CAB A+, Programming Manual

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Example:
X - Synchronous Peripheral Signal Settings
The X command can be used to control external devices through the interface in the front of the
printer.
X y[;ao] CR
X - Synchronous Peripheral Signal Setting Command
y = Printing coordinate when a signal should be set. Distance from
print start to start of the signal in millimeters or inches. (See the
" m " command for the measurement settings.)
ao = hex nibbles to set or to reset the signal.
The a -value is an AND-mask - while the o-value is an OR-
mask. Both values are hex nibbles, written together as a hex byte.
These values can be used to set or to reset the peripheral signal.
If the ao operand is omitted entirely, the item is cleared from the
internal list.
Function and settings depend on the used printer type and the peripheral connector. Please refer to the
operator´s manual and to the documentation for the optional devices for each printer model.
Note: The list of positions (all signal settings) is cleared when starting a new job.
The „X“ command needs to be placed after the definition of the page size ! („S“- command)
X 14;E0
Clears bit 0 when the printhead reaches the defined position 14 mm from beginning of the label.
Syntax: