Datamax Prodigy, Operator'S Manual

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Using the Printer
4. “Pa” COMMAND. SETTING THE PRINT SPEED.
The print speed of the Printer can be adjusted by the host device to
meet specific requirements of particular applications. The command
“Pa” will set the print speed according to the single digit represented
by the “a” in the command. The print speeds are listed below:
A 1.0" per second
B 1.5" per second
C 2.0" per second
D 2.5" per second
E 3.0" per second
F 3.5" per second
G 4.0" per second
5. “Sa” COMMAND. SETTING THE SLEW RATE.
The slew rate, which is the rate at which the label is advanced when
no printing is taking place, can be set by the “Sa” command where
the “a” is replaced by an alpha character A through G to get slew
rates of:
A 1.0" per second
B 1.5" per second
C 2.0" per second
D 2.5" per second
E 3.0" per second
F 3.5" per second
G 4.0" per second
6. “W” COMMAND. SETTING THE FORMATTING MODE.
The formatting mode of the Printer is to begin printing immediately
once the command to generate is executed. Some printers create an
entire video image of the label in memory before printing begins.
Sending the “W” command will enable the Printer to fill its format
buffer before printing.