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Printer Commands Chapter 5
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^A ^D COMMAND
11 Print Test Pattern: (Equivalent ^K) Prints a label with diagonal lines that is
used in determining the condition of the thermal dots of the print head. This
command is equivalent to the “^K” control code.
12 Form Feed: (Equivalent ^L) Prints or scrolls a blank form based upon the
previous format definitions. This command is equivalent to the “^L” control
code.
70 Clear Commands 73-76: Resets the ^D73 through ^D76 commands to their
default values.
XX 73 Load Copies Count: Instructs the printer to print multiple copies without
incrementing serial numbers. This command can be used in conjunction with
the ^D75 (Load Label Count) to allow duplicate copies to be made within a
batch of labels. For example, the following command string will print a total of
150 labels; three copies of each serial number for the 50 different labels.
(^A3^D73^A50^D75^D3<CR>)
1 74 Infinity Print: Prints a batch of labels until the printer is turned off. This
command is most effective when used in conjunction with the Tag/Tear and
Peel-n-Dispense modes. The “^A1” enables the Infinity Print while a “^A0” will
disable this function.
XX
75 Load Label Count: Instructs the printer to print a batch of labels using the
serial number function if enabled. If the serial number function is disabled, the
^D75 command will print the number of copies (the same label) specified by
the “^Axx” sequence just like the ^D73 command. This command may also be
used in conjunction with the ^D73 command. The batch of labels is printed
once a ^D3 command is executed; therefore, the ^D75 command must be
issued before the ^D3 command. The only difference between this command
and the ^D73 is the ability to increment and/or decrement sequential numbers
in a batch.
XXX 76
Load Delay Time Between Printed Labels: Delays the printing between
labels in a batch. The “^Axxx” specifies the delay time in tenths of a second
with a maximum value of 650. For example, “^A10^D76<CR>” would
introduce a one second delay between printed labels. This command is
typically used in conjunction with the Peel-n-Dispense mode and applicators.
5.7 Label Header Parameter Override Commands
It is possible to override label header parameters by adding one or more of the following
commands after the ^D2 and before the print command.
^A ^D COMMAND
40 Clears Commands 41 through 51
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41 Load Number of Fields in Layout (HFM): The ^Axx specifies the value.
XX 42 Load Label Width in dots (LSX): The ^Axx specifies the value.