CX208/212 Programming Guide

Set Print Mode

Command Structure <ESC>CPa

 

a

=

0 for Direct Thermal Printing (without ribbon)

 

 

 

1 for Thermal Transfer Printing (with ribbon)

 

Example:

<ESC>CP0

 

Placement: Must precede all other commands in the data stream.

 

Default:

0 for DT Models

 

 

 

1 for TT Models

Command Function

To optimize the print head heat management algorithms.

Input to Printer

<ESC>AZCP0

 

Printer Output

There is no printer output as a result of this command.

Special Notes

1. The print mode setting is stored in nonvolatile memory and will not

 

 

change until a new Set Print Mode command is received. The

 

 

current print mode can be verified by printing a test label.

2. This command is ignored for direct thermal (DT) models. These units are automatically set in the DT mode.

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