SOFTWARE MANUAL C32
20.6.3 COMMAND EXPAND BARCODE
<X#>
This command expands a barcode's (normally based on a one dot unit) length. The number after the X is the new dot unit
of the barcode size. In the above example the new width of the barcode is 2 dots. This doubles the barcode length. The
command <X3> would triple the barcode length. Usually a 2 dot wide bar is all that is needed for a clearly readable
barcode.
9 (nine) is the largest expansion number allowed. String = barcode data.
20.7 COMMAND LENGTH
20.7.1 COMMAND PRINTING LENGTH
<PL#>
This command allows a user to control the length of a printed ticket. On poweron the printer calculates the ticket length. It
equates the printing length with this value. Therefore, a standard ticket is usually printed to about 1050 columns. To
reduce the printable area on the ticket, the number of rows should be by 1 smaller than the actual ticket length. The
printing length must not exceed the actual ticket length. If an oversized <PL> command is sent, the printer will set it equal
to the ticket length.
Please, note that the first column always starts in the leftmost position of the ticket.
20.7.2 COMMAND PERMANENT PRINTING LENGTH
<pl#>
With this command the printer permanently stores the printing length value in the flash. The sent # is equal to the number
of dot columns to be printed. If no number is sent the printing length determined during initialization will be stored. Once
a value has been stored, the ticket measuring function of the printer, after poweron, is disabled. This function is useful
when label stocks are printed. The back and forth motion of the ticket during initialization makes it possible to peel off a
label. By having the label printing size permanently stored, there is no need to measure the label.
20.7.3 COMMAND PERMANENT TICKET LENGTH
<tl#>
This command is only applicable when the ticket length exceeds the printing. It causes the printer to permanently store
the ticket length value in the flash. The sent # is equal to the number of dot columns of the ticket. If no number is sent the
ticket length determined during initialization will be stored. Once a value has been stored, the ticket measuring function
of the printer, after poweron, is disabled. Usually ticket length and printing length are the same. However, when using
short (below 1.5") die cut labels it is often desirable to have the printing length shorter than the ticket length. Label stocks
usually have a clear (non-printing) area between the labels. So the ticket (label) exceeds the printing size. In this case the
size of the free space between the labels is typically the difference between printing length and ticket length.
Please note that the command <tl#> has to be sent before the command <pl#>.
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