Datamax Comprehensive Guide to Printer Driver Configuration Commands

Extended System Commands

STX KC Get Configuration

This command returns the configuration of the printer. The form of the returned data is similar to that of a Configuration Label. This command should be parsed by KEYWORDS, not Character POSITIONS. Each line is terminated by a CR (0x0d) & LF (0x0a). Datamax will make every effort to keep Keyword consistent.

Syntax:

Printer response:

<STX>KC<CR>

XXX NOT SET 00, 0000 00:22 000
VER: E4304 - 04.06 08/24/01			ALIGN LENGTH______		460
BOOT 83-2329-04A			STOP LOCATION_____		PEEL
CODE 83-2325-04F			INPUT VALUES
FONT 83-2337-01A			PAPER_____________			0
CPLD 59-2157-01C			POT_______________ 255
INTERNAL FLASH MODULE PRESENT			TRAN______________ 250
SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ GOOD			REFL______________			0
SYSTEM RAM SIZE___ 2015		KBYTES	RIBN______________ 116
SYSTEM RAM AVAIL__ 1244		KBYTES	TEMP______________		52
REG POWER SUPPLY__ YES			VOLT______________ 214
CONFIGURATION			COUNTER INFORMATION
DIRECT THERMAL			ABSOLUTE VALUES		1-	1-1995
SERIAL PORT SELECTED			LENGTH____	2065		INCHES
9600;8 BITS			TIME______		62	HOURS
EDGE			RESETABLE VALUES		1-	1-1995
CONT FORM LENGTH__	0		LENGTH____	2065		INCHES
PRESENT ADJUST____	127		TIME______		62	HOURS
SOP ADJUST________	127		MEMORY CONFIGURATION
TOF LOW___________	0	0	INTERNAL MODULE______			15
TOF DELTA_________	10	10	SCALABLE FONTS_______			32
TOF GAIN__________	12	10	LABEL SIZE	0416:02157 IN
OOS MAXVOLT_______	3	3	END OF LIST
LABEL ALIGNMENT___	AUTO

STX Kc Set Configuration

This command, equivalent to using other system commands followed by the <SOH>U and intended for easily configuring a custom setup not dynamic configuration changes, specifies the Power-up Configuration parameter values for the printer. The printer will reset upon completion of a command stream containing parameter value (e.g., memory configuration, label width, etc.) changes; no commands should be sent until this reset is complete. The following are highlights of this command:

•These parameter values do not affect the factory default settings of the printer.

•When separated by a semi-colon (;), multiple parameter values included in a single command stream.

•All values are stored in Flash memory and remain in effect until new values are received or until factory defaults are restored.

•If system commands are sent that override the Power-up Configuration value(s), the Power-up Configuration value(s) will be restored the next time the printer is powered ‘on’ or reset.

•The parameters are the same as those found in the Setup Menu.

Note: Illegal or out of range parameter values may have unpredictable results.

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