Datamax A-Class A-4310, Programmer'S Manual

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Label Formatting Command Functions
116 Class Series Programmer’s Manual
M Select Mirror Mode
This command instructs the printer to “mirror” all subsequent print field records. This command
toggles the mirroring mode. Mirrored fields are transposed visually, as if the object is viewed in a
mirror.
Syntax:
M
Sample:
<STX>L
161100003200010 NOT MIRRORED<CR>
M<CR>
161100003000400 MIRRORED<CR>
E
Printed Result:
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). All
printers default to Imperial (inch) mode.
Syntax:
m
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
m
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
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The sample 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. All printers default to Imperial units. Menu selectable.
Syntax:
n
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
n
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
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The sample prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at location coordinates 1.0 inch, 1.0 inch.