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Printing Labels

Char

Description

 

Format

m

Set metric flag, enter metric mode

All references set to metric until reset

n

Clear metric flag, return to inch mode

 

 

O

Form edge offset (start of print

Onnnn = 4 digits, in/100 or mm/10

 

position)

 

 

o

Cycle cutter

 

 

P

Enter character dump mode

 

 

p

Controlled pause

 

 

Q

Clear all memory modules

 

 

q

Clear module

qx = Module I.D. (Uppercase)

r

Select reflective sensor

Used for "black-strip" media sensing,

 

 

(e.g. continuous tags, butt-cut labels.

 

 

Stripe must be printed on back side of

 

 

media)

S

Slew (feed) speed

Sx x = A -C (1.0 to 2.0 ips)

s

Set up for one print buffer

Set for 1 dot buffer processing. Use for

 

 

full length dot buffer processing.

T

Printhead dot pattern test label

 

 

t

Test RAM memory module

a bbbK module good

 

(Must be in Test Mode)

bbb

= 256 or 512, for size of module

U

Label format field replacement

 

 

V

Software switch settings

Vn

n = 4-Label Present, 2-Internal

 

 

Batch, 1-Cutter Enable

v

Firmware version information

Sends version string to host

W

Request memory module information

Wx

x = F-font, G-graphic, L-label

w

Test FLASH module memory

Takes about 90 seconds

x

Delete module file

xMFname M=Module I.D, F=file type

X

Set default module bank

Xa a - A = Memory Module A

Y

Output sensor values

Dumps sensor values status to RS-232

 

 

port

 

y

Select font symbol set (optional

y S xx

 

scalable fonts only)

y = ASCII (0x79)

 

 

S = ASCII (0x54)

 

 

xx = symbol selection

z

Pack module

 

 

Z

Print internal information and dot

Zx

x= Module I.D

 

pattern

 

 

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer OverviewUnpacking and Inspection Additional RequirementsConnecting Power Connecting power to the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface CablesLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationLoading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub RemovalSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test LabelFactory Default Settings Setting the Printer to the Factory DefaultsFunction Value Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator FunctionAvailable Options Thermal TransferPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing LabelsImmediate Commands CommandSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatSystem-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatLabel-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting CommandsFont-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory CartridgeMaintenance Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentPrinthead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead CablePrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Fonts Available Fonts and Bar CodesTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Sizes Lower caseOvation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar CodesBar Code a Code 3 Bar Code C UPC-EBar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code I Codeabar Bar Code K PlesseyBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase TError Codes Warranty Information PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityOvation2