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