer speeds. notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notches in the material that is
used to signal the top-of-form. The printer must be set to "gap" to use this media type. perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and/or label material to facilitate
their separation. Also referred to as "perf". preprinted media Label stock that contains borders, text, or graphics, floodcoating, etc. present sensor An electronic sensor that provides a signal to the printer firmware that a
label is present, typically located beyond the print head, where the labels exits the printer.
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print speed The rate at which the media moves under the print head during the printing process.
reflective media Media imprinted with carbon-based black marks on the underside of the material, which is used to signal the top-of-form when the "reflective" Media Sensor is enabled.
registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels. reverse speed The backward rate of media motion into the printer during tear-off, peel
and present and cutting operations for positioning the label at the start of print position. ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material, one of which is ink-like, used to produce an image on the label. Also referred to as "foil". roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core. slew The moving of media using the GPIO function. start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins. tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material, typically featuring a notch or black mark for top of form and no adhesive backing. thermal transfer The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a ribbon onto the media using the heat from the thermal print head. TOF (top-of-form) The start of a new label as indicated by a label gap, notch, mark or programming.
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