Microcom 438TC, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 5 Printer Commands
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printer is in the auto-print mode, it is not necessary to send the ^D2 command
to enter text or the ^D3 command to initiate printing. The printer will accept
incoming text strings and print the label as soon as the number of strings
equal the amount specified by the ^D64 command.
The following is an example of the ^D61, ^D63, and ^D64 commands:
^A0^D64<CR>
(Clears any old settings)
^D57<CR>
6,1280,900,,38,7,0,1,385,0,0 <CR>
1,300,300,20,1,4<CR>
2,300,250,20,1,4<CR>
3,300,200,20,1,4<CR>
4,300,150,20,1,4<CR>
5,300,100,20,1,4<CR>
6,300,50,20,1,4<CR>
^D56 <CR>
^D2 <CR>
Protected Field<CR>
Protected Field<CR>
Protected Field<CR>
Variable Field<CR>
Variable Field<CR>
Variable Field<CR>
^A3^D63<CR>
(Enables Auto-Print and Clears text)
^A3^D64<CR> (Instructs printer to print after 3 <CR>)
^A3^D61<CR> (Instructs printer to start text entry at line 3 instead
of line 1)
5.9 Cutter Configuration Commands
5.9.1 Cutter Type
The ^D115 is a non-volatile command that sets the proper type of cutter installed on the
printer being used. This value is reported to the ^D29 statistics label. This command
should be used prior to enabling the cutter with the ^D99 or ^D111 commands.
^A ^D Command
X 115 Set Cutter Type
0 No Cutter
1 Guillotine
2 Rotary
5.9.2 Kiosk Cutter Commands
5.9.2.1 Kiosk Cutter Mode
This is a non-volatile command that enables cutter operation. When a printer is configured
to use the ^D111, the printer prints a job, dispenses the advance distance (See ^D112), and
then cuts the media. The media is not retract until the next format which helps to prevent
paper jams going into the cutter or media wrapping around the platen roller. Modes 2 and 4
use the optional LTS sensor. When using these modes, a second form will not print until the