6.5.4Tear-off and type of data

When the tear-off is valid, the printer monitors the print data for 0.5 second during or after printing. If print data is transmitted within 0.5 second during or after printing, the printer will start next printing without tear-off. (When data is received during printing, the time of monitoring 0.5 second is not inserted.)

The commands for this printer are mainly classified into the immediately execution commands starting with "SOH" and the sequentially execution commands starting with "STX." In the tear-off function, only the sequentially execution commands related to print processing contents are monitored but the immediately execution commands are not monitored.

Therefore, even if the printer status or the remaining number of print sheets is read out by using the immediately execution commands during printing, the tear-off will be performed after printing. On the other hand, if the sequentially execution commands are used during printing or within 0.5 second after printing to transmit print-related data, the printer will start next printing without tear-off. (For details, see the Command Reference manual.)

6.5.5Cut position adjustments

The cut position can be set with the "fnnn" of the system-level commands. When the tear-off function is turned on, the following initialization value is set in the printer.

Initialization value:

fnnn = f735 (73.5 mm)

The values higher or lower will increase or decrease the amount of feed in the tear-off.

Paper position sensor

Print head

Tear bar

Onnnn

fnnn

Tear off

Onnnn:

Paper position setting

fnnn:

Feed position setting

 

 

fnnn <= Onnnn

Feed or back-feed is not performed

fnnn > Onnnn

Feed or back-feed is performed

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Citizen Systems CLP-6401 user manual Tear-off and type of data, Cut position adjustments

CLP-6401 specifications

The Citizen Systems CLP-6401 is a versatile and high-performance label printer designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Renowned for its reliability and efficiency, this printer is particularly well-suited for use in manufacturing, logistics, and retail environments where durable labels are essential.

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