Datamax Offset Bias 220, Positioning PE 42 only 203 dpi, Host CMDS-Ignore, ProdigyPlus Mode

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Offset Bias *220 110

Three selections to control label positioning

Selects from two different Start of Print positions. This command sets the point where printing starts, relative to the Top-of-Form Adjust value. The printer will feed from the Offset Bias and the Top- of-Form Adjust value to begin printing.

Positioning (PE 42 only) *203 dpi

200 dpi

Host CMDS-Ignore

Allows the selection of the column position calculation based upon one of two different values. Exact column positioning.

This parameter instructs the firmware whether to process the DPL commands for Offset Position (<stx>O), Peel Possition (<stx>f), and the Heat value (stx>l>h)

ProdigyPlus Mode	This function sets the parameters so the printer will
	emulate a Prodigy Plus printer. These parameters
	are:
	Offset Bias = 110
	Positioning = 200DPI
	Host Positioning = IGNORE
	Conversion = Inches
	Peel Position = .25" (1" if cutter is installed)

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Pause Mode

*Disable Enabled

Feedback Mode

*Disable Enable

Sets three different operational functions.

Causes the printer to pause between printing each label.

The ‘Pause’ button must be pushed in order to print the next label.

Causes the printer to feedback ASCII characters 30 and 31.

The printer will return a 30 after each label is printed and a 31 after each batch of labels.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DPage Introduction Printer OverviewRight-Hand Model Standard Features About This PrinterOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Before Using This Printer Getting StartedInspecting the Printer General Overview Right-Hand Model, External Front ViewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Setting Up the Printer Connecting the PrinterLoading Media Head-Lift LeverMedia Loading Media Loading detail Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading PathJ-Hook Ribbon Removal Removal of a Partially Used Roll of RibbonRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Installing a Flash Cartridge Flash Cartridge Connector Location10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation Test Pattern Label 12 Test Pattern LabelPin 4 Not Used Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin # Function Direction13 End Print Signal Options Description Options PortOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using the Printer’s Front Panel Using Your PrinterControl Buttons Menu Keypad LightsLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic FunctionsFactory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output Signal Backfeed Cntrl Heat Setting Ribbon Low Backfeed Speed Print SpeedSlew Speed Label WidthSymbol Set Factory SettingsModify Password Security CheckFeedback Mode ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Offset Bias *220Test Mode Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control CodesTest I/O Test PrintFront Panel Serial LoopbackPrint File Installed OptionsPrint Directory Copy ModuleSensor Definitions Inputs Sensor Name Possible ConditionPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Example of the Media Width AdjustmentLabel Start of Print Label PresentationSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Interior ExteriorPrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Troubleshooting Tips Printer fails to power up no lightsBlack boxes in display Skips Labels every otherNo Print Poor Print QualityMissing Data in the printed label Alarm Description Error MessagesLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Character Dump Mode Ascii Character Dump LabelPage Ascii Control Chart Appendix aPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix B Available Fonts and BarcodesTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Barcode Fonts Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii CharactersPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Cable Listing Appendix CTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix D Applicator Port Test BoxPE Series Operator’s Manual Error Codes Appendix EPE Series Operator’s Manual Printing Printer SpecificationsAppendix F CommunicationsPhysical ElectricalEnvironmental MediaFonts and Bar Codes Printer Dimensions Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical DimensionsMedia Specifications Table F-1 Acceptable Media SpecificationsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Media and Ribbon BasicsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Appendix G Menu TreePE Series Operator’s Manual Printer Warranty InformationAppendix H Thermal printheadWarranty Service Procedures General Warranty ProvisionsLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual