Ovation Software Label Printer manual Configuration Command String, Example Stxkd @A@ CR

Printing Labels

2.3 Configuration Command String

The configuration command string sets the operating parameters of the printer. The command strings are described below.

<STX>KDwxy <CR> where w:

Bit #	Function	Value
0-2	Baud Rate	0=9600*, 1=600, 2=2400, 3=19200, 4=4800, 5=N/A,
		6=1200, 7=9600 Test Mode
3	Word Length	0=8 bits*, 1=7bits
4&5	Unused	Set to 0
6	Always 1	Set to 1
7	Always 0	Set to 0
where x:
Bit #	Function	Value
0	Print Method	0=direct thermal*, 1=thermal transfer
1	Present Sensor	0=not equipped, 1=equipped
2	Alternate Char.	0=standard*, 1=main frame
	Set
3	Cutter	0=disabled*, 1=enabled
4&5	Unused	Set to 0
6	Always 1	Set to 1
7	Always 0	Set to 0
where y:
Bit #	Function	Value
0&1	Paper Type	0=gap*(edge), 1=reflective, 2=continuous (3")
2	Unused	Set to 0
3-5	Unused	Set to 0
6	Always 1	Set to 1
7	Always 0	Set to 0

* = factory defaults

Example: <STX>KD @A@ <CR>

@Sets the printer to: 9600 baud; 8 bit word length/no parity.

ASets the printer to: thermal transfer; no present sensor; standard character set; no cutter.

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